My experience living on “bad” astrocartography lines
Are you worried about living on, or moving to, a location with what some people call “bad” astrocartography lines?
As astrocartography has become more popular, an oversimplification has taken place where certain planetary lines have been said to bring misfortune, disruption, or experiences that should be avoided altogether.
It is understandable to want reassurance that things will go well when you are considering a move, especially if you come across interpretations that describe a line as difficult, heavy, isolating, or potentially harmful.
However, I do not think astrocartography works quite as simply as that.
In my experience, a location can be challenging without being wrong for you.
It can bring up grief, pressure, loneliness, conflict, or profound change, while also becoming the place where something important in you begins to take shape.
That does not mean we should romanticize difficult experiences or stay somewhere that is genuinely harming us.
It does mean that “difficult” and “bad” are not necessarily the same thing.
If you’re looking for a different perspective on “bad” astrocartography lines to put your mind at ease and feel more empowered as you go through with a potential move, keep reading.
The misconception of "bad” astrocartography lines
In recent years, astrocartography has become increasingly sensationalized.
The deeper psychological insight that locations can offer has often been overshadowed by simplified interpretations of planetary lines.
Some lines are presented as lucky, romantic, or easy.
Others are labelled as lines to fear because they are associated with intensity, loss, pressure, conflict, or upheaval.
However, a planetary line is not a guaranteed outcome.
It cannot tell you with certainty that a place will bring you love, success, failure, heartbreak, or disaster.
It can only offer context for the kinds of experiences, themes, and inner dynamics that may become more noticeable in that location.
Sometimes, the places that ask the most of us also bring important parts of ourselves to the surface.
They may reveal patterns that would have remained hidden elsewhere.
They may ask us to develop stronger boundaries, take our ambitions more seriously, grieve something we have outgrown, or let go of an identity that no longer fits.
I have seen this in my work with clients, but I have also lived it myself.
Over the years, I have lived in locations that could easily have been labelled difficult based on the planetary lines running through them. Some of those places brought experiences I would never want to minimize.
At the same time, they shaped me in ways that were deeply meaningful and highly relevant for later chapters of my life.
In this blog post, I want to share more honestly about my own experience of living on so-called “bad” astrocartography lines, and why I do not believe they should automatically be treated as places to avoid.
My experience living on “bad” astrocartography lines
I’ve lived on three “bad” astrocartography lines - Mars, Pluto and Saturn - all three of which have garnered a rather negative reputation in the online sphere.
By sharing real stories - my own and from others - I hope to illuminate how the sensational meanings attached to these astrocartography lines is only focused on the ‘shadow’ manifestation of these planets’ energies.
MARS MC line - my birthplace & current home
I was born right on my Mars line and returned to this energy when I repatriated. In the years between, I wasn't near any Martian energy, so it lay dormant within me.
Mars calls for being in touch with our masculine side - our drive to succeed and make something of ourselves independently of others.
If you’re not comfortable or even familiar with your masculine side, living on or near your Mars line can feel like it’s too much.
Mars can also be highly volatile and easily angered, but this is true only to the extent that we are not in touch with the anger that resides within us.
The more you accept and process your anger in a healthy way, the less you’ll find your external circumstances mirroring your anger back to you.
Since repatriating, all the anger that had lain dormant in me has surfaced.
I’ve never considered myself an activist, but after 4 years living near Mars’ energy, many facets of how society works make me furious.
Anger is a feeling like any other, and it’s been interesting learning to tame that dragon within me.
I’ve also found it hard to “fit in” professionally, which has pushed me on an entrepeneurial path where Martian energy feels much more comfortable.
[READ MORE] How my career has changed while living on my Mars MC line
PLUTO DC line - Iceland
I spent 10 years living near two Pluto aspect lines, but visiting one of my Pluto power lines in Iceland was an unforgettable experience.
Pluto forces us to confront our deepest selves, representing transformation, death, sex, and all things taboo. On the descendant, Pluto challenges our self-perception—who are you truly in relation to other people? Can you emerge stronger, or will you be undone?
As daunting as it sounds, my trip to Iceland, my first solo journey abroad at the tender age of 18, was transformative.
It was also where I faced a near-death experience when our tour bus nearly slid into the Gullfoss waterfall.
This life-threatening moment shattered my anxiety about solo travel, leaving me more resilient than ever.
But Pluto DC doesn’t have to mean near-death experiences.
More commonly, Pluto DC brings a reconceptualization of our relationships, through which our own sense of self goes through deep changes.
I’ve had clients live on Pluto DC lines for 20 years. It’s energy that they’re familiar with and it’s served them for a good reason.
[READ MORE] My experience living on my Pluto line for 10 years
SATURN LINE - my current home
Saturn is a disciplinarian and wants you to work hard to get ahead professionally when it lands on or aspects the Midheaven.
Being obsessed with your status in society to the point that you’re willing to give up anything that’s remotely pleasurable is likely.
Saturn gets a bad rep because it’s associated with restrictions and limitations. While most of us would like a smooth ride in life, from a spiritual perspective a smooth ride gets us nowhere.
Our soul needs friction, tension and setbacks in order to grow, and I’ve certainly not been spared from that.
My Saturn is in Capricorn in my 6th house, which makes me naturally prone to burnouts and self-isolation, all in the name of reaching my goals.
In my current home, I need to consciously make space for joy, pleasure and idle time to keep a certain balance, but it doesn’t come naturally.
No matter what I do, I see more work waiting for me and I feel guilty when I don’t take care of my to-do list first.
Saturn in the 6th house can also affect relationships with colleagues, which in my case has manifested as difficulties in connecting with them professionally (but not personally).
It’s forced me to reconsider what kind of people do I want to be working with, leading me to the conclusion that I prefer to work on my own.
Learning to work with “bad” astrocartography lines
We can view challenging planetary lines as warnings to avoid certain places, but that approach overlooks the growth opportunities they present.
We can honor our attraction to a specific location and trust that the challenges we may experience there are meant to make us stronger, wiser, more capable, more loving etc.
The places our souls are drawn to are never coincidental (I’ve seen this in my practice time and time again) so there’s no point in fighting the attraction.
This is why I will never tell a client they shouldn’t move somewhere just because there’s a Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus or Mars line. Heck, even a Venus like can be a rough ride if it’s in a tricky position in your natal chart.
There’s a part of us that wants to come to light and it’s possible that it’s in that location that you have the best chance for it, for your highest good and the highest good of everyone else involved.
Trust that you are being guided even when the way forward seems challenging, no matter where in the world you find yourself in.
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