People move for various reasons, from work and love to finding themselves or just looking for greener pastures. Moving to another country is an experience that challenges and shapes you. You can grow a lot from it, even if it is not always easy. For different people, it happens under different circumstances.
Have you ever wondered what indicates moving and living abroad in the natal chart?
The horoscope contains a wealth of information. It covers all important life areas, including which place can support you the best in achieving your goals. For some people, this is where you were born, and for others, somewhere else.
When it comes to foreign countries, the most influential thing is the 9th house, Sagittarius and Jupiter, reflecting the new opportunities, expansion and learning, but also the open-mindedness and optimism necessary for this adventure. The other house ruled by Jupiter in the natural chart, the 12th house also has to do with relocation, but it is associated with places over the ocean, other continents, places where you are isolated from your family and friends.
You can use both houses and planets to see if moving abroad is in store for you or if you could find your luck elsewhere. Emigration is a complex topic, and paying attention to the whole chart is important.
Let’s dive into the most frequent indicators of moving abroad in the birth chart!
Foreign Countries and Travel in Astrology
Foreign lands are represented by the ninth house. If your chart has heavy emphasis on the ninth house, it suggests that you are drawn to exploring the world like a moth to a flame.
The sign on the cusp of the ninth house speaks about how you experience time spent in foreign countries. If it is in Aquarius, for example, time spent abroad is often a time for meeting lots of people, increasing your network, learning, discovering new things. The ninth house in Scorpio can indicate a transformative experience: you might have some challenging experiences too but it helps you heal yourself and let go of traumas and frustrations. It also helps you find your power and evolve.
Sagittarius and Jupiter are also linked with foreign countries.
The house opposite the ninth house, the third house is also related to travel. However, it represents short trips in your near environment, everyday out and about. But if it is connected to the ninth house in your chart, it can indicate frequent travel, although usually for shorter periods of time.
The 12th house is also associated with foreign places, but not in a touristy, fun way. It represents places that are far away, across the ocean. It also represents the isolating side of living abroad.
The 4th house is the most important house for your place of residence. It represents your homeland and your roots. Besides this, it is the house of your home and it will be very important for determining the potential for moving abroad.
These houses are key for experiencing life abroad, even for some time, if not permanently.
Indicators of Living Abroad in the Natal Chart
Your home and place of residence is represented by the fourth house in the birth chart. This house shows your life circumstances, the home you grew up in but also the home you create for yourself and your family as an adult.
To see where you are likely to live, you want to find the ruler of the fourth house. If the ruler of the fourth house is in the 9th house, that is a classic indicator of living abroad, at least for some periods in your life, but relocating permanently is also possible. This is a strong indicator of settling down in a foreign country. It’s even more favorable if the ruler is what one would call a positive planet, such as the Sun or Venus, because it suggests that your stay is likely to be a pleasant experience (if the planet is not afflicted).
The Sun, Venus, Jupiter in the 9th house are all great placements for life in a foreign country. The same is true if the ruler of your 9th house is strong by sign and/or has good aspects.
The chart ruler in the 9th house is also a strong indicator of moving abroad in the natal chart. The chart ruler in the 12th house can indicate moving overseas. The rulers of the 9th or 12th house in the first house can also have the same effect.
If you are moving to a different continent, the 9th house is replaced by the 12th house, so you should look for a connection between the 4th house and the 12th house.
Although ideally, there are some indicators besides this one, the 4th house and 9th house being ruled by the same planet can also indicate spending longer periods abroad.
An occupied ninth house can also indicate relocation. People with these placements are drawn to foreign cultures and travel. They also feel at home anywhere. Although 9th house placements can manifest in other ways as well, they are closely related to foreign places.
A strong 4th house usually has the opposite effect. It suggests that you are very attached to the place where you grew up. It can also indicate staying because of family issues. Your roots are very important to you and you probably really like your country of origin.
Other Indicators of Moving Abroad in Astrology
Besides the houses, some other things can indicate a love of foreign cultures and moving abroad as well:
- the Moon in Sagittarius or in the 9th house: if you are a Sag moon, you have the soul of an adventurer. Travel excites you and inspires you, and you can’t imagine living your life in one place.
- Venus in Sagittarius: this placement often indicates relationships with a foreigner
- Jupiter on an angle: it also implies a strong interest in other cultures and a cosmopolitan personality
- North node in the 9th house: if you have this placement, exploring foreign places is very often a part of your soul’s mission. It is what helps you grow and evolve in this lifetime.
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