Ever feel like you need to be somewhere else to unlock the next version of yourself? What if I told you there's actually a map for that?

In this episode, I sit down with astrologer Jess Ellen to dive deep into astrocartography—the practice of using your birth chart to find locations around the world that can activate different parts of your personality and support your goals.

Whether you're planning a six-month soul-searching journey (like me) or just curious about why certain places make you feel more creative, confident, or centered, this conversation will blow your mind.

We cover everything from how to read those crazy lines on your astrocartography chart to what happens when you're living somewhere with no major planetary lines. Jess breaks down the difference between breadth and depth when it comes to location hopping, shares stories about Mars lines and honeymoon planning, and explains how to integrate the insights you gain from traveling to your power places.

If you've ever felt called to make a big move but didn't know where to go, this episode is your reminder to trust that intuition—and maybe even find the cosmic coordinates to back it up.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How astrocartography works and what those lines actually mean
• The difference between MC, IC, AC, and DC lines and what they activate
• Why longer stays create deeper psychological shifts
• How to choose between exploring multiple lines vs. going deep on one
• What to do when you don't have major lines where you currently live
• Integration practices for when you return from your power places

Connect with Jess Ellen:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jessellenastrology/

Spanish practice group chat (DM her to join!)

Threads | https://www.threads.com/@jessellenastrology

Down To Energy Podcast | https://rss.com/podcasts/down-to-energy/

Offers | Linktr.ee

Substack | https://substack.com/@jessellenastrology

Website | https://www.jessellenastrology.com/
 

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:07) From corporate sales to holistic life coach - Jess's transition story

(06:00) Using lunar cycles as biweekly check-ins for life transitions

(09:09) What to say to astrology skeptics - the car mechanic analogy

(11:11) Astrocartography 101 - What those crazy lines on the map actually mean

(13:13) Can you experience all your lines in one lifetime?

(14:49) How to navigate overwhelm when you have too many location options

(17:08) Understanding MC lines - Your identity and values in the context of work

(19:15) The messy middle - What to expect during longer stays on your lines

(23:25) "It always depends" - Why your current relationship with each planet matters

(23:00) What happens when you don't have significant lines where you live

(28:08) Breadth vs depth - Should you hit multiple lines or go deep on one?

(30:45) Red flags and what lines to avoid based on your goals

(32:26) When partners have completely different astrocartography maps

(39:05) Cultural identity and how certain lines can amplify your heritage

(43:58) How cultural identity shows up in different planetary lines

(46:30) Living with the seasons as preparation for astrological awareness

(51:29) Where to find Jess and the Spanish practice group chat

Let’s Connect

Website | https://mafesalazar.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mafesalazar/

Threads | https://www.threads.net/@mafesalazar

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