Astrocartography:
Traveling by the Stars
by John
Benson
The world's best known story begins with the arrival in Jerusalem of
wise men asking, "Where is he that is born King of the Jews, for we have seen
his star in the east and are come to worship him." I know little about astrology
but also recognize that I know little at all. And as a practical Yankee, I tend
to respect anything that works. So a few years ago, while groping with the
intuition that it was time to move west from Virginia, I came to a crossroads in
my life where I, too, entrusted my future to the stars.
The turning point came during my
research on what evolved into an international New Age vacation guide. I was
scanning a magazine when my eye landed on a colorful ad proclaiming "Your
Location Changes Your Life." The small print promised that astrological
principles could be used to reveal "your unique power zones on a map of the
world." To obtain a world map showing lifelong planetary power zones plus an
interpretive booklet, all I needed to do was send a modest sum plus my birth
time and place to the service vendor.
Astrocartography
My respect for astrology had come from
a natal reading by a friend — a gifted practitioner of the divinatory arts. Her
knowledge of me had been so accurate that I had at first rebelled — feeling
trapped by fate. But she had also taught me that life's fixed circumstances can
be used as guideposts for wise action. So I called my friend for advice. Yes, I
was told, she knew of this particular astro-carto-graphic service and held it in
high regard.
When I received my world map and
interpretive booklet, I was impressed with how accurately this material
summarized the general nature of my experience in the regions where I had lived
up until that time. If astro-cartography was accurate with respect to the past,
I reasoned, it could also be accurate with respect to the future. And I was
ready for a change. A few months later, I quit my job to begin the process of
writing and publishing a book — an international travel guide to spiritual and
holistic vacations and retreats. Being self-employed would give me the freedom
to make a major geographical move. However, as I was abandoning a steady and
significant income, the move would have to be in harmony with good prospects for
my new endeavor.
After carefully studying my
astro-carto-graphic map, I boarded a plane bound from Washington, D.C to the
Pacific Northwest. I stayed a week. The early spring weather was mostly rain,
but the people were friendly, the region appealed to me, and I felt at home. So
six weeks later after a week long transcontinental drive, I unpacked my U-Haul
truck in the west hills of Portland, Oregon.
Things Start
Happening
On my map, Portland is close to the
Sun in the Midheaven line. According to the interpretive booklet proximity to
this line is "good for promotional work", particularly in the "artistic or
creative world". In addition my map
shows Portland to be close to a Jupiter/Mercury latitudinal crossing. The
booklet indicates that for me, this region is auspicious for enterprises such as
mail order, publishing, travel and writing.
Within a month of arriving in Portland
I joined the Portland-based Northwest Association of Book Publishers. Nine
months later, my book came off the press. It has since been accepted for
distribution by several major wholesalers, reviewed in regional and national
"New Age" publications, and picked up by two national chains. By late summer, I
had even been interviewed on a TV morning talk show.
As suggested by my chart, my new home
was also proving to be a pleasant place to live. I loved the mountains, the
giant Douglas firs, and the temperate climate. I also loved Portland's slow
paced city of quiet parks, tree shaded downtown streets, an abundance of
bookstores and sidewalk cafes, and a citizenry known for its independent and
creative spirit.
In summary, I recommend
astro-cartography (also known as "astro-locality") to anyone considering a major
geographical move, an extended sojourn, or even vacation travel.
 Recommended book:
"Astrology for the Soul"
by Jan Spiller.
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About The
Author
John
Benson is a writer, proprietor of a publishing company, and the author of
"Transformative Adventures Vacations & Retreats - An International Directory
of 300+ Host Organizations", © 1994. This new and unique book profiles journey
and wilderness programs that empower people to live happier more harmonious
lives. Published by New Millennium Publishing, P.O. Box 3065, Portland, OR
97208.
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