In this episode, I'm setting aside the heavy topics to talk about something lighter: wine, place, and how your astrocartography can guide you to the bottles (and regions) that resonate most with your chart.

Astrocartography Basics

How to read your astrocartography map on astro.com (it's free!)
What those lines and bubbles actually mean
Why AC, DC, IC, and MC angles matter when choosing wine

The Planetary Rulers of Wine

Venus: The primary ruler of wine, vineyards, and savoring pleasure
Jupiter: Celebration, abundance, and knowing your limits
Moon: Soil memory, lineage, and emotional resonance
Sun: Vitality, recognition, and confidence
Neptune: Mysticism, ritual, and (watch out for) escapism

How to Use Astrocartography for Wine

Find wines from your Venus line for sensual, slow enjoyment
Jupiter line wines for celebration and expansion
Moon line wines for emotional grounding and nostalgia
Sun line wines for confidence and achievement
Why AC lines are the gold standard

My Personal Wine Journey

How I realized I was drinking California wines (my Saturn line) during my darkest period
My Saturn Return and sobriety journey
How I now choose wines from my Venus AC (South America), Sun lines (New Zealand, Portugal), and Moon/Venus (South of France)
The South African Neptune wine that literally went bad (a perfect metaphor)

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A Note on Sobriety

This episode discusses wine and alcohol. Please drink responsibly. Everything shared here can also apply to non-alcoholic beverages, kombucha, or food from specific regions. Honor your own boundaries and relationship with substances.

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