✨ Why I Moved to Valencia, Spain: Trusting the Universe, Astrocartography & a Full-Circle Moment

Have you ever felt the Universe nudging you somewhere—gently at first, then louder and louder until it was undeniable?

That’s how I ended up in Valencia, Spain.

Originally, I was pursuing a visa to move to the Netherlands. It seemed like the right next step: structured, aligned with my professional goals, and seemingly logical. But from the very beginning, there were roadblocks. Visa issues. Timing delays. Gut-level resistance I couldn’t quite explain. Every time I pushed forward, something pushed back harder.

Meanwhile, Spain kept quietly showing up. It wasn’t on my radar. I had never been. And for personal and logistical reasons, it wasn’t even in the running. But the signs were persistent, like breadcrumbs I couldn’t ignore. Eventually, it became clear that I wasn’t choosing Spain—Spain was choosing me.

So, I trusted.

After many moves—across cities, careers, and even identities—I’ve learned how to follow the Universe’s cues. I no longer need a five-year plan to feel secure. Instead, I pay attention to the patterns, the feelings, the unexpected alignments. And this time, the signs were unusually loud.

Here’s one of the wildest parts: I was born in Valencia, California. When “Valencia, Spain” started appearing in my life, it felt symbolic—a kind of full-circle rebirth. Could this be more than a coincidence?

Of course, I looked at my astrocartography chart—because that’s what I do. Sure enough, it confirmed everything I was sensing. Mars on the Ascendant gives energy and momentum to start fresh. A Sun-Jupiter paran suggests joy, growth, and purpose. And Venus-Ceres? That’s nourishment, creativity, and deep beauty.

It all aligned. Spiritually. Energetically. Even symbolically. The signs, the chart, the timing—it was too much to ignore.

So here I am in Valencia, Spain, living in a city I’d never visited, guided by something bigger than logic or strategy. And even though it’s new, it feels familiar. Fated, even.

Because I know this much for sure: there are no coincidences.

Alana Rodriguez

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