Question 1

What is astrocartography?

Accepted Answer

Astrocartography is an astrological technique that projects the positions of planets at your moment of birth onto a world map. For each planet, MC, IC, ASC, and DSC lines are drawn; in regions these lines pass through, the themes of that planet manifest strongly.

Question 2

What do MC, IC, ASC, DSC lines mean?

Accepted Answer

MC (Midheaven) is the longitude where the planet is at its highest point in the sky; IC (Imum Coeli) is the opposite. ASC (Ascendant) is where the planet is rising on the eastern horizon; DSC (Descendant) where it is setting on the western horizon. Areas through which these lines pass strongly activate that planet's themes.

Question 3

What is the difference between classical 7 and modern 10 planets?

Accepted Answer

Classical astrology uses Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn — based on Hellenistic and Medieval sources. Uranus (1781), Neptune (1846), and Pluto (1930) were discovered later and are not in classical sources. Modern astrocartography may include them, but interpretations remain symbolic.

Question 4

What are paran latitudes?

Accepted Answer

Parans (paranatellonta) are latitudes where two planets are simultaneously at angular positions (MC/IC/ASC/DSC). At these latitudes, the symbolic connection between the two planets is strengthened. Used in classical electional astrology and career-life geography.

Question 5

How accurate does my birth time need to be?

Accepted Answer

Astrocartography requires precise birth time for MC/IC and ASC/DSC lines. A 15-minute time variation shifts lines by approximately 3.75° (about 400 km at the equator). If your birth time is uncertain, rectification is needed; primary directions is the most reliable method.