Astrocartography maps use lines and symbols to show where planetary energies are strongest around the world. Understanding these visual cues is essential for interpreting the map accurately.
1. Planetary Lines
Each planet has its own line, indicating areas where its energy is activated:
- Sun (☉): Confidence, vitality, personal expression
- Moon (☽): Emotions, home, family, intuition
- Mercury (☿): Communication, learning, travel
- Venus (♀): Love, relationships, creativity
- Mars (♂): Energy, ambition, challenges
- Jupiter (♃): Luck, growth, expansion
- Saturn (♄): Responsibility, discipline, lessons
- Uranus (♅): Change, freedom, innovation
- Neptune (♆): Dreams, spirituality, imagination
- Pluto (♇): Transformation, power, deep change
2. Angle Symbols
Lines are also labeled according to the angles they relate to:
- ASC (Ascendant): Self-expression, outward personality
- DSC (Descendant): Relationships, partnerships
- MC (Midheaven): Career, reputation, public life
- IC (Imum Coeli): Home, family, inner foundations
3. Line Styles and Colors
Many maps use different colors or line styles to distinguish planets and angles:
- Solid lines may indicate stronger influence
- Dashed or dotted lines may indicate subtler or secondary influence
- Color coding helps quickly identify planetary energies at a glance
4. Intersections and Crossings
Where lines cross, the combined planetary energies create locations of heightened influence, which can bring significant opportunities, challenges, or transformation.
5. Practical Reading Tips
- Focus first on the planet-angle combinations most relevant to your goals (career, love, personal growth)
- Pay attention to intersections, but also consider the nearby regions, as planetary influence spreads beyond the line itself
- Use the map as a guide, not a strict rule—personal experiences can vary
By learning how to read lines and symbols, you can unlock the full potential of an astrocartography map and understand where planetary energies will impact your life most.
