Astrocartography FAQ: frequently asked questions
What astrocartography is, how much birth time matters, which line is best and whether Astrokarto is free. Short answers to the most common questions.
What is astrocartography?
Astrocartography is an astrological technique that projects the planetary positions at your birth onto the world map as lines. Each planet has four lines: where it was rising (AC), setting (DC), at the top of the sky (MC) and at the bottom (IC). In astrological tradition, places near a line make that planet's theme more noticeable in your life. Full introduction: What is astrocartography?
What do I need to create an astrocartography map?
Your birth date, birth time and birth place. The time matters: the Earth turns 1 degree every 4 minutes, so a 15-minute error can move the lines by hundreds of kilometres. See Why birth time matters.
Can I still use it if I don't know my birth time?
Yes. In Astrokarto, tick "I don't know my exact time" and a ±30-minute slider appears so you can see how the lines move with the time. Cities that stay near the same line whatever the time give the most reliable results.
Which astrocartography line is the best?
There is no single "best" line for everyone; it depends on what you are looking for. Traditionally the Jupiter and Venus lines count as the most favourable: Jupiter brings opportunity and growth, Venus love and pleasure. For career look at MC lines, for relationships DC lines, for home and family IC lines.
Are Saturn, Mars or Pluto lines bad?
No, but they are considered more demanding. Saturn brings effort and responsibility, Mars energy and conflict, Pluto intense transformation. Someone who wants to focus on a serious goal or go through a deep change may choose these lines deliberately.
How close to a line do I need to be?
Astrokarto marks lines up to 300 km away as strong, 300–600 km as moderate and 600–800 km as weak. Lines further than 800 km away are not interpreted. Cities right on a line carry the strongest effect.
Do I have to move somewhere to feel its effect?
In tradition the effect is felt most while you live there, but travel, long holidays, remote work ties or connections with people in that city can also bring the line's theme into your life. A short holiday is read as a lighter, temporary influence.
Is astrocartography scientific?
No. The planetary positions and the lines are calculated with astronomical precision, but the meanings attached to them come from astrological tradition and are not scientifically proven. We suggest using astrocartography as a lens for reflection, not as a decision-making tool.
Is Astrokarto free?
Yes. Creating a map, viewing the lines, clicking cities and shifting the time are free and unlimited. For questions to the AI there is a free daily allowance: 3 questions a day without an account, 10 a day with one. The allowance renews every night.
Which languages are supported?
Astrokarto is available in Turkish, English and German. The AI answers in the language you write your question in.
Is my data safe?
Your birth details are stored only to calculate your map and for the chat. Your maps are not public; only you can see them. Maps created without an account are deleted after 7 days.