What to Focus on in Relocation Charts

What to Focus on in Relocation Charts

By now, you know what a relocation chart is and how to read one. But when you sit down with a chart for a new city, where should your attention really go? Not every detail is equally important. This article will guide you through the key factors to focus on so you can use relocation astrology in a practical, grounded way.

1. Planets on the Angles (The Big Ones)

The angles — Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven (MC), and IC — are the most sensitive points in relocation astrology. Planets near these points become supercharged in a new location.

Ascendant: Shapes your outward personality and how locals perceive you.

Descendant: Alters relationship dynamics — what kinds of partners, friends, or clients are drawn to you.

Midheaven (MC): Influences career visibility, reputation, and public life.

IC: Colors your sense of home, roots, and private life.

👉 If you take away just one principle, let it be this: angular planets dominate relocation experiences.

2. House Shifts of Natal Planets

After the angles, look at how planets move into new houses. The signs and aspects stay the same, but a house change shifts where that planet's energy is expressed.

Relocated Jupiter in the 10th house: Career luck and expansion.

Relocated Venus in the 7th house: More opportunities for love and partnership.

Relocated Saturn in the 4th house: Responsibilities or restrictions in home life.

This is where subtle but meaningful differences between two cities often show up.

3. The Relocated Ascendant and Its Ruler

The rising sign sets the tone for your relocated life. Notice:

How different it feels from your natal Ascendant.

Which planet rules it and what house it lands in.

For example, if you move somewhere that gives you a Scorpio Ascendant, check where Mars and Pluto land in the relocation chart — that will tell you what areas of life will feel emphasized.

4. Sun, Moon, and Personal Planets

Your Sun, Moon, Venus, and Mars are especially worth watching. They represent core identity, emotions, relationships, and drive.

A relocated Moon on the IC can make a place feel emotionally safe.

A relocated Venus on the Descendant may attract love or supportive connections.

A relocated Mars on the MC can intensify career ambition, sometimes at the cost of peace.

5. Personal vs. Professional Focus

When using relocation charts practically, it helps to ask: What am I moving for?

If love and partnership are the goal: Look to the 7th house, Descendant, and Venus.

If career growth is the focus: Check the 10th house, Midheaven, and planets on or near it.

If seeking inner peace or retreat: Focus on the 4th house, IC, and Moon.

Each city emphasizes different priorities. Sometimes the "best" place for career may not be the "best" for family life, and vice versa.

6. Cross-Check with Astrocartography

Relocation charts work beautifully with astrocartography. The map shows where your planetary lines run, while the relocation chart gives a deeper chart-level analysis of one place. If you're torn between two cities, compare both their relocation charts and their position on your astrocartography map.

7. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Treating relocation charts as replacements. Your natal chart is always primary — relocation charts simply adjust the stage.

Overemphasizing minor shifts. Focus on angular planets and house changes first, not tiny details.

Ignoring timing. Even in the perfect city, challenging transits can bring difficulties. Relocation charts show place-based themes, not fixed outcomes.

8. Practical Application: Choosing Between Cities

Say you're considering moving to Los Angeles or Berlin.

In LA, your Sun shifts to the 10th house and Venus to the 7th: career and relationships thrive.

In Berlin, Saturn sits on the IC and Moon moves into the 12th: strong inner work, but a heavier home life.

The chart doesn't tell you which is "better." Instead, it helps you see which city aligns with your goals.

Takeaway

When reading relocation charts, don't get lost in every detail. Focus on the angles, angular planets, and major house shifts. Then consider your goals — whether love, career, or inner peace — and use the chart as a guide to see how each location may shape your experience.

Relocation astrology is less about predicting destiny and more about choosing your environment consciously. With these tools, you can approach your next move with both insight and intention.

Ready to put this into practice? Use our relocation chart calculator to explore how different cities might influence your life path.