Let’s Talk AstroMapping

Explore how location shapes experience through Astrocatography, Geodetic Mapping, Cyclocartography, Relocation Techniques, and Professional Mapping tools.

Working with Shadowed Planets in Astrology Consultations and AstroCartoGraphy

In this episode of Let's Talk AstroMapping, Cindy McKean speaks with Lori Barnes about shadowed planets, psychological insight, and the role of lived experience in AstroMapping astrology consultations.

Lori Barnes, licensed ...psychotherapist, professional astrologer, and Kepler College faculty member, explains why chart interpretation alone may not be enough in client work. She discusses how shadowed planetary patterns may emerge through conversation, emotional history, behavior, and the perception of the client experience. She discusses the importance of asking questions before and during the session to better understand the client's lived experience so you can apply the astrology to the human being you are consulting.

Together, Cindy and Lori explore how these patterns can be recognized in practice, drawing on the work of Jim Lewis and extending those ideas into modern consultation work. They discuss AstroCartoGraphy and Local Space as tools that can support clients in understanding place, personal history, and the psychological themes connected to relocation and environment.

This conversation addresses astrology, psychological awareness, ethical client work, and mental health boundaries, offering a grounded look at how astrologers can work with greater skill, insight, and responsibility. Lori teaches this material at Kepler College in the course 'Applied AstroPsychology for AstroMapping.'

To join Lori's class, 'Applied AstroPsychology for AstroMapping', visit: https://store.keplercollege.org/product/applied-astropsychology-for-astromapping/

Lori's contact Information:

Website: https://www.loribarnesastrology.com/
Subscribe to Email: https://www.subscribepage.com/loribarnesastrology
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loribarnesastrology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loribarnesprofile/KeplerCollege: lori@keplercollege.org

#astrology #astrocartography #astromapping

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
04:29 The Power of Questioning
05:21 Defining the Shadow
06:14 The Goal of Shadow Work
13:05 Lived Experience And More!
47:43 Local Space vs. AstroCartoGraphy
53:42 AstroCartoGraphy Indicators
54:12 Cadent Houses
55:25 The Four Stages of Shadowed Planets
01:01:06 Positive Psychology
01:11:47 Handling Sensitive Material
01:12:00 Class Information
01:14:01 Conclusion

Recorded April 2026

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Working with Shadowed Planets in Astrology Consultations and AstroCartoGraphy

In this episode of Let's Talk AstroMapping, Cindy McKean speaks with ...

CycloCartoGraphy in Practice: Time-Based Techniques in AstroCartoGraphy

This video offers a clear overview of CycloCartoGraphy, a time-based ...

This video offers a clear overview of CycloCartoGraphy, a time-based technique in AstroCartoGraphy developed by Jim Lewis. In this episode of Let’s Talk AstroMapping, Kenan Yasin and Cindy McKean explain ...how CycloCartoGraphy integrates transits and secondary progressions with AstroCartoGraphy maps, adding a dynamic temporal dimension to locational astrology.

Through practical case studies, they demonstrate how planetary activations unfold in specific geographic regions. One example features a client who secured his first major art sales agreement in New York when the Jupiter/MC line was transiting over the city. Another case explores the interaction of a transiting Uranus/MC line and a progressed Mars/MC line near a natal Venus/MC line over Paris, illustrating how multiple activations can converge in place and time.

Throughout the session, Kenan and Cindy examine natal charts, relocated charts, transits, secondary progressions, and astrocartographic maps, showing how to interpret these layers coherently and practically. This discussion is ideal for astrologers seeking a deeper understanding of movement techniques in AstroCartoGraphy and advanced locational astrology.

To join Kenan's class 'AstroMapping: Transits & Progressions', visit: https://store.keplercollege.org/product/astromapping-transits-progressions-2/

To learn more about our AstroMapping certificate, visit: https://www.keplercollege.org/courses-overview/astromapping-certificate/

To join Cindy's class 'AstroMapping for Beginners', visit: https://store.keplercollege.org/product/astromapping-for-beginners-6/

#astrocartography #CycloCartoGraphy #astromapping #LocationalAstrology #keplercollege

Websites:
Kenan Yasin: http://www.KenanYasin.com
Cindy McKean: http://www.CindyMcKean.com
More on the AstroMapping Certificate at Kepler College: https://www.keplercollege.org/courses-overview/astromapping-certificate/

Chapters:

00:08 Introduction to Kenan
03:00 Defining CycloCartoGraphy
04:15 The Concept of Timing vs. Location
10:40 Jim Lewis’s Methodology
18:40 The Lakehouse Example
22:40 Case Study 1: The Artist in New York
37:10 CCG in Action (The Sale)
44:30 Relocation Chart Logic
49:10 Case Study 2: The Pilot in Paris
01:03:00 Student Experience & Learning
01:11:50 Turkish Cosmology & Directions
01:14:00 Conclusion

Recorded January 2026

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AstroMapping Done Right

Join our esteemed AstroMapping faculty at Kepler College for an ...

Join our esteemed AstroMapping faculty at Kepler College for an unparalleled educational experience.

Explore AstroMapping and Local Space techniques, the basic astronomical principles involved, interactions of mapping with natal and relocated ...chart interpretation, likely themes connected with planet-angle combos, interpreting potentials in locations, and understanding issues to consider in relocation or home planning.

This certificate series provides a solid grounding in AstroMapping. It covers how mapping the planets across a location has evolved and provides the skills to understand and delineate the AstroMap and Local Space Chart/Compass for personal use, or as a tool in your practice. Enables AstroMappers to work with their clients to unlock their full potential, promoting a world where astrology fosters more conscious human beings living their best lives.

We live in a modern world where it is common practice to conduct business and relocate across the globe. AstroMapping will help you choose the most prosperous places to live based on your natal chart, or—if you are living in a problematic location based on your natal chart—how to make the most of the planetary influences right where you are.

By the end of this certificate, students will have understood the techniques developed in the AstroMapping world and how to apply them to natal, transit, and progressed charts.

All classes are held on Zoom. Every class is 2 hours and is recorded. Each student will have access for a minimum of three (3) years. All Practicums require all students to attend all classes.

To learn more about our AstroMapping certificate, visit: https://www.keplercollege.org/courses-overview/astromapping-certificate/

To join Cindy's class 'AstroMapping for Beginners', visit: https://store.keplercollege.org/product/astromapping-for-beginners-6/

Recorded January 2026

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Astro*Carto*Graphy + Rectification: Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam

In this episode of Let's Talk AstroMapping, Carol Tebbs and Cindy ...

AstroMapping Analysis of Amanda Knox

In this special panel episode, Kepler College AstroMapping Certificate ...

In this special panel episode, Kepler College AstroMapping Certificate holders examine the story of Amanda Knox through AstroCartoGraphy, Local Space, Geodetics, and mythic archetypes.

Join astrologers Meg Knox-Davies, Brandi Cheeseborough, Beth ...Scannell, Shae Freeman, and Lori Barnes, hosted by instructor Cindy McKean, as they trace Amanda's relocation from Seattle to Perugia and explore how planetary lines and location-based techniques intersect with the public narrative surrounding her experience.

What you'll see:

- A look at Amanda Knox's natal chart and relocated chart

- AstroCartoGraphy lines across key locations in her life

- Local Space lines mapped through Perugia, including her apartment

- The Geodetic technique applied to major turning points

- Mythic and archetypal perspectives: the Wounded Healer, the Vestal Virgin, the Rebel

- Timeline of transits, profections, and symbolic themes tied to her experience

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Netflix Documentary Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRLt2xBpQbQ

Bios:

Meg Knox-Davies:
Meg was born in South Africa on her Saturn DC line. Now based in Ireland near her Juno and Neptune MC lines, her sessions are both intuitive and collaborative. She helps clients make empowered choices about moving, traveling, and living by aligning their plans with their personal astrology. Find her on social media @theexpatastrologer or book a session on her website: http://www.theexpatastrologer.com

Brandi Cheeseborough is an evolutionary astrologer who helps entrepreneurs align their businesses with cosmic timing for greater success. She combines practical strategy with the law of attraction to make manifestations come alive. She studies at the Forrest Center for Evolutionary Astrology and Kepler College. She has earned the Kepler College Extended AstroMapping Certificate and offers astrology services including AstroCartoGraphy. She can be reached online:
http://www.tigereyeoracle.com
Brandi@tigereyeoracle.com

Shae Freeman
AstroCartographer Astrologer Astroherbalist + Medical Astrologer Artist Symbologist Divination Louisiana Master Naturalist Birder
Her contact info is: 23joules@gmail.com her IG @scrappyshae, her YouTube channel is @polymathstudios

The Geodetic technique applied to major turning points.
Beth Scannell is a Toronto based astrologer offering personalized Astro Mapping consultations for individuals seeking meaningful travel experiences or ideal relocation destinations. She currently serves on the board of Astrology Toronto, and offers astrology sessions through her website, BethScannell.com.
Website: http://www.BethScannell.com
Instagram: @soulandskyastrology

Lori Barnes is a professional astrologer, licensed psychotherapist (LMFT), and marketing strategist with over 35 years of experience across industries. Based between Illinois and Rome, Italy, she brings a unique global perspective to her work, blending modern and traditional astrology with psychology, marketing, and AstroMapping techniques such as AstroCartoGraphy and Local Space. Lori's expertise helps individuals and entrepreneurs align timing, place, and strategy to achieve their goals. Her academic background includes a BA in Business, an MA in Psychology, an MA in Marketing, and a Diploma in Astrology. She serves as Marketing Director for Kepler College and the Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA), and teaches Marketing for Astrologers and AstroMapping courses.

Lori's contact Information:
Kepler College: lori@keplercollege.org
Website: https://www.loribarnesastrology.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loribarnesastrology
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loribarnesprofile/

Cindy McKean is an AstroMapping instructor at Kepler College. She co-created the AstroMapping certification program with Tamira McGillivray.

Cindy is available for readings, lectures, and any media. She can be reached through her website, http://www.TheAuracles.com.

#astrology #astromapping #astrocartography #amandaknox

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Amanda Knox's Story
04:25 Introducing Meg
05:48 Meg's Presentation
18:12 Introducing Brandi
18:45 Brandi's Presentation
29:28 Introducing Beth
30:30 Beth's Presentation
41:31 Introducing Shae
42:45 Shae's Presentation
59:34 Introducing Lori
1:01:04 Lori's Presentation
1:19:23 Group Discussion
1:27:40 Learn More About Kepler's AstroMapping Certificate
1:30:10 Conclusion

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Foundations in the Sky: 3 Dimensional AstroMapping

Flat charts are lying to you. In just 7 minutes, AstroMapping expert ...

Geodetic Mapping Transits for August 2025

Join our esteemed faculty member Ralph McIntyre as he discusses the ...

Rectifying Mike Tyson's Birth Chart with AstroCartoGraphy

In this episode of Let's Talk AstroMapping, Carol Tebbs and Cindy ...

Geodetic Mapping Transits for July 2025

Join our esteemed faculty member Ralph McIntyre as he discusses the ...

What Is Local Space Astrology and How Does It Work?

In this episode of Let's Talk AstroMapping, we explore the practical ...

In this episode of Let's Talk AstroMapping, we explore the practical applications of Local Space Astrology (aka Compass Astrology), a method that helps you interpret how Local Space planetary lines ...intersect with your everyday environment.

Starting in the home, where the Local Space chart is centered, this technique helps you determine how to arrange your space, where to place key items, set up your workspace, or create rituals. Beyond the home, it also informs decisions like which grocery store to visit, the route you take to work, or where you meet with clients. We also discuss how combining Local Space with AstroCartoGraphy (ACG) adds dimension to your astromapping toolkit.

What you'll learn:
• What makes Local Space and ACG different from natal or relocated astrology
• Ways Local Space lines can inform choices about your home layout, office setup, and movement through your community
• Real world examples of applying Local Space astrology in daily life
• How combining Local Space with ACG lines can highlight areas of focus and opportunity

This episode is ideal for astrologers, astromapping students, and anyone curious about how to bring Local Space astrology into real world settings and decision making. As Tamira says, this is 'feet on the ground' astrology.

For more information on our AstroMapping certificate, click here: https://www.keplercollege.org/courses-overview/astromapping/

View our current courses here: https://store.keplercollege.org/current-course-offerings/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
06:26 Angular Mapping And Horizon/ Local Space Astrology
07:25 What Makes LSA Different From Natal?
08:28 Map Example
10:03 Local Space Lines Are Insights Into Potential
10:58 Historical Landmarks And More!
16:35 Mapping Your Environment
18:45 Chart Examples And More!
26:15 What Else Should You Consider?
39:11 AstroMapping Course Information
45:33 Conclusion

Recorded May 2025

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Geodetic Mapping Transits for May 2025

Join our esteemed faculty member Ralph McIntyre as he discusses the ...

Saturn, AstroMapping and Hellenistic Timing

Can ancient timing techniques used in conjunction with astro-mapping ...

Can ancient timing techniques used in conjunction with astro-mapping help us unlock our unbeknownst potential? In this presentation, we will dive into the life story of the Princess of Pop ...herself, the Legendary Ms. Britney Spears, and discover how a seemingly normal astrology chart (without classical indications of prestige) rises to record-breaking fame and fortune.

Britney Spears was born on December 2, 1981, in McComb, Mississippi. At the age of 14 years old, Spears was aligned with the cycles of Saturn's Ring-Plane Crossing and was preparing to become the mega pop icon she is now today. Because, in 1997 Britney spears traveled within orb of her Saturn ACG line, and it happened to be in alignment with an ancient timing cycle known to Hellenistic Egypt. Since then, everytime this cycle repeats, something major in her life unfolds.

Is it possible we can know how to be at the right time and the right place? Only the Planet of Time himself can reveal! Learn more about the astronomical properties of Saturn and how to apply that knowledge in Astro-Mapping by taking AM207 with Joseph Milnes and Cindy McKean at KeplerCollege.org

For more information on our AstroMapping certificate, click here: https://www.keplercollege.org/courses-overview/astromapping/

View our current courses here: https://store.keplercollege.org/current-course-offerings/

Cindy McKean is an AstroMapping instructor at Kepler College. She co-created the AstroMapping certification program with Tamira McGillivray.

Cindy is available for readings, lectures, and any media. She can be reached through her website, http://www.TheAuracles.com.

To follow Joseph's great work visit:

Website: https://astrologeeks.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/@AstroloGeeks.Official/

#astrology #astromapping #saturn #hellenisticastrology

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
02:29 Britney Spears - Activating Saturn Through Astro-Mapping And More!
36:13 Annual Profections For Britney Spears
52:04 Kepler College Course Information
58:43 Conclusion

Recorded April 2025

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