Relocation Chart in Astrology
Reading a relocated birth chart involves understanding how the relocation affects the individual’s astrological influences based on their new geographic location. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to read a relocated birth chart:
1. Calculate the Relocated Chart
To read a relocated birth chart, you first need to create it. You can do this for free on Astro.com. You’ll need the following information:
- Birth date and time
- Birthplace (original location)
- Relocated place (new geographic location)
2. Understand the Basics
A relocated chart is a natal chart recast for a different location. The main elements to focus on are:
- Ascendant / Descendant
- Midheaven / Imum Coeli
- Houses
3. Ascendant and Houses
The relocated Ascendant changes the house cusps and the emphasis of different life areas:
- Ascendant (Rising Sign): Represents your outward personality and first impressions. The relocated Ascendant can show how you appear to others in the new location.
- Houses: The house placements of planets shift in a relocated chart, affecting different life areas such as career, relationships, home, etc. For example, if your natal Sun moves from the 4th house to the 10th house, your career and public image might become more prominent in your new location.
4. Midheaven (MC)
The Midheaven (MC) is associated with career and public life. A change in the MC can indicate shifts in career focus or public standing in the new location.
5. Planetary Positions and Aspects
- The planets’ positions in the signs do not change, but their house placements do. This shift alters which areas of life the planets influence.
- Aspects: The aspects (angles) between planets remain the same. However, the context in which they manifest can change due to the different house placements.
6. Interpret the Changes
- Personal Life: Changes in the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses can indicate shifts in personal identity, home life, partnerships, and career.
- Social Life: Changes in the 5th, 8th, and 11th houses affect creativity, shared resources, and social networks.
- Inner Life: Changes in the 2nd, 6th, 9th, and 12th houses relate to personal values, daily work, beliefs, and subconscious influences.
7. Synthesis
Integrate the information to understand how the relocation might influence the individual’s experiences and opportunities:
- Look at where the Sun, Moon, and Ascendant rulers fall in the relocated chart.
- Assess major aspects to the relocated Ascendant and MC.
- Consider the overall balance of elements and modalities.
Example
Suppose someone relocates from New York to Los Angeles:
- New Ascendant: This might change from Cancer to Leo, suggesting a shift from a more reserved and nurturing outward persona to a more expressive and confident one.
- House Changes: If their natal Sun was in the 6th house in New York but moves to the 10th house in Los Angeles, their focus might shift from daily work and routines to career and public life.
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Conclusion
Reading a relocated birth chart involves understanding how the shift in geographic location changes the house cusps and thus the areas of life influenced by each planet. This interpretation can provide insights into how an individual’s experiences and focus areas might change in the new location.
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