Learning Location Astrology

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There are general guidelines that we can go by when assessing the astrocartography map. These guidelines are very general and do not take into consideration a person's individual planetary configuration.

West is best: To place a planet in an angular house, you must stay On or West of the line. Angular houses (1,4,7,10) are the most powerful. With that said, you want your benefic planets in these houses, and malefics far away.  These houses are 1st house of self, 4th house of family, 7th house of relationships, 10th house of career and public image. 

East of the line will place you in a cadent house (3,6,9,12).

Cadent houses (east of the line) are lovely too except for the AC LINE/12TH House. Your energy will be hidden here. Cadent houses are weaker and the planetary energy will not be as strong/harsh. They are the 3rd house of communication, 6th house of service/work, 9th house of travel/foreign things/spirituality, and 12 house of the beyond/things hidden/mental illness. 

On or WEST of AC LINE- 1st house of self identity, the physical body, self image, your personality and character, new beginnings.

East of AC line- 12th house of the unconscious, things we hide from ourselves and others, mental illness, the beyond, escapism. Don't put planets here unless you want unconscious/inconsistent energy. There is a karmic nature to this area. The energy may come out in destructive ways.  Neptune and Jupiter are comfortable here. 

On or West of IC line- Family, home, things that are private, the mother, ancestors, our roots. 

East of the IC line- Communication, media, siblings, traveling short distances, neighbors, community, early education, knowledge.

On or West of the DC line- How we relate to others in a relationship. one on one relationships. Romantic and business relationships, contracts, diplomacy.

East of the DC line- Service to others, work and daily routine, health, pets, co-workers, nutrition/fitness. 

On or West of the MC line- our public image, how others perceive us, our career, the father figure and authorities, the legacy we create.

East of the MC line- higher education, travel, all things foreign/culture, law of man and god, spirituality, philosophy. 

Watch for harsh aspects, like squares and oppositions. Just because you want your Sun on the AC line/ in the 1st house does not mean you should place it there if it is square to your saturn or pluto.  Look to see if that moon is square your pluto. Or your Venus is square uranus. Otherwise you may end up with obsessions, control issues, and relationship problems. 

Check the paran lines and destiny crossings in an area. Your planetary lines could be awesome, but right on an uranus/mars line.

Your ruling planet can give you a glow up. Don't hide your natural talent.  Bring your ruling planet into the spotlight.

Also check Planetary dignities and house rulers in your natal chart. 

Even if the planet is a malelific, if it is well placed, can bring focus, action, power, and innovation to the table. Just remember, with great power, comes great responsibility. 

Living directly on a line (within 50 miles) gives the strongest planetary energy.  It decreases incrementally in strength the further from the line you move, with some mild effect still at 600 miles. Up to 300 miles away gives a lovely moderate strength. While 300-600 is more weakly felt.

Living with too many planetary lines will be overstimulating.  Energies blend and become increased. Too much of a good thing does not turn out so well. 

Living far from planetary lines, can be relaxing. There is nothing switched on energetically to overstimulate you. 

Most importantly, do you feel a strong urge to see a place? To live or vacation there? Are you drawn to a certain region, culture, or city?  This is an indication that your soul wants to grow with the opportunities and challenges this place will offer.