Astro*Carto*Graphy is an astrological technique that is similar to feng shui (fng schway). Where feng shui concerns itself with creating harmony in the immediate home environment by removing obstacles, moving furniture and use of color and symbols, Astro*Carto*Graphy concerns itself to which locations on planet Earth are most harmonious for you to live. With this understanding I have been introducing Astro*Carto*Graphy to the feng shui community as Global Feng Shui.
Finding the Best Places to Live
Many of you are familiar with some of the usual ways astrology can be used in self-discovery, understanding relationships and understanding the changes that happen throughout life (transits and progressions). An Astro*Carto*Graphy Map is a map of the world showing exactly where each planet was passing over at the moment of birth. Through my study of Astro*Carto*Graphy, I have found that different locations have different influence making it easier or more difficult to manifest goals and even to resolve personality and health issues.
Whenever someone is considering moving to a new location, the Astro*Carto*Graphy Map helps to determine the best location to move to. More frequently, I use this chart when an individual seems unhappy where they are and there is no other astrological reasons to explain why life has been so tough for so long. In this situation it usually turns out the individual is living on an unfavorable planetary line.
Planetary Lines
The planetary lines that are most favorable are Sun, Jupiter, Venus, Mercury and the Moon, The lines that are most difficult are Saturn, Pluto, Mars, Uranus and Neptune. Difficult lines can be used to advantage sometimes and sometimes they aren't as difficult when combined with a more favorable line.
For example: a Saturn-line may be beneficial for helping some bring structure into their life but once they have their 'act together' the best advice is, "leave." Living on a Saturn-line is much too depressive, burdensome, alienating, lonely and contractive in all areas. Pluto-lines can be even worse. Pluto-lines may begin with a wonderful high, even ecstatic highs, but in short time the crest of the wave gives out and there is a heavy fall. Again the advice is, "leave." Briefly, Mars is too contentious, competitive and masculinizing in a negative sense. Uranus is too erratic, nerve wracking and unpredictable. Neptune is to wishy-washy and rarely sees manifestation. Both Uranus and Neptune may be more creative, spiritual or romantic when combined with a more favorable planet.
The favorable planets bring creativity, popularity, positive relationships, good sense of well-being, great abundance, and an overall quality of life.
Karma is the Key
So why would anyone choose anything less than the best planetary lines to live on? Karma of course. Lessons in life that need to be worked through. Where we live fits our patterns. For an individual who has been struggling for years living on a difficult planetary line, looking at an Astro*Carto*Graphy Map usually means they are ready to make a conscious choice to live a more harmonious and fulfilling life.
You Take Yourself With You Wherever You Go
Of course it should be understood that changing the feng shui of your home or moving somewhere else on planet earth doesn't change your core issues - it's not going to make a short person, tall, or someone with no artistic talent , an artist. However, it should also be understood that by making changes on the physical, you set your intention to change on the spiritual. By moving furniture in your home or changing cities you could remove additional frustrations in resolving these core issues sooner, rather than later. For example: an alcoholic in recovery may find more of an inclination to back-slide in certain locations and more support to grow and change in another.
It would be folly to think that just because you move to or living on your Venus-line that relationships will be easy or that you will finally meet your soul-mate. Indeed, if you still haven't resolved your core issues of a need to be in control, or a victim-victimizer issues, or whatever issues you have that have made relationships difficult in the past, you will still have them even on your Venus-line. You may even have a relationship that ends in divorce. However, compared to a Mars-line even the divorce will proceed harmoniously and you will at least part as friends. Whereas on a Mars-line, the relationship is more likely to end in bitterness and perhaps with a bitter court room battle.
Cyclo*Carto*Graphy - It's All About Time
For people who travel from location to location, there is another technique called Cyclo*Carto*Graphy. This is similar to a transit reading of the birth chart as it shows the changing energy. Former President Carter had Mars in Iran but it wasn't until Pluto went over Iran that this potential aggression exploded in the hostage controversy. Likewise, Pluto was transiting over Dallas at the time Kennedy was assassinated. For the rest of us mere mortals, the implications are the same. If you travel to a place during a poor transit, you are likely to experience some form of difficulty reflective of your core issues and evolutionary needs. I made the mistake once of traveling to an otherwise joyous Venus location, when Saturn was transiting over head, and found myself in a serious accident which put me down for three days. Timing can be important.
Astro*Carto*Graphy - Global Feng Shui
After evaluating thousands of Astro*Carto*Graphy Maps over the last twenty years, it has become evident that those people, even feng shui masters and grand masters, regardless of their fame and fortune, who enjoy the best quality of life, consistent good health, and enduring relationship harmony are those people who are living in those locations indicate as most favorable for them as described by their Astro*Carto*Graphy Map. This further demonstrates that before you buy your home and decorate using feng shui guidelines, first choose your best geographical location using Astro*Carto*Graphy.
Acknowledgment: The Astro*Carto*Graphy Map and Manual was developed by astrologer Jim Lewis to whose innovative and inventive Spirit we are greatly indebted.
Copyright 1997 - Maui Special Edition #2 - Stress Free Living Issue
Elliot jay Tanzer has provided astrological services since 1973. He is the author of Evaluating Astro*Carto*Graphy Maps: Finding the Best Places to Live & Travel - Your Step-by-Step Guide, Choose the Best House for You: The Feng Shui Checklist, and Exercises for the Spiritual Body - Meditation and Metaphysics and Their Practical Applications. He has been a featured speaker at many astrology, feng shui conferences, whole life expos, and metaphysical societies.
Unfortunately, not all astrologers, no matter how talented, have the certification training or the experience in Astro*Carto*Graphy Map interpretation. Nor are the A*C*G Maps generated on home computers as precise as the professionally plotted 15" x 7 1/2" A*C*G Maps provided by http://www.AstroNumerics.com. I have taken the A*C*G Certification Course and have analyzed hundreds of A*C*G Maps, and can answer all your questions concerning where you live; or, if you are planning a move, I can help you find those locations that are best for you and your family.
Another option is to obtain my easy to use instruction book, Evaluating Astro*Carto*Graphy Maps: Finding the Best Places to Live & Travel - Your Step-by-Step Guide, which will show you how to prep your Astro*Carto*Graphy Map, explain the planetary lines, and then show you how to transfer the result onto a world atlas. By following my directions you can clearly see all the cities, towns, and rural areas that will be the best places for you to live or travel. My book is not yet available in book stores and can be obtained directly from me at the contact numbers below.
For information about Astrology and Astro*Carto*Graphy Map Readings, Feng Shui consultations, or upcoming classes, call Elliot at: (310) 281-6798, or at his Web site: http://www.Astrolog2009.com.
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