Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. … But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you”. Anthony Bourdain
As I’m writing this weekly message…my mind, as always, is flying away to faraway places. The ones I’ve been to, the ones still to be discovered. Places that exist or worlds I want to create. Be it creative work (where I imagine worlds that don’t exist anymore) or plain travelling, expansion is a core value I embody. I usually travel when others work the most and experience life more in alignment with my energy and soul needs. I made my life like this and the current design might seem, I know, extremely lucky.
The urge to leave and expand is deep within me and it’s always been like that. There is so much more of this World I am open to experience…because my soul asks for it.
The voyages of the mind and body really start with the soul urge.
Haven’t you noticed beforehand? If you were lucky as myself, to travel outside the mother country, you might have seen that you tend to experience each place you went to in a different manner. It starts with different landscapes and climates, some good or some bad for you. But it really goes deeper than that. Something in your soul recognises, attracts, flourishes or hates the place you’ve chosen to travel to.
Your spirit has already travelled and seen it all. But your soul is hungry to discover or rediscover Earth’s wonders in new forms.
Holiday locations might be chosen not just by climate or cost, but by the energy they embody and how it interacts, opens your soul up or triggers deep healing within you.
Just like there is a deep soul meaning why you were born in your country, there is an even deeper one why you need to travel to develop your soul with different perspectives. And we can identify this in your charts and astro energies.
Why are we vibing differently with each travel place? Ley lines, geomancy, sacred geographies and….astrology!
I bet you arrived in a new country or city and felt an inexplicable sense of calm, as if you’d finally found something you didn’t know was missing. Or conversely, landed in a famous city only to feel oddly out of tune with its rhythm.
The destinations we choose are more than just points on a map. There are unseen energies, in the earth beneath our feet and the skies above, that subtly guide where we will feel most alive.
There is this concept I came about many years ago in my spiritual research and travels: LEY LINES. I’ve never let it go afterwards. And yes, today, I never push pay on a plane ticket without previously understand what that destination will bring as energies and lessons.
Ancient and old texts speak about a grid of invisible energy lines circles the globe, linking especially sacred sites and places of good energies in a grand pattern.
Ley lines are thought to be straight energy lines that connect ancient and sacred landmarks across the world. Stonehenge, the Egyptian Pyramids, Machu Picchu, the Great Wall of China + MANY MORE. They all form a powerful hidden energy grid.
In simpler terms, imagine the Earth crisscrossed by straight spirit veins. Where these lines intersect or run through, you often find places long regarded as sacred or powerful. Glastonbury Tor and Avebury stone circle in England, for example, lie along the famous St. Michael’s ley line, which runs across southern England and is said to emit a remarkable energy. Visitors often report feeling a distinct “buzz” or spiritual uplift at these spots that once visited, there can be no doubt that this is, indeed, a very special spot. Another renowned alignment, the Apollo–Athena line, is believed to run through sites dedicated to Apollo and Athena across Europe, from Delphi in Greece through Mont Saint-Michel in France and onward. Across the globe, similar patterns are pointed out: Peru’s mysterious Nazca Lines have been linked by some to a vast ley network, and in Australia the Aboriginal Rainbow Serpent songline is often compared to a ley line, connecting the sacred monolith Uluru with other points of power. Hawaii, Iceland, Antarctica and Bali are similar places of high-level frequencies.
The term ley lines was coined in 1921 by British antiquarian and businessman Alfred Watkins, who noticed that prehistoric sites in England often fell into alignment. Watkins originally suggested these alignments were old trackways for trade or pilgrimage, the “old straight tracks” of our ancestors. He himself did not claim any mystical energy, but the idea of a secret network of power in the earth soon captivated the emerging New Age movement. Dowsers began searching for these unseen lines, “keen on detecting leys” wherever they could.
What started as a mundane mapping of ancient roads evolved into a spiritual and paranormal quest: a belief that the Earth has meridians of force, much like the human body has lines of energy in acupuncture.
So you see, if you know what you want and need, you can actually choose a ley line spot you travel to and (re)charge your frequency with the information and gifts of that particular place. This of course will ask you to go beyond travel agencies offers and explore the intricacies and needs of your soul path.
Skeptics, scientists, will raise all eyebrows. Modern science has not confirmed any measurable “lines” of energy under the ground, you won’t find ley lines in a geology textbook, and magnetometers typically detect no unusual fields along the alleged routes. But we are not only science. We are meaning makers.
Isn’t it intriguing that so many cultures built holy sites on strikingly linear paths? Perhaps our ancestors knew more than we give them credit for, or perhaps the alignment of sites is part of a geomantic design we have yet to decipher. Even some scientists and researchers have felt compelled to investigate. In the 1970s, an Argentinian physicist named Eduardo Balanovski brought a gaussmeter to a massive standing stone in Wales – and found “significant magnetic anomalies” in the area around the megalith. He concluded that “the people who put it there knew about its power, even if they didn’t know about electromagnetism.
Around the same time, the Dragon Project in Britain began studying Stonehenge and other stone circles for unusual energies. Their researchers detected intermittent ultrasonic pulses at sunrise near one monolith, and noted that at summer solstice the usual background ultrasound mysteriously fell silent inside the stone circle, almost as if the stones were dampening the normal vibrations in the air. They also found higher variations in radiation readings at stone circles compared to control sites (though no clear pattern emerged).
The results of these scientific experiments were intriguing yet not definitive. Perhaps that is exactly as it should be. The point for a traveler is not to prove ley lines scientifically, but to remain open to the experience of a place’s energy.
By seeking out Earth’s power spots, those nodes on the ley line grid or any place that calls to your spirit, you may be doing more than sightseeing. You might be replenishing something in your soul, plugging into a source of inspiration and vitality that defies logical explanation.
Others along the ages have explored geomancy and sacred geographies as deeper understandings of travel and exploration, connection of the soul with various Earthly places.
Human fascination with invisible Earth energies seen as sacred alignments, vortexes, or spiritual power points has endured across cultures and millennia. A growing body of interdisciplinary research spanning geophysics, archaeology, neuroscience, and spiritual traditions has begun to explore the underlying physical, psychological, and cultural factors that give rise to these beliefs.
A number of ancient sites have revealed intriguing, though not definitive, electromagnetic properties. For instance, the Dragon Project led by Paul Devereux in the 1970s and 80s explored the Rollright Stones in England, detecting occasional spikes in ultrasound emissions and magnetic disturbances. At Giza, a 2018 theoretical study showed that the shape of the Great Pyramid can focus specific electromagnetic wavelengths, forming natural resonators at key internal chambers.
At Delphi, Greece, modern geology confirmed ancient legends: hallucinogenic gases (like ethylene) emitted through fault lines may have induced trance states in the priestesses of Apollo. Similarly, “earth lights” or unexplained glowing spheres have been frequently reported at tectonically active or magnetically anomalous sites lending possible geophysical explanations to the perceived sacredness of these places.
Beyond measurable phenomena, many theories stem from alternative sciences like dowsing or geomancy. Later thinkers, such as John Michell, expanded the ley lines ideas into global spiritual grids, akin to the dragon lines of Chinese feng shui.
Equally compelling is the human experience at these sites. Visitors often report sensations such as deep calm, tingling, visions, or a sense of sacred presence. Some of these responses may be influenced by expectation, aesthetics, or environmental cues like infrasound or light quality.
Scientific studies such as those by Miller and Lonetree in Sedona, Arizona have measured EEG brainwave changes correlating with geomagnetic micro-fluctuations, suggesting a resonance between brain states and environmental fields. Phenomena like “earth sounds” (ultrasound or infrasound pulses) detected at solstice moments in stone circles have been linked to subjective reports of peace or awe.
Sacred geographies are a global phenomenon. In Asia, Mount Kailash is revered by multiple religions, considered Earth’s “crown chakra.” Feng shui traditions map invisible energy currents across China. Even anomalies like the South Atlantic Magnetic Anomaly (which includes Machu Picchu) or the Bermuda Triangle have been integrated into Earth grid theories suggesting “nodes” of energetic concentration, whether beneficial or disruptive.
Though science has yet to confirm a unified “Earth energy grid,” there is growing acknowledgment that many sacred sites coincide with detectable geophysical anomalies, be they magnetic, acoustic, or geological.
How can we work through what the soul needs with astrology? Everybody has a map of his/her soul, based on the natal energetic imprint and how the soul could expand and learn in exchanges with the energetic map of Earth.
Not all of our travel destinations are written in stone; some, I believe, if not all of them, are written in the planets and the stars. And they can be easily identified through astrocartography, astrolocality and relocation charts.
If ley lines are the Earth’s mystical grid, astrocartography is your personal cosmic map, a combination of your birth chart with the energetic geographies of the globe. Some places might bring you more luck, more money, more love, other places more knowledge or restructuring. And so on. Astrocartography as a field was popularised by American astrologer Jim Lewis in the 1970; he believed that by converting the birth chart into a map, one could find one’s “power spots” around the world. Since then, the technique has been embraced by astrologers worldwide and even entered mainstream travel discourse. Modern astrologers like Clarisse Monahan and Lisa Stardust have brought astrocartography to a broader audience, offering insights on how to “plan your next trip” using the stars. Each world area represents a geographic zone where a given planet’s energy from your charts will be stronger for you and thus generate transformation within and in the environment you experience.
For example, the simplest elements of Astrocartography could tell you where in the world you can expand parts of your soul (these are embodied by the principles of each Planet in your charts):
- Sun Line – A place where you shine. These locations tend to make you feel “at home”, able to be your best and truest self, basking in vitality, confidence and success. It’s as if the sun comes out for you whenever you’re there. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Sun patterns in your chart.
- Moon Line – Where the heart is. Moon line places touch you on a deep emotional level. You might find a profound sense of comfort or nostalgia, making them ideal for inner reflection or even starting a family. Under the Moon’s silvery glow, life changes can happen naturally, you feel nurtured enough to transform. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Moon patterns in your chart.
- Mercury Line – The curious corridor. Travel here and you’ll likely be buzzing with mental stimulation. These are great places to learn, write, talk and meet new people. You might find yourself striking up conversations in cafes or journaling late into the night, mind racing with new ideas. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Mercurial patterns in your chart.
- Venus Line – Allure and harmony. On your Venus line, love is in the air. These locales are favourable for romance, friendship, art, and comfort. You may notice you feel and even look more attractive – as one guide puts it, “visit your Venus line… it’s the perfect place to meet your true love,” and it can also bring money and abundance. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Venusian patterns in your chart.
- Mars Line – Adventure awaits. Mars energises a place with action and assertiveness. You might feel bolder and more driven, terrific for pursuing ambitious projects or thrilling outdoor exploits. Just watch for tempers flaring; Mars’s heat can ignite passion and conflict, so stay mindful not to rush into quarrels under this influence. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Mars patterns in your chart.
- Jupiter Line – Luck and expansion. Jupiter is the planet of growth, optimism and “good vibes,” so its line is where fortune tends to favor you. Opportunities seem to multiply, and you often experience a bigger, richer slice of life. If you’re seeking to broaden your horizons (in career, knowledge, or even waistline given Jupiter’s love of abundance!), consider a sojourn on this line. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Jupiterian patterns in your chart.
- Saturn Line – Lessons and legacy. Saturn’s locales are serious and can be challenging. These might not be carefree vacation spots; instead, they’re places that test and mature you. You may go through trials or feel lonely or hardworking – yet if you stick with it, you come away stronger and wiser. Traveling here is like a rite of passage that forces you to “grow. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Saturnian patterns in your chart.
- Uranus Line – Expect the unexpected. Uranus brings change, surprise, and liberation. On this line, you might have electrifying experiences – sudden changes of plan, chance encounters, even awakenings. It’s the energy of the unconventional. Wonderful if you’re seeking a break from routine or a spark of innovation, but hold on tight because the ride could get bumpy. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Uranian patterns in your chart.
- Neptune Line – Dreamy shores. Under Neptune’s influence, places feel otherworldly. These could be spiritual retreats or simply destinations where you feel like you’re in a beautiful dream. Meditation, art, and imagination flourish here. However, Neptune can also blur reality – one might feel disoriented or find that a paradise has its illusions. It’s ideal for soul-searching or creative inspiration, as long as you stay grounded. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Neptune patterns in your chart.
- Pluto Line – Transformation ground. Pluto is intense; its line is where you may confront deep changes. People often experience some form of rebirth or profound catharsis in these places – not always easy, but ultimately empowering. It could be where you overcome a fear, end one chapter of life and begin another. If you feel stuck and crave a breakthrough, a Pluto line trip might be the volcano that shakes things loose. But these are places in which you can also work the negative Plutonian patterns in your chart.
But what I DO is more complex. I combine various astrocartography techniques with ley lines information and other energy imprints knowledge into a special analysis for your soul only.
If you need a particular type of energy to explore, I combine for you the energies of planet Earth with what your soul map (and that is your bundle of astro chart) to offer you an in-depth analysis you can use more intentionally when you travel. My analysis for you is a custom world energetic map overlaid with lines representing where each of your soul parts can experience journeys of healing, expansion, joy, restructuring and so on. This is VIA ANIMAE ATLAS.
Maybe you want your honey moon to be adventurous but not dangerous. Or your studies to help you in your career but not take a toll on your energy and give you burnout. Or maybe you want to increase your creativity and communication skills and nourish the deep insights. And yes, there are also extremely important places of body healing if you need an acceleration of some sorts in this area.
Travel and explorations outside your natal country are not leisure, this is a matter of intelligence and intentionality.
You will get your lifetime map for intentional travels.
Doesn’t this sound sooooo good?
As I see it, at its heart, choosing travel destinations by energy is about transforming a holiday into purpose. It invites you to treat the world as more than a series of vacation photos or bucket-list checkboxes. Instead, the world becomes a dynamic landscape of potential personal epiphanies, each location a chapter in your story that can unlock a different facet of your being.
When you align where you go with what you need or desire on a deeper level, travel can become profoundly healing and inspiring.
Travel, like life, is a blend of the planned and the unexpected. By planning with energy in mind, you set a positive intention. And you say “I am going to this place to invite this into my life.” The universe often responds in kind, sometimes in wonderfully literal ways and sometimes by completely surprising you.
If you want to understand the frequencies of change and what they are doing in your own astrological charts and life, come to VIA ANIMAE.
Until next time, thank you!
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“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller.
