posted July 20, 2009 04:04 PM         

For a long time now I've been thinking of relocating to the best possible place for my career (arts). I am using this time to think about it properly since I don't have the means to move currently, anyway. I just simply want to take advantage of the fact that some places are more conducive to a successful and lucrative artistic career than others.

I am looking at 4 places; Los Angeles, London, New York and Paris.

This is what I want from a place where I'll settle:

• A place where I will forced to be healthy and active in order to be healthier in mind body and spirit. (Virgo Asc)
  
• A place where I can be inspired, creative and original. (5th house activity)
  
• A place where I can make good money and be able to save it or invest it wisely. (Non-afflicted 2nd, 8th houses)
  
• A place where I can be respected and where I can be influential in my work. (Non-afflicted 10th,1st,3rd,11th houses)
  
• A place where I can feel at home, and a place where I can be safe and comfortable. (4th,3rd houses)
  

posted July 20, 2009 04:05 PM         

Here are the charts:

1. New York

2. Los Angeles

3. London

4. Paris

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From my observations, New York seems like a good bet, but the others have their advantages too.

New York:

I'm not pleased about the Cancer AC, because I'm not sure what makes Angelina adopt so many kids, but if it's her Cancer AC, then it is reason enough for me to be a little wary of it. But, maybe it has other benefits other than the maternal instinct.

I do appreciate that the Moon is in the 12th house which means that my feelings would be more hidden than usual, which I prefer.

I love that Venus is in 2nd which could work towards the ability to be fortunate in accumulating money and resources.

I also love Neptune in 5th as it will make me as inspired and as creative as I wish to be.

posted July 21, 2009 01:09 AM         

I only ask this, because, astrology aside, if you are not an EEA national (or EU? I always get certain policies such as this confused between the two), it will be very difficult (if not impossible) for you to work in London or Paris. You'll need to have a work contract offered to you by an employer, and you'll need to apply for a work visa before you go (at least, you will in order to work in Paris. London, with the UK being outside of Schengen might be different as far as the visa process, itself goes). These can be very difficult to obtain, especially in EEA countries like France, where there's already a high unemployment rate. It's not unheard of for them to turn down employment visa applications if they believe that an EEA (EU?) national could possibly fill that position.

The arts are usually a little different, in that usually, you'll need a visa in order to work in the arts (just like in all other forms of "gainful employment"), but they're often easier to obtain (I'm not entirely sure of the reasoning, but I assume that it has something to do with personal aesthetics that perhaps an EEA [EU?] national may not be able to accomplish). However, it's my understanding that they also usually come in a more limited duration, tied to the length of a specific project, and can't generally be extended in order to look for or transfer to another project.

Unfortunately, as a US citizen (therefore, not needing a visa to work in the US), I'm not quite as knowledgeable about the whole visa rigamarole for the US.

posted July 21, 2009 01:40 AM         

Anyway...

I don't like the 12th house Sun places. That's just instinctive. Could be alright. I like Paris a bit better than London. Nope. I take that back. London puts Jupiter in the 2nd, so maybe you'll make some money. That would be nice.

New York:
Cancer Moon on the Cancer Ascendant I think will mean that you feel somewhat at home there. Sun in the 3rd, you're communicative, which is good for your writing. Full 4th with ruler of the 4th, Venus, in a friendly place in the 2nd. That seems good for linking your home with your art. Full 5th including Mars. The 5th is a creative house. I like that.

posted July 21, 2009 07:11 AM         

Yes, I would have to be invited to the countries I want to live in, and I wouldn't mind to visit for a 5 year stint as I apply for other permanent means of being there while living there. It would have to be an employer of sorts that invites me over. I already have a UK working visa, I got one and didn't use it though due to some things that came up, but I was not going there in the same capacity which I will be going now, so I assume that I will need to re-apply.

AG - I felt the same way about the Sun & Venus in 12th. It pretty much made me not like the places with that placement, even though I would have loved the Virgo AC.
It seems like New York is the winner.

Geocosmic Valentine - you crack me up! Beats for cheap are always welcomed. The thing is, I write all my pieces but after the debut set of work, I think I can buy other people's music. On the debut set though, I want it to be all me. So, Tiny and Tyrone and the crew are too famous for my liking.

posted July 21, 2009 09:00 AM         

"4 in Numerology is always associated with the number 1, and in nearly all systems is written as 4 hyphen 1, or 1 hyphen 4, and as the 1 is a strong and powerful number, I advice the number 4 persons to use the strong number as much as possible and select all dates such as the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th for their most important efforts, and to endeavour to live in houses whose number or the addition of whose number makes a number 1." - Cheiro

New York
5+5+6+1+7+2+2 = 28/1

New York City
5+5+6+1+7+2+2+3+1+4+1 = 37/1

posted July 21, 2009 10:08 AM         

Yes, 1 and 4 are a good pair. New York seems to be The One.

GG - Yep! I know, NYC!!

posted July 21, 2009 05:51 PM         

New Zealand
Australia
Ireland
Lisbon

I think if I was to chose from your list - Paris

If you move to NY you need to be open to living in Brooklyn with a group of people unless you have a good savings.

LA you will need a car and the public transportation is poor.

Paris may have higher tax rates for non-citizens, I'm not sure about London but a recall someone having some issues with being American. I can't remember because it was many many years ago.

San Fransisco is nice so is Chicago!

posted July 21, 2009 06:09 PM         

I just enjoy being shown something I had not considered.

I assume you're suggesting these places astrologically? I'll look at the charts when I get onto my laptop as I'm on my mobile now.

posted July 22, 2009 12:16 AM         

Also, Austin, Texas might be good, as it is the "live music capital of the world" and is less expensive than any of the cities on your list. L.A. gets a bad reputation sometimes but I like it. I don't love it, but I like it. I wouldn't mind living there, but if I could choose I'd pick a small town in the mountains or tropics. I lived in Sedona, AZ for a while. It had all of 10,000 people, it was up against stunning red rock formations, and the whole town was focused on spirituality. I loved it!

posted July 22, 2009 12:35 PM         

PA - Hmmm... I trust your gut instinct so... I'll juggle with the LA thing, but from people who I know that live there, they say it's very difficult as an up and coming artist and seems to be more for the established artist... this referring to living conditons, rent prices etc. BUT... if I get to live there under some business contract, then things would be much better.

I'm not averse to toughing it out so, whatever it takes, right.

aka Kat - I just got onto the computer and I'm busy cooking right now so I will respond in a few about the places you suggested.

posted July 22, 2009 01:44 PM         

5. Lisbon

6. New Zealand

7. Australia

posted July 22, 2009 02:16 PM         

I absolutely adore the Virgo AC that's conjunct Sun in the first House. Love it. Since my natal has a densely tenanted 1st house, I like that Lisbon is strong in first.

The 2nd house has a powerful stellium which includes Saturn (Malefic) which I'm not happy about having in 2nd, a similar issue I had with London. With that said, Jupiter is in the 2nd too and I wonder if it softens Saturn to make him more of a "discipline with funds" influence rather than a "restriction of funds" influence.

3rd house Mars is excellent and I can't decide whether the 11th House Moon is an easy or challenging aspect. Also, the Venus in 12th as far as private love life is great, but hidden resources/beauty that's in my subconscious could mean wasted opportunities for me. I might be wrong.

I see Lisbon as a place I go to retreat from work, a place where I go to rejuvenate, and use my imagination to things domestic(Neptune in 4th).

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Dublin, Ireland

Sun and Venus in 12th aren't my favorites. It has a similar 2nd house to Lisbon. But, what I do like is the 10th House sun.

Very similar to Lisbon.

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Melbourne, Australia

An empty 12th would be excellent to have, and it's one of the things I am looking out for, so it's great!

5th House Moon is DIAMOND!! I absolutely love this.

Mars conjunct MC is great but Neptune being there makes me think of being disillusioned in my career. That Jupiter in 9th would have been great closer to the MC but the fact that's in 9th, in its natural home says great things.

7th House Sun and Venus just tell me that I'll probably get married there. This not my priority, but it might be a good thing to relocate there once I am married. ??

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Wellington, NZ

I like the 8th and 6th houses in this chart, because my natal AC lands in the 8th as well. Other than that I can't see much that stands out for my career.

aka Kat... what were your reasons for choosing these charts?

posted July 22, 2009 02:19 PM         

Do not poo-poo Nashville because it's been known as a country music capital. Things have really changed in Nashville and it's now considered to be the "Songwriting Capital" of the U.S.

New York is still big but unless you already have iron clad strong connection in the city, the music club scene here is quite crushed. For musical theatre, it's the best place to be.

Atlanta is more like the way LA is and it's more innovative. Think of John Mayer, he didn't really skyrocket until he moved to Atlanta. It's not just for R&B anymore.

One last contender to think about - Miami.

But for you I think it's more about LA, NY or Atlanta.

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