There are three levels of strength in terms of distancing yourself from a planetary line in astrocartography. First, is the extreme strength of being directly on a planetary line. Living right on a line is intense; you’re getting the extremes of both the positive and negative expressions of that planet in your natal chart. If you want to experience it fully and go all out, go for it!

For those that want a calmer, more peaceful energy of that planet, I recommend the middle strength tier, which is living 150-300 miles away from a planetary line or even the weaker strength tier being 350-600 miles away. For example, if you want to move to a Mars line and reap the benefits of your natal Mars – which, while it is malefic, has its own benefits too! – it might be safer and calmer to live a distance away from it but still within the orb of 600 miles.

Anything beyond that won’t be felt and the energy is a lot weaker. Not living within orb of a planetary line feels bland, neutral and a bit boring. There’s just not a lot going on there! Also, take into consideration the local space lines and parans.

Measuring Distance in an Astrocartography Reading

In my astrocartography readings, I use an in mundo map and prefer distance-based orbs as opposed to degree-based orbs when looking at astrocartography maps.

For A*C*G lines, you want to stay within 600 miles to feel the effect of a natal line. 200-350 miles is about the same as 4-6 degrees distance away and 350-500ish miles being 6-8 degrees distance. For a planet that is nicely placed in a chart, 200-350 miles is a good place to look. Anything beyond that like 350-600 miles is weaker in energy.

Paran lines are horizontal lines that tell more information about specific places and you can find these lines are a professional software like Solar Fire. For paran lines, you want to stay within a 1-degree orb (or 70 miles). 

Do You Need to Live Directly on a Natal Line?

Not at all! You don’t have to live directly on a line to feel its effects. The goal when relocating or traveling to a preferable planetary line is to stay within 600 miles (ideally within 350) or a 6-8 degree orb. If you’re doing this yourself, make sure to use professional astrology software that can measure the exact distance for you, like Astro Gold or Solar Fire. Otherwise, you can book an astrocartography reading with me here! 

An Important Astro Relocation Check In

Lastly, and most importantly, check in with yourself: where do you feel called to venture? Reflect inwards and connect with your inner compass – the light that is always guiding you home to yourself. Ask yourself: do I want to experience the highs and lows, the full intensity of this planetary line? Or do I seek calm? Do I want to feel a bit more neutral living away from the line but still within orb? This is a question one must always ask oneself before relocating – or even before booking an astrocartography reading with an astrocartographer.

Your intuition is always guiding you to the best next step to take. The cosmos are a mere reflection of that which is simmering within us. And remember, the planetary lines don’t cause things to happen – they activate the natal promise already contained in our natal chart. The cosmos signify and reflect what is already felt and experienced within you. ✨ It’s a magical universe we live in, if you think about it.

Have a magical day and happy travels! 🦋

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I love studying the chapters and places of a person’s destiny. And I’m far more fascinated by other people’s charts than my own. That’s why I love giving client readings. I’ve been passionately studying astrology since 2011 but I uniquely specialize in astrocartography (or travel and relocation astrology) and zodiacal releasing as travel and time are my favorite topics to explore in a person’s life biography. As a storyteller and seeker, I feel most at home uncovering the truth within a chart. And I’m so thrilled to be sharing what I’ve learned with you.

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