Astrocartography explained
Everything you need to read your map: what the lines say, why distance matters and which planet speaks about which part of life.
The basics
- What is astrocartography? Astrocartography projects the planetary positions at your birth onto the world map as lines. How it is calculated, what people use it for and where its limits are.
- How to read your map How to interpret the lines, colours, distances and strength levels on your astrocartography map, step by step, and what to look at when you compare cities.
- ASC, DSC, MC, IC lines Every planet has four lines in astrocartography: Ascendant (AC/ASC), Descendant (DC/DSC), Midheaven (MC) and Imum Coeli (IC). What each one means.
- Why birth time matters The Earth turns 1 degree every 4 minutes, so a 15-minute birth time error can move your lines hundreds of kilometres. What to do without an exact time.
- FAQ What astrocartography is, how much birth time matters, which line is best and whether Astrokarto is free. Short answers to the most common questions.
Planet lines
- Sun line The Sun line is the line of visibility, confidence and vitality. The meaning of the Sun AC, DC, MC and IC lines, who they suit and what to watch out for.
- Moon line The Moon line is the line of emotions, feeling at home and belonging. The meaning of the Moon AC, DC, MC and IC lines, who they suit and what to be careful about.
- Mercury line The Mercury line stands for communication, learning and trade. What Mercury AC, DC, MC and IC mean and why they suit study, writing and business.
- Venus line The Venus line stands for love, beauty and pleasure. What Venus AC, DC, MC and IC mean, the best places for relationships and what to watch out for.
- Mars line The Mars line stands for energy, courage and competition. What Mars AC, DC, MC and IC mean, who benefits from them and which risks to keep in mind.
- Jupiter line The Jupiter line stands for luck, growth and opportunity. What Jupiter AC, DC, MC and IC mean and why it is the most sought-after line for career and moving.
- Saturn line The Saturn line stands for discipline, responsibility and lasting success. What Saturn AC, DC, MC and IC mean, why it counts as difficult and who benefits.
- Uranus line The Uranus line stands for freedom, innovation and sudden change. What Uranus AC, DC, MC and IC mean, who they suit and why they are full of surprises.
- Neptune line The Neptune line stands for inspiration, imagination and spirituality. What Neptune AC, DC, MC and IC mean, why they suit artists and where the risks lie.
- Pluto line The Pluto line is the line of power, intensity and deep transformation. The meaning of the Pluto AC, DC, MC and IC lines, why they feel so intense and who they suit.