Astrocartography and Me

A Journey Through Cities, Stars, and Self

When I first dipped my toes into astrocartography—the cosmic map of how planets and angles align with places on Earth—I never imagined it would turn into this beautifully messy, deeply personal journey. Nine cities, nine chapters, nine flavors of life and growth, each painted with its own celestial brushstroke.

If you’ve been following along, you know this series has been more than geography—it’s been a map of my heart, my healing, and my becoming.

Valencia, Spain kicked things off with rebirth and roots, a reminder that sometimes going back home means moving forward in the most unexpected ways. As I learned there, “Rebirth often comes disguised as a return.”

Then there was Santa Clarita, California, where I was a country girl at heart but a caretaker by choice—living life on a Sun Descendant–Lilith Descendant line that taught me the art of prioritizing others before myself, sometimes to my own detriment. It’s where I learned, “You can’t pour from an empty cup—even if you think you’re a pro at juggling.”

Madrid and its Sun Descendant–Jupiter IC vibes were about chaos and community, family fractures and fierce independence. It was messy, loud, and necessary. As I found out, “Sometimes the only way out is through a bullfight with your own heart.”

Temecula, California was a rare neutral zone, a quiet breath between storms. No planetary pressure, just room to be—a precious space to shed caretaker roles and find the kid in me who loved the beach and live music again. Because sometimes, “The quiet spaces are where the loudest healing happens.”

On to New York City, where the cosmic neutrality gifted me the radical freedom to reclaim my identity outside of trauma and obligation. Walking through Harlem streets, feeling the city pulse under my feet, I discovered that independence can be both exhilarating and terrifying—and that, “Freedom tastes like the first deep breath after a long dive.”

Washington, D.C. expanded the picture with friendships that felt like chosen family, sisterhood that healed old wounds, and a sensual awakening guided by Lilith’s dark feminine fire. Those years taught me that “Sisterhood is the alchemy that turns chaos into home.”

Then came Dallas, Texas, my Pluto Ascendant crucible. It was a chapter of loss and grit, intense transformation, and painful clarity. The illusion shattered, and intuition sharpened. Dallas showed me that “Sometimes, you have to be broken down to be built back up—better, stronger, and with a few more scars to prove it.”

In Salt Lake City, my Mars IC line had me running—sometimes sprinting—through career changes and endless travel. I chased momentum and discovered my limits, learning that “Burning bright is powerful—but burning out is a warning, not a badge of honor.”

Finally, Tulsa offered the stillness before the leap, a spiritual awakening wrapped in resistance and release. It was where I faced stuckness head-on and heard the whisper of my future self, nudging me toward bold independence and new beginnings. Because truly, “The greatest leaps often come after the quietest pauses.”

Looking back on these nine chapters, I see a map not just of cities but of my evolution: from caretaker to woman claiming her voice; from restless wanderer to grounded seeker; from reaction to intention.

Astrocartography gave me a cosmic lens to understand why I felt so deeply shaped by these places. But more importantly, it gave me language to tell my own story—raw, honest, sometimes funny, and always unfolding.

If there’s one thing I hope you take away from this series, it’s this:

Your journey isn’t just about where you go. It’s about who you become along the way—and how you learn to love the messy, beautiful, imperfect path home.

Thank you for walking these roads with me. Here’s to the next city, the next chapter, and the stars that guide us there.

If any part of my journey resonates with you—whether you’re navigating your own city shifts, life transitions, or cosmic questions—I’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment, send a message, or book a session to explore your unique astrocartography map and how the universe is guiding your path. Let’s discover your story among the stars, together.

Alana Rodriguez

Guiding clients toward their North Star: a people and culture agency that intuitively guides clients into an empowered and joyfully fulfilled life. Through career coaching and relocation support, we help our clients to lean into their natural strengths, talents and ideal alignment.

https://www.cardinalpeopleandculture.com
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