Do It Yourself (DIY)
Astrocartography
Do it yourself astrocartography is made possible with suitable
software and intensive study. Understanding the relationships
between planetary positions and the houses represented in your natal
chart is a prerequisite. If you wish to experiment or simply
get a head start while planning a move the software listed here may
be useful.
Please bear in mind that the previous comment about intensive
study is very important. It is less than helpful to convey the
impression that you can purchase a software program and simply read
the reports. There are many levels of complexity in truly
understanding how to use the software to look at every aspect of
relocation.
The situation is similar to studying law or medicine. You
probably would not consider making a legal or medical decision based
solely on your own study. Similarly, when considering a life
altering move, it is probably best to consult an expert in the
discipline. Making a decision, that will cost thousands of
dollars, to move your household and family should not be made
lightly.
DIY Software Suppliers
The biggest astrocartography software suppliers are listed in
order of popularity/capability. However, you may wish to try
the StarWise 3D Chart Calculator...
Solar Maps by
Esoteric Technologies - $225.00+ (full v3.0.13)
The latest version is awesome. It is solely for
(serious) astrocartography. The maps (finally) have
top-quality resolution and accuracy.
You can view a familiar A*C*G-style map of planet-axis
conjunctions only, or add in lines for trines, squares, sextiles,
semi-squares, bi-quintiles, etc., up to 24 aspects. If
you like planet midpoints, you can see those lines as well, although
only in combination with conjunctions. Viewing all 24 aspect lines
and midpoint lines would be confusing unless the map area is
tiny.
Plus, you now can see all parans at once--not only individually
as before. Lines for standard planets, Uranian, key
asteroids and more are infinitely selectable. You can
zoom in on any area for tight precision. Full
interpretative reports, forecast-lines, world atlas, time zones,
Local Space maps, Geodetic, etc. are included.
You can see your critical Relocated Natal Chart, but not easily,
like WinStar's very slick point-n-click RNC auto-display feature.
Kepler by
COSMIC PATTERNS - $300.00 (full 7.0v)
This is an excellent general astrology program, not just for
making maps. The astrocartography maps are high quality,
even on zoom in. You get more astrocartography
capabilities with Kepler than Solar Fire, but less than Solar Maps.
Smaller area maps permit you to see additional lines for trines,
squares, sextiles, etc. and midpoints as well.
Lines for standard planets, Uranian, key asteroids and more are
infinitely selectable. You can zoom in on any area for
tight precision. Full interpretative reports,
forecast-lines, world atlas, time zones, Local Space maps, Geodetic,
etc. are included.
Horizons
Win*Maps by Matrix Software $150
This is an excellent astrocartography program, for
professionals and serious amateurs. The astrocartography
maps look quite good, but not as nice as the programs
above. Horizons has very powerful astrology
features for charts, forecasts, comparison,
etc., but lacks some of the astrocartography
options offered by the programs above. On the other hand,
it has a few unique "bells and
whistles" of its own. For example, you
can easily see where selected planets are in particular houses
(using different house systems!), like where your Moon is in your
third house.
Its best feature is the very useful point-n-click auto-display of
your RNC. On any map, if you click your mouse, you
instantly see your critical Relocated Natal Chart for that
spot. Wow! If you are a serious astrocartographer,
this is simply invaluable. The Local Space maps (showing
azimuth lines) are also superior to any other program currently
available.
Lines for standard planets, Uranian, key asteroids and more are
infinitely selectable. You can zoom in on any area for
tight precision. Full interpretative reports,
forecast-lines, world atlas, time zones, Local Space maps, Geodetic,
etc. are included.
Janus
by Astrologyware - $149.00 (full 4.1v)
This is an excellent general astrology program, not just for
making maps. Yet, it offers good traditional
astrocartography capabilities, namely, A*C*G-style quality
planet-axis conjunction maps. You can also easily see
your valuable Relocated Natal Chart (no misleading and annoying
pop-up "warning" screen like Solar Maps first displays).
Lines for standard planets, Uranian, key asteroids and more are
infinitely selectable. You can zoom in on any area for
tight precision. Full interpretative reports,
forecast-lines, world atlas, time zones, Local Space maps, Geodetic,
etc. are included.
Astrolog
by Walter D. Pullen - FREE (full 5.41v)
This is excellent general astrology freeware, not just for making
maps. It has limited astrocartography ability, only
showing an A*C*G-style world map of your planet-axis conjunctions
and some Local Space maps. However, its other
capabilities for charts, forecasts, comparisons, etc. are quite
amazing. The price is hard to beat as well.
StarWise 3D Chart
Calculator - FREE
We designed this custom software to calculate Free
Astrocartography Charts and reports. Our custom front end
software uses Astrolog by Walter Pullen to create charts based on
the information you provide. These detailed charts may be used
to see the effects on your relocated natal chart when you are
planning or thinking about a move. Additionally, these 3D
charts include 2 points of view, right ascension and ecliptic.
Both views are valid and combined show how your natal and relocated
natal chart really looks.
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