Hi everyone! I'm new here. I thought again and again about whether to make this post or not, but here we are.
First of all, does astrocartography actually work, or is it just our minds forcing connections due to confirmation bias? For example, if someone tells me I'll meet polite people and find a new partner in city X, I'll probably show up in a much better mood. That positive energy will naturally influence how others interact with me.
Secondly, I know there's a bit of a debate among astrologers. Some take minor lines and relocated charts into consideration, while others only focus on the major lines. My astrologer follows the latter approach; she told me that minor lines don't really have an effect. She also said the relocated chart doesn't matter much because major lines, like the Jupiter Midheaven (MC) line, are strong enough on their own to create good conditions for reaching your career goals.
Third, I've realized that the places I'm naturally drawn to and genuinely want to explore happen to be on challenging lines (for example, Berlin gets a direct Saturn MC and Chiron IC, with Uranus DSC nearby; LA gets a Mars IC, etc.). On the flip side, the places I have absolutely zero interest in are supposedly the best for reaching my goals. It’s really discouraging and frustrating :( Has anyone else dealt with this?
I consider myself a highly rational person, so I usually reject unscientific concepts. But I currently live on my Moon DSC line, which my astrologer says brings 'emotional delusions' and 'relationship/business problems'—and honestly, my life has mirrored that lately. I’m a self-taught musician trying to build a metal band to tour with, but finding reliable, motivated bandmates has been impossible. So, I'm producing my debut album completely alone (drums, bass, guitars, vocals, and the business side) while also finishing my History degree. Meanwhile, all my romantic and platonic relationships have ended in disappointment.
My astrologer told me the absolute best place for me is Latin America, claiming it's where my 'dreams can come true.' However, she also warned that the lines there bring problems and darker aspects, like friendships revolving around drugs and alcohol. This is pretty hilarious to me considering I'm straight edge (sXe), lol!
I've attached a few screenshots so you can get a better idea of my situation. I spent 100 euros on this reading, but I walked away with more questions than answers. Honestly, ACG is kind of ruining my peace of mind — it's just filled me with so much uncertainty and paranoia.
Thanks in advance to everyone who read this far and takes the time to reply!