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THE FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY
(Details of 290 Fixed Stars alphabetically)
Fixed star: ACAMAR

Constellation: Theta Eridanus
L Longitude 2000: 23ARI16.
o Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Jupiter.
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d History of the star: In Classical times, this star, Acamar, was the
e most southerly bright star that could be seen from the latitude of
Greece, it marked the south end of Eridanus, the River, until travelers
1 reaching more southerly locations in the 16th century described the
9 river as extending to Achernar. (The south end of Eridanus is now
0 marked by the star Achernar, alpha Eridanus.)
0 Acamar, was called Akhir an-Nahr (1), by the Arabs meaning "the
: End of the River."
Ulug Beg (Arabic) also called it Al Thalirn, "the Ostrich", Hyde
2 rendered this ... (?) the "Dam", as if blocking the flow of the stream to
1 the south.
A Bullialdus used a Greek word meaning the "Furrow", equivalent to the
R Latin sulcus used by Vergil to denote the track of a vessel appropriate
I enough to a star situated in the Stream of Ocean. (Allen).
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2 Those influenced by the River tend to "go with the flow" and are
. refreshing company with the inherent power of influence over others;
to have others "flow" along with them, to dissolve opposition, to
smooth things over. They possess a capacity to soak up large
quantities of information, and are generally well-educated and
traveled.
The River represents lethargy when the waters are calm, but when the
waters overflow, as happens from time to time in the lives of those
influenced by Eridanus, the swirling currents of fate can sweep away
the foundations of their lives and they are left "out on a limb", unable
to stem the tide, unable to brake the flow. The consequences brings
irreversible changes to the rythym of their lives which can turn out to
be fortunate as well as unfortunate. It gives fluctuating emotions;
occasionally a sensation of being overwhelmed by the floods, and
there can be a sense of oblivion.
Rivers are represented as vigorous men with long beards; their
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strength symbolized by the pair of horns which adorns their brow. If
you ever provoke the desire of a River, you'll never be able to escape
no matter how fast you run. A River will run after you and won't be
satisfied until he/she has merged with you. They possess the power to
change themselves into any shape they want. If you want to know how
Rivers operate, read Ovid's account of the nymph, Arethusa, who was
chased by the amorous River Alpheius.
The female counterpart of Rivers are River-Nymphs, Naiads, the
alluring sultry temptresses who project subliminal sex appeal, with
mellifluous voices, skilled in music and dancing.
"River-Nymphs busy themselves spinning and weaving hunting nets,
they live for nine thousand, six hundred and twenty years and it is
their privilege to remain young and beautiful all that time. They are
dangerous to any mortal man whom they distinguish with their favors,
these unfortunate men may find themselves dragged down to the
depths of the waters never to be seen again" (p.149 The Larousse
Encyclopedia of Mythology).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy all the stars with

the exception of Achernar are like Saturn. Eridanus gives a love of
knowledge and science, much travel and many changes, a position of
authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea, and of
drowning. (Robson).
General influence of the star: Success in public office. Ecclesiastical

success. (Noonan).
Fixed star: ACHERNAR

Constellation: Alpha Eridanus
Longitude 1900: 13PIS53. Longitude 2000: 15PIS19.
Declination 1900: - 57.45'. Declination 2000: - 57.14'.
Right ascension: 01h37m. Latitude: - 59.22'.
Spectral class: B9. Blue- Magnitude: 0.46.
white.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Jupiter.
History of the star: A white star situated in the mouth of the River
Eridanus. Achernar is from Arabic Al Ahir Al Nahr (1), "End of the
River".
Robson says this star is symbolized as the "Cherub and Sword".
This star is supposed to be one of Dante's Tre Facelle, Fomalhaut,
Achernar and Canopus, notwithstanding its invisibility from Italy.
(Allen).
There is not much astrological interpretation for this 1st magnitude
star because it was not visible to the ancients in the Northern
Hemisphere until seen by explorers in the 16th century.
The mouth of the river shares the symbolism of the door or gate giving
access to another realm, to the ocean of unity (Cooper).
Those influenced by the River tend to "go with the flow" and are
refreshing company with the inherent power of influence over others;
to have others "flow" along with them, to dissolve opposition, to
smooth things over. They possess a capacity to soak up large
quantities of information, and are generally well-educated and
traveled.
The River represents lethargy when the waters are calm, but when the
waters overflow, as happens from time to time in the lives of those
influenced by Eridanus, the swirling currents of fate can sweep away
the foundations of their lives and they are left "out on a limb", unable
to stem the tide, unable to brake the flow. The consequences brings
irreversible changes to the rythym of their lives which can turn out to
be fortunate as well as unfortunate. It gives fluctuating emotions;
occasionally a sensation of being overwhelmed by the floods, and
there can be a sense of oblivion.
Rivers are represented as vigorous men with long beards; their
strength symbolized by the pair of horns which adorns their brow. If
you ever provoke the desire of a River, you'll never be able to escape
no matter how fast you run. A River will run after you and won't be
satisfied until he/she has merged with you. They possess the power to
change themselves into any shape they want. If you want to know how
Rivers operate, read Ovid's account of the nymph, Arethusa, who was
chased by the amorous River Alpheius.
The female counterpart of Rivers are River-Nymphs, Naiads, the
alluring sultry temptresses who project subliminal sex appeal, with
mellifluous voices, skilled in music and dancing.
"River-Nymphs busy themselves spinning and weaving hunting nets,
they live for nine thousand, six hundred and twenty years and it is
their privilege to remain young and beautiful all that time. They are
dangerous to any mortal man whom they distinguish with their favors,
these unfortunate men may find themselves dragged down to the
depths of the waters never to be seen again" (p.149 The Larousse
Encyclopedia of Mythology).
derive, reap, rife, rift, ripe, ripple, rival, river, rivet, run, comes
from the Indo-european rei- to flow, to run.
affluent, effluent, fluid, fluoride, fluoro-, flush, flux; influence,
influenza, influx, mellifluous, reflux, superfluous, comes from
bhleu- To swell, well up, overflow.

authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of drowning.
(Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives success in public office,

beneficence, and religion. (Robson).
High offices in the church. Success by giving good morals, faithful

adherence to one's religious beliefs or philosophical inclinations.
Happiness and success. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: ACHIRD

Constellation: Eta Cassiopeia
Longitude 1900: 08TAU50 Longitude 2000: 10TAU15
Declination 1900: + 57.17' Declination 2000: + 57.49'
Right ascension: 00h49m Latitude: + 47.00'
Spectral Class: F9 Magnitude: 3.6
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Sat-Ven
approx.
History of the star: Achird is a binary star, orange and violet, in the
girdle of the Ethiopian Queen Cassiopeia. (Allen).
Etymology: Isaac Mozeson author of The Word says about this star in
the GIRDLE:
The Biblical phrase gird your loins surrounds this star name.
Hebrew [K]HaGoaR means gird, while a [K]HaGooRaH is a belt, a
GARTER-like garment or a GIRDER that prepares and fortifies the
wearer for battle or other action. Preparedness is a key theme here.
Under GIRDLE entry in The Word: Old Norse gjorth is the source
of the English words like GIRDLE and GIRTH. The IE root gher
means to grasp or enclose, with derivatives meaning "enclosure."
Hebrew (HA)GUR is to "gird" in Exodus 29:9. (HA)GOR is a belt or
girdle.
BRANCHES: Hebrew (SA)GUR (to close, shut in, lock [another
name for Cassiopeia is the Laconian Key]) establishes the Hebrew GR
two-letter root which parallels the IE root. (It also may have
influenced words like CIGAR(ETTE), SECRET and SECURE).
Similarly, Hebrew EGROF is a closed hand or fist - an extension of
OGUR (to gather, collect). DOGUR is a hatch.
Cognates of GIRD and GIRDLE at IE gher include CHOIR,
CHORAL, CHORALE, CHORUS, COHORT, CORTEGE, COURT
(in the context of a "palace.", basketball COURT), COURTEOUS,
COURTESAN, COURTESY, COURTIER, [CURTAIN], CURTSY,
GARDEN, GARTH, HORTICULTURE, KINDERGARTEN,
ORCHARD, and YARD.
[The Word dictionary, Isaac Mozeson, Edenic (Biblical Hebrew), SPI
books, ISBN 15671-942-0].
Influence of the constellation: Haughtiness, boastfulness,

exaggerated pride and at the same time power of commanding
respect. The Ethiopian Queen is associated the Hebrew letter Beth and
the 2nd Tarot Trump "The High Priestess". (Robson).
Fixed star: ACRAB Graffias

Constellation: Beta 1 Scorpius
Longitude 1900: 01SAG48. Longitude 2000: 03SAG11.
Declination 1900: -19.32'. Declination 2000: -19.48'.
Right ascension: 16h05m. Latitude: +01.00'.
Spectral class: B1. Magnitude: 2.9.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mar-Sat
approx.
History of the star: A triple star, pale white and lilac on the head of
the Scorpion Scorpius.
The Arabic name for Acrab is Al-'Aqrab (1), "The scorpion".
This star, Acrab (beta), along with the other stars on the Head of the
Scorpion; Dschubba (delta), and Jabbah (nu) were the Euphratean Gis-
gan-gu-sur, "the Light of Hero", or "the Tree of the Garden of Light
".
In Mesopotamian these were Jia Jan Ju Sur which seems to have
meant "the forbidden Tree of Life in Eden".
These three stars along with sigma and pi (and some add nu Jabbah
and rho) was the Arabic 15th manzil, Iklil al Jabhah, "the Crown of
the Forehead", just north of which feature it lies. [Influences:
Improves misfortune, makes love durable, strengthens buildings and
helps seamen. (Robson)].
The Hindus knew the group as their 15th nakshatra, Anuradha,
"Propitious" or "Successful", "The Star Calling to Activity" (2),
"Mitra, the Friend", one of the Adityas, being the presiding divinity;
and they figured it as a "Row" or "Ridge", which the line of
component stars well indicates. (Allen)
This fixed star, (Acrab, beta) is listed as Grafias in Vivian Robson's
book and ancient texts, and is on the head or forehead of the Scorpion.
The other Graffias which is in the tail of the Scorpion is Zeta Scorpius
at 17 Sagittarius.
Separate influences for this star and Dschubba (delta) are given in
Robson's book under the names Grafias and Isidus.
Eric Morse recommends that these two stars, along with Jabbah
(nu) which are all in the Head of the Scorpion, may be regarded as one
unit "and the only part of the Scorpion to be regarded as auspicious".
Etymology: Graffias (caraffagio is the Italian cockroach.) Identical

with the Hebrew term for scorpion, but see the CRAB and
COCKROACH (A) entries to fully understand the crustacean
crustiness and CORVETTE-like combatativeness of this sign. QR, like
Keras, horn in Latin, infers hardness. The other subroot, RB, infers
much and quarrelling.
From The Word CRAB entry: Hebrew etymons appear to offer a fuller
sense of the animal. (A)KRABH is a "scorpion" (I Kings 12:11), but
the term should be considered a generic term for similar hard-shelled
crustaceans.
The KEREBH (animal innards - Exodus 12:9) lies exposed, beneath
the CRAB'S armor plating. This militaristic creature creeps or
KORABH (approaches gradually, nears) for battle or KRABH (battle,
warfare - Psalms 144:1) shielded by its CARAPACE or KLEPA (shell
- see "CALIPEE"). The crab, in short, is nature's CORVETTE
(warship).
[Isaac Mozeson, author of The Word dictionary, Edenic (Biblical
Hebrew), SPI books, ISBN 15671-942-0].
Influence of the constellation: The Scorpion is associated with the

Hebrew letter Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump "The Lightning Struck
Tower". (Robson).
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy it is of the nature

of Mars and Saturn; and, to Alvidas, of Jupiter in square to Saturn and
the Moon. It causes extreme malevolence, mercilessness, fiendishness,
repulsiveness, malice, theft, crime, pestilence, and contagious
diseases. (Robson).
This star and Dschubba are supposed to correspond to a Mars

character with a blend of Saturn characteristics. Dr Koch is of the
opinion that both these stars are 'doubtful'. The effect of these two
stars has yet to be researched more fully. According to tradition, these
stars are credited with giving the ability to do research, and especially
research into things of a particularly secret and hidden nature. For this
to be however, further influence of the sign Scorpio and planets
Mercury and Uranus have also to be present; preferably these stellar
bodies would be positioned on the MC or Ascendant and be near
another stellar body pointing to mental capabilities. In lower types,
however, a tendency to falsehood and treason can be noted. Both stars
are a poor augury for material wealth. There will be difficulties,
impediments, or loss, dependent upon the position these have in the
cosmogram. In mundane maps, there is an indication of mass
catastrophes, should either Mars, Saturn or Uranus be in these first
degrees of Sagittarius, especially in an angular position. (Ebertin).
Situated on the head of the Scorpion, not where its armament is, which
is at the rear. It is a fighter of great skill and characterizes Mars-Saturn
perfectly. Anyone with this star strong in their horoscope is likely to
show a patient and wary approach to any situation, but this will belie
the skilled determination which will then be brought to bear. Scorpio
is famous for the surgeons born in it and this star shows up just the
qualities which they need to have. The same applies to generals,
policemen, private investigators and secret service agents, many of
whom have this star well placed and aspected. In research of all other
kinds too, it distinguishes the real adept. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Associated sometimes with cruelty. (Larousse Encyclopedia of
Astrology).
If rising: Riches and preferment attended by danger, violence, trouble,

sickness, benefits seldom last. (Robson).
With Sun: Materialistic, too active a mind, ecclesiastical difficulties,

bad health. Otherwise similar to the effect if rising. (Robson).
With Moon: Great power, honor, wealth, gifts, difficulty in obtaining

legacy, materialistic, interested in unpopular ideas, criticized, success
after many difficulties. Otherwise similar to the effect if rising.
(Robson).
With Mercury: Dull mind, difficulty in expression or defect in speech,

gifts, difficulty in obtaining legacy but final success. (Robson).
With Venus: Dishonest, self-seeking, energetic, able, favorable for

gain. (Robson).
With Mars: Athletic, suffers from over-exertion, goes to extremes,

active mind, favorable for money matters but extravagant and has
many debts. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Hypocritical, real or pretended religious zeal, legacies

attended by legal difficulties. (Robson).
With Saturn: Cautious, cunning, self-seeking, deceitful, dishonor

able, progressive ideas, religious but hypocritical, proud of borne, loss
by fire or water, gain through marriage and partnership, few children,
long life. (Robson).
With Uranus: Scientific, religious or philosophical work, difficulties

with marriage partner's relatives, favorable for marriage and children,
domestic difficulties finally overcome, trouble with parents in early
life, favorable for gain and speculation, loss through Mercurial
matters, liable to accidents by fire and electricity, sudden death.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Connected with science, inventions, companies, or

journalism, breeds horses or cattle, good mind, late but favorable
marriage but peculiar domestic conditions, accidents in middle age,
death after lingering illness. (Robson).
Fixed star: ACRUX
Constellation: Alpha Crux
Longitude 1900: 10SCO29. Longitude 2000: 11SCO52.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Jupiter.
approx.
History of the star: A triple star, the brightest star in the Southern
Cross, Crux, which lies in the Milky Way. Acrux is probably a word
coined from alpha Crucis. Its position is defined as near the ankle-
bone of the right hind foot of the Centaur, and was zeta Centaurus as
part of the Centaur as noted by Ptolemy until the Southern Cross
constellation was invented in 1679.
There is little astrological interpretation associated with these large
stars in Crux because the Cross was unknown to the classicists by its
present title, its four chief stars being noted by Ptolemy (in Egypt
where it was visible) as a part of the Centaur Centaurus, which now
surrounds it on three sides.
Bayer, who invented Crux in 1679, outlined it over the hind feet of the
Centaur, these now are alpha (Acrux), beta (Mimosa), gamma
(Gacrux), and delta Crucis (unnamed), alpha at the foot, gamma at
the top, with beta, and delta (unnamed), as the transverse. (Allen).
Crux denotes a strong spiritual influence. It indicates willingness to

accept sacrifice and gives fortitude in sorrow. The Cross gives choices
that bring hopes and fears; making decisions about which road to take
in life, learning to discriminate. There is often a lasting emotional or
psychological wound, or wounds from accidents etc. There can be
dormant skills or powers which in order to tap into them may require
giving something up, or letting something go; as the Centaur
(Centaurus) did in giving up his immortality to Prometheus, as Christ
did on the cross when he said "into thy hands I commend my spirit" or
forgiving as Christ forgave his persecutors while on the cross.
Etymology: This is also a pre-Christian, Q-R-GH (guttural) word. I

suggest more a sense of cross-purposes and energies in conflict. (Isaac
Mozeson).
CROSS in The Word: To quote the definition, a CROSS is an upright
"beam," with another beam "fastened" horizontally, upon which the
noble Romans would CRUCIFY convicted innocents. The fastening of
boards and the impaling of hands and feet, as well as the CROSS-
WISE shape of a CROTCH or CROSS, all recall the term Hebrew
KERES (hook, clasp - Exodus 26:11). Hebrew KORUS is to bow or
bend (Isaiah 46:2). KAR-SOL is a joint or ankle, and KHIRSAL is to
cross (one's legs). If a beam is crucial to a CRUCIFIX or any CRISS-
CROSS shape, there is KERES(H) (board, plank Exodus 26:23) to
consider. Derivatives: ACROSS, CLASP, CREASE, CRESCENT,
CRISP, CROCHET(Y), CRUISE, CRUSADE, CRUSADO, CRUX
and LACROSSE.
Influence of the constellation: "Crux is said to give perseverance, but

many burdens, trials and responsibilities, together with much suffering
and many hardships. In connection with rulerships of countries it may
be noted that Brazil was named the Land of the Holy Cross by the
discoverer Cabral on May 1st 1500, and that the constellation Crux
has been represented on the postage stamps of that country". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives religions beneficence,

ceremonial, justice, magic and mystery, and is frequently prominent in
the horoscopes of astrologers and occultists. (Robson).
Inventive mind, intuition and wisdom, a grasp for the inner nature of
one's fellow man. The gift of successful investigation of the hidden
side of things. A deeply religious nature connected with mystical and
theosophical interests. (Ebertin).
Associated with a love of display. (Larousse Encyclopedia of

astrology).
Fixed star: ACUBENS Sertan

Constellation: Alpha Cancer
Longitude 1900: 12LEO15. Longitude 2000: 13LEO38.
Declination 1900: +12.15'. Declination 2000: +11.52'.
Spectral class: F0. Magnitude: 4.3.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Sat-Mer
approx.
History of the star: A double star, 4.4 and 11 magnitude, white and
red.
The Arabic name for Acubens is Az-Zubana (1), "The claw". This is
the southern claw of the Crab, Cancer, which lies near the head of
Hydra.
Pliny's names for it were Acetabula, "the Arm Sockets" (of the crab).
[The acetabulum is the curved cavity on the side of the hipbone where
the end of the thighbone fits - Encarta].
Another name was Cirros, properly Cirrus, the Arms
themselves, which some translate as "The scissors of the Crab",
equivalent to Ovid's Flagella, [scourge, whip, or threadlike appendage
of certain cells that functions as an organ of locomotion. - AHD];
others similarly saying Branchiae [a gill in aquatic animals or a
similar structure found in the embryos of higher animals, including
humans -AHD] and Ungulae [hoof]. Bayer also cited the "Barbarians"
"Grivenescos. Sartan and Sertan are from the Arabic word for the
whole figure. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The Crab is associated with the

Hebrew letter Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump "The
Moon". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Activity, malevolence and poison,

making its natives liars and criminals. (Robson).
Acubens has a Martian nature and a strong blending in of Saturnian

influence, conveying an unbalanced and "jumpy" nature. If the chart is
a disharmonious one to people effected by it and especially if Acubens
is in conjunction with Mars, Sun or Uranus, this will make for an
unsettled mentality and helplessness. If in conjunction with Saturn,
major disappointments in life, ordeals and trials, mental suffering,
excitements, loss, opposition, disputes and deception are
indicated. According to Elsbeth Ebertin's experience, this is the case
especially if these persons are in positions of social standing or are
politically active. (Ebertin).
One significance of Acubens is the enforced use of applied

intelligence when finding oneself in combat at someone else's behest.
But a generally more positive quality to read from Acubens is that of a
sharp intellect and ease of coming to grips with problems, for which
one might earn public renown. But, again there is the note of doing
this under pressure of others demanding 'from behind'. (Dr. Eric
Morse).
Fixed star: ACULEUS

Constellation: M6 Scorpius
Right ascension: 17h39m. Latitude: -08.50'.
Spectral class: C. Magnitude: 5.3.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mar-Moo
approx.
History of the star: In the stinger of the Scorpion Scorpius. A

companion cluster to Acumen.
The Akkadians called Scorpio, Girtab, the "Seizer", or "Stinger", and
the Place where One Bows Down, titles indicative of the creature's
dangerous character; and referring to the striking curve of stars which
lies in a dark portion of the Milky Way that forms the tail of the
Scorpion, terminating in the poisonous upturned stinger, as if ready for
an attack. (Allen).

Hebrew letter Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump "The Lightning-Struck
Tower". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It effects the eyesight and causes

blindness of one or both eyes if in conjunction with an afflicted
luminary, or in conjunction with a malefic that afflicts the
luminaries. The opposition seems to be equally effective. (Robson).
This star along with Acumen has a notorious reputation in astrology as

'blind stars' or stars associated with eyesight problems. These stars
shows up a negative Mars-Moon quality in people who have them
poorly aspected, with a tendency towards a morbid outlook, seeing the
worst rather than the best in everything. If their religious views are
affected, as so often with anything in Sagittarius, there is a tendency to
be either the 'hellfire and damnation brigade' or to take up a fierce
anti-religious and even anti-God stance. But at their best, well
aspected, they can have very sharp minds and a perception well above
average as though, perhaps 'blind' to what we see and take for granted,
they see what we do not, at levels where eyesight does not reach. Not
for nothing has the word Acumen come down to us as a term for a
sharp mind. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: ACUMEN

Constellation: M7 Scorpius
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mar-Moo
approx.
History of the star: A star in the sting of the Scorpion Scorpius. A

companion cluster to Aculeus and of the same nature.
The Akkadians called Scorpio, Girtab, the "Seizer", or "Stinger", and
the Place where One Bows Down, titles indicative of the creature's
dangerous character; and referring to the striking curve of stars which
lies in a dark portion of the Milky Way that forms the tail of the
Scorpion, terminating in the poisonous upturned stinger, as if ready for
an attack. (Allen).

Tower". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It effects the eyesight and causes

blindness of one or both eyes, if in conjunction with an afflicted
luminary or in conjunction with a malefic that afflicts the luminaries.
The opposition seems to be equally important. (Robson).
This star along with Aculeus has a notorious reputation in astrology as

'blind stars' or stars associated with eyesight problems. These stars
shows up a negative Mars-Moon quality in people who have them
poorly aspected, with a tendency towards a morbid outlook, seeing the
worst rather than the best in everything. If their religious views are
affected, as so often with anything in Sagittarius, there is a tendency to
be either the 'hellfire and damnation brigade' or to take up a fierce
anti-religious and even anti-God stance. But at their best, well
aspected, they can have very sharp minds and a perception well above
average as though, perhaps 'blind' to what we see and take for granted,
they see what we do not, at levels where eyesight does not reach. Not
for nothing has the word Acumen come down to us as a term for a
sharp mind. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: ADARA

Constellation: Epsilon Canis Major
Longitude 1900: 19CAN22. Longitude 2000: 20CAN46.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Venus
approx.
History of the star: A double star, 2 and 9 mag., pale orange and
violet, on the back leg of the Greater Dog Canis Major.
The Arabic name for Adhara is Al-'Adhara (1), which translates as
"the Maidens", or "the Virgins", applied to this star in connection with
delta (Wezen), eta (Aludra), and omnicron; perhaps from the Arabic
story of Suhail. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give good qualities, charity

and a faithful heart, but violent and dangerous passions. There is some
danger from, or fear of, darkness and the night, and liability to dog
bites, though the latter characteristic is probably associated more
particularly with Sirius (Sirius is on the mouth of the Dog). Canis
Major is connected by the Kabalists with the Hebrew letter Tzaddi and
the 18th Tarot Trump, "The Moon". (Robson).
Fixed star: ADHAFERA
Constellation: Zeta Leo
approx.
History of the star: A double star on the crest of the Lion's mane in
Leo the "Curl of the Lion's mane".
It has been called Al Serpha, "the Funeral Pyre". (Robson).
The Arabic name for Adhafera is Ad-Dafirah (1), "The curl".
In Arabia, this star, Adhafera (zeta) with Regulus (Alpha) Algieba
(gamma), and eta (Al Jabbah) were the Arabic 8th manzil, Al Jabhah,
the "Forehead". [Influences: Promotes love, benevolence, and help
against enemies.] (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Fortunate for agriculture. The Lion is

associated with the Hebrew letter Kaph and the 11th Tarot Trump
"Strength". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It is connected with suicide poison,

corrosive acids, liquid explosives, liquid fire, lying, stealing and
crime. (Robson).
If rising: Gives great military preferment (sport) and riches. (Robson).
Fixed star: ADHIL

Constellation: XI Andromeda
Declination 1900: +45.00' Declination 2000: +45.32'
Right ascension: 01h22m Latitude: +33.49'
Spectral class: G9 Magnitude: 5.0
approx.
History of the star: North star in the train of the dress of the Chained
Woman Andromeda, from Al Dhail, the "Train of a Garment". With
the surrounding stars, it partakes of the nature of Venus. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "It is said to bestow purity of thought,

virtue, honor and dignity upon its natives, but to cause battle with
chimerical (wildly fanciful, highly improbable) fears and a tendency to
become easily discouraged. It gives love between husband and wife
and reconciles adulterers. If Mars afflicts the luminaries from
Andromeda and especially if in an angle, it causes death by hanging,
decapitation, crucifixion or impalement. By the Kabalists it is
associated with the Hebrew letter Pe and the 17th Tarot Trump, The
Stars". (Robson).
Rising: The man whose birth coincides with the rising of Andromeda
from the sea will prove merciless, a dispenser of punishment, a warder
of dungeon dire; he will stand arrogantly by while the mothers of
wretched prisoners lie prostrate on his threshold, and the fathers wait
all night to catch the last kisses of their sons and receive into their
inmost being the dying breath. From the same constellation comes the
figure of the executioner, ready to take money for a speedy death and
the rites of a funeral pyre, for him execution means profit, and oft will
he bare his axe; in short, he is a man who could have looked unmoved
on Andromeda herself fettered to the rock. Governor of the
imprisoned he occasionally becomes a fellow convict, chained to
criminals so as to save them for execution. (Manilius Astronomica).
Fixed star: AGENA Hadar

Constellation: Beta Centaurus
Spectral class: B3. Magnitude: 0.61 Variable.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Ven-Jup
approx.
History of the star: A star located near the left hind quarter of the
Centaur Centaurus.
Agena is said to come from a and gena, "the knee".
The Arabic name for Agena is Hadar, "Ground". "The settled land"
was another meaning given.
This and alpha (Toliman, also called Bungula) are the Southern
Pointers, i. e. towards the Southern Cross, often regarded as the
Cynosure of the southern hemisphere.
Arabic Wazn, "Weight", seem to have been applied to alpha and beta
of this constellation, and to stars in Argo, Columba, and Canis Major,
probably on account of their proximity to the horizon. (Allen).
The stars in Centaurus were not visible to the Greeks and there is not
much classical mythology identified with this particular 1st magnitude
star.
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give hard-heartedness,

inclination to vengeance, love of arms, strong passion, and an
energetic nature. It may be connected with poisons. (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives position, friendship,

refinement, morality, health and honor. (Robson).
Gossip or scandal, if with Venus and Mars, or Venus and Saturn.

Success and happiness, if conjunct a benefic. (Ebertin).
A significator of success. (Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology).
With Sun: Mental activity, rashness, success, many friendships.

(Robson).
With Moon: Sarcasm and bitter speech, strong passions. (Robson).
With Mercury: Great mental ability, sarcasm, material gain, speaking,

writing and championing the masses. (Robson).
With Venus: Poetical, strong passions, rash friendships, with women.

(Robson).Pronounced sensuality. (Ebertin).
With Mars: Legal authority, honor as speaker or writer, great mental

and physical powers. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Intellectual success, legal and Church authority,

professional honor. (Robson).
With Saturn: Thoughtful, shrewd, association with medical men,

healing powers, abrupt manner, occultism, domestic disharmony
through jealousy. (Robson).
With Uranus: Sarcasm, public work but eventual disfavor of

superiors, caustic speaker arid writer, violent, coarse, unrefined, strong
passions, domestic disharmony, loss of expected wealth, peculiar
death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Sharp, rash, headstrong, original, organizer, poor

executive ability, loss through law and speculation, obstacles to
success, many false friends and enemies, liable to accidents, death by
colds or fevers. (Robson).
Fixed star: AIN See also Prima Hyadum.

Constellation: Epsilon Taurus
Longitude 1900: 07GEM04 Longitude 2000: 08GEM28
Spectral class: G8. Magnitude: 3.6.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer-Mar
approx.
History of the star: One of the Hyades, one of six stars situated on the
forehead marking the northern eye of the Bull Taurus. Other stars
identified with the Hyades group are; Alpha Aldebaran (there is
dispute whether this star is actually one of the Hyades); Theta 1 and
Theta 2, Prima Hyadum (gamma); Hyadum 11 (delta).
Ain is from the Arabic 'Ain (1), the "Eye" (of the Bull), near which it
lies.
Latin Oculus boreus, "the Northern Eye".
The Latin colloquial title for the Hyades was Suculae, "the Little
Pigs", from Sus, "Sow". It was thought that there was a resemblance in
shape of the outline of this star group to a pig's jaws; or because
Aldebaran and its companion stars were like a sow with her litter.
Pliny accounting for it by the fact that the continual rains of the season
of their setting made the roads so miry that these stars seemed to
delight in dirt, like swine! (Allen).
Pigs have associations with banks as in "piggy-bank"; correlating with
the feeding of pigs as an investment.
The Hyades were the seven daughters of Atlas and Aethra, half-sisters
of the Pleiades who they were entrusted by Jupiter with the care of the
infant Bacchus. The Roman poet Ovid (43-17 BCE) records that the
sisters were grief stricken when their mortal brother Hylas drowned in
a well while on the Argonautic (Argo) expedition and their tears fall
on us as rain. They were placed among the stars as reward for their
sisterly love.
Mourning after death is an issue with people who are influenced by
the Hyades (and Taurus generally), an example is President Kennedy
who had Sun in the 8th conjunct the Hyades.
Influence of the constellation: By the Kabalists Taurus is associated

with the Hebrew letter Aleph and the 1st Tarot Trump "The Juggler".
(Robson).
Fixed star: HYADUM II (See also Prima Hyadum )
Constellation: Delta Taurus
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planet nature: Sat-Mer
History of the Hyades: A star on the face of the Bull, one the Hyades,
the six stars situated on the forehead marking the northern eye of the
Bull, Taurus.
Oculus boreus, "the Northern Eye".
History of the Hyades: The Hyades were the seven daughter of Atlas
and Aethra, half sisters of the Pleiades, with whom they were
entrusted by Jupiter with the care of the infant Bacchus. They were
placed among the stars as a reward for their sisterly love, which was
evinced by their sorrow at the death of their brother Hyas (Hylas) who
was drowned in a well (in another version he was killed by a wild
beast in Libya). The Roman poet Ovid (43bce-17ce) records that the
sisters were grief-stricken when their mortal brother Hyas drowned in
a well, and their tears fall on us as rain. "Hyades" means "rainy
ones". The stars were of ill omen to farmers and sailors because the
season of storms and heavy rains coincided with the time of their
heliacal rising and setting (their first appearance after a time of
invisibility, and their last appearance before becoming invisible
again). During the classical times those periods were at the end of
May and November.
General influence of the Hyades: According to Ptolemy they are of

the nature of Saturn and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury and
Mars. Simmonite likens them to Mars but this is probably a
misinterpretation of Ptolemy's meaning. They give tears, sudden
events, violence, fierceness, poisoning, blindness, wounds or injuries
to the head by instruments, weapons or fevers, and contradictions of
fortune. (Robson).
Striving for prestige leading to power politics leads to tremendous

success in life if bridled, if not, failure and a fall from power. May
exploit other human beings in quest of power. Staggering increase in
sexual urge, a dissolute life, excessive and licentious ways. (Ebertin).
Saturn-Mercury star in Ptolemy's coding, which we might well
describe as unhappy thoughts and so it shows up when the star is on a
difficult spot or planet in a horoscope. But if it be harmonious in
aspect, instead, the same star denotes a good clear thinker, writer or
speaker. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Rising: Rising or culminating with luminaries, makes their natives

military captains, commanders, colonels of horse and emperors.
Injuries to the face, wounds, stabs (may be operations nowadays).
Blindness, bad eyes. Imprisonment. (Robson).
The Hyades are a stormy star group and was regarded as a separate
constellation. Always stirring up furious quarrels; enemies of quiet
and peace, inflames the minds of individuals who are restless and
riotous, always stirring up popular dissent and revolution, madly
desiring civil and domestic wars". Those born at this time take no
pleasure in tranquillity and set no store by a life of inaction; rather
they yearn for crowds and mobs and civil disorders. Sedition and
uproar delight them; they long for the Gracchi to harangue from the
platform, for a secession to the Sacred Mount, leaving but a handful of
citizens the at Rome; they welcome fights which break the peace and
provide sustenance for fears. Such are the qualities engendered by the
Hyades at the rising of their stars. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica,
1st century AD).
If culminating: Disgrace, ruin, violent death. (Robson).
With Sun: Evil disposition, disturbed mind, failure in study, muddled

thinking, misfortune, murderer or murdered, death by blows, stabs,
shooting, beheading or shipwreck. (Robson).
With Moon: Tactful, fair ability, difficulties connected with writings,

may forge the name of employer or friend but finally escape
punishment and retain position, liable to sickness and disgrace, danger
of blindness or eye injuries. (Robson).
With Mercury: Quick mind, resentful, hasty temper, broods over

small troubles, favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Venus: Many accomplishments, artistic, ability to write or paint,

strong passions, which influence work. (Robson).
With Mars: Abrupt, brave, aggressive, courageous, lacks

concentration. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Ambitious, dishonest, legal difficulties, quarrels with

relatives, judicial sentence. (Robson).
With Saturn: Caution, forethought, omnivorous reader, scientific,

success but little prominence, worry and annoyance from relatives.
(Robson).
With Uranus: Scientific, literary, artistic and mystical interests,

unconsciously psychic, greatly influenced by environment, favorable
for marriage after 35 and for gain and children, ill-health, seldom long
life. (Robson).
With Neptune: Keen intellect, learned, kind-hearted, sympathetic,

scientific and philosophical interests, some inventive genius often
connected with etheric waves, which will bring fame but not wealth,
broad and unorthodox religious views, benefits from companies,
favorable for domestic matters, not good for children, brothers or
sisters, knowledge gained psychically, sudden death while engaged in
important work. (Robson).
"The Hyades with Neptune in the 8th causes confused ideas, making
'world saviors' and leading to delusions of grandeur", Vehlow wrote
this before 1934. It is therefore hardly possible that he meant this to
refer to Hitler in whose nativity Pluto is found in conjunction with the
Hyades and nearby positioned is Neptune in the 8th house." (Ebertin).
Fixed star: AL HECKA

Constellation: Zeta Taurus
Longitude 1900: 23GEM23. Longitude 2000: 24GEM47.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mars.
approx.
History of the star: "The Bull's southern Horn", this star marks the tip
of the southern horn of the Great Bull Taurus.
It was the determinant of the 7th ecliptic constellation of Babylonia,
Shur-narkabti-sha-shutu, the "Star in the Bull towards the South", or
the "Southern Star towards the Chariot".
With other stars nearby, it was the Chinese Tien Kwan, the "Heavenly
Gate".
In astrology zeta, has been considered of mischievous influence.
(Allen).
In slang, to have the ability to deal with difficult situations forcefully
and decisively, is to "take the bull by the horns".
The horns of Taurus are shaped like a crescent moon.
There was an Assyrian saying "to break the horn of the bull" is "to
break the power". Taurus, was called the "Breaker" or "Opener" of the
new year and in astronomical symbolism the bull is shown breaking
the annular egg with his horns.
The Horns of the Bull: In Indian astronomy the constellation of

Taurus was represented by an elephant; this alternative representation
existed also in Egypt at some time. The bull and the elephant have in
common their two horns or tusks. Strabo calls the southern Pillar of
Herakles by the name of Elephant, and Pliny writes that Mount Abyla
produces elephants.
The association of the Pillars of Herakles with the tusks of an elephant
is most significant. The island which marks the southern end of Egypt
proper and is below the Little Cataract on the right bank of the Nile
was called Yebu by the Egyptians and Elephantine by the Greeks. The
two horns of our constellation of Taurus mark the limit on the right or
eastern bank of the Milky Way when it crosses the Ecliptic. This
explains why the bull has the most important role in the Egyptian
conception of how one enters the Elysian Fields. To gain admittance
to the Elysian Fields, the hero must defeat the bull; he enters as the
conqueror of the bull that guards the route to the West, that guards the
Elysian Fields. One of Pyramid texts reads: The Bull of the Sky
inclines his horn, so that he [the deceased] may pass.
At times the bull instead of being presented as an enemy is a friend
who helps in crossings; the bull itself is identified with the hero and
becomes the actor of the triumphant crossing: He comes out into the
sky. He crosses the vault of heaven, lively and powerful, he crosses
the foamy Oceanus, overthrowing the wall of Shu. At times the bull
is a ladder, the ladder that gives access to the sky. Weill observes that
the deceased is presented as moving towards Orion. Orion and Sirius
(Sothis) are mentioned as guides to the bull because the two most
important stars are also on the bank of the Milky Way, just below the
two horns of Taurus.
The deceased enters the Elysian Fields by flying through the air
holding onto the horns of the bull.
This provides a clear explanation of the most important sacred
ceremony of Cretan religion, the taurokatapsia, the ritual in which
champions grab the horns of a bull and vault over it. It also explains
why the bull is such an important symbol in Cretan religion; it does
not mean that the Minoans worshipped bulls or believed that bulls
were gods. The Spanish bullfight is rooted in a sacred rite, a survival
of an ancient religion. The conclusive point of the bull-fight, el
momento de la verdad, is when the torrero exposes his chest to the
horns of the bull in order to lean over the animals head and plant the
sword between the horns. Such an act obviously implies a defiance of
death.
(Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives violence, male violence and

danger of accidents. (Robson).
With Sun: Suspicious, reserved, studious, unfavorable for health and

especially for the lungs, aptitude for military enterprise and stratagems
but danger of deceit and ambushes. (Robson).
With Moon: Quarrels, evil habits and company, depravity. (Robson).
With Mercury: Hasty temper, selfishness, greed, dissipation, legal and

business troubles, poor health, domestic troubles and separation from
wife or children, low companions, loss of wealth and poverty.
(Robson).
With Venus: Unfortunate, low companions, bad environment.

(Robson).
With Mars: Evil companions, bad habits, sex troubles, and afflictions
of a Mars-Venus type. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Hypocrisy, dissipation, business losses and disgrace.

(Robson).
With Saturn: Uncontrolled passions, drink, debauchery, perverted

genius, clever writer of undesirable literature, luxurious surroundings
but little wealth, isolated or confined at end of life, domestic
unhappiness, accidents if Mars is also afflicting. (Robson).
With Uranus: Legal difficulties, trouble through occultism, danger of

imprisonment but help from friends, unfavorable for love and
marriage, parental disharmony, little wealth, death from an accident.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Accidents, secret enemies, great psychic powers, wife

may be sickly or die soon after marriage, favorable for gain but many
losses in latter part of life, sudden troubles of a Mars nature. (Robson).
Fixed star: AL PHERG Fomalsamakah.

Constellation: Eta Pisces
Longitude 1900: 25ARI25. Longitude 2000: 26ARI49.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Sat-Jup
History of the star: A double star in the cord near the tail of the
Northern Fish of Pisces. Robson says it is associated with the Greek
"Head of Typhon".
Fomalsamakah Al phargh, an Arab word, means an outpouring of
water and the mouth or lip of any vessel used for liquids.
This marked the 1st ecliptic constellation of the Babylonians, Kullat
Nuna, the "Cord of the Fish". Another meaning may be the "Dwelling
of the Fish".
The uniting cords linking the two fishes of Pisces, branching from
alpha through omicron, pi, eta, and rho to the tail of the northernmost
Fish, and through xi, nu, mu, f, epsilon, zeta, and delta to omega that
marks the tail of the one to the south, were Ptolemy's , "thread," The
Arabians knew these cords as Al H'ait al Kattaniyy, the "Flaxen
Thread". Cicero called them Vincla, the "Bonds"; another name was
Alligamentum linteum or luteum, divided by Hevelius into Linum
boreum and austrinum. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The Fishes are associated with the

Hebrew letter Pe and the 17th Tarot Trump "The Stars". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Success through determination.

(Noonan).
Preparedness, steadiness, determination and final success. (Robson).
This star crossed the Aries point (0 Aries) just at the time of the
discovery of the planet Neptune in 1846 A.D., which was so soon to
be recognized as co-ruler of Pisces along with Jupiter. The origins of
the Babylonian name is obscure now, but it was long thought to be
"Cord of the Fish". There is good reason, however, to interpret this as
"Home of the Fish". This brings to mind the Sagittarian star Nunki
(Pelagus), "the voice from the Sea" symbolizing guidance. It is further
significant that the astrological Fishes (Pisces Astrinus and Pisces) are
known specifically by their stars in their mouth, Fomalsamakah (this
star) and Fomalhaut, (in Pisces Astrinus) in other words by their
voices. (Dr Eric Morse The Living Stars).
Fixed star: AL TARF

Constellation: Beta Cancer
Spectral class: K4. Magnitude: 3.8.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mars-
approx. Moon
History of the star: Al Tarf, At-Tarf (1), "The glance" of the lion
(because in early Arabic astronomy, the Lion, Leo, extended beyond
its present perimeters).
The meaning given for Al Tarf by Allen is, "the End" i.e. of the
southern foot on which it lies on the Southern Hind Foot of the Crab
Cancer. (Allen).

Moon". (Robson).
Fixed star: ALBALDAH

Constellation: Pi Sagittarius
Longitude 1900: 14CAP51. Longitude 2000: 16CAP15.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Jup-Mer
approx.
History of the star: An eastern star in the head of the Archer

Sagittarius, in an area of the sky that is comparatively untenanted
except for this and other faint stars.
The Arabic 19th manzil lay in this vacant space from the upper part of
the Sagittarius toward the horns of the Sea-Goat, and was known as Al
Baldah, the "City", or "District", to which this star owes its name.
[Influences: Favorable for harvest, gain, buildings, and travelers.]
Al Biruni described the 19th Manzil as "the head of Sagittarius and his
two locks." He compared this 19th manzil to "the interstice between
the two eyebrows which are not connected with each other," a
condition described by the word 'Ablad, somewhat similar to the
Baldah generally applied to it.
Al Na'ir, "the Bright One", of that lunar station was another name for
it. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The Archer is associated with the

Hebrew letter Vau and the 6th Tarot Trump "The Lovers". (Robson).
Fixed star: ALBALI

Constellation: Epsilon Aquarius
Longitude 1900: 10AQU20. Longitude 2000: 11AQU43.
Spectral class: A1. Magnitude: 3.8.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mar-Mer
approx.
History of the star: A star in the left hand of the Water Bearer
Aquarius.
The Arabic name for Albali is Al-Bali' (1), "The swallower".
It was the brightest one of the Arabic 21st manzil, Al Sa'd al Bula',
"the Good Fortune of the Swallower", which included the stars mu,
and nu. Kazwini said that this strange title came from the fact that the
two outside stars were more open than alpha and beta of Capricorn, so
that they seemed to swallow, or absorb, the light of the other!
[Influences of the 21st mansion: Causes liberty of captives and heals
the sick.]
The same three were the Euphratean lunar asterism, the "Goat-fish",
and the Coptic Upeuritos, "the Discoverer".
Bayer mentioned for it Mantellum and Mantile, marking the Napkin
or Towel held in the youth's hand (Ganymedes, the Cupbearer of the
gods on Mount Olympus); but in some early drawings this was shown
as a "Bunch of Grain Stalks". (Allen).
Close to the helio planetary South Node of Neptune; 10AQU40 in
1900 - 11AQU46 in 2000, which might also give a Neptunian
influence.
Influence of the constellation: The beauty of Ganymedes and his
flight through the air link it to the ideas of personnel charm and
aviation with which it is certainly connected. The Water Bearer is
associated with the Hebrew letter Nun and the 14th Tarot Trump
"Temperance". (Robson).
General influence of the star: This star along with Ancha are
indicative of danger, persecution and even death, but are also said to
give good fortune. (Noonan).
Fixed star: ALBIREO
Constellation: Beta 1 Cygnus
Longitude 1900: 29CAP52. Longitude 2000: 01AQU15.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Ven-Mer
approx.
History of the star: Albireo, a double, 3.2 and 7, topaz yellow and
sapphire blue star situated in the beak of the Swan Cygnus.
The Romans called it Ireo, and this recalled the richly scented Iris or
Sword Lily (Iris florentina.)
A symbolic title for Albireo was "The song of the dying swan" -
(Robson).
The Arabians designated beta as Al Minliar al Dajajah, "the Hen's
Beak". Menkar Eldigiagich; and Hierizim were other titles.
Beta is one of the show objects of the sky, and its colors described as
golden and azure, and "perhaps the most lovely effect of color in the
heavens." (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Cygnus gives a contemplative,

dreamy, cultured and adaptable nature. The affections are ill regulated
and unsteady, the talents develop late. There is some love of water and
swimming and the arts. By the Kabalists it is associated with the
Hebrew letter Resh and the 20th Tarot Trump "Judgment". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives a handsome appearance,

neatness, a lovable disposition and beneficence in despair. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALCHITA

Constellation: Alpha Corvus
Longitude 1900: 10LIB51. Longitude 2000: 12LIB15.
approx.
The history of the star: An orange star in the beak of the Crow
Corvus.
The Arabic name for Alchita or Alchibah is Al-Khiba' (1), "The
tent". Al Chiba is from the Desert title for the whole Arabic figure
(the Tent); but Ulug Beg and the Arabian astronomers designated it as
Al Minhar al Ghurab, the Raven's Beak. Although lettered first, it
now is so much less brilliant than the four following stars (beta,
gamma, delta and epsilon) that some consider it as having decreased
since Bayer's day and perhaps changed in color, for Al Sufi called it
red. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy, Corvus is like

Mars and Saturn. It is said to give craftiness, greediness, ingenuity,
patience, revengefulness, passion, selfishness, lying, aggressiveness
and material instincts, and sometimes causes its natives to become
agitators. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALCOR

Constellation: 80 Ursa Major
Longitude 1900: 14VIR27. Longitude 2000: 15VIR52.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mars.
approx.
History of the star: A star on the Tail of the Great Bear Ursa Major.
This little star is a companion and only 11' distant to the star Mizar.
Alcor is a 4th magnitude star and only people with excellent eyesight
could distinguish it as a separate star from Mizar because they are so
close as to appear to be a single star. These stars used to be the "test"
or "riddle" by which people used to test their eyesight on.
Inconspicuous though Alcor may be, it has been famous in
astronomical folklore.
Although the statement has been made that Alcor was not known to
the Greeks, there is an old story that it was the Lost Pleiad, Electra,
which had wandered here from her companions and became ... "the
Fox."
In Hindu mythology the seven stars of Ursa Major, the seven Rishis or
Seven Wise Men, were wedded to the seven sisters of the Pleiades.
After rumors of their infidelity the Richis banished their wives. Only
Arundhati (or Arundha), an exemplary wife remained with her
husband, Sage Vashishta as the star Alcor; Vashishta is Mizar. In the
course of Hindu marriage rituals, both the bride and groom are taken
outside the marriage mandap and shown the Star Alcor, better known
as Arundhati Nakshatram. This ritual symbolizes the urge of the newly
weds to remain true to each other. And Alcor is pointed out as a
paradigm of marital virtue to the bride. (1, 2). Al Biruni called this star
Al Suha, "the pious woman". [These two close stars could have more
erotic implications because Mizar is the "groin" or "loins" of the Great
Bear].
A Latin title was Eques Stellula, "the Little Starry Horseman";
Eques, "the Cavalier", is from Bayer; while the Horse and his Rider,
and, popularly, in England, Jack on the Middle Horse, are well
known, Mizar being the horse.
It was also called "the Abject", which means a courser or rider.
Alcor, forever tied to Mizar, is hardly ever spoken of unless as "Mizar
and Alcor," which the Arabs referred to as the horse and rider. The
name Alcor, however, was stolen from that for Alioth. Both come
from an Arabic word that means the "black horse." The term was
distorted in different ways as it was applied to each of the two stars.
Oddly, the "rider" of the pair is the one with the name of the "horse,"
"Mizar" referring not to a horse but to the "groin" of the Great Bear.
(3)
Alcor is connected with a German story of a wagoner named Hans
Dumkin, who, although he was poor; offered his hospitality to Christ.
He had always wanted to travel, so Christ gave him Alcor; enabling
him to continue sightseeing for eternity.
In an Arabic story this star, Alcor, was the little infant in the arms of
one of the "Mourners". The constellation of the Great Bear was seen
as a funeral procession, around a Bier or coffin (bear and bier come
from the same root word). The bier was marked by the Plough or Big
Dipper stars on the body of the Bear - Merak (beta), Dubhe (alpha),
Phecda (gamma) and Megrez (delta). The coffin was followed by
"Mourners"; the three big stars on the tail of the Great Bear; epsilon
(Alioth), zeta (Mizar), and eta (Alkaid). These mourners, the children
of Al Na'ash, who was murdered by Al Jadi, the pole-star (Polaris), are
still nightly surrounding him in their thirst for vengeance, the walidan
among the daughters the star Mizar holding in her arms her
new-born infant, the little Alcor.
In the Norse astronomy Rigel marked one of the great toes of
Orwandil, the other toe having been broken off by the god Thor when
frost-bitten, and thrown to the northern sky, where it became the little
Alcor (Anglo-Saxon Earendel). (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give a quiet, prudent,

suspicious, mistrustful, self-controlled, patient nature, but an uneasy
spirit and great anger when roused. By the Kabalists it is associated
with the Hebrew letter Zain and the 7th Tarot Trump "The Chariot".
(Robson).
Rising: Those born at the rising of this constellation will be tamers of

wild beasts, that is men to teach bears, bulls and lions to lay aside their
fierceness and share in human ways. (Manilius Astronomica 1st
century AD).
Fixed star: ALCYONE The central star of the Pleiades

Constellation: Eta Taurus
Longitude 1900: 28TAU48. Longitude 2000: 00GEM00.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Moon-
approx. Mars
History of Alcyone and the Pleiades: Called "The Central One",

Alcyone is the central or main star and also the largest star of the
Pleiades, or Seven Sisters; the seven stars which are situated on the
shoulder blade of Taurus, the Bull. Alcyone is often seen as
representing the whole group that are all situated within one degree.
In Greek Mythology, Alcyone, who in grief over the death of her
husband Ceyx, threw herself into the sea and was changed into a
halcyon; a bird identified with the kingfisher, believed to have had the
power to calm the wind and the waves at the time of the winter
solstice when it nested on the sea. Halcyon means tranquil and free
from disturbance or care; prosperous; golden: as in "halcyon years".
Other versions make Alcyone, and her six sisters, the daughters of
Atlas. Some said that it was because of the daughters' grief over Atlas,
their father, whose labor in bearing the world, was the cause of their
transformation and subsequent transfer to the heavens.
This cluster of stars were seen by some Romans as a "hen with her
chicks", with Alcyone as "The Hen".
Other versions made them the "Seven Doves" that carried ambrosia to
the infant Zeus. Pleiades (Peleiades) was called a "flock of doves". In
order to flee the sexual advance of Orion, the Hunter, the seven sisters
were transformed into Doves or Rock-pigeons.
Latin Butrum or Brutum, meaning a Bunch of Grapes was another
title.
Arabic Al Najm, the Constellation par excellence.
They were the 1st mansion of the Moon in a number of traditions. The
Arabic word for them was Al Thurayya "The Many Little Ones" and
marked the 1st manzil [Influences: Profitable to sailors, huntsmen and
alchemists (Robson)].
In the Hindu lunar zodiac the Pleiades are the 3rd nakshatra,
Krittika "The General of the Celestial Armies". The Krittikas
were the six nurses of Skanda, the infant god of war, who took to
himself six heads for his better nourishment. The Hindus also
pictured these stars as a "Flame" or "Razor", and the regent was
Agni, god of fire. [Influences: Those born on the lunar day will
delight in white flowers, perform sacrifice, and will be magicians,
metaphysicians, diggers, barbers, potters, priests or astronomers.
With the Moon here at birth the native will be a glutton,
adulterous, handsome and famous (Robson)].
As a Persian lunar station they were one of these titles: Perv, Perven,
Pervis, Parvig, Parviz, Peren, Parur, Parwin, Parven; with
references to the tent-maker "who stitched the tents of science".
With the Khorasmians and Sogdians, Parvi and Parur; all these
from Peru, the "Begetters", as beginning all things, probably with
reference to their beginning the year [or perhaps the beginning of the
lunar cycle].
The patriarch Job is thought to refer to them in his word Kimah, a
Cluster, or Heap. The similar Babylonian-Assyrian Kimtu, or
Kimmatu, signifies a "Family Group." Syrians had Kima. Aratos
called them the Flock of Clusterers. (Allen).
Abundant crops and green pastures were attributed to these "Rainy
Stars". They were also connected with traditions of the Flood found
among widely separated nations.
The word Pleiades is derived from the Indo-European word pel[e]-
, "to fill", with derivatives: fill, supply, plenty, accomplish, plethora,
complete, plus, plural, replenish, implement, compliment, supplement,
police, politics, policy, public, publish, publicity, palm, feeling, folks.
"Pleiades" is also related to the Greek verb plein "to sail". These were
the German Schiffahrts Gestirn, the "Sailors' Stars",
The word Pleiades also derives from the sister's mythological mother,
Pleione, a star that is close to this group.
This star is now at exactly zero Gemini in the year 2000.
Influence of the constellation Taurus: By the Kabalists Taurus is

associated with the Hebrew letter Aleph and the 1st Tarot Trump "The
Juggler". (Robson).
General influence of the Pleiades: According to Ptolemy they are of

the nature of the Moon and Mars; and, to Alvidas, of Mars, Moon and
Sun in opposition. They are said to make their natives wanton,
ambitious, turbulent, optimistic and peaceful; to give many journeys
and voyages, success in agriculture and through active intelligence;
and to cause blindness, disgrace and a violent death. Their influence is
distinctly evil and there is no astrological warrant for the oft-quoted
passage Job (xxxviii. 31) "Canst thou bind the sweet influences of
Pleiades? "which is probably a mistranslation. (Robson).
A note about the above: It has been said that many of the negative
interpretations given by astrologers in the past to the Pleiades and
other stars with feminine qualities was caused by a rampant male--
chauvinistic prejudice. Words like "evil influence", as in the above
case, is likely to relate to homosexuality (in men), an unmentionable
word in Robson's days. Other substitutions were: "not a good omen
with regard to relationships to the opposite sex", "disgrace",
"immoral", "evil disposition". Homosexuality (in men) is only one of
the many likely influences of the Pleiades, but not the predominant
influence.
Influence of Alcyone: It causes love, eminence, blindness from

fevers, small pox, and accidents to the face. (Robson).
Ambition and endeavor, which gives preferment, honor and glory. Not
a good omen with regard to relationships to the opposite sex.
(Ebertin).
Desire to be well dressed and even misuse beauty aids, such as an

excessive amount of perfume. Likely to drink too much. Success in
trade conducted upon the seas. (Noonan).
Bereavement, mourning, sorrows and tragedies. (Eric Morse).
If rising: Blindness, ophthalmia injuries to the eyes and face, disgrace,

wounds, stabs (operations nowadays), exile, imprisonment, sickness,
violent fevers, quarrels, violent lust, military preferment. If at the same
time the Sun is in opposition either to the Ascendant or to Mars,
violent death. (Robson).
Impudent in speech if poorly positioned Mercury. Homosexuality.

(Noonan).
The Pleiades sisters who vie with each other's radiance. Beneath their
influence devotees of Bacchus (god of wine) and Venus (goddess of
love) are born into the kindly light, and people whose insouciance runs
free at feasts and banquets and who strive to provoke sweet mirth with
biting wit. They will always take pains over personal adornment and
an elegant appearance they will set their locks in waves of curls or
confine their tresses with bands, building them into a thick topknot,
and they will transform the appearance of the head by adding hair to
it; they will smooth their hairy limbs with the porous pumice, loathing
their manhood and craving for sleekness of arm. They adopt feminine
dress, footwear donned not for wear but for show, and an affected
effeminate gait. They are ashamed of their sex ; in their hearts dwells a
senseless passion for display, and they boast of their malady, which
they call a virtue. To give their love is never enough : they will also
want their love to be seen. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st
century AD).
Setting: Pleasant death, when setting, if aspected by benefics.

(Noonan).
If culminating: Disgrace, ruin, violent death. If with the luminaries it

makes its natives military captains, commanders, colonels of horse
and emperors. (Robson).
With Sun: Throat ailments, chronic catarrh, blindness, bad eyes,

injuries to the face, sickness, disgrace, evil disposition, murderer or
murdered, imprisonment, death by pestilence, blows, stabs, shooting,
beheading or shipwreck. If in 7th house, blindness, especially if Saturn
or Mars be with Regulus. If with Mars and Venus the native will be a
potent king obeyed by many people but subject to many infirmities.
(Robson).
With Moon: Injuries to the face, sickness, misfortune, wounds, stabs,
disgrace, imprisonment, blindness, defective sight especially if in the
Ascendant or one of the other angles, may be cross-eyed, Color-blind
or the eyes may be affected by some growth. If in the 7th house, total
blindness especially if Saturn or Mars be with Regulus and the Moon
be combust. (Robson).
With Mercury: Many disappointments, loss of possessions, much loss

from legal affairs, business failure, trouble through children. (Robson).
With Venus: Immoral, strong passions, disgrace through women,

sickness, loss of fortune. (Robson).
With Mars: Many accidents to the head, loss and suffering through
fires. If at the same time Saturn is with Regulus, violent death in a
tumult. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Deceit, hypocrisy, legal and ecclesiastical troubles, loss

through relatives, banishment or imprisonment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Cautious, much sickness, tumorous ailments, chronic

sickness to family many loses. (Robson).
With Uranus: Active mind, deformity from birth or through accident

in childhood, many accidents and troubles, many unexpected losses
often through fire or enemies, marriage partner proves false especially
if female, troubles through women, occult interests, unfavorable for
children, if any, and lack of harmony with them, heavy losses at end of
life, violent death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Bold, military preferment, honor, wealth, help from

friends, many serious accidents, many travel, somewhat dishonorable
occupation involving secrecy, ill-health to marriage partner and
peculiar conditions respecting parentage, bad for children, may lose
everything at end of life, violent death, often abroad while following
occupation. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALDEBARAN Oculus Tauri

Constellation: Alpha Taurus
Longitude 1900: 08GEM23. Longitude 2000: 09GEM47.
Spectral class: KM. Magnitude: 0.85 Variable.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mars
approx.
History of the star: A pale rose star marking the left eye of the Bull,
Taurus.
Arabic Al Dabaran meaning "Follower", i.e. of the Pleiades, because
it marked the 2d manzil or second mansion of the Moon, that followed
the first, the Pleiades.
Aldebaran is the Greek Omma Boos, Latin Oculus Tauri, and the
early English Bull's Eye; [Bull's-eye is what we call "the centre of a
target, which usually carries the highest score", and "a precise or
highly effective achievement"].
The great "red giant", war-like Aldebaran is one of the four
"Guardians of Heaven" - sentinels watching over other stars. It formed
one of the four royal stars of Persia as "Watcher of the East".
These were also called archangel stars; this star Aldebaran was
Michael - Military Commander of the Heavenly Host. The others
were; Gabriel (Fomalhaut) Watcher of the South; Raphael (Regulus)
Watcher of the North; Uriel (Antares) Watcher of the West. At one
time they marked the two Equinoxes and two Solstices. Aldebaran
marked the zero Aries point in 3044 BC, Antares marked zero Libra
3052 BC, Fomalhaut marked zero Capricorn, 2582 BC, Regulus
marked zero Cancer 2345 BC.
These four stars have been characterized as Horses, reflected both in
the famed Four Horsemen of Apocalypse (Revelations 6) and Chariot
Horses in the Book of Zechariah - (Morse)
The name of the second of the antediluvian Babylonian kings, the
mythical Alaparos, seems connected with this constellation or with the
lucida, Aldebaran; and its stars certainly were associated with the
second month of the Assyrian year, A-aru, "the Directing Bull," our
April-May.
In Indian astrology Rohini, used for this star and for this 4th
nakshatra; "A Red Deer" known also as the "The Star of Ascent".
Symbol; a Temple or Wagon Regent. Prajapati was the creator.
As the 2nd Arabic manzil, Aldebaran influenced buildings, fountains,
wells and gold mines.
As a member of the Hyades it was a "Sow"; the colloquial title among
the Roman country-people for the Hyades was Suculae, "the Little
Pigs", from Sus, "Sow". It was said that the title might come from the
resemblance of this group of stars to a pig's jaws; or because
Aldebaran and its companion stars were like a sow with her litter.
Pliny accounting for it by the fact that the continual rains of the season
of their setting made the roads so miry that these stars seemed to
delight in dirt, like swine!
Hebrews rendered this star God's Eye. Another Hebrew name for this
star was Aleph, which was also used for the constellation of Taurus.
Aben Ezra identified it with the biblical Kimah, probably in
connection with all the Hyades and as being directly opposed on the
sphere to K'sil, Antares.
In Babylonian astronomy, it marked the 5th ecliptic asterism Pidnu-
sha-Shame, the "Furrow of Heaven", perhaps representing the whole
zodiac, and analogous to the Hebrew and Arabic Padan and Fadan, the
"Furrow"; so that, before the Ram had taken the Bull's place as Leader
of the Signs; the star Aldebaran was Ku, I-ku, or I-ku-u, "the Leading
Star of Stars", because it marked the fiducial; in antiquity all ecliptical
longitudes were measured from it or from its opposite, Antares.
Still more anciently it was the Akkadian Gis-da, also rendered the
"Furrow of Heaven".
It was identified with the indigenous Nile figure Sarit (?). (Allen).

(Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives honor, intelligence, eloquence,

steadfastness, integrity, popularity, courage, ferocity, a tendency to
sedition, a responsible position, public honors and gain of power and
wealth through others, but its benefits seldom prove lasting and there
is also danger of violence and sickness. (Robson).
Aldebaran has been in the sign Gemini since 1286 AD, just around the
height of the Christian Crusades against Islam, an interesting indicator
of conflict between two world schools of thought. Antares, for the
other side in the conflict , went into religious Sagittarius in 1272 AD
and showed its superiority, perhaps, since the Crusaders never did
dislodge the Saracens. (Dr Eric Morse).
Catastrophe by weather conditions, floods, shipwrecks.

Acknowledged and leading position, but will make enemies through
whom danger will threaten. Extraordinary energy. (Ebertin).
With Fortuna or its dispositor; poverty. (Robson).
With a malefic in the 4th, 7th, 11th house and the Moon at the same
time with Antares, death by a sudden sword thrust, stab or fall.
(Robson).
If Rising and in conjunction with the Moon, a good fellow, but if in
conjunction with both the Lord of the Ascendant and the Moon it
denotes a murderer, especially if the lord of the Ascendant is a
masculine planet and the Sun is at the same time afflicted. (Robson).
1st century AD).
If culminating: Honor, preferment, good fortune and favors from

women. (Robson).
With Sun: Great energy and perseverance, high material honors but
danger of losing them, danger from quarrels and the law, honor and
riches ending in disgrace and ruin, liable to disease, fevers and a
violent death. If in conjunction with both Sun and Mars, great liability
to pestilential fevers. (Robson).
With Moon: Favorable for business, honor and credit, especially if in

the 1st or 10th house, but danger of calamity. Favorable for domestic,
public and religious matters; danger of a violent death. If at the same
time Mars or Saturn is with Antares (opposite) the native is liable to
be hanged or killed by a sword thrust. (Robson).
With Sun or Moon, culminating or rising: Great honor through

violence with difficulties and casualties. (Robson).
With Mercury: Affects the health and domestic affairs, prominence

through mercurial matters, material gain, and many learned friends.
(Robson).
With Venus: Honor through literature, music or art, creative abilities,

favorable for health and marriage. (Robson).
Power directed wrongly. Abnormalities in love life. (Ebertin).

With Mars: Great military preferment but attended by much danger;
liable to accidents, fevers and a violent death. If at the same time the
Moon is with Antares, especially in an angle, death will come through
a stab, blow or fall. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Great ecclesiastical honor and high military

preferment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Great afflictions, strange mind, great wickedness,

sarcasm, eloquence, good memory, studious and retiring nature, legal
abilities, domestic and material success, losses through mercurial
friends. If at the same time the Moon is with Antares there will be a
violent death, probably by hanging. (Robson).
Danger and loss through floods storms shipwreck or drowning, Saturn

if afflicted. (Ebertin).
With Uranus: Scientific, a nature lover, critical, just, domestic and

political success, public honors, fond of occultism but may meet with
disfavor through it, lingering death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Connected with science, art, occultism and

mediumship, good intellect, loss through fire, electricity or
speculation, but gain through metals, military or scientific instruments,
especially if Mars is strong; many journeys, obstacles to domestic
happiness, unfavorable for children, danger of accidents and sudden
death. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALDERAMIN

Constellation: Alpha Cepheus
History of the star: The Arabic word for Alderamin is Adh-Dhira'

al-Yamin (1), "the Right Arm", "the Right Forearm", but it now
marks that shoulder of the King, Cepheus.
With beta (Alphirk) and eta it was called Al Firk, "a Flock". These
three stars were Al Kawakib al Firk, "the Stars of the Flock",
although by this last word a Herd of Antelopes may be intended.
(Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It gives authority and a sober mind,

sometimes making its natives judges or arbitrators, but exposes to
cruel and severe trials. By the Kabalists this constellation is associated
with the Hebrew letter Shin and the 22nd Tarot Trump, "The
Fool". (Robson).
Rising: Cepheus will not engender dispositions inclined to sport. He

fashions faces marked by a stern demeanour, and moulds a
countenance whereon is depicted gravity of mind. Such men will live
on worry and will incessantly recall the traditions of a bygone age and
commend old Cato's maxims. Cepheus will also create a man to bring
up boys of tender age he will lord it over his lord by virtue of the law
which governs a minor and, bemused by this semblance of power, will
mistake for reality the role of arrogant guardian or stern uncle which
he plays. Offspring of Cepheus will also furnish words for the buskin
of tragedy, (on the Farnese globe Cepheus is depicted in the garb of a
tragic actor) whose pen, if only on paper, is drenched in blood; and the
paper (the audience at a performance), no less will revel in the
spectacle of crime and catastrophe in human affairs.
If anyone is born with the urge to write in lighter vein, he will
compose for presentation at the merry games scenes of comedy about
the loves of headstrong youths and abducted maidens, hood winked
old men, and slaves of infinite resource. Should his powers not rise to
such masterpieces, the child of Cepheus will yet be fitted to perform
those of others he will interpret the poet's words, now by his voice,
now by silent gesture and expression, and the lines he declaims he will
make his own. On the stage he will take the part of Romans or the
mighty heroes of myth; he will assume every role himself, one after
another, and in his single person represent a crowd; he will draw over
his limbs the aspect of fortune's every vicissitude and his gestures will
match the songs of the chorus; he will convince you that you see
Troy's actual fall and Priam expiring before your very eyes. (Manilus,
Astronomica book 5, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: ALFARD

Constellation: Alpha Hydra
Longitude 1900: 25LEO53. Longitude 2000:
27LEO17.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Sat-Ven
The history of the star: An orange star in the neck of the Watersnake,
Hydra.
Alphard, Alfard, Alpherd, Alphart, Alpharad, Alphora, from Al
Fard al Shuja', the "Solitary One in the Serpent", well describing its
position in the sky.
It was also Arabic Al Fakar al Shuja', "the Backbone of the Serpent";
and Al 'Unk al Shuja', "the Serpent's Neck"; and it shared the Suhel
of other bright stars as Suhel al Fard, and Suhel al Sham, "the
Solitary".
Latin Cor Hydrae, "the Hydra's Heart", Kalb Elhavich and
Kalhelaphard, Collum Hydrae, "the Hydra's Neck" (The heart is
located in the neck of serpents; about where this star is positioned on
the Hydra).
The Euphrateans called Hydra the "Source of the Fountains of the
Great Deep". (Allen).
The word "hydra" represents a persistent or multifaceted problem that
cannot be eradicated by a single effort. "Hydra" comes from the same
root word as otter, whisky, vodka, winter, water, wash, undulate and
abound. (American Heritage Dictionary).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give an emotional and

passionate nature, threatened by great troubles, and to cause some
interest in shipping. (Robson).
General influence of the star: Ptolemy states that it is of the nature of

Saturn and Venus, but according to Alvidas it is similar to the Sun and
Jupiter in sextile. It gives wisdom, musical and artistic appreciation,
knowledge of human nature, strong passions, lack of self control,
immorality, revolting deeds and a sudden death by drowning, poison
or asphyxiation. (Robson).
Of a Saturn nature, however, there is a measure of influence of Venus

and Neptune. This combination is of a disadvantage in most cases.
Particularly matters connected with 'poison' are accentuated badly, e.g.
blood poisoning, murder by poison, attempts of poisoning, poisoned
hatred in women, gas poisoning, danger to life by wrong use of drugs
and over indulgence of good living, smoke inhalation and danger of
suffocation, snake bite, bites by poisonous insect bites, or bites from
dogs with rabies. Danger is marked if either Sun, Moon, Mars,
Neptune, Ascendant or MC are linked up with this star. A 'poisoning'
is also possible in a relationship between man and woman in marriage.
This is especially true in a male chart. On the material plane, nearly
always unhelpful, though if the native is able to conceive it in the
spiritual sphere, the Saturn-Neptune combination may give
enlightenment. (Ebertin).
If rising: Much trouble, anxiety and loss in connection with estates

and building; addicted to women and intemperance. (Robson).
With Sun: Power and authority but suffering through own acts and
from enemies, loss of position and honor, overcome by enemies.
(Robson).
With Moon: Lust, wantonness, profligacy, failure in projects but

financial help often from a relative, ill-fortune to wife or mother,
eventual disgrace and ruin, danger of death by asphyxiation. If
afflicted by Mars or Saturn, death by drowning or poison especially if
Mars be angular. If a malefic is in conjunction with Algol; death by
water or poison. (Robson).
With Mercury: Trouble through writings, unfavorable for marriage,

suffering through a passionate attachment that entirely changes the
course of the life. (Robson).
With Venus: Passionate attachments that are opposed by relatives,

handsome and admired by opposite sex, favorable for gain, sorrow
through love affairs if female. (Robson).
With Mars: Trouble and scandal through love affairs. Attachment to a

married person. Bad for childbirth, if a woman liable to miscarriage
and death, together with death of child, danger of serious accidents; if
afflicting luminaries, danger of death by drowning or poison.
(Robson).
With Jupiter: Strong passions, favorable for gain, attachment to

widow or widower liable to disgrace, legal trouble and judicial
sentence. (Robson).
With Saturn: Strong passions but cool, cautious and slow to anger,
secret and sorrowful love affairs of short duration, unfavorable for
gain, domestic disharmony, danger of death by poison. (Robson).
With Uranus: Disgrace especially through love affairs, evil habits,

unbalanced mind, tendency to great crime, bad for gain and marriage,
downfall through love disappointment; if a woman, early ruin and
depraved life. (Robson).
With Neptune: Strong passions, shallow affections, seducer, led astray

in early in life, bad for gain and marriage, separation from or loss of
parents, accidents, public death through secret enemies. If
culminating, death of mother at native's birth. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALGENIB

Constellation: Gamma Pegasus
Longitude 1900: 07ARI46 Longitude 2000: 09ARI09
Spectral class: B2 Magnitude: 2.9
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mar-Mer
approx.
The history of the star: This white star marks the extreme tip of the
Horse's wing, so that its name Algenib has been considered as derived
from Al Janah, "the Wing" of Pegasus, but it probably is from Al-
Janb (1), "the Side" or "the Flank". According to the biblical writer
Bullinger it means "He who carries".
It has sometimes been written Algemo.
Al Biruni quoted it, with delta (now alpha Andromedae, Alpheratz), as
Al Fargh al Thani, the Second, or Lower, Spout, i.e. of the Bucket.
This also is the title of the Arabic 25th manzil, Al Fargh al Mu'hir,
"the Rear Spout", or Al Fargu.
It lies at the junction of the nakshatras Bhadrapada (25th) and Revati
(27th); and, with Alpheratz, was included in the corresponding lunar
station of several other nations.
In the Hindu lunar zodiac alpha Andromeda (Alpheratz), alpha
Pegasus (Markab), beta Pegasus (Scheat), and gamma Pegasus (this
star Algenib), were "the Great Square of Pegasus"; a large asterism
that constituted the double Hindu nakshatra (mansion of the Moon),
the 25th and 26th, Purva and Uttara Bhadrapadas, the Former
and the Latter, Beautiful, Auspicious, or Happy Feet, sometimes also
called Proshthapada, with various meanings; "Carp", "Ox";
"Footstool Feet," "Couch" or "Bed", "Bifaced Figure", or "Twins",
"Stand" or "Support": The regents of these nakshatras being Aja
Ekapat, the "One-footed Goat", and Ahi Budhya, the "Bottom Snake",
"two mythical figures, of obscure significance, from the Vedic
Pantheon."
It was thought that Alpha (Markab), with gamma (this star Algenib)
and zeta (Homam), were the Euphratean asterism Lik-bar-ra, or Ur-
bar-ra, "the Hyena".
This star, Algenib with alpha Andromedae, Alpheratz and beta
Cassiopeiae (Caph) makes up the Three Guides, marking the
equinoctial colure, the prime meridian of the heavens. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The constellation gives ambition,

vanity, intuition, enthusiasm, caprice and bad judgment. (Robson).
The constellation portends events concerning ships and the ocean and
also changes in the weather. In medieval times it was said to indicate
vain individuals with a great deal of ambition, but with very poor
judgment. (Noonan).
The Pegasus Syndrome, as exemplified in the legends of Perseus and

Bellerophon, is concerned with the innate ability possessed by some
people to negotiate difficulties by rising above them, on the one hand,
and the danger of overreaching themselves, on the other. Pegasus, by
birth, is the child of Medusa and Neptune, symbols of 'wisdom' and
'emotion,' respectively, which shows the dichotomy of his nature. As
in the story, Bellerophon attempted to fly to Olympus (overreach his
potential). He believed that Pegasus was subject to his will. However,
it was Pegasus who made it to Olympus, while Bellerophon was
tossed back to earth, lame and reproached by others. It is unwise to
take any situation for granted as the 'lesser' person (or, in this case,
beast) may be the very one to teach us the much needed lesson in
humility. Pegasus is also indicative of a specific mission in life which
the inquirer will always find the time and energy to pursue, although
the path may be sewn with difficulties (the Chimaera) and limitations
(Bellerophon's doubt or arrogance). So, the Pegasus Syndrome is the
seeming ability to "fly over any situation," though the reverse may be
a lesson in humility, being "taken down a peg," as it were. (Rich's
Pegopedia )
General influence of the star: It gives notoriety, dishonor, violence,

misfortune, and denotes the naked and poor professional beggar.
(Robson).
Penetrating mind and a strong will, as well as determination. An

impressive way of speaking and a gift for oratory. In conjunction with
the Sun, it will make for a fighting spirit and a love of
learning. Connected with Mercury, Venus and Jupiter, one can count
popularity and interest in art and literature and distinction; if not
further configurations also point to similar gifts. With Saturn, in
general, it is thought of as an impeding factor, but has a name for good
memory according to Morin. If angular with Mercury and Uranus,
Algenib will make for an inventive spirit. (Ebertin).
Excess of heat resulting in violence and perhaps misfortune or

dishonor. (Noonan).
Rising: Pegasus the winged Horse will appear and gallop aloft in the
heavens. It will bring forth people endowed with swiftness of
movement and limbs alert to perform every task. One man will cause
his horse to wheel round in caracoles, and proudly mounted on its
back he will wage war from on high, horseman and soldier in
one. Another will possess the ability to rob the racecourse of its true
length such is his speed that he will seem to dissemble the movement
of his feet and make the ground vanish before him. Who more swiftly
could fly back from the ends of the earth as messenger or with light
foot to the earth's ends make his way? He will also heal a horse's
wounds with the sap of common plants, and will know the herbs
which bring aid to an animal's limbs and those which grow for the use
of man. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
With Sun: Mental disturbances, fevers and ill health, some danger of
accidents. (Robson).
A fighting spirit and a love of learning. (Ebertin).
With Moon: Dishonor, loss by scandal, exiled or forced to flee, ill

health, trouble through writings. (Robson).
With Mercury: Quick temper, mental disturbances, success in legal

and other disputes. (Robson).
With Venus: Generous, proud, quick temper, bad morals, drink or evil
habits, favorable for financial affairs. (Robson).
With Mars: Quick mind and body, lying or theft, danger of accidents.
(Robson).
With Jupiter: Hypocrisy, financial success, real or pretended religious

enthusiasm. (Robson).
With Saturn: Many enemies, success, secret help from powerful

friends and influential relatives, bad morals. (Robson).
Good memory. (Ebertin).
With Uranus: Active and eccentric mind, reformer or agitator, great

influence over the minds of others necessitating journeys, peculiar
ideas in advance of the time, mystic and fond of mysteries though
frank and open, domestic troubles especially in a woman's map.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Conceited, stubborn, deceptive, cowardly, vacillating,

untruthful, envious, superstitious, strong passions, sex troubles, evil
surroundings, many enemies, mechanical ability, criminal tendencies,
may be forger, sudden and violent death. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALGIEBA

Constellation: Gamma Leo
29LEO37.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Sat-Mer
English translation: A double star, and perhaps binary, 2.2 and 3.5,
bright orange and greenish yellow.
Algieba is from Arabic Al-Jabhah (1), "The forehead" of the Lion,
Leo. The star, however, is on the Lion's mane.
The Latin word for this star is Juba.
Algieba (gamma), Adhafera (zeta), and Al Jabbah (eta) were called the
Sickle.
In Arabia, this star, Algieba (gamma), along with Adhafera (zeta),
Regulus (Alpha) and eta (Al Jabbah) were the 8th manzil, Al Jabhah,
the "Forehead" [Influences: Promotes love, benevolence, and help
against enemies]. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The Lion is associated with the

Hebrew letter Kaph and the 11th Tarot Trump "Strength". (Robson).
Fixed star: ALGOL

Constellation: Beta Perseus
Spectral class: B8 Magnitude: 2.1 VAR
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Sat-Jup
approx.
History of the star: This star, beta Perseus, marks the head that the
Hero Perseus is carrying under his left arm. Algol is the "Head of
Gorgon Medusa".
Algol changes its brightness, because it is an eclipsing binary - every
68 hours and 49 minutes the demon "blinks" for roughly 8 hours as the
dimmer star of the pair passes between the brighter star and the earth.
Ancient Arabs thought it was spooky, and called the star Algol, or Al-
Ghul (1), which means "The Ghoul" or "Demon Star", and Ri'B al
Ohill, the "Demon's Head". It is said to have been thus called from its
rapid and wonderful variations. Algol is the most famous of the
eclipsing variables and the only one known of in ancient times. This
behavior was attributed to a pulsing eye of the Gorgon Medusa.
the Gorgon's head, a ghastly sight, deformed and dreadful, and a
sight of woe - Iliad.
"The Blinking Demon", "the Spectre's Head" are common names. Al
Ghul literally signifies a "Mischief-maker".
The Hebrews knew Algol as Rosh ha Sitan, "Satan's Head", or "the
Devil's Head"; also as Lilith, Adam's legendary first wife, believed to
have been in existence before the creation of Eve. She is believed to
be the nocturnal vampire from the lower world.
The Chinese gave it the gruesome title Tseih She, the "Piled-up
Corpses". Astrologers say that it was the most unfortunate, violent,
and dangerous star in the heavens. (Allen).
Stars that are classified as evil always have powerful significance: In

the The Lost Light Alvin Boyd Kuhn says Algol is identified with the
Egyptian Khu or spirit (Algol is a word related to alcohol - spirits) and
he says: "... That sublimated vesture, then, which seems to be the
"spiritual body" in which the dead specifically rise, is the Sahu, though
the next higher one, the Khu, ... The Khu is so high in its structure that
of it is said: "Thou shalt not be imprisoned . . . it is heaven alone that
shall hold thee." Also it is written that the Khus, or glorified ones,
"live on the shades of the motionless, or the souls of the dead." This
means that the highest bodies absorb and transmute into their own
subtler essence the substances of the ones below, as a candle flame
absorbs the tallow below it. The Khu was thus figuratively conceived
of as a "ghoul" or "feeder on the shades" of the Manes in the nether
worlds. It is constellated as the "Ghoul," the star Beta in the Perseus
group - Algol. "...A Khu is invested with the robe of light and glory",
"...Khu is the divine spiritual body or entity in man". -
People with Algol influence: Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Van

Gogh, Albert Einstein, Karl Abraham (psychoanalyst), Carl Jung,
Ramakrishna (Indian saint), Muktananda (Indian mystic), Werner
Erhard (guru "est"), Marshall Applewhite and Luc Jouret (cult leaders,
led to mass suicides), Al Gore (the name is close), Billy Joel, Glen
Campbell, Liberace, Princess Diana, Prince William, Princess
Caroline of Monaco, Anita Bryant (against gays), Zola Budd (runner),
Manly Palmer Hall (philosophical research), Aleister Crowley
(Satanist, occultist), Erica Jong (author), Mary Jo Kopechne (drowned
companion of Ted Kennedy), John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Dean Martin,
Ryan O'Neil, Josef Stalin, Pat Schroeder, Carl Sagan, Cecil B. De
Mille (film producer), Isadora Duncan, Mata Hari (Spy), George
Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, Michael Caine, Henry Fonda, Ruhollah
Khomeini (Iranian leader), Stephen King (horror novels).
Influence of the constellation: It gives an intelligent, strong, bold and

adventurous nature, but a tendency to lying. By the Kabalists it is
associated with the Hebrew letter Lamed and the 12th Tarot Trump,
The Hanged Man. (Robson).
The constellation is indicative of events effecting large numbers of

people, especially those events caused by major meteorological
phenomena. When prominent in a natal chart it is said to denote
adventurous individuals, but also those who are less than honest in
their dealings with others. (Noonan).
General influence of the star: It causes misfortune, violence,

decapitation, hanging, electrocution and mob violence, and gives a
dogged and violent nature that causes death to the native or others. It
is the most evil star in the heavens. (Robson).
Poor teeth. Brutality and violence. Arabic commanders in chief, in

times of conquest, made it a point that no important battles were
begun when the light of Algol was weak (Algol is an eclipsing binary
- every 68 hours and 49 minutes the demon blinks for roughly 8
hours as the dimmer star of the pair passes between the brighter and
the earth). (Ebertin).
If culminating: Murder, sudden death, beheading, prone to murder

and mischief. If at the same time in conjunction with Sun, Moon or
Jupiter, gives victory over others in war. (Robson).
With the Hyleg and angular, decapitation or a murderer who meets

with a violent death. (Robson).
With Fortuna or its dispositor, poverty. (Robson).
With Sun: Violent death or extreme sickness. If also in no aspect to a

benefic, or there is no benefic in the 8th house, and the dispositor of
the Sun in a day nativity or if the Moon in the night one is in square or
opposition to Mars, the native will be beheaded; if the luminary
culminate he will be maimed, mangled, wounded or torn to pieces
alive; and if Mars is at the same time in Gemini or Pisces his hands or
feet will be cut off. (Robson).
With Moon: Violent death or extreme sickness. (Robson).
With Mars: or if Mars be elevated above the luminaries when Algol is

angular, the native will be a murderer who will come to an untimely
end. The same is caused by Algol angular or with the hyleg. (Robson).
With Mars or Saturn: and the Moon at the same time with Sadalmelik
(2 Pisces), hanging or decapitation by royal command; if the Moon is
with Denebola (20 Virgo), death by judicial sentence; and, if the
Moon is with Alfard (26 Leo) death by water or poison. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALGORAB Ksora.

Constellation: Delta Corvus
Longitude 1900: 12LIB04. Longitude 2000:
13LIB27.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mar-Sat
The history of the star: A double star, 3.1 and 8.5 magnitude, pale
yellow and purple. It is on the right wing, and at the upper left corner
of the square of the Crow, Corvus.
The Arabic name for Algorab is Al-Ghurab (1), "The raven".
It is a star in the 12th nakshatra, Hasta, the Hand, with Savitar, the
Sun, as its presiding divinity; this star, delta, marking the junction with
Citra (Spica), the next lunar station. [Influences of the 11th Hindu
Mansion: favorable for sales, art, sculpture, learning, marital love,
wearing of ornaments, medicine, and purchase of carriages when
containing the Moon. Those born on the lunar day will be thieves,
dealers in large animals, painters, merchants, handsome and religious
(Robson)]. (Allen).

General influence of the star: It gives destructiveness, malevolence,

fiendishness, repulsiveness and lying, and is connected with
scavenging. (Robson).
A Mars-Saturn star that can show up the more troublesome side of

Libra, a variation on the truth when an excuse looks to be safer. (Dr
Eric Morse).
Delays and restraint are indicated to come about by fiascoes, losses,

wrong handling of matters and enmity in general. Accidents or
injuries, difficult to avoid. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: ALHENA

Constellation: Gamma Gemini
Longitude 1900: 07CAN42 Longitude. 2000: 09CAN06
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer-Ven
approx.
History of the star: The Arabic name for this brilliant white star in
Gemini located on the left foot of Pollux is Alhena.
Other titles for this star are: Almeisan, Almisan, Almeisam, and
Almisam are from Al-Maisan (1), "The shining one". Another
interpretation or title is the "Proudly Marching One".
Bullinger (biblical writer The Witness of the Stars) called this star Al
Henah and said it means "hurt, wounded, or afflicted". Robson (Fixed
stars and Constellations) wrote that it has been called "the wound in
the tendon of Achilles".
The title Alhena is from Al Han'ah, "The brand-mark" of the Arabic
4th manzil, which comprised of; gamma (Alhena), mu (Tejat
Posterior), nu, eta (Propus), and xi (Alzirr), in the feet of the Twins.
This word, usually translated a Brand, or Mark, on the right side of a
camel's, or horse's, neck, was defined by Al Biruni as "Winding", as
though the stars of this station were winding around each other, or
curving from the central star; and they were Al Nuhatai, the dual form
of Al Nuhat, a "Camel's Hump", itself a curved line. [4th mansion
influences: Favorable for hunting, besieging towns, and the revenge of
princes].
Some Arabic authority found in them, with chi1 and chi2 of Orion, the
"Bow" with which the Hunter is shooting at the Lion (the early Arabic
depiction of Leo extended to Gemini).
In Babylonia this star marked the 10th ecliptic constellation, Mash-
mashu-sha-Risu, the "Twins of the Shepherd (?)", and, with eta
(Propus), probably was Mas-tab-ba-tur-tur, the "Little Twins".
Gamma (Alhena), eta (Propus), mu (Tejat Posterior), nu, and xi
(Alzirr), all in the Milky Way, may have been the Babylonian lunar
mansion Khigalla, the "Canal", and the equivalent Persian Rakhvad,
the Sogdian Ghathaf, and the Khorasmian Gawthaf. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "Ptolemy makes the following

observations; the stars in the feet of Gemini have an influence similar
to that of Mercury, and moderately to that of Venus; the bright stars in
the thighs are like Saturn. It is said to cause trouble and disgrace,
sickness, loss of fortune, affliction and danger to the knees. By the
Cabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Qoph and the 19th
Tarot Trump, The Sun". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It bestows imminence in art, but gives

liability to accidents effecting the feet. (Robson).
Artistic skills, especially with the written or spoken word and ability
to negotiate a peaceful settlement in disputes. Al Hena with Tegat
Posterior and Propus (Tegat Prior) entered Cancer 1349, 1621 and
1755 A.D. respectively. Each of these dates, within a year or two, was
significant in the rise of European thought and literature, from the
Renaissance onwards. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Alhena is supposed to have a Venus nature with a Jupiterian

influence. This will confer a spiritual orientation on people thus
effected and also give an artistic inclination, with interest in the
sciences. (Ebertin).
With Sun: Pride, love of ease, luxury and pleasure. There may be
martial honors but danger of losing them. (Robson).
With Moon: Good health, honor, riches, pleasure and society,

domestic benefits. (Robson).
With Mercury: Popularity, benefits from opposite sex, musical arid

artistic ability but little fame, domestic harmony, business adversely
affected by pleasure and society. (Robson).
With Venus: Material concerns, love of dress, pleasure and flattery,

artistic and musical ability. (Robson).
With Mars: Superficial nature, fond of pleasure, ease, luxury,

ornament and display. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Social advancement and success, philosophical mind,

love of ostentation. (Robson).
With Saturn: Caution, reserve, studiousness, prominence in science or

art, some domestic discord, sickness to the children, unexpected losses
but possibility of wealth, ill-health at the end of life. (Robson).
With Uranus: Timid, suspicious, selfish, economical over small

things and extravagant in large ones, emotional, vacillating,
unpractical and much influenced by habits, easily hypnotized, occult
interests and secret psychic ability; afflicted with Cancerian ailments;
two or more marriages, one very early and extremely unhappy
especially if female; unfavorable for home and children. If a woman,
good-looking and many friends but enemies among women. (Robson).
With Neptune: Easily influenced, suffers through indiscreet actions,

mediumistic, very sympathetic, often domestic disharmony,
unfavorable for gain, death brought about by own acts. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALIOTH

Constellation: Epsilon Ursa Major
Longitude 1900: 07VIR31. Longitude 2000:
08VIR56.
Notes on the star: A star situated on the root of the tail of the Great
Bear, Ursa Major - the thickest part of the tail.
This star is known under a number of titles:
The Arabic name for Alioth is Al-Jawn (1), "The black horse".
Risalioth is a variation.
Alyat [the syllable Al, in this word Alyat, is not the Arabic definite
article] the "Fat Tail" of "the Eastern sheep".
Al Hawar, the "White of the Eye", or the "White Poplar Tree", i.e.
"Intensely Bright".
It was Angiras (or Angirasa, Angirasas) among the Hindu Seven
Sages. The name Angiras comes from the same root as Agni, fire;
many of his functions are associated with fire. Angiras inspires the
lawgivers, is an author on astronomy, and is often considered a
personification of Brihaspati, the regent of the planet Jupiter, or the
planet itself. Aurobindo ascribes to Angiras the role of the revealer of
divine enlightenment. (2)
This star is located on the Bear's tail which occurred when Jupiter lay
hold of the tails of the two bears, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and
lifted them up into the heavens by their tails. On the long journey, the
tails stretched which explains why these bears have long tails unlike
earthly bears.
Ursa Major has been called "the Bear with her train," referring to the
stars epsilon (Alioth, this star), zeta (Mizar), and eta (Alkaid) which
mark the tail. These three stars along the tail have been depicted as
three draught-horses in line, pulling the Plough. "The Plough", also
called "the Big Dipper" which is the bucket shaped figure in the back
of the Great Bear, outlined by the stars; beta (Merak), alpha (Dubhe),
gamma (Phecda) and delta (Megrez).
These three stars in the tail of the Great Bear were also portrayed by
the Arabs as "Mourners" around a Bier or coffin (bear and bier come
Dipper stars as named above. The coffin was followed by "Mourners"
(the three stars in the tail; Alioth, Mizar, and Alkaid), as in the Arabic
Banat Na'ash al Kubra, "the Daughters of the Great Bier", and this
constellation was seen as a funeral procession, attributing this title to
the nightly slow and solemn motion of the figure around the pole.
These mourners, the children of Al Na'ash, who was murdered by Al
Jadi, the pole-star (Polaris), are still nightly surrounding him in their
thirst for vengeance. (Allen).

with the Hebrew letter Zain and the 7th Tarot Trump "The
Chariot". (Robson).
General influence of the star: In 'the Tail of the Great Bear', it is not
supposed to have a strong influence on account of its great distance
from the ecliptic. However, if Alioth is felt to make an impact, it is
Mars like and of a destructive kind. Associated with the Sun, suicidal
thoughts will be eminent in female cosmograms. Joined with the
Moon, it will be an indication of possible danger during pregnancy
and delivery.
Amalgamated with possible non propitious planets, it will indicate
fiascoes, bad fortunes within the family circle or within the profession
or disappointments brought about by friends. It is advised not to
include these findings in a prognosis, as these records were not borne
out by later research. (Ebertin).

century AD).
Fixed star: ALKAID Benetnash.

Constellation: Eta Ursa Major
26VIR56.
Declination 1900: +49.49'. Declination 2000:
+49.19'.

Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Moo-
approx. Mer
History of the star: A brilliant white star on the tail of the Great Bear
Ursa Major. The Arabic name for Alkaid or Alcaid is Al-Qa'id (1),
"Leader" of the mourning maidens.
In this Al Ka'id we see the derivation, through the Moors, of the

modern Spanish word Alcaide the commander or governor of a
fortress. Ideler translated the original as the "Stadtholder" [from Dutch
stadhouder place-holder, and was applied to governors of former
Dutch colonies].
Assemani transcribed from the Borgian globe Alcatel "Destroying".
Another title Benatnasch from Ka'id Banat al Na'ash, the "Governor of
the Daughters of the Bier", i.e. "the Chief of the Mourners".
Al Biruni gave it as Marici or Marichi "A ray of light.", one of the
Seven Rishis of India, sons of Brahma. Marichi was father of Surya,
the Sun (or the deity presiding over the planet). Marichi is the chief of
the Marutas. The Marutas are armed with lightnings and thunderbolts,
and ride on the whirlwind and direct the storm. The Marutas,
according to Aurobindo, represent the progressive illumination of
human mentality, until from the first obscure movements of mind
which only emerge out of the darkness of the subconscient, are
transformed into an image of the luminous consciousness of which
Indra is the Purusha, the representative being (2).
This star is located on the Bear's tail which occurred when Jupiter lay
hold of the tails of the two bears, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and
lifted them up into the heavens by their tails. On the long journey, the
tails stretched which explains why these bears have long tails unlike
earthly bears.
Ursa Major has been called "the Bear with her train," referring to these
stars epsilon (Alioth), zeta (Mizar), and eta (this star, Alkaid) which
mark the tail. These three stars along the tail have been depicted as
three draught-horses in line, pulling the Plough. "The Plough", also
called "the Big Dipper", is the bucket shaped figure in the back of the
Bear Ursa Major, outlined by the stars; Merak (beta), Dubhe (alpha),
Phecda (gamma) and Megrez (delta).
These three stars in the tail of the Great Bear were also portrayed by
the Arabs as "Mourners" around a Bier or coffin (bear and bier come
Dipper stars as named above. The coffin was followed by "Mourners"
(these three stars; Alioth, Mizar and Alkaid), as in the Arabic Banat
Na'ash al Kubra, "the Daughters of the Great Bier"; and this
constellation was seen as a funeral procession, attributing this title to
the slow and solemn motion of the figure around the pole. These
mourners, the children of Al Na'ash, who was murdered by Al Jadi, the
pole-star (Polaris), are still nightly surrounding him in their thirst for
vengeance. (Allen).
(Robson).
General influence of the star: The last star in the Great Bear.
Benetnash means 'hired mourners'. If the influence of this star is
exercised, an influence of a Mars-Uranus-Saturn nature is present.
Experience has shown that many human lives are to be mourned.
Reinhold Ebertin made a survey of this fixed star covering centuries
when associated with transits of the major planets over this degree.
The results have been recorded in the 40th yearbook for
Cosmobiological Research 1969. In accordance with adopted belief of
ancient times, this fixed star is supposed to be bound up with the realm
of the dead and is therefore associated with death and mourning. In an
important position in a mundane map, Benetnash will claim human
lives in calamities such as mine accidents, collapse of houses and
bridges, mountain slides, earth tremors and catastrophes caused by
weather. Uranus was in exact conjunction with Benetnash at the end of
July 1969. This time was marked with extreme tension between Prague
and Moscow, followed later in August by the Russian takeover of the
USSR. The Czech reformers in Schwarzau on the Theiss fought for the
freedom of their nation on the 30th July with the Russian political
bigwigs. The Soviets widened their 'maneuvers' in Poland. (Ebertin).
Alkaid was known as "the destroyer of nations" by Islamic astrologers.

(Noonan).

century AD).
Fixed star: ALKALUROPS
Constellation: Mu 1 Bootes
Longitude 1900: Longitude 2000:
01SCO47. 03SCO11.
+37.23'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer- History of
approx. Sat the star: A
ternary star,
4.2, 8, and 8.5, flushed white, the last two greenish white, the small
companion mu2 being a close double, in the Bootes' staff or crook.
Alkalurops was the Arabian adaptation for the Greek title for the
Herdsman's "Club", "Crook", or "Staff", analogous to the Clava of the
Latins.
Inkalunis, Icallurus, Incalurus are words designating the position of
the star in the club.
Latin called this star Venabulum, a "Hunting-spear".
Beta (Nekkar), gamma (Seginus), delta (Princeps), and this star mu
(Alkalurops), constituted the trapezium Al Dhi'bah, "the Female
Wolves", or, perhaps, Hyaenas, an early asterism of the Arabs before
they adopted the Greek constellations. These animals, with others
similar shown by stars in Draco and near it, were described as lying in
wait for the occupants of the ancient Fold around the pole. (Allen).
Bootes is the cultivator or Ploughman who drives the Bears, Ursa

Major and Ursa Minor around the Pole Star, Polaris. The bears, tied to
the Polar Axis, are pulling a plough behind them, tilling the heavenly
fields "in order that the rotations of the heavens should never cease".
Manilius 1st century AD writes "they will be kings under kings and
ministers of state, and be charged with the guardianship of the people,
custodianship of great houses and treasures, who confine their
business to the care of another's home so that the wealth of monarchs
and temple finances will be in their keeping".
Any type of occupation that requires planning is influenced by Bootes.
These people are the driving force behind government and large
corporations. They are the planners and designers, the movers and
shakers, who "make the world go round". Bootes symbolizes the elder,
the sage, the wise old man who is interested in principles and
underlying causes, theories, ideologies, and how the past effects the
future. (Conservative) politicians, economists, draftsmen, architects,
designers of all kinds.
This constellation is associated with the Hermit in the Tarot cards.
Oswald Wirth in The Tarot of the Magicians portrays this character:
Depicted wearing a cloak with a hood that covers him from head to
feet; except for his face and hands he is completely undercover. Held
up in his right hand is a lighted lantern, a walking stick in his left, with
a serpent on the ground nearby. With his cane he taps and sounds out
the earth as he advances slowly. Rather than kill the serpent he casts a
spell on it so that it twirls around his stick suggesting that he works
along with the lower energies. The lantern penetrates and searches out
and reveals the inner quality of things.
The hermit is the master who works on the drawing board, where he
casts the exact plan of the intended construction. Before taking form
everything pre-exists as an abstract concept, as an intention, he
represents the mysterious artisan, the drawn-up plan, the scaffold
without which no vital construction could be made, the prototype
putting the stamp of the species on the individual, the astral body of
the occultist. He is the master capable of directing the work of others
and of discerning what is in the embryo in the sphere of human
development.
The Tarot of Bologna replaces the Hermit by a winged Patriarch who
walks with difficulty, bent over two crutches, from his belt hangs a
purse which contains the heritage of the past. He reminds one of
Saturn, god of Time seen as the eternal continuation always on the
move to conquer the future which he imperceptibly unfolds from the
past. (The Tarot of the Magicians 1927 by Oswald Wirth).
The winged Patriarch mentioned above who walks with difficulty,
bent over two crutches can manifest through Bootes in the aging
disease progeria, and all types of conditions that require the use of
canes, crutches, or wheelchairs.
Influence of the constellation: "It is said to give prosperity from work,

strong desires, a tendency to excess, a fondness for rural pursuits,
together with some liking for occultism. The Kabalists associate it
with the Hebrew letter Teth and the 9th Tarot Trump, The Hermit".
(Robson).
Fixed star: ALKES

Constellation: Alpha Crater
approx.
History of the star: The Arabic name for Alkes is Al-Ka's (1), "The
cup".
The Latin designation for this orange star in Crater is Fundus vasis
well describes its position at the base of the Cup. (Allen).
Magic cauldrons appear in many myths as the purveyors of
transformation, and under the guise of cauldrons, pots, chalices, cups,
which contain ambrosia or the nectar of life or immortality, or the
elixir of the gods. The "cauldron of plenty" provided an inexhaustible
supply of food and was also a source of knowledge and wisdom and
the symbol of the fountain of youth. The contents of the Cup are
figuratively, the essence distilled from experience, whether joyous or
sorrowful.
The Holy Grail, Jesus Christs cup, is associated with this Cup;
according to medieval legend, the cup said to be used by Jesus Christ
at the Last Supper, and by Joseph of Arimathea to collect his blood
and sweat at the Crucifixion. It was sought after by medieval knights.
Some have associated the contents with sperm and the Cup being
related to the womb.
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy it is like Venus

and in some degree like Mercury. It gives a kind, generous, cheerful,
receptive, passionate and hospitable nature with good mental abilities,
but subject to apprehension and indecision. There is a disordered life
full of sudden and unexpected events, and great danger of
unhappiness, but usually some eminence. (Robson).
Good mental abilities. (Noonan).
General influence of the star: Alkes has always portended eminence to

those born under its influence. When rising the star indicates dedicated
environmentalists whose love for rivers and streams lead them to be
very protective regarding water resources. At a less intense level the
native may become a landscape architect, a builder of canals, or in
some other manner do business in merchandise connected with
water. (Noonan).
Rising: The Bowl with the gilt of its stars. Whoever derives hence his
birth and character will be attracted by the well-watered meadows of
the countryside, the rivers, and the lakes. He will join your vines,
Bacchus, in wedlock to your elms; or he will arrange them on props,
so that the fronds resemble the figures in a dance or, allowing your
vine to rely on its own strength, he will lead it to spread out its
branches as arms, and entrusting you to yourself will forever protect
you from the bridal bed, seeing how you were cut from your mother
(Semele, daughter of Cadmus). He will sow corn among the grapes
and will adopt any other of the countless forms of cultivation that exist
throughout the world as the conditions of the district will require. He
will drink without stint the wine he has produced and enjoy in person
the well earned fruits of his labors; neat wine will incite him to jollity,
when he will drown all seriousness in his cups. Nor only on the soil
will he stake his hopes for paying his yearly vows he will also go in
pursuit of the grain tax (become a tax collector), and of those wares
(papyrus, for example, or sponges) especially which are nourished by
moisture or to which water clings. Such are the men to be fashioned
by the Bowl, lover of all that is wet. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica,
1st century AD).
Fixed star: ALMACH Alamak

Constellation: Gamma Andromeda
Longitude 1900: 12TAU50. Longitude 2000: 14TAU14.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Venus
History of the star: A ternary star, 2.3, 5.5, and 6.5, orange, emerald,
and blue and was thought to be one of the most beautiful objects in the
heavens.
The Arabic name for Almach or Alamak is 'Anaq al-Ard (1), "Earth-
kid", a small predatory animal of Arabia, similar to a badger, and
popularly known there as Al Barid. This name comes from very early
Arab astronomy. This star marks the left foot of Andromeda and there
has been conjecture that this name comes from Arabic Al Mauk, the
Buskin [A foot and leg covering reaching halfway to the knee.
Another meaning is a Greek tragedy].
Al H'amis al Na'amat, the "5th one of the Ostriches" was another
Arabic title. Also Arabic Al Riji al Musalsalah, "the Woman's Foot".
Astrologically it was honorable and eminent. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to bestow purity of thought,

associated with the Hebrew letter Pe and the 17th Tarot Trump, "The
Stars". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Of the nature of Venus. It gives honor,

eminence and artistic ability. (Robson).
Honors in military endeavors. (Noonan).
It is supposed to give a cheerful nature with a liking for change,

diversion and amusement. The popularity of these people will bring
benefits from others. Almach is a double star. It has a yellowish-
reddish companion which is supposed to have a Martian
character. Both stars are moving around a center point. This is
supposed to bring about the change in preponderance of the Venus and
Mars character alternatively. (Ebertin).
Rising: The man whose birth coincides with the rising of Andromeda
from the sea will prove merciless, a dispenser of punishment, a warder
of dungeon dire; he will stand arrogantly by while the mothers of
wretched prisoners lie prostrate on his threshold, and the fathers wait
all night to catch the last kisses of their sons and receive into their
inmost being the dying breath. From the same constellation comes the
figure of the executioner, ready to take money for a speedy death and
the rites of a funeral pyre, for him execution means profit, and oft will
he bare his axe; in short, he is a man who could have looked unmoved
on Andromeda herself fettered to the rock. Governor of the
criminals so as to save them for execution. (Manilius, "Astronomica").
References
Fixed star: ALNAIR

Longitude 1900: 14AQU30. Longitude 2000:
15AQU54.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Constellation: Alpha Grus
History of the star: The Arabic name for this star marking the body of
Grus, the Crane, is Alnair is An-Nayyir (1), "The bright one", (i.e. of
the Fish's Tail), an obvious reference to its former association with
Piscis Austrinus in Arabic astronomy. (Allen).
Cranes are large, beautiful, graceful, long-lived, migratory, wading

birds. They are credited with great diligence, intelligence and
vigilance; they are reported to post sentries while they sleep. They are
said to pair for life, and hence a symbol of devoted love. Male and
female take equal responsibility in the rearing of their chicks. Cranes
are noted for their elaborate courtship dances; humans on stilts copied
the dance. They spend a long time preening their feathers and paint
themselves with mud to camouflage themselves. Greek letters of the
alphabet came from myths about cranes. The crane was used as a
symbol of the astronomer by the Ancient Egyptians.
Influence of the constellation: A retiring, active, proud, watchful, kind,

idealistic and devoted nature, with a liking for astronomy. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALNASL Spiculum
Constellation: Gamma Sagittarius
Longitude 1900: 29SAG52. Longitude 2000: 01CAP16.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mar-Moo
History of the star: A yellow star, companion nebula to Spiculum in

the constellation of Sagittarius.
Al Nasl, or An-Nasl (1), "the Point", or "The arrowhead". Zujj al
Nushshabah of similar meaning.
The Borgian globe termed it Al Wazl, the "Junction", indicating the
spot where the arrow, bow, and hand of the Archer meet.
In ancient Arabia the two small groups of stars now marking the head
and the vane of the Archer's arrow were of much note as relics of still
earlier asterisms, as well as a lunar station. The westernmost of these,
gamma (this star Alnasl), delta (Kaus Medius), epsilon (Kaus
Australis), and eta were Al Na'am al Warid, the Going Ostriches;
and the easternmost, sigma (Nunki), zeta (Ascella), phi, chi, and
tau, Al Na'am al Sadirah, the Returning Ostriches, passing to and
from the celestial river, the Milky Way, with the star lamda (Kaus
Borealis) for their Keeper.
All of the foregoing stars were included in the Arabic 18th manzil, Al
Na'am. [Influences: Helps the taming of wild beasts, strengthening of
prisons, destroys the wealth of societies and compels a man to come to
a certain place. With Moon transiting here; build, ask favors but do not
marry (Robson)].
Delta (Kaus Medius), gamma (this star Alnasl) and epsilon (Kaus
Australis), was the Akkadian Sin-nun-tu, or Si-nu-nu-tum, "the
Swallow". (Allen).

General influence of the star: Blindness (or bad eyesight). (Robson).

Fixed star: ALNILAM
Constellation: Epsilon Orion
Longitude 1900: 22GEM04. Longitude 2000:
23GEM28.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Jup-Sat
History of the star: A brilliant white star occupying the central

position in Orion's belt.
This star, along with Alnitak and Mintaka form the Belt of Orion.
Robson gave separate influences for Alnilam and Mintaka and for the
two combined under Cingula Orionis.
The Arabic name for Alnilam or Al Nitham is An-Nidham (1), "The
string of pearls".
It was also called "the Bullions set in the middle of Orion's Belt".
It portended fleeting public honors to those born under its influence.
(Allen).
The Belt of Orion: Epsilon Alnilam zeta Alnitak and delta Mintaka
form the Belt of Orion. One of the most obvious features people see in
the sky is the three stars that form the "belt" across the middle of
Orion; three stars in a row that appear to us of almost equal size and of
equal distance from each other; Mintaka, the westernmost star in the
belt, comes from the Arabic word for "belt"; Alnilam, this center star
in the belt, means "a belt of pearls"; and Alnitak, the eastern-most star,
means the girdle.
Known to the Arabs as the Golden Nuts, referring to walnuts.
The Bible makes reference to this famous group. God, while pointing
out how all-powerful he was, asked Job if he was able to "loose the
bands of Orion" (Job 38.31).
They were known in various cultures as; the "Line", the "Golden
Grains", "Nuts", or "Spangles", "The Vertebrae in the Jauzah's back".
"The Vagina", or "Scabbard"; "The Three-jointed
Arrow"; "Rectitude," Jacob "Rod" or "Staff", "Distaff";
Seamen have called it the "Golden Yard-arm"; Tradesmen; the "Yard",
the "Yard-stick", and the "Yard-wand"; Catholics; "Our Lady's
Wand"; and French farmers; Rateau, the "Rake".
To the Arabs as, "Accurate Scale-beam". The Chinese similarly knew
them as a Weighing-beam, with the stars of the sword as a weight at
one end.
The ancient Jews sometimes called these stars "Nimrod", a biblical
figure who was bound to the heavens for disobeying God, whence
perhaps came the "Bands", or "Bonds", of Orion, which some say
should be "Cords", or a "Girdle"; but the conception of Nimrod as "the
mighty Hunter before the Lord," at least in the ordinary sense of that
word, is erroneous, for the original, according to universal Eastern
tradition, signifies "a Lurking Enemy", or a Hunter of men rather than
of beasts. This idea may have led to a Latin title, Venator, for the
stellar Orion.
It is often" the Magi", the "Three Kings", the "Three Marys", or
simply the "Three Stars".
The celestial equator now passes through the Belt, but was 12 below
it 4000 years ago.
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give a strong and dignified

nature, self-confidence, inconstancy, arrogance, violence, impiety, and
prosperity in trade and particularly in voyages or abroad, but danger of
treachery and poison. It was thought by the Romans to be very
harmful to cattle and productive of storms. By the Kabalists it is
Juggler". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives fleeting public honors.

(Robson).
A good nut crop. "Passionately devoted to hunting, but not noble

hunting with falcon or bow". Treacherous, irreligious. A shrew, in a
female chart, rising and aspected by both Mars and a benefic.
(Noonan).
General influence of the Cingula Orionis (Orion's Belt): The joint

influence is to give strength, energy, industry, organizing abilities,
notoriety, good fortune, lasting happiness, a sharp mind and a good
memory. (Robson).
Cingula Orionis with a malefic and the Moon at the same time with
Markab (23 Pisces), death at human hands. (Robson).
Rising: Orion will fashion alert minds and agile bodies, souls prompt
to respond to duty's call, and hearts which press on with unflagging
energy in spite of every trial. A son of Orion's will be worth a
multitude and will seem to dwell in every quarter of the city; flying
from door to door with the one word of morning greeting, he will
enjoy the friendship of all. (Manilus).
Cingula Orionis rising: Legacies, love or dissipation, gravity and

austerity. (Robson).
Alnilam with the Sun: Rash, headstrong, surly. If also culminating,

military preferment and gain. (Robson).
Cingula Orionis with Sun: Notoriety, good fortune, lasting happiness.

(Robson).
Alnilam with the Moon: Many sudden and unexpected losses and
reverses, much help from friends, ill health of family. (Robson).
Cingula Orionis with Moon: Blindness of at least one eye, new and
influential friends, valuable gifts, love of respectable women. If a
malefic be with Markab, drowning. If the moon is with Saturn also,
drowning and assassination. (Robson).
Alnilam with Mercury: hasty, quick temper, quarrels with associates,

domestic disharmony through actions, troubles through writings and
opposite sex. (Robson).
With Venus: Trouble through love affairs, scandal, enemies among

women. (Robson).
With Mars: Quarrels, loss by lawsuits, domestic disharmony, bad

health, violent death. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Legal or Church preferment but danger of disgrace, loss
by speculation, trouble through relatives and foreign affairs. (Robson).
With Saturn: Courageous, domestic disharmony, leaves home early,

successful but many unexpected losses, favorable for health. (Robson).
With Uranus: Scientific ability, critical, enthusiastic, too many

interests, may practice medicine or invent new surgical appliances but
reaps no gain from them, many troubles and annoyances, disharmony
with brothers and sisters who may cheat native out of inheritance, loss
through law and in business, several marriages, enmity between native
and partner's relatives, unfavorable for children, sudden death in
middle age while travelling, leaving affairs involved in litigation.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Honest, outspoken, hasty in speech, rash and

impulsive, offends others through irreligious speech, business and
mercantile pursuits or engaged in science, may be head of learned
institution or connected with large companies, fond of speculation,
sports and the water, quick and level headed in emergencies, many
friends but loss through some, danger of accidents, domestic harmony,
dies before old age. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALNITAK

Constellation: Zeta Orion
Longitude 1900: 23GEM17. Long0itude 2000:
24GEM41.
History of the star: A triple star, 2.5, 6.5, and 9, topaz yellow, light
purple, and gray, on the east end on the Great Hunter's waist. The
Arabic name for Alnitak or Al Nitak is An-Nitaq (1), "The belt" or
Girdle. This star along with Alnilam and Mintaka form the Belt of
Orion. (Allen).
form the Belt of Orion. One of the most obvious features people see in
the sky is the three stars that form the "belt" across the middle of
Orion; three stars in a row that appear to us of almost equal size and of
equal distance from each other; Mintaka, the westernmost star in the
belt, comes from the Arabic word for "belt"; Alnilam, this center star
in the belt, means "a belt of pearls"; and Alnitak, the eastern-most star,
means the girdle.
The Bible makes reference to this famous group. God, while pointing
out how all-powerful he was, asked Job if he was able to "loose the
bands of Orion" (Job 38.31).
Grains", "Nuts", or "Spangles", "The Vertebrae in the Jauzah's back".
"The Vagina", or "Scabbard"; "The Three-jointed
Seamen have called it the "Golden Yard-arm"; Tradesmen; the "Yard",
the "Yard-stick", and the "Yard-wand"; Catholics; "Our Lady's
Wand"; and French farmers; Rateau, the "Rake".
To the Arabs as, "Accurate Scale-beam". The Chinese similarly knew
them as a Weighing-beam, with the stars of the sword as a weight at
one end.
The ancient Jews sometimes called these stars "Nimrod", a biblical
figure who was bound to the heavens for disobeying God, whence
perhaps came the "Bands", or "Bonds", of Orion, which some say
should be "Cords", or a "Girdle"; but the conception of Nimrod as "the
mighty Hunter before the Lord," at least in the ordinary sense of that
word, is erroneous, for the original, according to universal Eastern
tradition, signifies "a Lurking Enemy", or a Hunter of men rather than
of beasts. This idea may have led to a Latin title, Venator, for the
stellar Orion.
It is often" the Magi", the "Three Kings", the "Three Marys", or
The celestial equator now passes through the Belt, but was 12 below
it 4000 years ago.

Juggler". (The Magician). (Robson).
General influence of the star: Strength, energy, industry, organizing

abilities, notoriety, good fortune, lasting happiness, a sharp mind and a
good memory. (Robson).
notoriety, good fortune, lasting happiness, a sharp mind and a good
memory. (Robson).
"Passionately devoted to hunting, but not noble hunting with falcon or

bow". Excellent fishermen. Treacherous. All kinds of dangers.
Irreligious. In a female chart - if rising and aspected by both Mars and
a benefic - a shrew. (Noonan).

Orion will fashion alert minds and agile bodies, souls prompt to
respond to duty's call, and hearts which press on with unflagging
enjoy the friendship of all. (Manilus Astronomica book 5, 1st century
AD).
Cingula Orionis with Sun: Notoriety, good fortune, lasting happiness.

(Robson).
malefic be with Markab, drowning. If the moon is with Saturn also,
drowning and assassination. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALPHECCA Gemma.

Constellation: Alpha Corona Borealis
Longitude 1900: 10SCO53. Longitude 2000:
12SCO18.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Ven-Mer
History of the star: A brilliant white star in the Northern Crown,
Corona Borealis. Alphecca marks the loop, or knot, of the ribbon
along which are fastened the buds, flowers, or leaves of the wreath
shown in early drawings with two long out-streaming ends.
The Arabic name for Alphecca is Al-Fakkah (1), "The broken" ring of
stars. Alphecca, the Alphaca of Burritt's Atlas of 1835, was Ulug
Beg's Al Na'ir al Fakkah, the "Bright One of the Dish", this Na'ir being
equivalent to the Latin word lucida.
Munir, found with Bayer as of the "Babylonians" by whom he
probably intended those gifted in astrology, is from the Arabs, and
synonymous with their Na'ir. Chilmead gave this as Munic.
In classical days it was Papilla.
In Vergil's Georgics it was Gnosia Stella Coronae.
Gema, Gemma and Gemma Coronae were not used in classical times,
but are later titles, perhaps from Ovid's gemmasque novem that Vulcan
combined with his auro to make Ariadne's Crown; but Spence said, in
his Polymetis, that the word should be taken in its original meaning of
a "Bud", referring to the unopened blossoms and leaves of the floral
crown, thus agreeing with the early idea of the figure.
Alphecca is the central one of the seven brightest members of the
group, and in modern times has been Margarita Coronae, the "Pearl of
the Crown", occasionally transformed into Saint Marguerite. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "According to Ptolemy it is like Venus

and Mercury. It is said to give artistic ability, love of flowers,
lassitude and disillusionment, but to bring its natives to a position of
command. By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter
Daleth and the 4th Tarot Trump, The Emperor". (Robson).
The constellation is correlative with that which concerns the air and
especially the weather and its effects on agriculture. It is generally a
beneficial constellation. When in mutatine subsolar aspect the native
will be fond of pleasure. When in matutine culmination, however, the
native may prefer pleasure to the honors of life. If matutine setting, the
constellation presages a propensity for pleasure that may even bring
about disease, dishonor and imprisonment. (Noonan).

of Venus and Mercury, but Alvidas considers it to be like Mars and
Mercury. It gives honor, dignity and poetical and artistic ability.
(Robson).
Alphecca is noted for conveying honor, dignity and artistic ability. But
like all Venusian stars it can also have its undesirable effects.
Medieval astrologers, who tended to emphasize the more perverse side
of astrology, asserted that Alphecca rising indicates a life spent in a
variety of pleasurable pursuits by an individual who decked his body
with adornments, secretly engaged in love affairs or adultery and who
"bedded boys and girls" according to Firmicus Maternus. If the star is
setting, disgrace will come of all this. (Noonan).
Because of its Venus-Mercury properties, this star, if in good position

and found on the ascendant, is credited with a liking for literature, art
and science, artistic talents and also success in trade and commerce. If
conjunct the Sun or Moon and well placed in a map, this star promises
honors and preferment. According to tradition, it is said to be
associated with "The Lord of the House of Death" and if connected
with Neptune and Mars, infectious diseases and poisoning are
indicated. (Ebertin).
Rising: Corona the Crown's lustrous ring, which twinkles with varying
luminosity; for the circle is dominated by a single star (Alpha Corona
Borealis, Alphecca), which with passing splendor sparkles in the mid
forehead and enhances with its blazing flame the bright lights of the
constellation. They shine as the memorial of deserted Ariadne. Gentle
will be the skills herefrom bestowed. For here shines a maiden's gifts.
The child of the Crown will cultivate a garden budding with bright
flowers and slopes Grey with olive (trees) or green with grass. He will
plant pale violets, purple hyacinths, lilies, poppies which vie with
bright Tyrian dyes, and the rose which blooms with the redness of
blood, and will stipple meadows with designs of natural color. Or he
will entwine different flowers and arrange them in garlands; he will
wreathe the constellation under which he was born, and like Ariadne's
crown will be the crowns he fashions; and stems he will squeeze
together, and distil mixtures (make perfume) therefrom, and will
flavor Arabian with Syrian scents and produce unguents which give
off a mingled fragrance, that the charm of the perfume be enhanced by
the blending. His heart is set upon elegance, fashion, and the art of
adornment, upon gracious living and the pleasure of the hour.
(Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
With Sun: Active and brilliant mind, self-seeking, subject to scandal

that does not affect the position. (Robson).
With Moon: Public honor and dignity, suffers through law, partners
and neighbors, trouble through underhanded dealings of enemies but
eventual triumph over them, bad for love affairs, some faithful friends,
greatly esteemed by Venus and Mercury people. (Robson).
With Mercury: Mind more active than body, somewhat indolent,
benefits from friends, extravagant but saving in small things, loss by
enemies. (Robson).
With Venus: Favorable for love affairs, benefits from friends, artistic
and musical tastes. (Robson).
With Mars: Active mind, better writer than speaker, unfavorable for
gain. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Honor and dignity, artistic ability, benefit through

ecclesiastical matters, favorable for material gain. (Robson).
With Saturn: Studious, popular, economical but poor, benefits from

elderly friends, strong but well controlled passions, poor health, love
disappointment but marries above own station, few children but
harmonious ties with them. (Robson).
With Uranus: Selfish, mental affliction and violence at end of life,

psychic power, suffering through occultism, deceptive, many false
friends, small inheritance obtained with difficulty, losses by law,
enemies and mercurial affairs, sorrow through children or an adopted
child, domestic trouble through own acts, danger of a violent death.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Aggressive, abrupt, disagreeable, unfavorable for

money matters but gain through marriage, domestic disharmony and
peculiar features in connection with marriage, not very favorable for
children, gain through martial occupations, may invent something of
value in surgery or chemistry, writes on occult subjects, many
changes, much travel by water in early life, many enemies, liable to
heart ailments, sudden or violent death. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALPHERATZ Sirrah
Constellation: Alpha Andromeda
Spectral class: B8 blue-white Magnitude: 2.2
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Jup-Ven
History of the star: A double white and purplish star that marks both
the head of Andromeda, the Chained Woman, and the navel of
Pegasus, the Horse.
Alpheratz, Alpherat "the Broken Down".
Sirrah, another name, is from the Arabians' Al Surrat al Faras (1), the
"Horse's Navel", as this star formerly was associated with Pegasus and
called delta Pegasus, whence it was transferred to the Woman's hair;
and someone has strangely called it Umbilicus Andromedae.
In all late Arabian astronomy taken from Ptolemy it was described as
Al Ras al Mar'ah al Musalsalah, "the Head of the Woman in Chains".
In England, two centuries ago, it was familiarly known as
Andromeda's Head.
With beta Cassiopeiae (Caph) and gamma Pegasi (Algenib), as the
Three Guides, it marks the equinoctial colure, the prime meridian of
the heavens.
Pegasus (Markab), beta Pegasus (Scheat), and gamma Pegasus
(Algenib) were "the Great Square of Pegasus"; a large asterism that
constituted the double Hindu nakshatra (mansion of the Moon), the
25th and 26th, Purva and Uttara Bhadrapadas, the Former and the
Latter, Beautiful, Auspicious, or Happy Feet, sometimes also called
Proshthapada, (this star was noted as the junction star of the Bhadra-
pada nakshatras) with various meanings; "Carp", "Ox"; "Footstool
Feet," "Couch" or "Bed", "Bifaced Figure", or "Twins", "Stand" or
"Support": The regents of these nakshatras being Aja Ekapat, the
"One-footed Goat", and Ahi Budhya, the "Bottom Snake", "two
mythical figures, of obscure significance, from the Vedic Pantheon."
It marked the Arabic 25th mansil (mansion of the moon) Al Fargu,
from Al Farigh al Mu'ah.h.ar, the "Hindmost Loiterer"; or, perhaps
more correctly, "the Hind Spout of the Water-jar", for Kazwini called
it Al Farigh al Thani, the "Second Spout"; a "Well-mouth" and its
accompaniments being imagined here by the early Arabs.
The Persian title for this lunar station, Miyan; the Sogdian, Bar
Farshat; the Khorasmian, Wabir; and the Coptic, Artulosia, all have
somewhat similar meanings. [Influences of 25th mansion: Increases
harvests, revenues, gain, heals infirmities, hinders building, upholds
prisons, causes danger to seamen and destruction of enemies. With
Moon transiting here; marry, take medicine, pursue business but do
not travel or lend money (Robson)].
In astrology alpha portended honor and riches to all born under its
influence. (Allen).
Etymology: Nearly every inventor and "famous first" has a connection

to this star and Alpheratz was activated when many worthwhile
inventions were patented or brought to public attention. The traditional
influences gives independence, freedom, love. Isaac Mozeson in The
Word dictionary links (Al) pheratz "the broken down" with a number
of Hebrew words which are listed below.
The P(H)-R root indicates breaking out or spreading forth in scores of

Hebrew words.
FREE The IE root of FREE is pri (to love). Anglo-Saxon freo means
not in bondage; Hebrew PHAROOA or PAROOA is unrestrained or
"broken loose". Hebrew FRE or PRK relates to both PARAK (to free,
untie, loosen, save) and PEREH (wild - Genesis 16:12).
BURST: The "BURSTING a hole" connotation is evident in terms like
Hebrew (MI)BHORUTZ (broken through). One IE root, bhres, means
"to burst," while a second root (bhreus) is "to break." The latter root
takes in BRUISE, BRUSH, and FRUSTULE. A BURST is also a
BLAST or quick action. IE root bheres (quick) includes FESTINATE.
PRESTO [presto is like eurika! "so suddenly that magic seems
involved; right away" American Heritage Dictionary].
BLAZE is spreading abroad or publicizing. Spreading is sprouting,
and a sprout is a blastos (Greek) in all the BLASTO- words.
BREACH: Derived from terms like Old High German brecha, a
BREACH is specifically an opening made by breaking something.
Hebrew PERETZ and PREETZA are specifically defined as "breach,
"break" and "opening." A more formal BREACH, and one closer to
Hebrew P-R-T(S), is the opening we call a PORT, PORTAL,
PORTCULLIS, PORTE-COCHERE, PORTHOLE, and PORTIERE.
"... Out (of the womb) came his brother; and she said,"What a breach
you have made for yourself!" So he was named PEREZ. Genesis
38:29.
To BROACH (make a hole, introduce) the subject of BRASH, the
word BRASH means hasty and bold, a good quality for a BREACH-
maker to have.
Hebrew (MI)PHRATZ is a bay; (MI)PHORAZ is open or militarily
accessible.
PROTO(TYPE) PROTO- is from Greek protos (first). Hebrew
PETER is the firstborn or "firstling" in Exodus 34:19-20. PETER
means beginning or opening; PORATS is to burst forth. In birth, the
PETER is the FIRST to BURST the womb, the PROTOTYPE of the
siblings to come.
In Genesis 38:29 "Peretz" is so named for the "breach" he makes in
order to be born first, before his twin brother. As a firstborn, PERETZ
is destined to be a proteios (prime or chief in Greek) or a PORETZ
(prince, nobleman - PRINCE appears at "PIRATE"). The Latin
etymon for PRINCE, princeps, means "he who takes first place." Since
the BURST-FIRST-PRI(N)CE association has already been
BROACHED (introduced), it is notable that a German prince is a
furst.
A brief selection of relevant PROT- words includes: PROTAGONIST,
PROTEIN, PROTOCOL, PROTON, PROTOPLASM and
PROTOZOA.
Influence of the constellation: It is said to bestow purity of thought,

associated with the Hebrew letter Pe and the 17th Tarot Trump, "The
Stars". (Robson).
Note: As this star was formally located in pegasus it is believed to take

more of the nature of that constellation than from Andromeda.
Influence of Pegasus: The constellation gives ambition, vanity,

intuition, enthusiasm, caprice and bad judgment. (Robson).
Pegasus portends events concerning ships and the ocean and also
changes in the weather. In medieval times it was said to indicate vain
individuals with a great deal of ambition, but with very poor
judgment. (Noonan).

of Jupiter and Venus, and to these Alvidas adds Mars also. It gives
independence, freedom, love, riches, honor and a keen intellect.
(Robson).
Harmonious nature which makes for popularity. If it is in affinity to

propitious stellar bodies and with the personal points MC, Asc, Sun,
Moon, one can count on becoming well known in public and
popularity with the masses. If connected to the Sun, the native can
easily become unpopular and can be toppled over. Also if transiting
Saturn passes over the fixed star in conjunction with another stellar
body (planet) a weakening of popular appeal is indicated. In this way
E. Ebertin noted that, in many cases, directors and administrators, who
had in their cosmogram. Sun in conjunction with this star, lost their
posts, when in 1938 and 1939 transiting Saturn passed over this
conjunction. (Ebertin).
With a malefic: and the Moon at the same time with Sirius, death by a
fiery cutting weapon or from beasts; if the Moon be with Vega, violent
death. (Robson).
With Sun: Honor, preferment and favors from others. (Robson).
With Moon: Energetic, persevering, honor, wealth, many good friends

and business success. (Robson).
With Mercury: Active mind, benefits from judges, lawyers or

churchmen, pioneer work bringing prominence, accused of selfish
motives, writes on science, religion or philosophy. (Robson).
With Venus: Neat and tidy appearance, quiet life, good health, fond of
pleasure and society, fortunate for speculation. (Robson).
With Mars: Sharp mind, energetic, business success through own

endeavors. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Philosophical or religious mind, benefits from

professional men, ecclesiastical honor and dignity, favorable for gain.
(Robson).
With Saturn: Open and affable but miserly, seeks popularity, pretends
to be religious for business ends, favors from clergy and lawyers,
likelihood of wealth, domestic harmony, liable to diseases in the head
and tumors that finally cause death. (Robson).
With Uranus: Just, honorable, good speaker, domestic harmony if

male, but not so fortunate for female, benefit from practical
application of ideas, interest in occultism, considerable psychic power
if female, favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Neptune: Sincere, earnest, humane, good speaker and writer,

engaged in charitable work, religious reform or animal protection,
knowledge of human nature, money sought and obtained chiefly for
charitable purposes many friends, domestic harmony, not very
favorable for children. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALPHIRK

Constellation: Beta Cepheus
Longitude 1900: 04TAU11. Longitude 2000:
05TAU33.
History of the star: A star under the belt on the right side of the
Ethiopian King, Cepheus.
Arabic name for Alfirk is Al-Firq (1), "The flock".
Ficares is occasionally seen, from one of the degenerated names for
the whole constellation that also may have been applied by the
Arabs to others of its brighter stars. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "It gives authority and a sober

mind, sometimes making its natives judges or arbitrators, but
exposes to cruel and severe trials. By the Kabalists this
constellation is associated with the Hebrew letter Shin and the 22nd
Tarot Trump, The Fool". (Robson).
Rising: Cepheus will not engender dispositions inclined to sport.

He fashions faces marked by a stern demeanour, and moulds a
countenance whereon is depicted gravity of mind. Such men will
live on worry and will incessantly recall the traditions of a bygone
age and commend old Cato's maxims. Cepheus will also create a
man to bring up boys of tender age he will lord it over his lord by
virtue of the law which governs a minor and, bemused by this
semblance of power, will mistake for reality the role of arrogant
guardian or stern uncle which he plays. Offspring of Cepheus will
also furnish words for the buskin of tragedy, (on the Farnese globe
Cepheus is depicted in the garb of a tragic actor) whose pen, if only on
paper, is drenched in blood; and the paper (the audience at a
performance), no less will revel in the spectacle of crime and
catastrophe in human affairs . If anyone is born with the urge to write
in lighter vein, he will compose for presentation at the merry games
scenes of comedy about the loves of headstrong youths and abducted
maidens, hood winked old men, and slaves of infinite resource. Should
his powers not rise to such masterpieces, the child of Cepheus will yet
be fitted to perform those of others he will interpret the poet's words,
now by his voice, now by silent gesture and expression, and the lines
he declaims he will make his own. On the stage he will take the part of
Romans or the mighty heroes of myth; he will assume every role
himself, one after another, and in his single person represent a crowd;
he will draw over his limbs the aspect of fortune's every vicissitude
and his gestures will match the songs of the chorus; he will convince
you that you see Troy's actual fall and Priam expiring before your very
eyes. (Manilus Astronomica book 5, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: ALRAI
Constellation: Gamma Cepheus
Longitude 1900: 28TAU42 Longitude 2000: 00GEM06
History of the star: A yellow star in the left knee of the Ethiopian
King, Cepheus. The Arabic name for Alrai or Errai is Ar-Ra'i, "The
shepherd", a title indigenous to Arabia. It will be the pole-star of 2600
years hence. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "It gives authority and a sober mind,

with the Hebrew letter Shin and the 22nd Tarot Trump, The Fool".
(Robson).

spectacle of crime and catastrophe in human affairs. If anyone is born
with the urge to write in lighter vein, he will compose for presentation
at the merry games scenes of comedy about the loves of headstrong
youths and abducted maidens, hood winked old men, and slaves of
infinite resource. Should his powers not rise to such masterpieces, the
child of Cepheus will yet be fitted to perform those of others he will
interpret the poet's words, now by his voice, now by silent gesture and
expression, and the lines he declaims he will make his own. On the
stage he will take the part of Romans or the mighty heroes of myth; he
will assume every role himself, one after another, and in his single
person represent a crowd; he will draw over his limbs the aspect of
fortune's every vicissitude and his gestures will match the songs of the
chorus; he will convince you that you see Troy's actual fall and Priam
expiring before your very eyes. (Manilus, Astronomica book 5, 1st
century AD).
Fixed star: ALRISHA

Constellation: Alpha Pisces
Longitude 1900: 27ARI59. Longitude 2000:
29ARI23.
+02.46'.
Spectral class: A2 Blue-white Magnitude: 3.9.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planet nature: Mar-Mer
History of the star: A double and probably binary, 3.9 and 5.5, pale
green and blue, in the Knot of the Cord that binds the two Fishes of
Pisces.
Alrisha is also called Okda from the Arabic Al-'Uqdah (1), "The
knot".
Variations on Alrisha are Al Rescha, Al Rischa, Al Risha', or Ar-
Risha'. This word originally may have come from the Babylonian
Riksu, "Cord".
Classic Greek names were Sundesmos and Desmos. They were
rendered by Cicero and others as Nodus, Nodus coelestis, and Nodus
Piscium; by Pliny as Commissura Piscium; and in the 1515 Almagest
as Nodus duorum filorum.
The Arabians translated these as 'Ukd al H'aitam, Okda and Kaitain.
The uniting cords, branching from alpha through omicron, pi, eta, and
rho to the tail of the northernmost Fish, and through xi, nu, mu, f,
zeta, epsilon, and delta to omega that marks the tail of the one to the
south, the one Ptolemy's called... "thread," Cicero called them Vincla,
the "Bonds"; and the scholiast on Germanicus, Alligamentum linteum
or luteum, divided by Hevelius into Linum boreum "North Line" and
Linum austrinum "South Line". (Some of these terms also were
applied to the star delta as marking one of the cords).
The Arabians knew these cords as Al H'ait al Kattaniyy, "the Flaxen
Thread"; and Al Asma'i, about the year 800, mentioned them in his
celebrated romance Antarah as a distinct constellation; but Pliny had
done the same long before him. (Allen).
This star that binds the Fishes together has a unifying influence.
Influence of the constellation: The Fishes are associated with the

Hebrew letter Pe and the 17th Tarot Trump "The Stars". (Robson).
Fixed star: ALSHAIN
Constellation: Beta Aquila
02AQU25.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mar-Jup
History of the star: Alshain is the southern of the two stars flanking
Altair.
Alshain is from Shahin, a portion of the Persian name for the
constellation Aquila.
Another title is Arabic Al Unuk al Ghurab, "the Raven's Neck".
This star, beta (Alshain), Alpha (Altair), and gamma (Tarazed)
constituted the twenty-second nakshatra Sravana, the "Ear", and
probably was at first so drawn, although also known as Crona,
"Lame", or as Acvattha, "the Sacred Fig Tree", Vishnu being regent of
the asterism; these stars representing the "Three Footsteps" with which
that god strode through the heavens, a Trident being the symbol.
[Influences of 21st Hindu mansion: cunning, active, bold, truthful,
virtuous, religious and skilful. With Moon transiting here at birth
native will be rich, learned, famous, and have a good wife (Robson)].
(Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "It is said to give great imagination,

strong passions, indomitable will, a dominating character, and
influence over others, clairvoyance, a keen penetrating mind and
ability for chemical research. It has always been associated with the
sign Scorpio and by the Kabalists with the Hebrew letter Vau and the
6th Tarot Trump, The Lovers". (Robson).
Antinous is now taken as part of this constellation. It lies just south of

Altair in Aquila. No astrological influence was suggested for this
constellation by the ancients, but it seems to have been associated with
the ideas of passion, love and friendship, for certain of its components
stars were named Alkhalimain or Al Halilain, the Two Friends, by the
Arabs, and the Kabalists associated it with the Hebrew letter Vau and
the 6th Tarot Trump "The Lovers." It has also been said to give a love
of swimming, and to be connected with certain sex irregularities
[homosexuality], the latter probably being greatest in that part of the
constellation lying in Capricorn. [Altair is said to be included and
those stars south of Altair are; beta (Alshain), gamma (Dheneb Okab),
iota, eta and lamda]. (Robson).
Rising: The Eagle, soars to the heights, the bird of mighty Jupiter
carrying thunderbolts, it is a bird worthy of Jupiter and the sky, which
it furnishes with awful armaments. This bird brings back the
thunderbolts which Jupiter has flung and fights in the service of
heaven. He that is born on earth in the hour of its rising will grow up
bent on spoil and plunder won even with bloodshed; he will draw no
line between peace and war, between citizen and foe, and when he is
short of men to kill he will engage in butchery of beast. He is a law
unto himself, and rushes violently wherever his fancy takes him; in his
eyes to show contempt for everything merits praise. Yet, should
perchance his aggressiveness be enlisted in a righteous cause,
depravity will turn into virtue, and he will succeed in bringing wars to
a conclusion and enriching his country with glorious triumphs. And,
since the Eagle does not wield, but supplies weapons, seeing that it
brings back and restores to Jupiter the fires and bolts he has hurled, in
time of war such a man will be the aide of a king or of some mighty
general, and his strength will render them important service. (Manilus,
book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: ALSHAT

Constellation: Nu Capricornus
04AQU26.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Ven-Mar
History of the star: Middle star in the horns of the Goat, Capricorn.
Alshat from Arabic Al Shat, the "Sheep" (that was to be slaughtered
by the adjacent Dabih, beta Capricornus; referring to the sacrifice
celebrated by the Arabs at the heliacal rising of Capricorn). (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The Goat is associated with the Hebrew

letter Yod and the 10th Tarot Trump, The Wheel of Fortune".
(Robson).
Fixed star: ALSUHAIL

Constellation: Lambda Vela-the Ship Argo Navis
History of the star: A star in the Sails of Argo, the Ship.

Alsuhail Al Sufi's Al Suhail al Wazn, "Suhail of the Weight"; Suhail
means "Smooth Plain", Wazn meaning "weight" applied to stars near
the horizon - "as the star seems to rise with difficulty from the
horizon" ; Wazn is also the title of stars in Canis Major, Centaurus,
and Columba.
With zeta (Naos) gamma (Al Muhlif), this was one of the Al
Muhlifain, Muhlifain or Muhnithain, (by which reference was made to
the statement that at their rising some mistook them for Suhail
(Canopus), and the consequent arguments were the occasion of much
profanity among the Arabs). Muliphein is also the name of the gamma
star of Canis Major. Translation of Muliphein on Steve Gibson's page:
"the two causing dispute and the swearing of an oath" [oath is a
pledge, declaration or promise, to utter or bind oneself to something.
Or it can also be profane cursing and swearing]. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Prosperity in trade and voyages.

Strength of mind and spirit. Connected to death by drowning.
(Robson).
Fixed star: ALTAIR "Al Nasr al Tair"
Constellation: Alpha Aquila
01AQU47.
History of the star: A pale yellow star in the neck of the Eagle, Aquila.
The Arabic name for Altair is At-Ta'ir (1), "The flying" eagle.
Altair is from a part of the Arabic name for the constellation.
Altair has called "The King of Birds", "The Rising One", "The Star of
Mighty Virtue", the "Armor-bearing Bird of Jove" (Jove is the Roman
Jupiter or Greek Zeus), in this god's conflict with the giants. The
English called it "The Flying Grype".
Also called "The Wounding"; a title signifying torture, referring to the
story of the eagle "which preyed on the liver of Prometheus".
Variations of Altair were Althair, Athair, Attair, Atair; Alcair,
Alchayr, and Alcar.
It is supposed to be the Euphratean Idxu, the Eagle, or Erigu, "the
Powerful Bird".
It was thought to be the Persian Muni, "the Bird"; the Sogdian Shad
Mashir, and the Khorasmian Sadmasij, "the Noble Falcon".
Zend, or Zoroastrian religion, knew Altair as Vanant, "the Western
Quarter of the heavens", which earlier had been marked by our
Corvus.
With beta (Alshain) and gamma (Tarazed) it constituted the twenty-
second nakshatra Sravana, the "Ear", and probably was at first so
drawn, although also known as Crona, "Lame", or as Acvattha, "the
Sacred Fig Tree", Vishnu being regent of the asterism; these stars
representing the Three Footsteps with which that god strode through
the heavens, a Trident being the symbol [Influences of the 21st Hindu
mansion: cunning, active, bold, truthful, virtuous, religious and skilful.
With Moon transiting here at birth native will be rich, learned, famous,
and have a good wife. (Robson)].
In astrology Altair was a mischief-maker, and portended danger from
reptiles. (Allen).

6th Tarot Trump, The Lovers". (Robson).

stars were named Alkhalimain or Al Halilain, the "Two Friends", by
the Arabs, and the Kabalists associated it with the Hebrew letter Vau
and the 6th Tarot Trump "The Lovers." It has also been said to give a
love of swimming, and to be connected with certain sex irregularities
General influence of the star: It confers a bold, confident, valiant,

unyielding, ambitious and liberal nature, great and sudden but
ephemeral wealth, and a position of command, makes its natives guilty
of bloodshed, and gives danger from reptiles. (Robson).
Associated with immoderate ambition. (Larousse Encyclopedia of

Astrology).
Tied up with benefic stellar bodies, Altair is credited with bestowing

hardiness, courage and generosity, especially if on the Ascendant. If
Mercury and Moon are positioned here, this will make people as bold
as brass and foolhardy in order to assert themselves. Near the upper
Meridian (MC) and in good aspect, Altair promises rise in life and
honors. The native tries with sincere conviction to reach out for his
aims with utmost will power. He will avoid nothing in order to
achieve them. Altair is good for advancement of lawyers and military
men. (Ebertin).
The Eagle, soars to the heights, the bird of mighty Jupiter carrying
thunderbolts, it is a bird worthy of Jupiter and the sky, which it
furnishes with awful armaments. This bird brings back the
heaven: He that is born on earth in the hour of its rising will grow up
book 5 of Astronomica 1st century AD).
With Sun: Public honor, notoriety, favors from superiors, many friends
and some envious ones who cause trouble through writings, some ill-
health and losses, danger of bites from venomous animals. (Robson).
With Moon: Interest in a strange or ancient discovery, disappointment

and loss over property and gain, some profit and preferment, friends
become enemies, trouble through companies or public affairs,
difficulties through or misfortune to children. (Robson).
With Mercury: Many difficulties, misfortunes, and strange

experiences. Disappointment on long journeys, bad for partnership,
loss of a relative under strange circumstances. (Robson).
With Venus: Unfavorable for love affairs. Strange and peculiar

attractions, bad for children and gain, losses through friends.
(Robson).
With Mars: Sharp mind, trouble through friends, society and

companies but eventual gain. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Real or pretended religious zeal, hypocrisy, trouble

through legal and church matters, and with relatives, bad for gain,
disappointment over inheritance. (Robson).
With Saturn: Sorrow and disappointment, mental disturbance

necessitating asylum or hospital treatment and probably death there,
separation from family or parents, danger of accident involving
inability to work or lifelong affliction. (Robson).
With Uranus: Cautions, spiritual, sensitive, sympathetic though

sometimes abrupt, just, idealistic, interested in occultism but skeptical
in religion reverence for early memories, disappointments throughout
life, good mind, considerable gain, faithful literary friends of a Gemini
type, some domestic affliction, natural death at a very advanced age.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Over-sensitive, distasteful environment, high ideals,

mystic, drifts without personal effort, secret enemies and trouble
through occultism, domestic disharmony, sudden and unexpected
death. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALTERF

Constellation: Lambda Leo
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Sat-Mar
approx.
History of the star: A star in the open mouth of the Lion, Leo.
Alterf is from Arabic At-Tarf (1), "The glance" of the lion. The word
has generally been rendered the "Glance", i.e. of the Lion's eye,
although on modern maps the star lies in the open mouth, where
Ptolemy located it. It also had the secondary meaning of the
"Extremity".
Al tarf is the name for the 7th Arabic manzil, which this star formed
with xi Cancer. [Influences: Hinders harvest and travelers and causes
discord. With Moon transiting here; plant, build, marry, but do not
travel. (Robson)]. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The Lion is associated with the Hebrew

letter Kaph and the 11th Tarot Trump "Strength". (Robson).
Fixed star: ALUDRA

Constellation: Eta Canis Major
Longitude 1900: 28CAN09. Longitude 2000:
29CAN32.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Venus.
History of the star: A double star, of 4.7 and 8th magnitudes, yellow
and blue [others say pale red], on the back of the Greater Dog Canis
Major.
Aludra is from Arabic Al-'Udhrah (1), "The maidenhead", or "the
Virgins", applied to this star along with delta, epsilon, and omnicron
Canis Major; perhaps from the Arabic story of Suhail.
It was known as "Isis" by Grotius, although he admitted that gamma
(Muliphein) might have been the one referred to by this title. [It might
be worth mentioning that the alpha star of this constellation, Sirius,
was called "Isis Sothis", of Egyptian Denderah Zodiac, and the
resting-place of the soul of that goddess, although it should also be
noted that the word Isis generally refers to the Moon and at times also
indicated anything luminous to the eastward heralding sunrise].
(Allen).

particularly with Sirius (this star). Canis Major is connected by the
Kabalists with the Hebrew letter Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump,
"The Moon". (Robson).
Fixed star: ALULA AUSTRALE

Constellation: Xi Ursa Major
07VIR21.
+31.32'.
History of the star: The southern star on the left foot of the Greater
Bear, Ursa Major.
The Arabic name for Alula Australis is Al-Qafzah al-Ula (1), The
southern one of "the first leap" of the Gazelle.
The Leaps of the Gazelle: In ancient Arabia, before the Arabs adopted
the Greek Astronomical figures for the constellations, they had
different configurations in the sky. Many of starnames comes to us
from this tradition.
Nu (Alula Borealis) and xi (this star Alula Australe) marked the right
hind foot of the Greater Bear were "the First Leap" of the Gazelle.
Lamda (Tania Borealis) and mu (Tania Australis) together, marking
the Bear's left hind foot, were "the Second Leap" of the Gaselle. Each
pair marking one "spring". They were collectively designated Kafzah
al Thiba', "the Springs of the Gazelle". The Gazelle being imagined
from the unformed stars since gathered up as Leo Minor, and the
springing from the Pond (Coma Berenice) of the animal being due to
its fear of the greater Lion's tail. [In early Arabia Coma Berenice was
Al Haud, the Pond, into which the Gazelle, our Leo Minor, sprang
when frightened at the lashing of the Lion's (Leo) tail; although some
of the Arabic observers claimed that this Pond lay among the stars of
the neck, breast, and knees of the Greater Bear Ursa Major ; and Lach
substituted it for the Gazelle in our location of Leo Minor. Ideler
adopted this from Al Tizini and the Cufic globe at Dresden; while the
Borgian globe shows a Gazelle and her Young in the same location.
Kazwini, however, described this group as extending over the eyes,
eyebrows, ears, and muzzle of the figure of our Ursa Major.] (Allen).

(Robson).

century AD).
Fixed star: ALULA BOREALE

Constellation: Nu Ursa Major
Longitude 1900: 05VIR15 Longitude 2000:
06VIR39.
+33.06'.
History of the star: A double star, 3.5 and 12, orange and cerulean
blue, marking the right hind foot of the Greater Bear, Ursa Major.
The Arabic name for Alula Borealis is Al-Qafzah al-Ula (1), "The
northern one of "the first leap" of the Gazelle. Allen has Al Kafzah al
Ula, "the First Spring".
Theta, tau, h, nu, phi, epsilon, and f in the Bear's throat, breast, and
fore knees, which describe somewhat of a semicircle, was the Arab
star-gazers' Sarir Banat al Na'ash, "the Throne of the Mourners" [The
Mourners are the stars in the tail of the Great Bear; epsilon (Alioth),
zeta (Mizar), and eta (Alkaid)].
In China theta, nu, and phi were Wan Chang, "the Literary
Illumination".
The Leaps of the Gazelle: In ancient Arabia, before the Arabs adopted
the Greek Astronomical figures for the constellations, they had
different configurations in the sky. Many of starnames comes to us
from this tradition.
Nu (this star: Alula Borealis) and xi (Alula Australe) marked the right
hind foot of the Greater Bear were "the First Leap" of the Gazelle.
Lamda (Tania Borealis) and mu (Tania Australis) together, marking
the Bear's left hind foot, were "the Second Leap" of the Gaselle. Iota
and kappa, the two Talithas together, marking the Third Leap. Each
pair marking one "spring".
They were collectively designated Kafzah al Thiba', the Springs of the
Gazelle. The Gazelle being imagined from the unformed stars since
gathered up as Leo Minor, and the springing from the Pond (Coma
Berenice) of the animal being due to its fear of the greater Lion's tail.
[In early Arabia Coma Berenice was Al Haud, the Pond, into which
the Gazelle, our Leo Minor, sprang when frightened at the lashing of
the Lion's (Leo) tail; although some of the Arabic observers claimed
that this Pond lay among the stars of the neck, breast, and knees of the
Greater Bear Ursa Major ; and Lach substituted it for the Gazelle in
our location of Leo Minor. Ideler adopted this from Al Tizini and the
Cufic globe at Dresden; while the Borgian globe shows a Gazelle and
her Young in the same location. Kazwini, however, described this
group as extending over the eyes, eyebrows, ears, and muzzle of the
figure of our Ursa Major.] (Allen).

(Robson).

century AD).
Fixed star: ALWAID Rastaban

Constellation: Beta Draco
Longitude 1900: 10SAG34. Longitude 2000:
11SAG58.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Sat-Mar
History of the star: A yellow binary star situated in the head of the
Dragon, Draco, and anciently called; "The Nebulous Star in the
Dragon's Eye".
Listed as Rastaban in Vivian Robson's book.
The Arabic name for Rastaban or Alwaid is Ra's ath-Thu'ban (1),
"Head of the snake". Raso tabbani was a variation.
[Hebrew name Rastaban, means the Head of the Subtle (serpent). In
the Arabic it is still called Al Waid, which means, "who is to be
destroyed" (Bullinger Witness to the Stars)].
Others think this Arabic title Alwaid, might come from Al 'Awwad,
"the Lute-player".
It was one of Al'Awa'id, "the Mother Camels" which was known as
the Quinque Dromedarii. In the Arabic theme for this constellation the
star beta (this star Alwaid), gamma (Etamin), nu (Kuma) and xi
(Grumium) in the head of the Dragon represent four mother camels
protecting a baby camel from the attack of two hyenas (eta and zeta
(Nodus 1). The nomads camp was located nearby which were the
three unnamed stars in the neck of the Dragon: upsilon, tau, and
sigma.
It formed part of Al Salib al Waki', "the Falling Cross", beta and xi
forming the perpendicular, gamma, mu, and nu the transverse; and
thus designated as if slanting away from the observer to account for
the paucity of stars in the upright.
Asuia, current in the Middle Ages and since, was from Al Shuja', and
often has been written Asvia, the letter u being mistakenly considered
the early v.
Still other Desert titles were Al Rakis, "the Dancer", or "Trotting
Camel", now given to mu (Arrakas).
Its earlier figuring has been known as the Dragon's Eyes, incorrect
now, although Proctor thought them so located in the original figuring
of a front view of Draco. Modern drawings place them on the top of
the head.
Among Arabian astronomers Al Tinnin and Al Thu'ban, on the
Borgian globe, inscribed over beta and gamma, are the words Alghavil
Altannin in Assemani's transcription, the "Poisonous Dragon" in his
translation, assumed by him as referring to the whole constellation.
That there was some foundation for this may be inferred from the
traditional belief of early astrologers that when a comet was here
poison was scattered over the world. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "According to Ptolemy the bright stars

are like Saturn and Mars. Draco gives an artistic and emotional but
somber nature, a penetrating and analytical mind, much travel and
many friends, but danger of robbery and accidental poisoning. It gives
craft, ingenuity, and valor. The Ancients said that when a comet was
here, poison was scattered over the world. By the Kabalists it is
associated with the Hebrew letter Mem and the 13th Tarot Trump,
Death". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives loss of property, violence,

criminal inclinations and accidents. (Robson).
With Moon: Blindness, wounds, quarrels, bruises, stabs, blows

(operations can be substituted nowadays) and kicks from horses.
(Robson).
Fixed star: ALYA

Constellation: Theta Serpens
Longitude 1900: 14CAP22. Longitude 2000:
15CAP45.
History of the star: A binary star, pale yellow and gold yellow.
The ancient Arabic name for Alya is Al-Alyah (1), "The fatty tail of a
sheep". [In the early days of Arab astronomy a space in the heavens,
coinciding with parts of Hercules, Ophiuchus, and Serpens, was the
Raudah, or Pasture].
Alya, of the Palermo Catalogue and others (sometimes, but
erroneously, Alga), probably is from the same source as the similar
title of the lucida (Unukalhai). It is the terminal star in the Snake's tail;
and lies southwest of Aquila, in a comparatively starless region
between the two branches of the Milky Way. (Allen).
Serpens, is the same Snake that is found on the symbol of medicine

worldwide, the staff of the god Mercury, the caduceus. The caduceus
shows two snakes coiling around a central rod surmounted by two
wings of the bird on top. Mercury placed his wand between two
serpents struggling to devour each other, which represents the
directing intelligence (Mercury) reconciling basic opposing forces and
so representing good balanced by evil, health by sickness. This much-
used image is an emblem of homeopathy - a cure effected by what
caused the ailment. The serpent therefore becomes the source of the
healing of the wound caused by the serpent.
A snake's ability to shed its skin is symbolic of transformation and
renewal.
Kundalini is represented symbolically as a snake coiled up upon itself
in the form of a ring at the base of the spinal column; and when it is
roused, as sometimes happens in human experience, the snake uncoils
and stretches up along the spinal column, through the chakras,
corresponding to the various plexuses of the body, until it reaches the
area of the forehead corresponding to the crown chakra, there it blazes
out to enlightenment.
The snake represent power, wisdom, temptation, sublety, moral
dualism, the harmonizing of divergent tendencies.
The snake has often been likened to a bolt of lightning. There is no
foretelling the snakes' movements, when a snake uncoils to strike, he
moves like lightning.
This energy can bring about sudden changes.
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give wisdom, craft, deceit,

malice, a feeble will and danger of poison. (Robson).
Fixed star: ALZIRR

Constellation: Xi Gemini
11CAN13.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mer-Ven
History of the star: On the right foot of the Eastern Twin (Pollux) in
Gemini.
Alzirr is from Arabic Al Zirr, the "Button".
It was included in the Arabic 4th manzil, Al Han'ah, "The brand-mark"
which comprised of; gamma (Alhena), mu (Tejat Posterior), nu, eta
(Propus), and xi (this star Alzirr), in the feet of the Twins. [4th
mansion influences: Favorable for hunting, besieging towns, and the
revenge of princes (Robson)].
Some Arabic authority found in them, with chi1 and chi2 of Orion, the
Bow with which the Hunter, Orion, is shooting at the Lion.
In Babylonia gamma (Alhena), eta (Propus), mu (Tejat Posterior), nu,
and xi (this star Alzirr), all in the Milky Way, may have been the
Babylonian lunar mansion Khigalla, the "Canal", and the equivalent
Persian Rakhvad, the Sogdian Ghathaf, and the Khorasmian Gawthaf.
(Allen).
Close to the helio planetary North Node of Jupiter; 9CAN28 in 1900 -
10CAN28 in 2000, which might give it a Jupiterian influence.

Fixed star: ANCHA
Constellation: Theta Aquarius
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mer-Sat
History of the star: Ancha, the "Hip", or "Hipbone" of the Water

Bearer, Aquarius, although on most modern atlases the star lies in the
belt on the front of the figure. The word is from the Latin of the
Middle Ages, and still appears in the French hanche, our "haunch".
(Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The beauty of Ganymedes and his flight

through the air link it to the ideas of personnel charm and aviation
with which it is certainly connected. The Water Bearer is associated
with the Hebrew letter Nun and the 14th Tarot Trump "Temperance".
(Robson).
General influence of the star: This star along with Albali can cause
danger, persecution and even death, but are also said to give good
fortune. (Noonan).
Fixed star: ANGETENAR
Constellation: Tau 2 Eridanus
02TAU38.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Saturn
History of the star: A yellow star in the River Eridanus.

The Arabic name for Angetenar is 'Arjat an-Nahr (1), "Curve of the
River" or "the Bend in the River" near which it lies.
Angetenar, Argentenar, Anchenetenar,Al Hinayat al Nahr, Al Anchat
al Nahr were other titles (Allen).

authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of
drowning. (Robson).
Fixed star: ANKAA
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Constellation: Alpha
approx. Phoenix
History of the star: A star on the neck of the mythical Phoenix.

The Arabic name for Ankaa is Al-'Anqa' (1), "The Phoenix".
Also called Na'ir al Zaurak, the "Bright One in the Boat": Alpha,
kappa, mu, beta, nu, and gamma Phoenix formed a line curving
toward the south like that of a primitive Boat, by which figure, as Al
Zaurak, the Arabs knew them. [The "Phoenix" was said to come from
"Phoenicia". The Phoenicians were a seafaring people. The boat would
would be an appropriate symbol].
Al Sufi cited another name, Al Ri'al, "the Young Ostriches", his
terms in describing some stars of Al Nahr, the River, in which our
Phoenix was then included by Arabian astronomers.
In China, Egypt, India, and Persia this bird, the Phoenix, has been
"an astronomical symbol of cyclic period," some versions of the well-
known fable making its life coincident with the Great Year of the
ancients.
"A new Phoenix-period is said to have commenced A.D. 139, in the
reign of Antoninus Pius; and a recrudescence of astronomical
symbolism associated therewith is manifested on the coins of that
Emperor." Coincidentally, Ptolemy adopted as the epoch of his
catalogue the year 138, the first of Antoninus.
With the Egyptians, who knew this bird as Bennu and showed it on
their coins, it was an emblem of immortality; indeed it generally has
been such in pagan as well as in Christian times. (Allen).
Fires: The phoenix in mythology is said to live for 500 or 1000 years.
At the end of its life, it builds and settles on a nest or funeral pyre of
spices, and when the sun reaches its apex, the heat of its rays ignites
the nest and the phoenix perishes in the flames. Another story says it
lights the fire by striking a rock with its beak and fans the flames with
its wings. Three days later from its own ashes a little worm crawls
forth which became the new phoenix.
The "fawkes" in Guy Fawkes is said to be related to "phoenix". About
400 years ago, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the English Houses
of Parliament with gunpowder. Every year on the anniversary of the
Gunpowder Plot, children burn an effigy of him on a bonfire. This
includes the letting off fireworks. Arsonists often have a connection
with this star (and also with Alfard in Hydra).
Associated words: Greek word phoins for "red" (or "red blood")
because the phoenix is associated with fire and the sun. The Greek
word for purple is phoeno, the bird was said to be purple. Greek
phons is "murder". Phoenix is a "date-palm" where it is said to have
built its nest. Porphyry (a crystal rock from a Latin word for purple).
Connections have been made to the Egyptian ankh "a symbol of life"
and this star Ankaa has a very similar name.
A phoenix is: "A person or thing of unsurpassed excellence or beauty;

a paragon" (American Heritage Dictionary) a supremely beautiful,
rare, or unique person or thing (Encarta). A successful completion of
a process. The quail was associated with the phoenix, both being birds
of fire. Taoists called it the "cinnabar bird."
This star has been activated at the invention of Braille (new ways to
"see", new light), the invention of the electric incandescent lamp
(light). The "Early Bird" satellite used to transmit television pictures
across the Atlantic, new Eras (opening up of Japan), new
governments.
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give a pioneering

disposition, ambition and power, together with a long life and lasting
fame. (Robson).
Fixed star: ANTARES
Constellation: Alpha Scorpius
Spectral class: MB. Magnitude: 0.98 Variable
History of the star: Antares is a red binary star, fiery red and emerald
green, near the center of the constellation Scorpius and was sometimes
called "the Heart of the Scorpion".
It is often more visible than the planet Mars and is sometimes
confused with it when the positions are close. One of Antares'
translations is Anti-Ares, meaning "Rival of Mars". The ancient
inscriptions make much of it in connection with the planet Mars.
Astrologers considered the Scorpion the House of that planet and that
god its guardian. Thus it naturally followed the character of its
constellation, perhaps originated it, and was always associated
with eminence and activity in mankind.
This is one of the four key stars in the heavens, also called archangel
stars. Michael (Aldebaran) watcher of the East. Gabriel (Fomalhaut)
watcher of the South. Raphael (Regulus) Watcher of the North. Oriel
(Antares) Watcher of the West. At one time they marked the two
Equinoxes and two Solstices. Aldebaran marked the zero Aries point
in 3044 BC, Antares marked zero Libra 3052 BC, Fomalhaut marked
zero Capricorn, 2582 BC, Regulus marked zero Cancer 2345 BC. As
one of the four Royal stars of Persia it's name was Satevis; but, as their
lunar asterism, it was Gel, the "Red"; the Sogdians changing this to
Maghan sadwis, the "Great One" saffron-colored.
They have been characterized as Horses, reflected both in the famed
Four Horsemen of Apocalypse (Revelations 6) and Chariot Horses in
the Book of Zechariah.
Arabic Kalb al 'Akrab, the Scorpion's Heart, Latin Cor Scorpionis;
Greek Kardia Skorpiou; "The Scorpion's Heart". Antares alone
constituted the 16th Arabic manzil, Al Kalb, "the Heart", one of the
fortunate lunar stations [Influences: Causes discord, sedition,
conspiracy against princes and rulers, and revenge from enemies, but
frees captives and helps building. With Moon transiting here, sow
seeds, travel and go to war (Robson)].
Euphratean names were Bilu-sha-ziri, "The Lord of the Seed"; Kak-
shisa, "The Creator of Prosperity" (although this is generally assigned
to Sirius). Dar Lugal, "The King", identified with "The God Of
Lightning", Lugal Thdda, "The Lusty King" [appropriately President
Clinton's morality was being investigated while Pluto was transiting
Antares]. Masu (?) Sar, "the Hero and the King", and Kakkab Bir, "the
Vermilion Star".
It was identified with the seventh antediluvian king, , or Udda-an-
xu, "the Day-heaven-bird".
It pointed out to the Babylonians their 24th ecliptic constellation,
Hurru, of uncertain meaning, Antares itself being Urbat.
Mesopotamian ... "The Traveller's Gravedigger".
The Khorasmians called it Dharind, "the Seizer"; and the Egyptian
Copts, Kharthian, the "Heart".
Antares was the "Fire Star" in China, Who Sing. It seems to have been
invoked in worship centuries before our era for protection against fire.
The Hindus use alpha (Antares), sigma, and tau for their 18th
nakshatra Jyestha, "Oldest", also known as Rohini, "Ruddy", from the
color of Antares, Indra, the sky-goddess, being regent of the
asterism that was figured as a pendent Ear Jewel.
In Egyptian astronomy it represented the goddess Selkit, heralding the
sunrise through her temples at the autumnal equinox about 3700-3500
BCE, and was the symbol of Isis (the Moon. Isis is linked to many
stars) in the pyramid ceremonials. Renouf included it with Arcturus in
the immense figure Menat.
Some said that the word, Antares, signifies a "Bat" (related to the
word 'battle'), which, as Vespertilio, Sophocles perhaps called it; but
Bayer erroneously quoted from Hesychios , a "Rebel", and
Tyrannus. Caesius appropriately styled the constellation Insidiata, "the
Lurking One".
Sometimes written Antar, which Beigel said is the Arabic equivalent
of "Shone"; but the Latin translator of the 1515 Almagest connected it
with Natar, "Rapine", and so possibly explaining the generally
unintelligible expression tendit ad rapinam applied to Antares in that
work and in the Alfonsine Tables of 1521; or the expression here may
refer to the character of , the god of war. The Rudolphine Tables
designated it as rutilans, Pliny's word for "glowing redly." (Allen).
Others say that Antares was Antar's Star, and referring to the
celebrated Arabic hero Antar or Antarah or ntara, who well portrays,
the "Heart of the Scorpion" as in the Manilius' representation of
Scorpion character, "By virtue of its tail armed with its powerful sting,
the Scorpion creates natures ardent for war and active service, which
rejoices in plenteous bloodshed and in carnage more than in plunder".
ntara lived just previous to the time of Muhammad - died 615 AD at
age 90, - was the mulatto warrior-hero of one of the Golden
Mu'allakat [These were the famous seven selected poems of Arabia
before Islam, said to have been inscribed in letters of gold on silk, or
Egyptian linen, and suspended, as their title signifies, in the Ka'bah at
Mecca]. Son of an African slave woman and an Arab sheikh, ntara
was the bravest warrior of all of the Arabs. As a lowly slave himself
he was spurred to greatness by love for his noble cousin 'Abla. He had
his chance when the fortunes of war turned against the tribe. With the
enemy closing in on their encampment, his father called him to battle.
He followed the call and soon proved himself the most valiant warrior
in Arabia. In doing so he held his family to the ancient rule that only a
free man with full rights may join in battle. The rule freed him of the
taint of slavery and entitled him to marry his beloved. He was a poet
of the first rank; his most eloquent poem can be seen on this website
page; "ntara's Ode," where he tells 'Abla and the world of his love
for her and of the victories that made him worthy of her hand.

Tower". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It causes malevolence, destructiveness,

liberality, broad-mindedness, evil presages and danger of fatality and
makes its natives rash, ravenous, headstrong and destructive to
themselves by their own obstinacy. (Robson).
A Mars nature, in which the powers of Mercury and Jupiter and Saturn
are also added. Antares makes people tough, belligerent and
pugnacious. This is an important star for military personnel and is said
to convey mental alertness, strategic ability and courage and to make
dare-devils, especially if tied up with the MC, Ascendant, Sun or
Jupiter. If associated with Mars, courage is said to become
foolhardiness, leading to increased dangers. Natives with this
particular configuration have to be prepared at all times for sudden
incidents, unforeseen events and potential accidents. According to
tradition, Antares is of violent character and is credited with being
significant for a violent death, either in battle or by process of law. On
the other hand, danger may come about by fire, weapons or
machinery. Antares is also said to be unfortunate for the eyes, if in
conjunction with the Ascendant, Moon or Sun and this has proven to
be the case by later researchers. (Ebertin).
If rising: Riches and honor, violence, sickness, benefits seldom last.
(Robson).
If culminating: Honor, preferment and good fortune. (Robson).
With Fortuna or its dispositor, poverty. (Robson).
With Sun: Pretended religion, insincere, honor and riches ending in

disgrace and ruin, military preferment, danger of treachery, violence
committed or suffered, fevers and sickness, injuries to the right eye,
violent death. If rising or culminating, great honor through violence
attended by difficulties and casualties. If with Mars also, pestilential
disease. (Robson).
With Moon: Popular, broad-minded, interested in philosophy, science

and metaphysics, liable to change religious opinions, influential
friends, favorable for business and domestic matters, active in local
affairs, great power, honor and wealth but benefits may not prove
lasting, danger of violence, sickness, drowning or assassination. If in
1st or 10th houses, honor and preferment but many dangers and
calamities. Liable to blindness or eye injuries especially if at the same
time Mars or Saturn be with Regulus. If Saturn be with Aldebaran,
danger of a violent death probably by hanging; but if Mars be with
Aldebaran death by a stab, blow or fall especially if in angles. If a
malefic be with Aldebaran in the 4th, 7th, 11th or 12th houses, death
by a sudden sword-thrust, stab or fall. (Robson).
With Mercury: Suspicious, wrongfully accuses friends, unpopular,

uses ecclesiastic influence in business, money obtained slowly and
with much difficulty, danger of sickness to the native and his family,
and death of a relative at home or away. (Robson).
With Venus: Insincere, dishonest, energetic and able but selfish,

unfavorable for gain and health. (Robson).
With Mars: Detrimental habits powerfully affecting the life, quarrels

with friends and relatives, fairly favorable for gain. If at the same time
the Moon is with Aldebaran, danger of death by sword or hanging.
(Robson).
With Jupiter: Great religious zeal real or pretended, ecclesiastical

preferment, tendency to hypocrisy, benefits through relatives.
(Robson).
With Saturn: Materialistic, dishonest through circumstances created by

environment, religious hypocrisy, many disappointments, loss through
quarrels and legal affairs, trouble through enemies, many failures,
hampered by relatives unfavorable for domestic matters, much
sickness to and sorrow from children. If at the same time the Moon is
with Aldebaran, danger of death by sword or hanging. (Robson).
With Uranus: Abnormal and extreme ideas, hypocritical, lies and

exaggerates, extremely socialistic, incites to riot, lawlessness and
anarchism and in danger of imprisonment on this account, occasional
poverty, disharmony with relatives, more than one marriage,
unfavorable for children, violent death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Shrewd, cunning, unbalanced and mentally unsound,

secretive but apparently candid, dishonest, tendency to theft,
economical, untruthful, strange religious ideas, evil environment, gain
through hard work, sudden and unexpected death brought about by
treachery or through enemies who will escape retribution. (Robson).
Fixed star: ARCTURUS

Constellation: Alpha Bootes
Spectral class: K2. Magnitude: -0.04.
History of the star: A golden red star situated on the left knee of
Bootes, the 4th brightest in the sky.
Arcturus, a Roman title, takes its name from its nearness to the sky
Bears, Big and Little Bears, Ursa Major, and Ursa Minor. From
Arktouros or Arctophilax, "the Bear Guard" and also called "the Bear
Watcher".
The "Herdsman", or "driver of oxen" are other titles.
According to E W Bullinger (The Witness of the Stars ), a biblical
interpreter of the constellations, the ancient Egyptians called Bootes
Smat, which means one who rules, subdues, and governs. They also
called him Bau, which means also "the coming one".
It was famous with the seamen of early days and as a calender sign
regulated their annual festival by its movements in relation to the sun.
But its influence always was dreaded, as is seen in Aratos writings. Its
acronycal rising (the latest rising visible at sunset) fixed the date of the
husbandmen's Lustratio frugum; and allusions were made to its
character as unfavorably affecting the farmer's work; "When moist
Arcturus clouds the sky". Other contemporary authors confirmed this
stormy reputation, while all classical calendar's gave the dates of its
risings and settings.
An Egyptian astronomical calendar of the 15th century BC, associates
it with the star Antares in the immense sky figure Menat; and Lockyer
claims it as one of the objects of worship in Nile temples, as it was in
the temple of Venus at Ancona in Italy.
In India it is the 14th nakshatra, Svati, "the Good Goer", or perhaps
"Sword", but figured as a Coral Bead, Gem, or Pearl; and known there
also as Nishtya, "Outcast", possibly from its remote northern situation
far outside of the zodiac, whence, from its brilliancy, it was taken to
complete the series of Hindu asterisms.
The Arabs knew Arcturus as Al Simak al Ramih *, sometimes
translated the "Leg of the Lance-bearer", and again, perhaps more
correctly, the "Lofty Lance-bearer".
Another Arabic name; Al Haris al Sama, the "Keeper of Heaven,"
perhaps came from the star's early visibility in the twilight owing to its
great northern declination, as though on the lookout for the safety and
proper deportment of his lesser stellar companions, and so "Patriarch
Mentor of the Train." This subsequently became Al Haris al Simak,
"the Keeper of Simak", probably referring to Spica, "the Unarmed
One".
From the Arabic title came various forms: Al Bamec, Aramec,
Aremeah, Ascimec, Azimech, and Azimeth, Somech haramach,
Aramakh, Kheturus.
Al Biruni mentioned Arcturus as the Second Calf of the Lion, the
early Asad (Lion) in early Arabian astronomy; Spica being the First
Calf.
The Greeks had a word meaning "Javelin-bearer", while Bayer had
Gladius, Kolanza, and Pugio, all applied to Arcturus, which probably
marked in some early drawing the "Sword", "Lance", or "Dagger" in
the Hunter's (Orion) hand. Similarly it took the title Alkameluz of the
whole constellation.
It has been identified with the Chaldaeans' Papsukal, "the Guardian
Messenger", the divinity of their 10th month Tibitu.
On the Euphrates it was the Shepherd of the Heavenly Flock, or the
Shepherd of the Life of Heaven, undoubtedly the Sib-zi-anna of the
inscriptions; the star eta (Mufrid) being often included in this, and thus
making one of the several pairs of Euphratean Twin Stars.
Another title was Audiens, which seems unintelligible unless the word
be a misprint for Audens, the "Bold One".
With others it was Arturig and Ariture, or the Carlwaynesterre from
the early confusion in applying the title Arcturus to Charles' Wain as
well as to Bootes and its lucida.
Astrologically the star brought riches and honor to those born under it.
(Allen).

development.

with the Hebrew letter Teth and the 9th Tarot Trump, The
Hermit". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives riches, honors, high renown,

self-determination and prosperity by navigation and voyages.
(Robson).
Its influence was always dreaded in mundane astrology, being

unfavorable to the farmer's work. However, when rising in a natal
chart it indicates an individual who will be loyal to his friends,
guarding their secrets in faithful silence. Such a native will be
confidante to heads of state or be entrusted with public funds, but
when setting and aspected by Saturn and Mercury the native may
betray his trust and end in disgrace. (Noonan).
It has a reputation for achieving "justice through power", it therefore

makes the natives belligerent and quarrelsome, especially if attached
to Mars or Jupiter by conjunction. A really go-ahead and enterprising
spirit is here the rule as indicated by Jupiter-Mars. Lasting success if
further good aspects are present. If critically aspected, the good
influence will be hampered or made into a real handicap. If involved
in legal action, such a native could lose all. (Between Spica and
Arcturus there is only a minor difference in longitude but a very large
difference in latitude. A blend of mutual influences is frequently
given. Although Spica is very much larger and will dominate, it may
get more positive character by its blending with Arcturus). (Ebertin).
If rising: Good fortune, with many cares and anxieties through own
folly. (Robson).
If culminating: High office under Government, great profit and

reputation. If at the same time with Sun, Moon or Jupiter, ample
fortune and great honor. (Robson).
With Sun: Success through slow and patient plodding, friends among
clergy, favorable for gain and for dealing with the public and lawyers.
(Robson).
With Moon: New friends, business success, good judgment, domestic

harmony. If with Mars also, danger of death by suffocation. (Robson).
With Mercury: Sober, industrious, popular, inclined to be religious,

somewhat extravagant but well-off, help through friends, holds
position of trust in large company or corporation, or receives
promotion under direction, favorable for health and domestic affairs.
(Robson).
With Venus: Popular, gifts and favors from friends, some false friends
of own sex. (Robson).
With Mars: Popular, many friends, considerable gain but does not save
owing to extravagance. If in 1st, 7th, 9th, 10th or 11th houses and the
Moon is at the same time with Pollux, danger of death by suffocation.
(Robson).
With Jupiter: Benefits from legal and church matters, influential

position, danger of hypocrisy gain through foreign affairs or shipping.
(Robson).
With Saturn: Honest, selfish, inclined to be mean, shrewd in business,

materialistic, favorable for gain and speculation and for domestic
matters, but early difficulty in married life, favorable for children but
disagreement with one of them. (Robson).
With Uranus: Favorable for work entailing quick buying and selling
and for dealing with the public, associated with antiques or ancient
matters and given to forming collections, associated with art science
or literature, official position in some club or society, favorable for
gain, benefits from friends. favorable for marriage and children and
benefit through both, natural death abroad. (Robson).
With Neptune: Ingenious, business instincts, changeable, and loss

through this means, mediumistic and rather negative, associated with
societies as an official, loss and misfortune in middle age which
hastens death, favorable for friendship, partnership, marriage and
success, greatly dependent upon advice of marriage partner. (Robson).
* This word Simak is of disputed signification. It is from a root

meaning "to raise on high," and is thought to have been employed by
the Arabs when they wished to indicate any prominent object high up
in the heavens, but with special reference to this star and to the other
Simak, Spica of the Virgin.]
Fixed star: ARKAB POSTERIOR

Constellation: Beta Sagittarius
15CAP50.
History of the star: This is beta2; and beta1 is Arkab Prior.

Arkab and Urkab are from Arabic Al 'Urkub, translated by Ideler as
the "Tendon uniting the calf of the leg to the heel", or it is the tendon
on the leg just above the ankle (in either man or horse) of Sagittarius,
and this coincides with their location in the figure on modern maps, as
well as with their Euphratean title Ur-ner-gub, the "Sole of the Left
Foot"; but Al Sufi and the engraver of the Borgian globe assigned
these stars to the rear of the horse's body.
Alpha and the two betas were the Arabic Al Suradain, the two Surad,
desert birds differently described, by some as "larger than
sparrows" and variegated black and white (magpies?); by others as
yellow and larger than doves. (Allen).

Fixed star: ARKAB PRIOR
Constellation: Beta Sagittarius
15CAP47.
History of the star: This is beta1;and beta2 is Arkab Posterior.

Arkab and Urkab are from Al 'Urkub, translated by Ideler as the
"Tendon uniting the calf of the leg to the heel", or it is the tendon on
the leg just above the ankle (in either man or horse), and this coincides
with their location in the figure on modern maps, as well as with their
Euphratean title Ur-ner-gub, the "Sole of the Left Foot"; but Al Sufi
and the engraver of the Borgian globe assigned these stars to the rear
of the horse's body.
Alpha and the two betas were the Arabic Al Suradain, the two Surad,
desert birds differently described, by some as "larger than
sparrows" and variegated black and white (magpies?); by others as
yellow and larger than doves. (Allen).

Fixed star: ARMUS
Constellation: Eta Capricornus
12AQU44.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mar-Mer
History of the star: A star in the "heart of the Goat".

(Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives disagreeableness,

contemptibleness, instability, shamelessness, nagging and a
troublesome and contentious nature. (Robson).
Fixed star: ARNEB

Constellation: Alpha Lepus
Longitude 1900: 19GEM59 Longitude 2000: 21GEM23.
approx.
History of the star: A double star, pale yellow and gray, in the body of
Lepus, the Hare.
The Arabic name for Arneb is Al-Arnab (1), "The Hare".
Arneb is from the Arabian name for the whole constellation of Lepus,
but the Century Dictionary substitutes the early Arsh.
The early Arabs designated the principal stars alpha, beta, gamma,
and delta as Al Kursiyy al Jabbar and Al 'Arsh al Jauzah, "the Chair
of the Giant" and "the Throne of the Jauzah" Orion (one of the many
thrones which the Arabs had in their heavens).
Al Sufi also cited the occasional Al Nihal, "the Thirst-slaking
Camels", for the four bright stars, in reference to the near-by celestial
river, the Milky Way. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It gives a quick wit, timidity,

circumspection, fecundity and defiance. (Robson).
Rising: To those born under this constellation nature all but gives
wings and flight through the air - such will be the vigour of limbs
which reflect the swiftness of the winds. One man will come off
winner in the footrace before even receiving the signal to start; another
by his quick movement can evade the hard boxing-glove and now
lightly avoid, now land a blow; another can with a deft kick keep in
the air a flying ball, exchanging hands for feet and employing in play
the body's support, and execute with nimble arms a volley of rapid
strokes; yet another can shower his limbs with a host of balls and
create hands to spring up all over his body with the result that, without
dropping any of the number, he plays against himself and causes the
balls to fly about his person as though in answer to his command.
Such a man devotes wakeful nights to his concerns, for his energy
banishes sleepiness (according to Aelian, the hare sleeps with its eyes
open) whilst he spends happy workfree hours in games of divers
kinds. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: ARRAKIS

Constellation: Mu Draco
History of the star: A binary star, 5 and 5.1, brilliant white and pale
white marking the nose or tongue of the dragon, Draco.
The Arabic name for Arrakis is Ar-Raqis (1), "The dancer" (perhaps to
the neighboring lute-player, the star beta, Alwaid).
Al Rakis, Arrakis and Errakis, were other pronunciations. But some
think the word means the "Trotting Camel", one of the group of those
animals located in this spot.
It was also called Al Rafad, "the Camel Pasturing Freely".
Assemani mentioned mu as Al Caab, the "Little Shield or Salver", but
gave no reason for this, and its inappropriateness renders the claim
very doubtful. (Allen).

Death". (Robson).
Fixed star: ASCELLA

Constellation: Zeta Sagittarius
13CAP38.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Jup-Mer
History of the star: Ascella, i.e. Axilla, the "Armpit" of the Archer,
Sagittarius.
gamma (Alnasl), delta (Kaus Medius), epsilon (Kaus Australis),
and eta were Al Na'am al Warid, "the Going Ostriches"; and the
easternmost, sigma (Nunki), zeta (Ascella), phi, chi, and tau, Al
Na'am al Sadirah, "the Returning Ostriches", passing to and from the
celestial river, the Milky Way, with the star lamda (Kaus Borealis) for
their Keeper.
Ideler thought it inexplicable that these non-drinking creatures should
be found here in connection with water, and Al Jauhari compared the
figures to an Overturned Chair, which these stars may represent. But
Al Biruni said that Al Zajjaj had a word that signifies the Beam over
the mouth of a well to which the pulleys are attached; while another
authority said that pasturing Camels, or Cattle, were intended. There
evidently is much uncertainty as to the true reading and signification
of this title.
All of the stars listed above were included in the Arabic 18th manzil,
Al Na'am. [Influences: Helps the taming of wild beasts, strengthening
of prisons, destroys the wealth of societies and compels a man to come
to a certain place. With Moon transiting here; build, ask favors but do
not marry]. (Allen).

General influence of the star: Of the nature of Jupiter and Mercury. It

gives good fortune and happiness. (Robson).
With Sun: Good fortune and lasting happiness. (Robson).
With Moon: New and influential friends, valuable gifts, love of

respectable women. (Robson).
Fixed star: ASELLUS AUSTRALIS

Constellation: Delta Cancer
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mars-Sun
History of the star: Among the stars of Cancer is a small grouping

called the Aselli, or Asses and along with Praesaepe (M44) the
Beehive or Manger, form a mini constellation in their own right,
which appears on the back of the Crabs shell. This group has been
associated with a disproportionate number of important historic
events, that have brought about great changes in society. Particularly
represented are events relating to the introduction of communism,
which may be symbolic of the two Asses eating out of a communal
Manger, or the busy beehive representing a commune. Asellus
Boreali, gamma, is the northern ass, and this star, Asellus Austral,
delta, the southern ass. Popularly this configuration was also known as
the "Manger", or "Crib" [crib and crab may be relatives] in which
Christ was born - (it has been suggested that this is because Cancer
was the "Gate of Man"). They were the Northern and the Southern Ass
Colt, the Ovot, or Asses, of Ptolemy and the Greeks; the Aselli, or
Asini, of the Latins, and now popularly known as The Donkeys. Other
names were "A Resting Place", "Ending of a stop", "The Aselline
Starlets".
The Arabians similarly knew them as the Two Asses and called this
star "the Mare Ass" (female donkey).
A Greek myth tells us that these asses were ridden by Bacchus and
Vulcan in the war between the Olympians and the Titans. The braying
of these animals, aided and added to the gods shouts, frightened a
group of fierce giants who were coming to avenge their brothers, the
Titans, to such a degree, that they fled the scene of battle. The asses
were placed in the heavens flanking the mysterious glow called the
Manger or Beehive - M44 (Praesaepe) to make sure they never lack
food.
Manilius alludes to these outstretched stars as a Yoke.
Gamma (Asellus Borealis), delta (Asellus Australis), eta, and theta
were the Persian lunar station Avra-k, the Cloud, and the Coptic
Ermelia, Nurturing. (The traditional astrological influences given for
these two stars include; care and responsibility, with a charitable and
fostering nature).
In this constellation, with some slight variations as to boundaries at
different times in Hindu astronomy, gamma (Asellus Borealis) and
delta (Asellus Australis) the Aselli - always being included and
occasionally eta, theta, and Praesaepe, is the 8th nakshatra Pushya,
"Flower", or Tishiya, "Auspicious", with Brihaspati, the priest and
teacher of the gods, as presiding divinity. It was sometimes figured as
a "Crescent", and again as the "head of an Arrow"; it was also called
Sidhaya, "Prosperous".
The Arabic manzil Al Nathrah, the Gap in the hair under the muzzle of
the supposed immense ancient Lion that the Arabs had here, was
chiefly formed by Praesaepe; but later gamma (Asellus Borealis) and
delta (Asellus Australis) the Aselli - were sometimes included, when
it was Al Himarain, the Two Asses, a title adopted from the Greeks.
The Arabs also knew it as Al Fnm al Asad and as Al Anf al Asad, the
Mouth, and the Muzzle, of the Lion, both referring to the early figure.
Inconspicuous though it be, the Babylonians used delta to mark their
13th ecliptic constellation Arku-sha-nangaru-sha-shutu, the Southeast
Star in the Crab; and Brown says that the Aselli, with eta, theta, and
Praesaepe, were the Akkadian Gu-shir-kes-da, the "Yoke of the
Enclosure".
In astrology they were portents of violent death to such as came under
their influence; while to the weather-wise their dimness was an
infallible precursor of rain. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The Crab is associated with the Hebrew

letter Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump "The Moon". (Robson).
General influence of Aselli: According to Ptolemy both the Aselli are

of the nature of Mars and the Sun, but Alvidas states that the North
Asellus (Asellus Borealis) is like the Sun and Mars in sextile, and the
South Asellus (Asellus Astralis) like the Sun and Mars in semisquare.
Together they give care and responsibility, with a charitable and
fostering nature, but danger of violent death, serious accidents and
burns. (Robson).
The two Asellus correspond to the Sun and Mars, both these fixed
stars are therefore to count as a positive influence, if in conjunction
with the Ascendant, MC or stellar bodies of the same character, but
especially if grouped with the Sun or Mars. These people will have an
aggressive nature and will not take insults easily. They may, by their
own lack of caution, or by being dare-devils, put their life in danger
and they will not hesitate to use brutal and violent means. When the
Asellus are with the Ascendant danger by large animals (horses, bulls)
may exist. (Ebertin).
The patient donkey is a lovable creature, but it can be very self-willed

and unco-operative indeed, at times of its own choosing. The Aselli
(this star and the other donkey Asellus Borealis) display all the
moodiness of Cancer at its most negative, while in Leo. A conjunction
with the Moon, Mercury, Venus or Neptune, well aspected, will often
reveal the poet, painter, musician unusually gifted, composer, psychic
'medium' or astrologer. In all cases too, there is a patience for which
the donkey is respected, a quality necessary for all really reliable
psychism. Perhaps when the donkey is being stubborn, he is seeing
something in the path which his impatient master cannot or will not
see. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Aselli rising: Burning fevers, bad eyes, blindness of left eye, injuries
by beasts, quarrels, slander from low women or vulgar persons,
martial preferment. (Robson).
Aselli culminating: Disgrace and ruin, often violent death. (Robson).
Aselli Sun: Blows, stabs, serious accidents, shoot ting, shipwreck,

beheading, hanging, murderer or murdered, violent fevers, danger of
fire, disgrace and imprisonment. (Robson).
Asellus Australis with Sun: Unfavorable for dealing with the public
and influential people trouble in business. (Robson).
Aselli Moon: Inflammatory fever, pains in the head, blindness.

(Robson).
Asellus Australis with Moon: Ill-health, defective sight, hearing or

speech; bad for business affairs, loss of friends and trouble through
enemies. (Robson).
According to Vehlow, the Chinese gave this group of stars (the

Manger or Beehive and the Asses) the name 'The Spirit of the
Ancestors' and were of the opinion that if conjunct the Moon, they
would have peculiar experiences with the realms of the dead.
(Ebertin).
Asellus Australis with Mercury: Mental affliction. Difficulties brought

about by children. Much worry and disappointment. Bad for success in
spite of help from friends. Loss by fire of valuable papers. (Robson).
With Venus: Trouble through friends, unfavorable for love and

marriage, enmity of women, too fond of pleasure and society.
(Robson).
With Mars: Energy, courage, misapplied powers, little success, public

disfavor. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Legal and ecclesiastical troubles, hypocrisy, dishonesty,

false friends, danger of imprisonment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Untrustworthy, dishonorable, low morality, bad habits

formed early in life. (Robson).
With Uranus: Seeks applause, suffers from own mistakes, seldom sees
own faults, official positions of short duration, downfall brought about
by enemies, self-seeking, or ruin through speculation, bad for gain and
domestic matters, danger of accident causing lingering death.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Ambitious but indolent; if male, handsome, pleasant

and affable and a lady's man; if female, rather masculine in appearance
and character; many love affairs causing general suffering, losses
through speculation, unmerited favors from friends, advantageous
marriage but domestic disharmony, fevers and violent diseases,
sometimes causing death in infancy. (Robson).
Fixed star: ASELLUS BOREALIS

Constellation: Gamma Cancer
07LEO32.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mars-
Sun
History of the star: Northern Donkey, male. Among the stars of

Cancer is a small grouping called the Aselli, or Asses and along with
Praesaepe (M44) the Beehive or Manger, form a mini constellation in
their own right, which appears on the back of the Crabs shell. This
group has been associated with a disproportionate number of
important historic events, that have brought about great changes in
society. Particularly represented are events relating to the introduction
of communism, which may be symbolic of the two Asses eating out of
a communal Manger, or the busy beehive representing a
commune. Asellus Boreali (this star, gamma), - is the northern ass;
and Asellus Austral (delta) is the southern ass. Popularly this
configuration was also known as the "Manger", or "Crib" [crib and
crab may be related] in which Christ was born [it has been suggested
because Cancer was the "Gate of Man"]. They were the Northern and
the Southern Ass Colt, the Ovot, or Asses, of Ptolemy and the Greeks;
the Aselli, or Asini, of the Latins, and now popularly known as "The
Donkeys". Other names were "A Resting Place", "Ending of a
stop", "The Aselline Starlets".
A Greek myth tells us that these asses were ridden by Bacchus and
Vulcan in the war between the Olympians and the Titans. The braying
of these animals, aided and added to the gods shouts, frightened a
group of fierce giants who were coming to avenge their brothers, the
Titans, to such a degree, that they fled the scene of battle. The asses
were placed in the heavens flanking the mysterious glow called the
Manger or Beehive - M44 (Praesaepe) to make sure they never lack
food.
Manilius alludes to these outstretched stars as a Yoke.
Gamma (Asellus Borealis), delta (Asellus Australis), eta, and theta
were the Persian lunar station Avra-k, the "Cloud", and the Coptic
Ermelia, "Nurturing" (the traditional astrological influences given for
these two stars include; care and responsibility, with a charitable and
fostering nature).
In this constellation, with some slight variations as to boundaries at
different times in Hindu astronomy, gamma (Asellus Borealis) and
delta (Asellus Australis) the Aselli - always being included and
occasionally eta, theta, and Praesaepe, was located the 6th
nakshatra Pushya, "Flower", or Tishiya, "Auspicious", with
Brihaspati, the priest and teacher of the gods, as presiding divinity. It
was sometimes figured as a "Crescent", and again as the "head of an
Arrow"; it was also called Sidhaya, "Prosperous".
The Arabic manzil Al Nathrah, the Gap in the hair under the muzzle of
the supposed immense ancient Lion that the Arabs had here, was
chiefly formed by Praesaepe; but later gamma (Asellus Borealis) and
delta (Asellus Australis) the Aselli - were sometimes included, when
it was Al Himarain, the Two Asses, a title adopted from the Greeks.
The Arabs also knew it as Al Fnm al Asad and as Al Anf al Asad, the
Mouth, and the Muzzle, of the Lion, both referring to the early figure.
In astrology they were portents of violent death to such as came under
their influence; while to the weather-wise their dimness was an
infallible precursor of rain. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: The Crab is associated with the Hebrew

letter Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump "The Moon". (Robson).
General influence of Aselli: According to Ptolemy both the Aselli are

of the nature of Mars and the Sun, but Alvidas states that the North
Asellus (Asellus Borealis) is like the Sun and Mars in sextile, and the
South Asellus (Asellus Astralis) like the Sun and Mars in semisquare.
Together they give care and responsibility, with a charitable and
fostering nature, but danger of violent death, serious accidents and
burns. (Robson).
General influence of North Asellus: It gives patience, beneficence and

courage, and makes its natives heroic and defiant leaders. (Robson).
The two Asellus correspond to the Sun and Mars, both these fixed
stars are therefore to count as a positive influence, if in conjunction
with the Ascendant, MC or stellar bodies of the same character, but
especially if grouped with the Sun or Mars. These people will have an
aggressive nature and will not take insults easily. They may, by their
own lack of caution, or by being dare-devils, put their life in danger
and they will not hesitate to use brutal and violent means. When the
Asellus are with the Ascendant danger by large animals (horses, bulls)
may exist. (Ebertin).
The patient donkey is a lovable creature, but it can be very self-willed

and unco-operative indeed, at times of its own choosing. The Aselli
(this star and the other donkey Asellus Australis) display all the
moodiness of Cancer at its most negative, while in Leo. A conjunction
with the Moon, Mercury, Venus or Neptune, well aspected, will often
reveal the poet, painter, musician unusually gifted, composer, psychic
'medium' or astrologer. In all cases too, there is a patience for which
the donkey is respected, a quality necessary for all really reliable
psychism. Perhaps when the donkey is being stubborn, he is seeing
something in the path which his impatient master cannot, or will not
see. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Aselli rising: Burning fevers, bad eyes, blindness of left eye, injuries
by beasts, quarrels, slander from low women or vulgar persons,
martial preferment. (Robson).
Aselli culminating: Disgrace and ruin, often violent death. (Robson).
Aselli with Sun: Blows, stabs (operations nowadays), serious

accidents, shooting, shipwreck, beheading, hanging, murderer or
murdered, violent fevers, danger of fire, disgrace and imprisonment.
(Robson).
Asellus Borealis with Sun: Favorable for dealing with the public and
influential people, business success. (Robson).
Aselli with Moon: Inflammatory fever, pains in the head, blindness.

(Robson).
Asellus Borealis with Moon: Favorable for material success, honor

through public positions, help from friends, favorable for gain, danger
of accidents to the head, fevers, inflammatory ailments, and heart
weakness. (Robson).

manger, Aselli and Praseppe) the name "the spirit of the ancestors"
and were of the opinion that if conjunct the Moon, they would have
peculiar experiences with the realms of the dead. (Ebertin).
With Mercury: Power and authority after many difficulties, little gain,
numerous expenses, losses by writings, mortgages and bonds.
(Robson).
With Venus: Proud, opinionated, help from an influential friend,

favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Mars: Courageous, generous, noble, just, power and authority.

(Robson).
With Jupiter: Great gain and influential position, favors from

churchmen and gain through legal and ecclesiastical matters, benefits
from foreign affairs. (Robson).
With Saturn: Somewhat sell-centred and self- seeking, loss through

enemies, high public office, but eventual retirement with public
censure. Favour able for gain, unrelenting nature, domestic
disharmony caused by antipathy between one of the children and the
native or partner. (Robson).
With Uranus: Energetic, reformer, blunt in speech and often bitter,

fixed ideas, honest, careless or broad in religion, many friends among
the public, some of whom abuse confidence, enemies among the
higher classes, governmental position, involved in disputes with
corporations owing to socialistic interests, favorable for gain and
domestic matters, likelihood of unexpected death abroad. (Robson).
With Neptune: Proud, haughty, great sell-esteem, occult interests,

prominent and influential position in a company concerned with
stocks and shares or speculation, connected with schools or places of
amusement, early difficulties with parents, favorable for gain but
danger of loss by fire or theft, favorable for marriage but sometimes
one of convenience. With Mars also, accidents and danger of fatal
injuries. (Robson).
Fixed star: ASTERION

Constellation: Beta Canes Venatici
History of the star: A star on the head of The southern Hound of
Bootes.
The name Asterion seems to have derived from the Latin for "edible
root", or "starry".
The usual illustration of the constellation, Canes Venatici, is of two
Greyhounds held by a leash in the hand of Bootes, as he is guiding the
Bears (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor) around the pole star, Polaris.
The more northern Hound is itself named Asterion (as is the title of
this star beta in the southern Hound - confusing!).
The hound; which contains this star beta (Asterion) and alpha (Cor
Caroli), the two brightest stars, is Chara, which means "Dear" (to the
heart of her master).
The ancient Arabs Al Karb al Ibl, the Camel's Burden, figured here.
Bartschius drew on his map of this part of the sky the River Jordan,
his Jordanis and Jordanus. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: This constellation gives a love of

hunting and a penetrating mind, making those born under it faithful,
keen, clever and fond of speculation. (Robson).
Fixed star: ASTEROPE
Constellation: 21 Taurus
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Moon-
approx. Mars
History of the star: One of the Pleiades or Seven Sisters. A star on the
back of the Bull, Taurus. See Alcyone the chief star in the Pleiades for
interpretations.
Fixed star: ATIKS

Constellation: Omicron Perseus
01GEM09.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Ven-Sat
History of the star: A double star of 4th and 9th magnitudes marking
the left sandal of Perseus, the Rescuer [Hermes/Mercury, the
messenger-god, presented Perseus with wings for his sandals so that
he could move swiftly through space and also allowed him to hover in
space].
The Arabic name for Atik is Al-'Atiq, (1) "The shoulder" of the
Pleiades (meaning close to the Pleiades - as it is in longitude) - early
Arabic astronomy had many different figures for the constellations
from which we inherit the star names. (Allen).

associated with the Hebrew letter Lamed and the 12th Tarot Trump
"The Hanged Man". (Robson).

Fixed star: ATLAS

Longitude 1900: 28TAU58 Longitude 2000: 00GEM21
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Moo-Mar
History of the star: The father of the Hyades and Pleiades (see
Alcyone) who was condemned to support the weight of the heavens on
his head and hands. Other names for Atlas were: "The Endurer",
"Titan bearing up the Heavens". In the human body, the atlas is the top
or first cervical vertebra of the neck which supports the skull. Atlas (a
star in Taurus) was believed by some mythologists to be the originator
of the constellations (others say it was Chiron (Centaurus who
invented them). Mythologically speaking, Atlas and Pleione are not
Pleiades, but rather the parents of the Seven Sisters. Atlas precessed to
0GEM00 in 1974. (Allen).
(Robson).
Fixed star: ATRIA

Constellation: Alpha Triangulum Australis
Longitude 1900: Longitude 2000:
19SAG30. 20SAG54.
Declination 1900: - Declination 2000: -
68.51'. 69.02'.
Right ascension: Latitude: -46.09'.
16h48m.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature:
approx. Mercury.
History of the star: A star in the constellation of the Southern Triangle

which was given the title "the Three Patriarchs", believed to refer to
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Robson says this has a similar influence to that of Triangulum - The
Triangle. (Allen).
No myths are linked to these stars because Triangulum Australis was
not visible to the ancients in the northern hemisphere.
Influence of the constellation Triangulum: The influences Robson

gives for Triangulum are as follows: -
Fixed star: AUVA

Constellation: Delta Virgo
Spectral class: M3. Magnitude: 3.7.
History of the star: A golden yellow star on the hip or stomach of

Virgo.
Delta (this star Auva), eta (Zaniah), gamma (Porrima), epsilon
(Vindemiatrix), outlined an Arabic "Kennel", of the Dogs [Eric Morse
in The Living stars inferred that this Kennel has brothel associations,
see Zaniah].
This group of stars formed the Arabic 11th manzil, Al 'Awwa' (1), "the
Barker", or "the Howler" and were considered of good omen.
Influences of the 11th Moon-mansion: Gives benevolence, gain,
voyages, harvests and freedom of captives. With Moon transiting here;
sow, plant, take medicine but do not travel or marry (Robson).
In other publications this star was called Minelauva and Minalauva. "It
might be that the name 'Minelauva' is
actually from 'Min-Al-Awwa'" [Awwa means either 'barker' or
'howler'...] - Danny Caes, RUG-Public observatory, Armand Pien,
Ghent, Belgium.
The Hindus called it Apa, or Apas, the "Waters".
On the Euphrates this star Auva was La Lim, the Gazelle, Goat, or
Stag, or perhaps King; and, with epsilon, probably Mas-tah-ba,
another of the seven pairs of Twin-stars of that country. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: By the Kabalists it is associated with

the Hebrew letter Gimel and the 3rd Tarot Trump "The Empress".
(Robson).
Fixed star: AVIOR
Constellation: Epsilon Carina- Argo Navis
Spectral class: KB. Magnitude: 1.7.
History of the star: The southern star in the shields near the
Mastholder of Argo, in the Keel of the Great Ship. No myths or
interpretations are linked with it because it was not visible to the
ancients in the northern hemisphere.

(Robson).
Fixed star: AZELFAFAGE

Constellation: Pi 1 Cygnus
History of the star: The middle star in the left wingspread of the Swan,
Cygnus.
pi1, is Azelfafage, possibly a corrupted form of Adelfalferes, from Al
Thilf al Faras, the "Horse's Foot" or "Track"; and, to quote Ideler, "It
follows either that the foot of Pegasus extended to this star, or that in
this region was supposed to be located the feet of the Stallion which
some Arab astronomer introduced between Pegasus and the Swan."
Or the title may be, as seems more probable, from Al 'Azal al Dajajah,
the "Tail of the Hen", which it exactly marks.
It is also Azelfafge, and "Azelfage id est Tarcuta. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Cygnus gives a contemplative, dreamy,

cultured and adaptable nature. The affections are ill regulated and
unsteady, the talents develop late. There is some love of water and
Fixed star: AZHA
Constellation: Eta Eridanus
Longitude 1900: 07TAU21 Longitude 2000:
08TAU45
Declination 1900: -09.18' Declination 2000: -08.54'
Right ascension: 02h56m Latitude: -24.32'
Spectral class: K2 Magnitude: 4.0
History of the star: A pale yellow star in Eridanus, the River.

Arabic name for Azha is Al-Udhi (1), "The hatching-place". Azha is
supposed to have been the Azha of Al Sufi, and the equivalent
Ashiyane of the Persians, and was known by Kazwini as Al Udhiyy,
being chief among the stars of the Ostrich's Nest, which the word
signifies. The other components were zeta (Zibal), rho, and sigma.
(Allen).

authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of
drowning. (Robson).
Fixed star: AZMIDISKE
Constellation: Xi Puppis - the Ship Argo Navis
06LEO02.
History of the star: Northern star above the Stern in the Ship, Argo
Navis.

(Robson).
Fixed star: BATEN KAITOS

Constellation: Zeta Cetus
History of the star: A topaz yellow star in Cetus, the Whale or Sea
Monster. Baten Kaitos is from the Arabian Al Batn al Kaitos, or Batn
Qaytus (1), the "Whale's Belly", although the star is higher up in the
body. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy this constellation

is like Saturn. It is said to cause laziness and idleness, but to confer an
emotional and charitable nature, with the ability to command,
especially in war. Makes one amiable, prudent, happy by sea and land,
and helps to recover lost goods. (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives compulsory transportation,

change or emigration, misfortune by force or accident, shipwreck but
also rescue, falls and blows. (Robson).
The Whale really means "monster". The Saturnine properties, such as
inhibition, reserve, caution, solitude and simplicity are often forced
onto such people, either by a mundane power or a higher
power. Sometimes ideas are propagated which make life for the native
trying or troublesome. To such persons, fate is usually one of change.
People influenced thus, tend to depression or dwell on the thought of
death. Life often is full of humiliation, renunciation and obstacles. But
the position of the complete chart is always important. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: BEID

Constellation: OMIC1 Eridanus
29TAU26.
Spectral class: F1. Magnitude: 4.1
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Saturn.
History of the star: A clear white star in Eridanus, the River.

In early Arabia this was Al Baid (1), the "Egg" of the Ostrich, from its
peculiarly white color, as well as from its position near the Ostrich's
Nest. Modern lists generally write it Beid. (Allen).

(Robson).
Fixed star: BELLATRIX
Constellation: Gamma Orion
History of the star: A pale yellow star marking the left shoulder of
Orion, the Great Hunter.
Bellatrix, the "Female Warrior", the Amazon Star, is from the
translation of its Arabic title, Al Najid, "the Conqueror"
The Arabians also call it Yad al-Jauza' (1), "Hand of Orion".
Al Murzim al Najid, "the Roaring Conqueror", or, the "Conquering
Lion" (referring to an ancient Arabic configuration here) heralding his
presence by his roar, as if this star were announcing the immediate
rising of the still more brilliant Rigel, or of the whole constellation.
Murzim occasionally appears in our day as Mirzam, which is also
applied to both of the stars beta in the two Dogs as heralds of Sirius
and Procyon.
Al Sufi had Al Ruzam, which might refer to a camel, another roarer.
Algauza from the name for the whole constellation.
Alpha (Betelgeuse) with this star gamma (Bellatrix) and lamda
(Meissa) were the Euphratean Kakkab Sar, the "Constellation of the
King", or Ungal - which portended fortune, martial honors, wealth,
and other kingly attributes.
In astrology it was the natal star of all destined to great civil or
military honors, and rendered all women born under its influence
lucky and loquacious; or, as old Thomas Hood said, "women born
under this constellation shall have mighty tongues." (Allen).

Juggler". (The Magician). (Robson).
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy it is like Mars and

Mercury; and, to Alvidas, Mercury and Mars in good aspect. It gives
great civil or military honor but danger of sudden dishonor, renown,
wealth, eminent friends and liability to accidents causing blindness
and ruin. If prominent in a woman's map it makes her loquacious and
shrewish, and gives a high-pitched, hard and sharp voice. (Robson).
If positive properties can be drawn out, will lead to advancement and

success, but those who succeed always have to allow for being
surrounded with envy and hatred. Quick decision making, thoughts
and plans being realized with energy, courage, fighting spirit, strategic
talents, ability to organize, discrimination. Reckless aggressiveness of
a belligerent daredevil. (Ebertin).
Associated with marriage for money and honors followed by reverses.

(Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology).
Great courage, but a tendency to fight futile or lost causes if it is not
well aspected. (Dr. Eric Morse).
If culminating: Quarrels, hatred, fraud committed or suffered, forgery,

swindling, coining and perjury. (Robson).
With Sun: Vacillating, changeable, indecisive in business, mechanical

ability, riches and honor but final ruin, blindness by accident, disease,
extreme sickness, fevers or violent death. (Robson).
With Moon: Luxury, lust, vain ambition, waste, ruin, blindness by

accidents, great power, honor and wealth, honor in martial matters, as
soldier, surgeon, metal worker; may attain distinction through
courage. (Robson).
With Mercury: Honor and preferment in military matters, favorable for

friendship and social affairs. (Robson).
With Venus: Much suffering through love affairs owing to

unrestrained feelings. (Robson).
With Mars: Strength, energy, success as soldier, surgeon or metal

worker, liable to accidents. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Philosophical and religious mind, hypocrisy, may be

fanatic, legal prominence, and great honor but danger of slander.
(Robson).
With Saturn: Secluded and studious life, reserved, thoughtful,

unfavorable for gain owing to lack of interest, poverty at end of life,
often single but if married the partner may die young, no children.
(Robson).
With Uranus: Mental disturbance, much activity, occult or unpractical

interests, repeatedly suffers through the same mistakes, disharmony
with relatives and neighbors, successful in the occupation of making
peculiar machinery but little financial gain; unfavorable for domestic
matters, many minor accidents. (Robson).
With Neptune: Keen intellect, extremist, little forethought or balance,
many quarrels, ability for mercantile pursuits, associated with
companies connected with patents or electrical instruments, bad for
marriage or partnership, many unexpected events, fairly good for gain,
many narrow escapes but eventual violent death. (Robson).
Fixed star: BETELGEUSE

Constellation: Alpha Orion
28GEM45.
Spectral class: M2. Magnitude: 0.50 Variable.
History of the star: An orange star (or "ruddy") marking the left
armpit of Orion, the Great Hunter, or Giant.
Bullinger called it "The Coming of the Branch".
The Arabic name for Betelgeuse is Yad al-Jauza' (1), "Hand of Orion".
Betelgeuze is from Ibt al Jauzah, or bait al-Jauzah "the Armpit of the
Central One". Variations are Bed Elgueze, Beit Algueze, Bet El-
geuze, Beteigeuze, Yedelgeuse etc., down to the present title.
The star also was designated by various Arabian authors as Al
Mankib, the "Shoulder"; Al Dhira, the "Arm"; and Al Yad al Yamna',
the "Right Hand", all of the Giant; and Chilmead wrote "Ied
Algeuze, that is, Orion's Hand".
The ancient Arabic title Mirzam, from Al Murzim, the "Roarer", or
perhaps the "Announcer", originally used for gamma (Bellatrix), also
is applied to this as heralding the rising of its companions. Also
quoted as Almerzamo nnagied.
This star is identified with the Euphratean Gula, other stars possibly
being included under this title; and the Euphratean Kakkab Sar, the
"Constellation of the King", or Ungal, refers to this star alpha
(Betelgeuse) with gamma (Bellatrix) and lamda (Meissa). We can see
in this signification the origin of the astrologer's idea that Betelgeuse
portended fortune, martial honors, wealth, and other kingly attributes.
Alpha alone constitutes the Hindu 5th nakshatra, Ardra, Moist,
depicted as a Gem, with Rudra, the storm-god, for its presiding
divinity, and so, perhaps, the origin of the long established stormy
character of Orion. Individually this star was the Sanskrit Bahu,
"Arm", probably from the Hindu conception of the whole figure of
Orion as a running "Stag", or "Antelope", of which alpha, beta,
gamma, and kappa marked the legs and feet, with this star alpha on the
left forearm; the adjacent Sirius being the hunter Mrigavyadha.
The equivalent Persian title, Besn, the "Arm", and the Coptic Klaria,
an "Armlet".
Titles expressing ideas of war and carnage, astrology's attributes of red
stars were applied to it. ipsa tendit ad rapinam quae appropinquat ad
terram. This tendit ad rapinam, also used for the star Antares. (Allen).

Juggler" (The Magician). (Robson).

of Mars and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter
in good aspect. It gives martial honor, preferment and wealth.
(Robson).
Superior athlete, being endowed with outstanding agility and speed of

body. Variable moods and the mind always anxious with the
immediate problems of the day. Honors and titles. (Noonan).
Everlasting fame. (Ebertin).
Said to be a harbinger of wealth. (Larousse Encyclopedia of

Astrology).
Placed in the angles, preferment, luck, success and everlasting fame

are promised. On the Ascendant and in conjunction with Mars there
will be danger of death by lightning, fire, explosions, firearms or
similar things. Elsbeth Ebertin recorded that in June and July of 1927,
when the Lunar Node was in conjunction with this fixed star, that
groups of people died by lightning or were victims of explosions or
assassination. (Ebertin).
If Rising: Honors and titles that will not come until after death.
(Noonan).
If culminating: Great military fortune, command, invention, ingenuity

and helps in the perfection of arts and sciences. If at the same time
with Sun, Moon or Jupiter, ample fortune and great honor. (Robson).
With Sun: Interest in and ability for occult and mystical subjects, acute
diseases, fevers, honor and preferment ending in final ruin. (Robson).
With Moon: Active mind, strong will, turbulent, rebellious under

restraint, military success but suffering through quarrels with
superiors, likelihood of great power, honor and wealth. (Robson).
With Mercury: Serious, studious, scientific and literary, unfavorable

for gain, fame through writings or engravings in metal, favorable for
health but liable to accidents. (Robson).
With Venus: Somewhat retiring and reserved, great ability as a maker

of fine ornaments, favorable for gain, some sorrow connected with the
family or marriage. (Robson).
With Mars: Cautious, reserved, good leader and organizer, honor and
preferment in martial matters. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Serious and studious mind, shrewd and profitable

business dealings, great honor in the Church or law. (Robson).
With Saturn: Shrewd, cunning, craftily dishonest, treacherous to

friends, eventful life with many ups and downs, eventual wealth but
little comfort, unfavorable for domestic matters. (Robson).
With Uranus: Quick, active and evil mind, clever criminal, notorious
as forger or counterfeiter but rarely caught, quiet pleasant manner,
generous and not bad at heart, possesses hypnotic and thought-reading
powers. (Robson).
With Neptune: Ingenious, mechanical ability, may invent mechanical

device, spiritualistic interests, some physical ailment or affliction or
mental derangement, not good for gain but greatest success in
partnership, favorable for marriage and children but disharmony with
brothers and sisters, liable to some serious or fatal accident in middle
age. (Robson).
Fixed star: BIHAM

Constellation: Theta Pegasus
History of the star: The northern star in the head of Pegasus, the
Flying Horse.
The Arabic name for Biham or Baham is Al-Biham (1), "the
livestock" or "the Young of domestic animals".
This star Theta and nu were Al Sufi's Sa'd al Bahaim, "the Good Luck
of the Two Beasts"; some adding to the group the still brighter zeta
(Homan).
It appears on the Dresden globe as Arabic Al Hawa'im, "the Thirsty
Camels". (Allen).
Considered a fortunate star.

judgment. (Noonan).

a lesson in humility, being "taken down a peg," as it were.
Fixed star: BOS

Constellation: Rho Capricornus
05AQU10.
History of the star: A small star situated in the Goat's face. ["bos" is
Latin for ox, bull, or cow].

(Robson).
With Mercury: Clever and piercing intellect if in conjunction with

Mercury. (Robson).
Fixed star: BOTEIN

Constellation: Delta Aries
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mars
History of the star: A star in the flank of Aries, the Ram.

Botein is from Al Butain (1), "The little belly", the dual of Al Batn,
the Belly, probably from some early Arabic figuring, for in modern
maps the star lies on the tail.
This star delta, with epsilon and rho, generally were considered the
28th Arabic manzil, Al Butain [Influences: Helps the finding of
treasures and retaining of captives. With Moon transiting here; buy
and sell but avoid the sea (Robson)]. (Allen).
Close to the helio planetary North Node of Mars; 18TAU57 in 1900 -
19TAU44 in 2000, which might give a Martian influence.
Influence of the constellation: The Ram is associated with the Hebrew

letter He and the 5th Tarot Trump "The Pope". (Robson).
"All the Aries stars have been in the sign Taurus for 200-300 years
now. Hamal just over 600, (Botein year 505AD) and in this same
period we have seen large-scale aggression change its nature from
barbaric raiding and migration of earlier centuries to the building of
large empires which had to be administered and kept in peace and
good order, as well as exploited by their conquerors. This is typical
both of the sign Taurus and of the planet Saturn". (Dr Eric Morse).
Fixed star: CANOPUS

Constellation: Alpha Carina (Argo Navis
14CAN58.
Spectral class: F0. Magnitude: -0.72.
History of the star: A white binary star in the oars of the ship Argo,
alpha Carina is the lucida star in the constellation of Argo, the Great
Ship, and the second biggest star in the sky; after Sirius which it
closely aligns with by longitude (Canopus is now 14Cancer57 and
Sirius 14Cancer04, but they are separated by 36 degrees in ecliptic
latitude). Canopus is not visible to anyone living above latitude 37
degrees north of the northern hemisphere.
Allusions to Canopus in every age indicate that everywhere it was an
important star, especially in the Desert where it was known as the
"Ship Of The Desert". There it was a great favorite, giving rise to
many of the proverbs of the Arabs, their stories and superstitions and
supposed to impart the much prized color to their precious stones, and
immunity from disease. It is a major navigational star and known as
the "Lighthouse Of The Universe" and in a general way it served as a
southern pole-star; a guiding star. It is used by NASA as a marker for
setting space-flight coordinates. Spacecraft carry devices called
'Canopus star trackers'. Posidonius of Alexandria, about the middle of
the 3rd century before Christ, utilized Canopus in his attempt to
measure a degree on the earth's surface.
Its name, which originates from the Coptic or Egyptian Kahi Nub,
means 'Golden Earth', comes from story relating to the chief pilot of
the fleet of Menelaus, who, on his return from the destruction of Troy,
1183 B.C., touched at Egypt, where, twelve miles to the northeastward
from Alexandria, Canopus died suddenly of snakebite and was
honored by a monument raised by his grateful master, Menelaus, who
with his wife Helen of Troy, buried him and built a tomb on the island
of Canope. A city was also founded and named after him, that ancient
city was located east of Alexandria in Northern Egypt. It was the site
of a great temple honoring Serapis. Ancient Canopus is now in ruins,
but its site is occupied by the village of Al Bekir, or Aboukir, famous
from Lord Nelson's Battle of the Nile, August 1, 1798, and from
Napoleon's Victory over the Turks a year afterwards; it was here, from
the terraced walls of the Serapeum, the temple of Serapis, that
Ptolemy made his observations.
Canopus was called Ptolemaeon and Ptolemaeus, in honor of Egypt's
great king Ptolemy Lagos; and at times it has been Subilon. It was
known as the symbol of Khons, or Khonsu, the first southern star-god;
the temple of Khons at Thebes, built by Rameses III about 1300 B.C.
An Egyptian priestly poet wrote of it as Karhana, "the star Which
pours his light in a glance of fire, When he disperses the morning
dew"; and this still was seen a millennium later in the Kabarnit.
Another tradition claims that Canopus was the pilot of Osirius. He is
also said to have steered the Argo.
The Arabs knew Canopus as, Suhail, or Suhel, the "Plain". This word
also was a personal title in Arabia, the symbol of what is brilliant,
glorious, and beautiful, and applied to a handsome person. Among the
Persians Suhail is a synonym of wisdom, seen in the well-known Al
Anwar i Suhaili, the Lights of Canopus and referred to wise thought,
the brilliance of the mind...
Suhel ponderosus, Sihil ponderosa, a translation of Al Suhail al Wazn,
Subhel; Arabs' Al Suhail al Yamaniyyah, the "Suhail of the South",
[perhaps an allusion to the old story, that Suhail (this star, Canopus),
was formerly located near Orion's stars, (which in this story was the
feminine Al Jauzah), Suhail had to flee to the south after his marriage
to her, where he still remains. Others said that Suhail only went a-
wooing of Al Jauzah, who not only refused him, but very
unceremoniously kicked him to the southern heavens.] Canobus; or
Kanupns as an Arabian adaptation of the Greek Canopus.
Another occasional early title was Al Pahi, the Camel Stallion.
The Greeks called it the "Rudder", Cicero's Gubernaculum, Aratos
writing: "The slackened rudder has been placed beneath The hind-feet
of the Dog." Ancient ships had a rudder on each side of the stem, in
one of which our star generally was figured, thus differing from the
modern maps that locate it in the bank of oars.
Moore alluding to it, in a poem, as the cause of the unfailing
cheerfulness of the Zingians [The inhabitants of Zinge, a village in
Kurdistan].
The Hindus called it Agastya, one of their Rishis, or inspired sages,
and helmsman of their Argha, a son of Varuna, the goddess of the
waters. In the Aresta it is mentioned as "pushing the waters forward"
governing the tides(?).
Since the 6th century it has been the Star of Saint Catharine, appearing
to the Greek and Russian pilgrim devotees as they approached her
convent and shrine at Sinai, on their way from Gaza, their landing-
place.
Fomalhaut with Achernar and Canopus made up Dante's Tre Facelle.
(Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Prosperity in trade and

voyages. Strength of mind and spirit. Connected to death by
drowning. (Robson).

of Saturn and Jupiter; and, to Alvidas, of the Moon and Mars. It gives
piety, conservatism, a wide and comprehensive knowledge, voyages
and educational work, and changes evil to good. (Robson).
Canopus has been noted several times in the nativities of writers and
film actors and especially of those persons who, in our times, have had
to undertake many journeys in connection with their position.
(Ebertin).
Arabic astrologers believed that Canopus imparted the much prized

color to their precious stones, and conferred immunity from disease.
And in a general way it served them as a southern pole-star. The Arabs
knew it as Suhel, the Plain. This word also was a personal title in
Arabia, the symbol of what is brilliant, glorious, and beautiful, and
even now among the nomads is thus applied to a handsome person.
(R.H. Allen).
If rising: Canopus on the Ascendant is supposed to give a love of

travel and also to instigate fights and quarrels resulting in lawsuits; the
native however can channel these tendencies constructively, with
astuteness and a sense of real earnestness. (Ebertin).
If culminating: Great glory, fame and wealth, dignity and authority by
the help of an old clergy man or influential person. (Robson).
With Sun: Domestic affliction, trouble with father or parents, financial

loss, danger of accidents, burns and fevers, unfavorable end to life.
(Robson).
With Moon: Success in martial matters as a soldier, metal worker, etc.

(Robson).
With Mercury: Rash, headstrong, stubborn, kindhearted, speaker or

writer on unpopular subjects incurring criticism; trouble and loss
through domestic matters, partners and law. (Robson).
With Venus: Emotional, sensitive, stubborn, strong passions, scandal

through an intrigue by which reputation will suffer, public disgrace,
bad for gain. (Robson).
With Mars: Cruel, bad-tempered, envious, jealous. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Great pride, religion used for business ends, voyages,
honor and preferment but reversal through public dissatisfaction.
(Robson).
With Saturn: Discontented, occult interests, unfavorable for reputation

and domestic matters, little prominence but may do good. (Robson).
With Uranus: Materialistic, dishonorable, many difficulties, easily

influenced, estranged from relatives and friends, trouble through
enemies and opposite sex, domestic disharmony, violent and possibly
public death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Aggressive, materialistic, strong mind and body, loss

through quarrels, speculation and friends, ideas or inventions often
stolen, peculiar events throughout life, unexpected losses and gains,
disharmony with father in earlier life, liable to accidents, sudden
death. (Robson).
Fixed star: CAPELLA Albajoth, Amalthea

Constellation: Alpha Auriga
Spectral class: GG. Magnitude: 0.08.
History of the star: Capella, "small goat" or the "Little She-goat", is a

white star in Auriga marking the goat that the Charioteer is carrying
on his left shoulder.
There are many ancient stories relating to Capella, the 6th largest star
in the sky.
A previous name of this star was Amalthea, which referred to the goat
that suckled the baby Zeus (Jove/Jupiter). Amalthea was mother of the
Haedi (the two stars depicted as kid goats - Zeta, Hoedus 1 and Eta
Auriga, Hoedus 11), which she put aside to accommodate her foster-
child, and with her sister Melissa, she fed the infant god with goat's
milk and honey on Mount Ida and this star is appropriately positioned
in the Milky Way; and for which Manilius wrote: The Nursing Goat's
repaid with Heaven.
From this came the occasional Jovis Nutrix.
Others said that the star represented the Goat's horn broken off in play
by the infant Zeus and transferred to the heavens as Cornu-copia, the
"Horn of Plenty", a title recalled by the modern Lithuanian "Food-
bearer".
The words Keren-happuch, the "Paint-horn", or the "Horn of
Antimony", of the Book of Job xlii, 14, the Cornus tibii of the
Vulgate are all said to be connected.
"Capella's course admiring landsmen trace, but sailors hate her
inauspicious face". This star, along with the Haedi, were known for
their stormy character throughout classical days and this was called
the "rainy Goat-star". The word "goat" was analogous to a "Storm
Wind".
Pliny and Manilius treated it as a constellation by itself, also calling it
Capra, Caper, Hircus, and by other hircine titles. Our word is the
diminutive of Capra, sometimes turned into Crepa, but this star was
more definitely given as Olenia, Olenie, Capra Olenie, and the
Olenium Astrum of Ovid's Heroides. In the present day it is Cabrilla
with the Spaniards, and Chevre with the French.
The Arabic had various names; Ayyuk, Alhajoc, Alhajoth, Alathod,
Alkatod, Alatudo, Atud, Alcahela. Al 'Anz, "Goat". The early Arabs
called it Al Rakib, the Driver. The Tyrians called it 'Iyutha.
Capella's place on the Egyptian Denderah zodiac is occupied by a
mummied cat in the outstretched hand of a male figure crowned with
feathers; while, always an important star in the temple worship of the
great Egyptian god Ptah, the Opener (of the year), it is supposed to
have borne the name of that divinity and probably was observed at its
setting 1700 BCE from his temple, the noted edifice at Karnak near
Thebes, the No Amon of the books of the prophets Jeremiah and
Nahum. A sanctuary of Ptah at Memphis also was oriented to it about
5200 BCE. There is believed to be at least five temples oriented to its
setting.
It served, too, the same purpose for worship in Greece, where it may
have been the orientation point of a temple at Eleusis to the goddess
Diana Propyla.
In India it also was sacred as Brahma Ridaya, the "Heart of Brahma".
It was the Akkadian Dil-gan I-ku, the "Messenger of Light", and Dil-
gan Babill, the "Patron star of Babylon",
One Akkadian cuneiform inscription, supposed to refer to Capella, is
rendered by Jensen Askar, the "Tempest God"; and the Tablet of the
Thirty Stars bears the synonymous Ma-a-tu; all this well accounting
for its subsequent character in classical times.
The ancient Peruvians identifying this star with Colca, the Shepherd's
Star as was the title in Mediterranean countries and with English
poets.
In astrology Capella portended civic and military honors and
wealth. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy the bright stars

are like Mars and Mercury. The constellation is said to give self-
confidence, interest in social and educational problems. Happiness,
but danger of great vicissitudes (changes of circumstances effecting
one's life). The native is fond of country life and may be a teacher or
have the upbringing of young people. By the Kabalists Auriga is
associated with the Hebrew letter Samech and the 15th Tarot Trump
"The Devil". (Robson).

of Mars and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury and the Moon. It
gives honor, wealth, eminence, renown, a public position of trust and
eminent friends, and makes its natives careful, timorous, inquisitive,
very fond of knowledge and particularly of novelties. (Robson).
Capella has a Mercury-Mars nature. The Mercury properties are more

eminent and show in a love of learning, studiousness and interest in
research. These properties are accentuated if Capella is connected with
Moon, Mercury or the Ascendant. In plain people, these properties
make themselves known by persistent, annoying and inquisitive
curiosity. According to tradition, this star also makes people
somewhat odd, a tendency for such natives to cut capers. This could
be counted as another manifestation of a weak Neptunian influence.
Connected to beneficial stellar bodies, natives will become popular,
receive honors and have success in material enterprises. (Ebertin).
Rising: "The' Olenian goat (Capella, Olenian either as being on the left
arm of the Charioteer, or as the daughter of Oleniss), keeping watch
over the Kids which stray ahead, enstarred on the right in the cold
north sky for her services as foster-mother of mighty Jove (Jupiter).
She gave the Thunderer (Jupiter) sound nourishment, satisfying with
her own milk the infant's hungry body and giving him therewith
sufficient strength to wield his bolts. Of the Goat are born anxious
minds and trembling hearts which start at every noise and are apt to
flutter at the slightest cause. Inborn in them, too, is a longing to
explore the unknown, even as goats seek fresh shrubs on mountain
slopes and rejoice, as they browse, to move ever further afield".
(Manilus book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
When Rising its natives will be curious about all things and have an
impatient eagerness to hear anything new. But care must be taken lest
the native be overly anxious and take terror at even trivial bits of new
information. When Setting; the curiosity of the native may lead him to
reject and insult the underlying mores of the society in which he lives.
The result could be ill will of the populace, leading to death or injury
from actions of the people, or even (especially if aspected by malefics)
death by public execution. (Noonan).
If culminating: Military, naval or ecclesiastical connections and

preferment, waste dissipation, envy and trouble. If at the same time
with Sun, Moon or Jupiter, ample fortune and great honor. (Robson).
With Sun: Vacillating, changeable, too loquacious, quick speech,

misunderstood and criticized, martial honor and wealth. (Robson).
With Moon: Inquisitive, loquacious, indiscreet speech, sarcastic,

quarrelsome, many journeys and voyages, domestic disharmony,
danger to sight, liable to accidents. (Robson).
With Mercury: Disagreeable experiences, legal action over writings

and success after much difficulty. (Robson).
With Venus: Literary and poetical ability, unfavorable for gain.

(Robson).
With Mars: Intellectual, learned, talents wasted on low subjects.

(Robson).
With Jupiter: Legal or ecclesiastical connections, slander and
criticism, too enthusiastic or zealous, many voyages, trouble with
relatives. (Robson).
With Saturn: Shrewd, tidy fond of luxury, many detrimental habits,

makes much money but does not keep it, trouble from opposite sex
and domestic disharmony, bad health at end of life and afflicted in
arms, legs or eyes necessitating restricted movement. (Robson).
With Uranus: Eccentric, mentally unbalanced or insane, clever

inventor especially in connection with electricity, dependent upon
others, little gain, peculiar religions views, unfavorable for domestic
affairs; children, if any, weak in intellect. (Robson).
With Neptune: Prominent psychological writer, high ambitions and

moderate success, courageous, rash, studious, connected with
inventions to do with methods of transit, many journeys, peculiar
hygienic ideas, disharmony with brothers, unfavorable for children,
accidents in early life, health collapses in middle age necessitating
confinement but mental faculties remain active. (Robson).
Fixed star: CAPH

Constellation: Beta Cassiopeia
approx.
History of the star: A white star on the upper right-hand corner of the
chair, that the Ethiopian Queen is seated on.
Al-Kaff (1), "The palm" (of the Pleiades or reaching to the Pleiades),
also called Caph, Chaph, are from the Arabic title of the constellation
Cassiopeia; but Al Tizini designated the star as Al Sanam al Nakah,
"the Camel's Hump", referring to the contemporaneous Persian figure.
With alpha Andromedae (Alpheratz) and gamma Pegasi (Algenib), as
the Three Guides, it marks the equinoctial colure, itself exceedingly
close to that great circle; and, being located on the same side of the
pole as is Polaris, it always affords an approximate indication of the
latter's position with respect to that point. This same location, 32
from the pole, and very near to the prime meridian, has rendered it
useful for marking sidereal time. When above Polaris and nearest the
zenith the astronomical day begins at 0 hours, 0 minutes, and 0
seconds; when due west the sidereal time is 6 hours; when south and
nearest the horizon, 12 hours, and when east, 18 hours; this celestial
clock-hand thus moving on the heavenly dial contrary to the motion of
the hands of our terrestrial clocks, and at but one half the speed.
(Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Haughtiness, boastfulness, exaggerated

pride and at the same time power of commanding respect. The
Ethiopian Queen is associated the Hebrew letter Beth and the 2nd
Tarot Trump "The High Priestess". (Robson).
General influence of the star: A troublemaker as concerns the fortunes

of Islam. (Noonan).
Fixed star: CAPULUS

Constellation: M34 Perseus
Spectral class: C Magnitude: 4.4
History of the star: A star cluster in the sword hand of Perseus the
Hero. M34 (NGC1039) is a fine open cluster scattered over 35 arc
minutes, more than the diameter of the full Moon. It contains about 60
stars, about 10 bright stars are noticeable with lots of faint stars as a
background through binoculars.

associated with the Hebrew letter Lamed and the 12th Tarot Trump
"The Hanged Man". (Robson).

General influence of the star: It causes blindness or defective
eyesight. (Robson).
Fixed star: CASTOR

Constellation: Alpha Gemini
20CAN14.
Spectral class: AA. Magnitude: 1.57.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mercury
History of the star: Castor is a binary, 1.57 and 3.7, bright white and
pale white, in Gemini. The mortal Twin famous for his skill in taming
and managing horses, the Northern Twin (western). The immortal
Twin is Pollux the Boxer.
Together they were "the Two Gods of Sparta", Dioscuri in Rome,
Didymi, also Amphion and Zethus, Antiope's sons, who, as Homer
wrote, were "Founders of Thebes, and men of mighty name". In India
they Acvini, the Ashwins, or "Horsemen", they were also called
Apollo (Castor) and Hercules (Pollux).
Castor was Ovid's Eques, the "Horseman of the Twins", and the
mortal one as being the son of Tyndarus, in later Greek days it was
Apollo [until toward the Christian era this name for the god of day
was the title of the planet Mercury when morning star, - As morning
and evening star in Egypt it was Set and Horus; in India, Buddha and
Rauhinya; and in Greece ..."the Lovely One, and "the Sparkling
One". ].
Afelar, Aphellon, Aphellan, Apullum, Aphellar, Avellar; Avelar,
Anelar, Anhelar; a title for Castor with many variations.
Caesius had the synonymous Phoebus, and also cited Theseus, but this
should rather be applied to beta as another title of the original
Hercules.
When the Arabians adopted the Greek figures they designated this star
as Al Ras al Taum al Mukaddim, the "Head of the Foremost Twin";
but, according to Al Tizini, the early and indigenous term was Al
Awwal al Dhira', the "First in the Paw" or "Forearm" referring to an
enormous early Lion (Leo), the "Outstretched Forearm" of which
alpha and beta marked as Al Dhira' al Mabsutat. This extended still
further over Gemini, the other, the Contracted one, Al Makbudah,
running into Canis Minor. The rest of this monstrosity included
Cancer, part of our Leo, Bootes, Virgo, and Corvus.
As marking lunar stations; they have been identified with the
Akkadian Supa, "Lustrous"; the Coptic Pimafl, the "Forearm"; the
Persian Taraha, the Sogdian Ghamb, and the Khorasmian Jiray,
these last three titles signifying the "Two Stars". The Egyptian Copts
knew it as "the Forearm of the Nile"; from Gihon, a name for that
river.
The Babylonians used Castor to mark their 11th ecliptic constellation,
Mash-mashu-Mahru, the "Western One of the Twins"; while with
Pollux the two constituted Mas-tab-ba-gal-gal, the "Great Twins".
In Assyria they were Mas-mas and Tuamu, the Twins. As an object of
veneration Castor was Tur-us-mal-ma?, the "Son of the Supreme
Temple".
They were the Hindu 5th nakshatra, Punarvarsu, "the Two Good
Again"; Aditi, the sky goddess, mother of the Adityas, being the
presiding divinity, and beta marking the junction with Pushya, the next
nakshatra.
In astrology, everywhere, Castor has been a portent of mischief and
violence. (Allen).
Castor and Pollux marked the 5th Arabic manzil Al Dhira, The
Forearm. Favorable for gain and friendship and for lovers, and
destroys magistracies [Influences: The district under jurisdiction of a
magistrate. With Moon transiting here; travel and take medicine.
(Robson).
Close to the helio planetary North Node of Pluto; 18CAN57 in 1900 -
20CAN18 in 2000; which might give a Plutonian influence.


of Mercury; to Wilson, Simmonite and Pearce, of Mars, Venus and
Saturn; and, to Alvidas, of the Moon, Mars and Uranus. It gives
distinction, a keen intellect, success in law and many travels, fondness
for horses, sudden fame and honor but often followed by loss of
fortune and disgrace, sickness, trouble and great affliction. Its natives
are said to be mischievous and prone to violence. (Robson).
Associated with guile and duplicity. (Larousse Encyclopedia of

Astrology).
Castor has specific associations with breaking an arm or leg and this
may come from the Ptolemaic classification of Castor as a Mercury
star, which is much associated with the limbs generally. Castor is also
noted in natal astrology for proneness to mental breakdowns and
neurotic distress. People with this star prominent and well aspected are
exceptionally gifted intellectually. Where these geniuses often need
help is in not letting their concern for others go 'over the top'. (Dr Eric
Morse).
Castor is influenced by Mercury and has a blend of Jupiter in it.

Linked with the Moon or Mercury, it has the effect of such people
being blessed with a good nature and fine morals. It is also supposed
to convey refined manners. A conjunction with the Sun or Mars will
make for energetic characteristics and a certain tendency for satire and
cynicism, depending on the position of Mercury or Mars in the chart
as a whole. (Ebertin).
If rising: Blindness, bad eyes, injuries to the face, disgrace, stabs

(operations can be substituted for blows, stabs, wounds), wounds,
imprisonment. (Robson).
With Sun: Prominence in occult matters, government work dealing

with foreign affairs, serious accidents, blows, stabs, shooting,
shipwreck, injuries to the face, blindness, disease, violent fevers, evil
disposition, rape or murder committed or suffered, imprisonment,
banishment, decapitation. (Robson).
With Moon: Timid, sensitive, lacks confidence, occult interest and

psychic ability, blindness, in juries to face, disgrace, stabs, wounds
(operations nowadays), imprisonment. (Robson).
With Mercury: Remarkable psychic powers entailing criticism and

ridicule but eventual prominence, unfavorable for gain. (Robson).
With Venus: Strange and peculiar life, many extreme ups and downs,
unfavorable for marriage. (Robson).
With Mars: Evil disposition, much travel, aimless life, many ups and
downs. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Philosophical and occult interests, loss through law,

speculation or travel, danger of judicial sentence. (Robson).
With Saturn: Timid, distrustful, eccentric, original mind but difficulty

in expression, better writer than speaker, considerable intellectual
powers, fond of detail, prejudiced against popular opinions,
unfavorable for marriage, peculiar domestic conditions, early sickness
of children, gain at end of life through hard work. (Robson).
With Uranus: Conscientious, sensitive, impressionable, great psychic

power entailing much public criticism, desirous of pleasing all,
favorable for marriage and gain, few, if any, children but harmonious
relations with them, loss in early life of the parent of opposite sex to
native. (Robson).
With Neptune: Emotional, romantic, fond of pleasure and amusement,

connected with or notoriety through watery matters, occult interests,
theatrical work and acting, especially in parts where no speaking is
required, many removals and journeys, some domestic disharmony or
separation, marries too young especially if female, good for gain but
loss through friends and speculation, trouble. through one or more of
the children, death through some Cancer ailment. (Robson).
Fixed star: CASTRA

Constellation: Epsilon Capricornus
20AQU12.
History of the star: Castra is said to mean "Military camp" or

"fortress". A small star in the Goat's belly.

(Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives malevolence, destructiveness,

an uncontrollable temper. (Robson).
Fixed star: CEGINUS

Constellation: Phi Bootes
05SCO06.
History of the star: A star off to the right side of the head of the
Ploughman, Bootes.

development.

Hermit". (Robson).
Fixed star: CELAENO

Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Moo-Mar
approx.
History of the star: One of the Pleiades or Seven Sisters. In Greek

myth Celaeno was married to Poseidon and with him mother of Lycus
(1), Nycteus, Eurypylus (5) and Triton. She was also said to be mother
of Deucalion (1) by Prometheus. Another Celaeno was one of the
Harpies.

(Robson).

Pleiades? "which is probably a mistranslation. (Robson).
Fixed star: CIH

Constellation: Gamma Cassiopeia
Spectral class: B0 Magnitude: 2.8 Variable
History of the star: A brilliant white star in Cassiopeia's girdle. It was

the Chinese Tsih, a Whip. This was the first star discovered to contain
bright lines in its spectrum, in 1886. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Haughtiness, boastfulness, exaggerated

Fixed star: COPULA

Constellation: M51 Canes Venatici
Spectral class: N. Mag: 8.1 is the brightest
star
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Moo-Ven
History of the star: This is the Spiral Nebula, or the Whirlpool Nebula,
N. G. C. 5194, 51 M. in the northern Hound, Canes Venatici.
Described in 1899 as "a misty spot which appears to be composed of a
pair of curving arms issuing from opposite extremities of an oval
central body, one of the arms joining itself to a second nucleus, a
new star system in process of formation". (Allen).
The word copula: The word 'copula' means 'a linking verb', or
anything that provides a link between two things. From Indo-European
word ap-1 To take, reach. Derivatives are apt, aptitude, artillery,
attitude, inept, from Latin apere, to attach, join, tie to. adapt, adept,
from Latin apisci, to attain. apex from Latin apex, top, summit (<
"somethiug reached"). cabaletta, copula from Latin copulare,
copulat- to join together, from copula, link. copulate, couple, from
Latin copula, bond, tie, link, bond, pair. [Pokorny 1. ap- 50].

General influence of the star: It causes blindness, defective eyesight,

strong passions, hindrances and disappointments. (Robson).
Fixed star: COR CAROLI Chara

Constellation: Alpha Canes Venatici
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Moo-
Ven
History of the star: A double star, 2.9 and 5.7, flushed white and pale
lilac.
The usual illustration of the constellation, Canes Venatici, is of two
Greyhounds held by a leash in the hand of Bootes, as he is guiding the
Bears (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor) around the pole star, Polaris.
The more northern Hound is Asterion (as is the title of beta), Starry,
from the little stars marking the body and because it contains the M51
Whirlpool Nebula: The southern hound; which contains this star and
beta (Asterion), the two brightest stars; is Chara, "Dear"; "dear to the
heart of her master".
This star marks Chara's collar, but was set apart as the distinct figure;
Cor Caroli, in honor of Charles II in 1725 by the Royal Astronomer,
Halley. This was done at the suggestion of the court physician, Sir
Charles Scarborough, who said that it had shone with special
brilliancy on the eve of the king's return to London on the 29th of
May, 1660. It has occasionally been seen on maps as the centre of a
Heart-shaped figure surmounted by a crown. Cor Caroli, a modern
latin title, is the French Coeur de Charles; the Italian Cuor di Carlo;
and the German Herz Carls.
With Ulug Beg it was Al Kabd al Asad, the "Liver of the Lion",
here a technical term indicating the highest position of any star within
the compass of a figure reckoned from the equator.
The Arabic Al Karb al Ibl, the "Camel's Burden" figured here.
The German astronomer, Bartschius, in the 17th century drew on his
map of this part of the sky the River Jordan, his Jordanis and Jordanus.
(Allen).
History of the star: Star on the collar of the southern greyhound or

Hunting Dog, the one called Chara, which means Dear to the heart of
her master. This star stands alone, marking Chara's collar; but was set
apart in 1725 by Halley, when Astronomer Royal, named this star in
honor of Charles II. This was done at the suggestion of the court
physician, who said that it had shone with special brilliancy on the eve
of the King's return to London on the 29th of May, 1660 from exile to
take his position as king of England. It has occasionally been shown
on maps as the center of a Heart shaped figure surmounted by a
crown. It is the French Coeur de Charles; the Italian Cuor di Carlo;
and the German Herz Kerls. With Ulug Beg it was Al Kahd al Asad,
the Liver of the Lion, - here a technical term indicating the highest
position of any star within the compass of a figure reckoned from the
equator.

Fixed star: COXA

Constellation: Theta Leo
13VIR25.
History of the star: Coxa is Latin for "hip".

This star Coxa along with the star delta (Zosma) on the hind quarter
were Al Kihil al Asad, the "Space between the Shoulders" of the Lion,
Leo. The "Two Little Ribs", or the" two Khurt", or "Holes",
penetrating into the interior of the Lion.
On the Euphrates they were Kakkab Kua, the constellation of the god
Kua, the "Oracle".
In Egypt, Mes-su, the "Heart of Su":
In Sogdiana they were "Wadha, the Wise":
In Khorasmia, Armagh, the "Great".
The Arabic name for Coxa or Chort is Al-Kharat, "The rib".
They were the Arabic 9th manzil Al Zubrah "The Mane" (though
nowhere near the mane of the Lion we know now; Arabs had a much
larger lion figure for Leo) [Influences of 9th mansion: Good for
voyages, gain by merchandise, redemption of captives (Robson)].
This star theta (Coxa) shares with delta (Zosma) the title Al H'aratan.
Al Biruni wrote that "when they rise Suhail is seen in Al Izak,"
wherever this may be. The Century Cyclopedia gives Chort as the
individual name, from the combined title.
In India they marked the 9th nakshatra, Purva Phalguni, delta being
the junction star between the two Phalguni asterisms.
These stars are said to give the ability to prophesy [perhaps relating to
the symbolism of the book-carrying lion in his prophetic role]. (Allen).

General influence of the star: Ability to prophesy. On the Euphrates

this star along with Zosma, was the god Kua, the Oracle. (Noonan).
Fixed star: CURSA

Constellation: Beta Eridanus
15GEM17
History of the star: A topaz yellow star in the River, Eridanus.

The Arabic name for Cursa, Al-Kursi (1), "The chair" or Al Kursiyy al
Jauzah, the "Chair", or "Footstool", of the Central One, i.e. Orion,
formed by beta, lamda, and psi Eridani and regarded as the support of
his left foot.
In the earlier astronomy of the Arabs it was one of Al Udha al Na'am,
"the Ostrich's Nest", that some extended to omega1 and omega2.
The Century Cyclopedia gives Dhalim as an alternative title,
undoubtedly from Al Thalim, the Ostrich; but, although used for beta
by several writers, this better belongs to theta. (Allen).

(Robson).
Fixed star: DABIH
Constellation: Beta Capricornus
04AQU03.
Spectral class: FB. Magnitude: 3.2.
History of the star: There are two betas; beta1, and beta2, 2.5 and 6,
each very closely double, orange yellow and sky blue, marking the
head of the Goat, Capricornus, the components about 3 minutes distant
from each other.
Dabih Major and Dabih Minor are the names of this so-called double,
but telescopically multiple, star, taken from the title of the Arabic 20th
manzil of which, with alpha (Gieda Prima), it formed part. [Influences:
Helps the escape of servants and captives and the curing of diseases
(Robson)].
The Arabic name for Dabih is Sa'd adh-dhabih (1), "The lucky star of
the slaughterer", manifestly referring to the sacrifice celebrated by the
Arabs at the helical rising of Capricorn. And of similar signification
was the Euphratean Shak-shadi and the Coptic Eupeutos, or Opeutus,
for the same lunar asterism of those peoples. This name indicates that
the star served to signal the beginning of a winter ritual. The
importance of Capricornus is focused on this star. The Sun would have
been in the constellation at the winter solstice three to four thousand
years ago.
In China it was in some way intimately connected in religious worship
with the rearing of the silkworm in that country. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "The Goat is associated with the

Hebrew letter Yod and the 10th Tarot Trump, The Wheel of Fortune".
(Robson).

of Saturn and Venus; and, to Alvidas, of Uranus and Saturn conjoined
in square to Mercury. (Robson).
Venusian and Saturnian in nature; indicating a tendency to

melancholy. (Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology).
With Sun: Reserved, suspicious and mistrustful, loss through friends,

responsible public position of trust and authority. (Robson).
With Moon: Successful in business but retires under a cloud, favorable

for wealth, influential position but scarcely realizes ambitions, trouble
through opposite sex, deserved criticism and censure. (Robson).
With Mercury: Reserved, suspicious, envious, self-centred, prominent

position in public affairs or companies, favorable for gain, bad for
domestic affairs, peculiar home conditions. (Robson).
With Venus: Secret love affairs, sorrow and disappointment, easily led
astray, enmity of women. (Robson).
With Mars: Great ambition, energy, high position but danger of

reversal, domestic disharmony. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Hypocrisy, dishonesty, high legal or ecclesiastical

preferment but danger of reversal, domestic disharmony. (Robson).
With Saturn: Melancholy, studious, recluse, restless and nervous,

writer, accumulates miserly fashion, often lives alone but danger of
separation and divorce, rapt in some great sorrow, long life. (Robson).
With Uranus: Strange and peculiar experiences, many ups and downs,
much suffering, loses friends through deception, disappointed
ambitions, losses of a Mercurial nature, unfavorable for domestic
affairs, terror of death, dies after a lingering illness. (Robson).
With Neptune: Active mind, shrewd and selfish in business,

pessimistic, critical, many enemies, occupied with secret undertakings,
serious accidents in middle age, disappointing love affairs,
unfavorable for early marriage but favorable for one in middle age,
prominence in public affairs, sudden death. (Robson).
Fixed star: DENEB ADIGE Arided
Constellation: Alpha Cygnus
History of the star: A brilliant white star in the Tail of Cygnus, the
Swan.
Deneb is from Arabic Al Dhanab ad-Dajajah (1), the "Hen's Tail",
which has become Denebadigege, Denebedigege, Deneb Adige, etc.
Arided appears, and is still frequently seen for this star, as Al Ridhadh
and El Rided formerly were for the constellation of Cygnus. The
signification is uncertain but it is thought to be some sweet-scented
flower.
Referring to this last title, Caesius termed alpha Os rosae, the German
"Rosemund", although he also designated it as Uropygium, the "Pope's
Nose" (The tail of a cooked fowl) of our Thanksgiving dinner-tables.
(Uropygium tail + rump is the fleshy hindmost part of a birds body
from which the tail feathers grow. - Encarta).
This star also was Aridif, from Al Ridf, the "Hindmost"; variations
were Arrioph, and Arion.
Gallina was also used for it.
This and the three adjacent bright stars in the Swan are known as the
Triangles. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "Cygnus gives a contemplative,

dreamy, cultured and adaptable nature. The affections are ill regulated
and unsteady, the talents develop late. There is some love of water and
Hebrew letter Resh and the 20th Tarot Trump, Judgment". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It is of the nature of Venus and

Mercury, and gives an ingenious nature and a clever intellect that is
quick at learning. (Robson).
The star corresponds to a combination of Mercury and Venus

influence and is therefore favorable for artistic and scientific pursuits,
which are carried out with the aim of gain. To prove this, it is
interesting to find several well known artists and writers, who could
make good money with their art, be it manifold activities in the acting
art or achieving record sales of their printed works. (Ebertin).
With Sun and Mars above the earth, and the Moon at the same time
with Procyon (25 Cancer), death by the bite of a mad dog. (Robson).
Setting: Deneb provides the native with an income from others, when
setting. But Maternus asserts that badly aspected in this position,
Deneb presages public punishment because of theft of the spoils of
war. (Noonan).
Fixed star: DENEB ALGEDI

Constellation: Delta Capricornus
23AQU33.
History of the star: A star in the Sea Goat's tail, Capricornus.

Symbolically called the "Judicial Point of the Goat".
Deneb Algedi is the transcription by Ulug Beg's translator of Al
Dhanab al Jady (1), the "Tail of the goat"; changed to Scheddi in some
lists, a name also found for gamma (Nashira).
Ideler said that these stars (Deneb Algedi and Nashira) were Al
Muhibbain, "the Two Friends", an Arabic allegorical title for any two
closely associated objects; but Beigel differed with him as to this, and
wrote it Al Muhanaim, "the Two Bending Stars", in the flexure of the
tail [and adding "for moral beings are foreign to the nomad sky",
which could refer to the lusty goat embodied in the god Pan who
preyed sexually on nymphs and boys indifferently. Pan was god of All
Things, indicative of the procreative charging all things - PDS p.734*.
The "higher" attributes of Capricorn are personified in Vesta, to whom
the sacred Vestal Virgins are consecrated].
With gamma (Nashira) it was Al Sa'd al Nashirah, the "Fortunate
One", or the "Bringer of Good Tidings".
It marked the 28th ecliptic constellation of Babylonia, Arkat sha hi-na
Shahu, the "Eastern One in the Tail" of the Goat. (Allen).
This star, Nashira and Deneb Algedi are particularly representitive of
the idea of the Fish-Goat or Sea-Goat because they mark the fish-tail
of the Goat figure. Alan Oken in Complete Astrology says "the
Mountain-Goat will pursue life so that Mankind may serve him. The
Mer-Goat has already played out that game and knows that the seat of
real power and wealth lies beyond the realm of the personal ego. The
Sea-Goat will become the servant of man". Capricorn is the traditional
sign in which the sun-gods and redeemers were born.
The amphibious Goat-Fish god of pre-Babylonia, Ea/Oannes, would
undoubtedly be "the Bringer of Good Tidings". Oannes was called
"The Antelope of the Subterranean Ocean", "He of the vast intellect",
"Lord of the Sacred Eye", "God of Wisdom". He arouse from the
ocean and taught the Chaldaeans literature, sciences and arts of every
kind. He taught them to construct cities, to found temples, to compile
laws and explained to them the principles of geometrical knowledge.
He made them distinguish the seeds of the earth and showed them how
to collect the fruits; in short he instructed them in everything which
could tend to soften manners and humanize their lives. (The Secret
Teachings Of All Ages Manly P Hall 1928 p.LXXV-c).
In Greek myth the fish-tailed goat is identified with the goat-god, Pan.
This Pan was known as Aegipan.
Commentary on the etymology of Deneb Algedi, by Isaac Mozeson,

author of The Word: "The Hebrew is ZaNaBH ha GaD, "tail of the
goat". Like many biblical animal names, this source of GOAT and
KID is positive, and connected to GOOD, GATHER etc., all that is
unified, good or together. See Gad's blessing in Genesis 49:19. Other
cultures (as they did to the ass and dog) stress negative attributes, and
the synonym Scheddi echoes the SHADE or (evil) spirit that many
have associated with the satyr or testosterone charged billygoat".

(Robson).

of Saturn and Jupiter; and, to Alvidas, of Uranus and Mercury in
Aquarius in opposition to Saturn in Leo. It is said to cause beneficence
and destructiveness, sorrow and happiness, and life and death.
(Robson).
Martian and Jupiterian in nature; indicating authority. (Larousse

Encyclopedia of Astrology).
If culminating: Great glory, fame, wealth, dignity and authority by the

help of an old clergyman or influential person. (Robson).
With Sun: Loss through false friends, high position but final disgrace
and ruin, loss of money or property, sickness, worry through children.
(Robson).
With Moon: Great difficulties in everything, success after patient

plodding but final loss of position. (Robson).
With Mercury: Melancholy, quiet, solitary, unkempt or ragged, student

of nature, science or philosophy, engaged in trapping animals or
reptiles, snakes or poisonous beetles which do not harm the native.
(Robson).
With Venus: Some secret desire that is never gratified, domestic or

family difficulties. (Robson).
With Mars: Danger from enemies, accidents, honor and preferment

but many quarrels and final disgrace, violent death. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Disappointment in secret wishes, false friends, loss

through the law, Church and relatives. (Robson).
With Saturn: Great power over animals and poisonous reptiles,

indifferent to study, knowledge of many secrets of nature, feared,
unpleasant appearance and life, bad for gain and marriage, death of or
separation from parents in youth, secluded end of life. (Robson).
With Uranus: Many sorrows, engaged in reform, unbalanced mind,

may seek someone's life as a mission, unfavorable for gain and
marriage, strange and peculiar or violent death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Easily influenced, psychic ability, superstitious,

reserved, economical, some gain through speculation, many enemies,
bad early environment leaving lasting impression, morose and
melancholy at end of life, accidents, death in a fit or by assassination.
(Robson).
Fixed star: DENEB KAITOS Difda

Constellation: Beta Cetus
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Saturn.
History of the star: Deneb Kaitos or Dhanab Qaytus (1), is from the
Arabian Al Dhanab al Kaitos al Janubiyy, the "Tail of the Whale
towards the South", i.e. the "Southern Branch of the Tail" in Cetus.
The Alfonsine Tables of 1521 called it Denebcaiton.
Very differently it was the Arabs' Al Difdi1 al Thani, the "Second
Frog", that we see in the present Difda, or Ad-Difdi', "The frog".
Latinized as Rana Secunda [the star Fomalhaut being Al Difdi' al
Awwal, the First Frog].
In China it was Too Sze Kung, "Superintendent of
Earthworks". (Allen).


of Saturn; and, to Alvidas, of Mars, Saturn and Mercury. It causes
self-destruction by brute force, sickness, disgrace, misfortune and
compulsory change. (Robson).
Inhibitions and restraints in every way, psychologically and

physically. (Ebertin).
Saturnian in nature; associated with illness, misfortune, and violence

against the self. (Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology).
With Sun: Mental disturbance, some loss keenly felt, accidents such as
burns, scalds and cuts. (Robson).
With Moon: Pioneer, reckless, headstrong, violent temper, many

quarrels, bad for gain and business. (Robson).
With Mercury: Active mind, writer or speaker upon subjects of public

welfare, seeks to enact laws of benefit to the community, favorable for
social affairs. (Robson).
With Venus: Reserved, passionate, many secret love affairs. (Robson).
With Mars: Passionate, violent, subject to accidents and injuries to the

head, fevers, disgrace and ruin through own acts. (Robson).
With Jupiter: High legal or ecclesiastical position, but danger of
reversal, treachery from secret enemies, loss through speculation.
(Robson).
With Saturn: Impure mind, worry, secret wrongdoing, inharmonious

environment. (Robson).
With Uranus: Quick mind, but slow expression, many losses

especially in Mercurial matters, restless, much travel, rarely remains
long in one place, much energy, but accomplishes little, mind
temporarily unbalanced, bad for love affairs and marriage, ailments
affecting the kidneys or veins in the small of the back, peculiar death,
probably alone in a forest or desert. (Robson).
With Neptune: Disagreeable, fixed opinions, mechanical and inventive

ability, but little gain, peculiar religious ideas, very zealous, domestic
disagreements, sorrow caused through some secret, trouble through
children, disagreement with or separation from parent, harm through
anonymous letters, loss through mercurial affairs and fire, death often
by fire. (Robson).
Fixed star: DENEB OKAB

Constellation: Delta Aquila
23CAP38.
History of the star: Deneb Okab "Tail of the Eagle" is a star southwest
of the Eagle's right shoulder.
Although this star was always part of Aquila, for a time it was also
once part of the constellation of Antinous along with eta and sigma,
theta, iota, kappa, lamda, upsilon, all now in Aquila. The constellation
is said to have been introduced into the sky, in the year 132, by the
Emperor Hadrian, in honor of his young Bithynian favorite, whose
soul his courtiers had shown him shining in its lucida after the youth's
self-sacrifice by drowning in the Nile from his belief that his master's
life might thus be prolonged. This was because the oracle at Beza had
asserted that only by the death of the object which the emperor most
loved could great danger to the latter be averted. The new asterism,
however, was little known among early astronomers; and although
Ptolemy alluded to it, he did so but slightingly [doubtlessly because of
catamite connotations].
Delta (Deneb Okab), eta and theta, of 3rd to 4th magnitudes, in
Antinous, were Al Mizan, the "Scale-beam", of early Arabia, from
their similar direction and nearly equal distances apart. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give great imagination,

6th Tarot Trump, The "Lovers". (Robson).

stars were named Alkhalimain or Al Halilain, the Two Friends, by the
Arabs, and the Kabalists associated it with the Hebrew letter Vau and
the 6th Tarot Trump "The Lovers." It has also been said to give a love
of swimming, and to be connected with certain sex irregularities
General influence of the star: Ability to command. Success in martial

arts (or sports?). (Noonan).
Fixed Star: DENEBOLA

Constellation: Beta Leo
History of the star: A blue star in the tail of the Lion, Leo.
Denebola sometimes Deneb is the modern name for this star,
abbreviated from Al Dhanab al Asad (1), "the Lion's Tail", the Greek
Denebalecid and Denebaleced; Chilmead, as Deneb Alased; and
Schickard, as Dhanbol-asadi. Riccioli omitted the first syllable of the
original, and called the star Nebolellesed, Nebollassid "of the Nubian
astrologers,". Elsewhere it is Nebu-lasit and Alesit; Denebalezeth and
the very appropriate Dafira, from the similar Arabic term for the tuft
of coarse hair at the end of the tail in which the star lies. Deneb Aleet,
Al Aktab al Asad, the "Viscera [internal organs] of the Lion", or Al
Katab, a "Small Saddle".
It marked the Arabic 10th mansil, Al Sarfah, the "Changer", i.e. of the
weather (it also brings political changes and changes in society;
Woodstock for example), Al Biruni wrote of it; "The heat turns away
when it rises, and the cold turns away when it disappears."
Other titles; Asumpha, Serpha, Mutatrix.
With the 4th-magnitude Fl. 93, it constituted the Hindu 10th
nakshatra, Uttara Phalguni, Al Biruni said that Hindu astronomers
claimed that the great scientific attainments of Varaha Mihira were
due to his birthday having coincided with the entrance of the moon
into Uttara Phalguni.
In Babylonian astronomy it marked the 17th ecliptic constellation,
Zibbat A., "the Tail of the Lion", although Epping gives this with
considerable doubt as to its correctness. Other Euphratean titles are
said to have been Lamash, the "Colossus"; Sa, "Blue", the Assyrian
Samu; and Mikid-isati, the "Burning of Fire", which may be a
reference to the hot season of the year when the sun is near it.
The Sogdians and Khorasmians had a similar conception of it, as
shown in their titles Widhu and Widhayu, "the Burning One". The
Persians called it Avdem, the "One in the Tail".
In India, it was said to be the Star of the Goddess Bahu, "the Creating
Mother".
With theta (Coxa), it was the Coptic Asphulia, perhaps the "Tail";
With Arcturus and Spica, it forms a large equilateral triangle, as also
another similar with Arcturus and Cor Caroli, these, united at their
bases, constituting the celebrated Diamond of Virgo. (Allen).


of Saturn and Venus; to Wilson and Pearce, of Saturn, Venus and
Mercury; to Simmonite, of Uranus; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury,
Uranus and Mars. It gives swift judgment, despair, regrets, public
disgrace, misfortune from the elements of nature, and happiness
turned to anger, and makes its natives noble, daring, self-controlled,
generous and busy with other people's affairs. (Robson).
The 'Tail of the Lion' has a Uranian nature and it is supposed that, in
mundane horoscopes, major catastrophes are triggered off by it.
Depending on the position and aspect to other stellar bodies in a
personal cosmogram, either preferment or fall are credited to this star.
Found on the Ascendant and especially in company with Mercury, a
quarrelsome nature, with a liking for legal action is attributed to
Denebola. It could also mean that this star is the cause of very exciting
events. Badly placed in a map, with Mercury or Uranus, mental
diseases - and those mostly incurable ones - are indicated. Fine aspects
however, will further work connected with matters of reform and
progress. (Ebertin).
If rising: Riches, preferment and good fortune attended by many

dangers and anxieties through own folly, benefits seldom last, trouble
and sickness. (Robson).
With Sun: Honor ad preferment with danger, public disgrace and

finally ruin, disease, fevers and acute ailments, death by suicide.
(Robson).
With Moon: Honor and preferment among the vulgar but final disgrace
and ruin, violent disease of vital organ, blindness and injuries to the
eyes, accidents, losses through servants, domestic quarrels, temporary
separation from marriage partner If at the same time Saturn or Mars is
with Algol, death by sentence. (Robson).
With Mercury: Many losses through agents or servants and through
writings, bad for gain, loss of one of the family through malignant or
contagious disease. (Robson).
With Venus: Strong passions, led astray early in life, ruined through
love affairs. (Robson).
With Mars: Bitter, vindictive, cruel, unpopular, loss of position and

public disgrace. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Pride, hypocrisy, disappointed life, troubles abroad or

through relatives, secret enemies, danger of imprisonment or death by
sentence. (Robson).
With Saturn: Critical, always complaining, many enemies, loss

through servants and thieves, unfortunate life, domestic sorrow, wife
afflicted or children mentally unsound or deformed. (Robson).
With Uranus: Subject to fits, idiotic, insane, and sometimes violent,

sharp and cunning, may commit murder during insanity, confined in
asylum, death often by suicide. (Robson).
With Neptune: Disagreeable, ingenious, clever, sarcastic, bitter in

speech, domestic quarrels, accidents and sickness in early life, death in
middle age by an accident or lingering illness. (Robson).
Fixed star: DHENEB

Constellation: Zeta Aquila
19CAP48.
History of the star: Dheneb is Arabic for "The Tail" (of the Eagle,
Aquila). Close to the helio planetary South Node of Pluto; 18CAP57
in 1900 - 20CAP18 in 2000, which might give a Plutonian influence.
Influence of constellation: "It is said to give great imagination, strong

passions, indomitable will, a dominating character, and influence over
others, clairvoyance, a keen penetrating mind and ability for chemical
research. It has always been associated with the sign Scorpio and by
the Kabalists with the Hebrew letter Vau and the 6th Tarot Trump, The
Lovers". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives ability to command, liberality,

success in war and beneficence. (Robson).
Success in martial arts (or sports?). (Noonan).
Fixed star: DORSUM

Constellation: Theta Capricornus
13AQU51.
History of the star: A star on the back of the Goat, Capricornus.

Dorsum is from Latin, "the back" [source also of English dorsal,
dossier, and endorse].

(Robson).
General influence of the star: It is of the nature of Saturn and Jupiter

and is of unfortunate influence. (Robson).
With Sun or Mars: Danger of bites from venomous creatures.

(Robson).
Fixed star: DSCHUBBA Isidus

Constellation: Delta Scorpius
02SAG34.
History of the star: Separate influences for this star and beta (Acrab)
are given in Robson's book under Isidus and Grafias, but Dr Eric
Morse recommends that these two stars along with nu (Jabbah), all in
the Scorpion's Head be regarded as one unit "and the only part of the
Scorpion to be regarded as auspicious".
The Arabic name for Dschubba is Al-Jabhah (1), "The Forehead" of
the scorpion (Scorpius), where this star is positioned.
Another title Iclarkrav was coined from from the Arabic Iklil al
'Akrab, the "Crown of the Scorpion", which along with beta (Acrab),
and pi formed the Arabic 15th mansion of the Moon [Influences:
Improves misfortune, makes love durable, strengthens buildings and
helps seamen. With Moon transiting here; build, sow, plant, navigate
but do not marry (Robson)].
The Hindus knew the group as their 15th nakshatra Anuradha,
"Propitious" or "Successful", "The Star Calling to Activity" (2)
"Mitra, the Friend"; united by friendship. One of the Adityas, being
the presiding divinity; and they figured it as a "Row" or "Ridge",
which the line of component stars well indicates.
Aakrab genubi is another title.
Delta was of importance in early times, for with beta (Acrab) and pi,
on either side in a bending line; it is claimed for the Euphratean Gis-
gan-gu-sur, "the Light of the Hero", or the "Tree of the Garden of
Light", "placed in the midst of the abyss," and so reminding us of that
other tree, the Tree of Life, in the midst of the Garden of Eden.
It was selected by the Babylonian astronomers, with beta (Acrab), to
point out their 23d ecliptic constellation, which Epping calls Qablu
(und qabu) sha rishu aqrabi, the "Middle of the Head of the Scorpion".
In the lunar zodiac delta, beta, and pi were the Persian Nur, "Bright";
the Sogdian and Khorasmian Bighanwand, "Clawless"; and the Coptic
Stephani, "the Crown". (Allen)
The origin of the title Isidus also given to this star is obscure but is
said to probably have some connection with the Egyptian goddess Isis
[many stars have connections with the Egyptian Moon goddess, Isis].

Hebrew letter Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump "The Lightning Struck
Tower". (Robson).

of Mars and Saturn; and to Alvidas, of Jupiter in square to the Moon.
It causes sudden assaults, malevolence, immorality and shamelessness.
(Robson).
This star and Acrab are both positioned next to each other in the
Scorpion's head, they are supposed to correspond to a Mars character
with a blend of Saturn characteristics. Dr Koch is of the opinion that
both these stars are 'doubtful'. The effect of these two stars has yet to
be researched more fully. According to tradition, these stars are
credited with giving the ability to do research, and especially research
into things of a particularly secret and hidden nature. For this to be
however, further influence of the sign Scorpio and planets Mercury
and Uranus have also to be present; preferably these stellar bodies
would be positioned on the MC or Ascendant and be near another
stellar body pointing to mental capabilities. In lower types, however, a
tendency to falsehood and treason can be noted. Both stars are a poor
augury for material wealth. There will be difficulties, impediments, or
loss, dependent upon the position these have in the cosmogram. In
mundane maps, there is an indication of mass catastrophes, should
either Mars, Saturn or Uranus be in this first degrees of Sagittarius,
especially in an angular position. (Ebertin).
Situated on the head of the Scorpion, not where its armament is, which
is at the rear. It is a fighter of great skill and characterizes Mars-Saturn
perfectly. Anyone with this star strong in their horoscope is likely to
show a patient and wary approach to any situation, but this will belie
the skilled determination which will then be brought to bear. Scorpio
is famous for the surgeons born in it and this star shows up just the
qualities which they need to have. The same applies to generals,
policemen, private investigators and secret service agents, many of
whom have this star well placed and aspected. In research of all other
kinds too, it distinguishes the real adept. (Dr. Eric Morse).
With Sun: Immoral, dissipated, low associates, many sorrows.

(Robson).
With Moon: Reserved, suspicious bad for business success, disgrace,

loss by horses and cattle. (Robson).
With Mercury: Hypocritical, evil mind, low associates, imprisonment,

malignant disease but chances of recovery, criminal, secrets in
connection with life or parentage, domestic disharmony. (Robson).
With Venus: Quiet, reserved, jealous, selfish, favorable for gain.

(Robson).
With Mars: Immoral, criminal, violent, evil environment, sudden or

violent death. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Deceitful, dishonest, dissipated, low companions, danger

of imprisonment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Vacillating, strong passions, evil habits, low associates,

may be disowned by family, several unhappy marriages, early death of
favorite child, death from consumption. (Robson).
With Uranus: Shrewd, cunning, excellent linguist, bad morals, trouble

through opposite sex, bad for marriage, many enemies, strange
adventures abroad-sometimes as spy, bad for gain, obscure death.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Active mind, weak character, easily led, ruined through
opposite sex, organizing ability, high position but subsequent disgrace,
accidents from fire, water and electricity, death by accident or by
human hands. (Robson).
Fixed star: DUBHE

Constellation: Alpha Ursa Major
15LEO12.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mer-
Ven
History of the star: A yellow star on the back of the Bear, Ursa Major.
The Arabic name for Dubhe is Ad-Dubb (1), "The bear". Dubb, more
generally Dubhe, the Bear, is the abbreviation of the Arabians' Thahr
al Dubb al Akbar, the "Back of the Greater Bear".
Al Biruni said that it was the Hindu Kratu or Krathu (born from
Brahma's hand), one of the seven Rishis or Sages.
Some have asserted that in Egyptian astronomy it was Ak, the "Eye";
i. e. the prominent one of the constellation, utilized in the alignment of
the walls of the temple of Hathor at Denderah, and the orientation
point of that structure perhaps before 5000 B.C.; at all events, before
the Thigh became circumpolar, about 4000 B.C. As typifying a
goddess of Egypt, it was Bast Isis and Taurt Isis.
Alpha (this star Dubhe) and beta (Merak) were the Keepers, or
Pointers, at the front of the "Dipper Bowl" in Ursa Major; a line
extending through these two will direct the observer to Polaris, the
Pole Star.
It is one of the "The Plough", also called "the Big Dipper" stars, a
bucket shaped figure or asterism in the back of the Bear, outlined by
the stars; Merak (beta), Dubhe (this star alpha), Phecda (gamma) and
Megrez (delta). In early Arabic astronomy these four stars constituted
the coffin or bier (bier and bear come from the same root word)
surrounded by mourners of Al Na'ash, who was murdered by Al Jadi,
the pole-star (Polaris), and this constellation was seen as a funeral
procession, attributing this title to the slow and solemn motion of the
figure around the pole.
The Chinese know it as Tien Choo, Heaven's Pivot, and as Kow
Ching. (Allen).

(Robson).
General influence of the star: Credited with the destructiveness of

Mars, working itself out particularly in mundane maps, in a nasty way
if conjunct Saturn. Conjunct Hitler's Saturn, Mao Tse Tung's
Moon. (Ebertin).
fierceness and share in human ways. (Manilius 1st century AD).
Setting: In danger of being killed by wild beasts. (Noonan).
Fixed star: DZIBAN

Constellation: Psi 1 Draco
Longitude 1900: 12CAN21 Longitude 2000: 13CAN48
History of the star: A binary or double star in the Dragon, Draco; psi
and psi, 4.3 and 5.2, pearly white and yellow.
The Arabic name for Dziban is Adh-Dhi'ban (1), "The two wolves" or
"The Two Jackals". It was thought that with chi it was Al Anhakan,
which we similarly find for zeta (Nodus 1) and eta.
In China it was Niu She, the Palace Governess, or a Literary
Woman. (Allen).

Death". (Robson).
Fixed star: EDASICH

Constellation: Iota Draco
History of the star: An orange star in the Dragon, Draco.
The Arabic name for Edasich is Adh-Dhikh (1), "The hyena".
It was called Al Dhih, the "Male Hyaena", from which comes Ed
Asich, or Eldsich, its usual title now.
In China it was Tso Choo, the "Left Pivot". (Allen).

"Death". (Robson).
Fixed star: EL KOPHRAH
Constellation: Chi Ursa Major
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mars.
History of the star: A red star on the upper leg of the Great Bear, Ursa
Major.

(Robson).

century AD).
Fixed star: EL NATH

Constellation: Beta Taurus
Longitude 1900: 21GEM11 Longitude 2000:
22GEM35
History of the star: A double star, brilliant pure white and pale gray
star.
This star, beta Taurus, was once the gamma-star of Auriga, it is now
astronomically assigned to Taurus and is situated on tip of the left
horn of the Bull. It has been considered as belonging to either
constellation; Burritt's Atlas calling it Aurigae or El Nath. As a
member of Auriga it lies on the right ankle, and was the Arabic Kabd
al 'Inan, usually translated "the Heel of the Rein-holder"; though its
position is on the ankle.
The Arabic name for El Nath is An-Nath (1), "The butting" from Al
Natih, "the Butting One", located on the tip of the northern horn of the
Bull, 5 from zeta, (Al Hecka) similarly placed on the tip of the
southern horn.
This title El Nath, also appears for Aries and its star Hamal.
In Babylonia it was Shur-narkabti-sha-iltanu, the "Star in the Bull
towards the North", or the "Northern Star towards the Chariot",
referring to the Chariot of Auriga, and marked the 6th ecliptic
constellation.
With Capella and other stars in Auriga it was the Chinese Woo Chay,
a "Fire-carriage".
Among the Hindus it represented Agni, the god of fire, and commonly
bore that title; as also the similar Hutabhuj, the "Devourer of the
Sacrifice".
Astrologers said that El Nath portended eminence and fortune to all
who could claim it as their natal star. (Allen).
The Horns of the Bull: In Indian astronomy the constellation of Taurus

was represented by an elephant; this alternative representation existed
also in Egypt at some time. The bull and the elephant have in common
their two horns or tusks. Strabo calls the southern Pillar of Herakles by
the name of Elephant, and Pliny writes that Mount Abyla produces
elephants.
The association of the Pillars of Herakles with the tusks of an elephant
is most significant. The island which marks the southern end of Egypt
proper and is below the Little Cataract on the right bank of the Nile
was called Yebu by the Egyptians and Elephantine by the Greeks. The
two horns of our constellation of Taurus mark the limit on the right or
eastern bank of the Milky Way when it crosses the Ecliptic. This
explains why the bull has the most important role in the Egyptian
conception of how one enters the Elysian Fields. To gain admittance
to the Elysian Fields, the hero must defeat the bull; he enters as the
conqueror of the bull that guards the route to the West, that guards the
Elysian Fields. One of Pyramid texts reads: The Bull of the Sky
inclines his horn, so that he [the deceased] may pass.
At times the bull instead of being presented as an enemy is a friend
who helps in crossings; the bull itself is identified with the hero and
becomes the actor of the triumphant crossing: He comes out into the
sky. He crosses the vault of heaven, lively and powerful, he crosses
the foamy Oceanus, overthrowing the wall of Shu. At times the bull
is a ladder, the ladder that gives access to the sky. Weill observes that
the deceased is presented as moving towards Orion. Orion and Sirius
(Sothis) are mentioned as guides to the bull because the two most
important stars are also on the bank of the Milky Way, just below the
two horns of Taurus.
The deceased enters the Elysian Fields by flying through the air
holding onto the horns of the bull.
This provides a clear explanation of the most important sacred
ceremony of Cretan religion, the taurokatapsia, the ritual in which
champions grab the horns of a bull and vault over it. It also explains
why the bull is such an important symbol in Cretan religion; it does
not mean that the Minoans worshipped bulls or believed that bulls
were gods. The Spanish bullfight is rooted in a sacred rite, a survival
of an ancient religion. The conclusive point of the bull-fight, el
momento de la verdad, is when the torrero exposes his chest to the
horns of the bull in order to lean over the animals head and plant the
sword between the horns. Such an act obviously implies a defiance of
death. [Israel Cohen http://www.metrum.org/mapping/cosmol.htm ]

(Robson).
General influence of the star: Of the nature of Mars and Mercury. It

gives fortune, eminence and neutrality for good or evil. (Robson).
Martian in nature; reputed to be an indication of success. (Larousse

Since Mars (the ruler of this star) is not only the planet of war but of
surgery, engineering, iron and steel generally, El Nath will show
practical skill in all these professions. (Dr Eric Morse).
With Sun: Ecclesiastical preferment, honor through science, religion or
philosophy. (Robson).
With Moon: Quarrels with questionable associates, business success,

environment detrimental owing to wife, partner or relative. (Robson).
With Mercury: Favour of superiors, but enmity of colleagues, rises to

high position or changes vocation, favorable for gain, but many small
losses, domestic expenses, often obliged to support an invalid.
(Robson).
With Venus: Favorable for gain, enemies who are powerless to injure.
(Robson).
With Mars: Good lawyer, speaker, and debater, quick-witted.

(Robson).
With Jupiter: Success in legal or ecclesiastical affairs, favorable for

gain and inheritance. (Robson).
With Saturn: Cautious, thoughtful, bad-tempered, accumulates money,

favorable for domestic affairs, gain through relatives, may receive
start in life through a legacy. (Robson).
With Uranus: Great mental energy and force of character, weak body,
original and practical ideas, occult interests, but material aims, late
success, favorable for domestic affairs, death in middle age. (Robson).
With Neptune: Active in mind and body, vacillating, some physical

defect, occult interests, may make discoveries in medicine, domestic
disharmony owing to peculiar matrimonial ideas, may become
famous, death in middle age. (Robson).
Fixed star: ELECTRA

Spectral class: B5. Magnitude: 3.8
History of the star: One of the Pleiades or Seven Sisters.

Zeus fathered her son, Dardanus, founder of Troy. This star is not
visible to the naked eye; Electra is the missing Pleiad who withdrew
her light in sorrow at the destruction of Llium, the house of Dardanus.
Electra, they say, left her sisters and took a place in the Arctic
circle. That is why they sing:
...In Troy's last hour...
Electra shrouded her form in mist and cloud, and left the Pleiad-
band...
Still rises up...their bright troop in the skies; but she alone hides
viewless ever since the town of her son Dardanus in ruin fell...
Electra had another son, Iasion and a third, Samothrace but more
frequently this third child is named as Harmonia. (Allen).
Fixed star: ENIF
Constellation: Epsilon Pegasus
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mar-
Mer
History of the star: A triple star, yellow, ..., and blue, on the nose of
the Winged Horse, Pegasus.
The Arabic name for Enif is Al-Anf (1), "The nose". It was also called
Enit, Enir, Enf Alpheras, Aniphol Pharasi.
Other Arabic titles were: Fum al Faras, the "Horse's Mouth"; and Al
Jahfalah, the "Lip".
The Latins called it Os Pegasi.
With theta, and the star alpha Aquari, it was the 23d sieu, Goei, Gui or
Wei, Steep or Danger. (Allen).

judgment. (Noonan).

Pegopedia http://www.jps.net/xephyr/rich/fantasy/Pegopedia.html ).
General influence of the star: Danger in battle. (Noonan).
Fixed star: ENSIS M42, The Great Orion Nebula.

Constellation: [M42 Orion - NGC 1976].
Spectral class: N. Mag: 4.0 is the biggest star.
History of the star: M42 is Nebula marking the sword-sheath or

sword-scabbard of Orion, with the celebrated Trapezium in its midst.
Known as Ensis to astrologers, this nebula's correct name is M42; The
Great Orion Nebula, the name known to astronomers. [The fixed star
Ensis is actually eta Orionis (now at 20GEM11)].

Juggler". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It causes blindness, defective sight,

injuries to the eyes, sickness and a violent death. (Robson).
Fixed star: ERAKIS

Constellation: Mu Cepheus
Spectral class: M2 Magnitude: 4.1 Variable
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planet nature: Sat-Jup
History of the star: A star close to the right ear of the Ethiopian King,
Cepheus. Erakis is called "The Garnet Star".
Influence of the constellation: "It gives authority and a sober mind,

with the Hebrew letter Shin and the 22nd Tarot Trump, The
Fool". (Robson).

spectacle of crime and catastrophe in human affairs .

Fixed star: ETAMIN Eltanin, Rastaban

Constellation: Gamma Draco
27SAG58.
History of the star: A star in the right Eye of the Dragon, Draco. It
was the pole star about 3500 BC.
The Arabic name for Eltanin or Etamin is At-Tinnin (1), "The great
serpent". Ras Eltanim, Eltanin, Ettanin, Etannin, Etanim, Etamin, etc.,
is from Al Ras al Tinnin, "the Dragon's Head", applied to this, as it
also is to alpha (Thuban). The word Tinnin is nearly synonymous with
Thu'ban.
This star was also called Rastaben, Rasaben, Rastaban "head of the
snake".
the Quinque Dromedarii. In the Arabic theme for this constellation the
stars beta (Alwaid), gamma (this star Etamin), nu (Kuma) and xi
(Grumium) in the Head of the Dragon represent four mother camels
protecting a baby camel from the attack of two hyenas (eta and zeta,
Nodus 1). The nomads camp located nearby (the three unnamed stars
in the neck of the Dragon: upsilon, tau, and sigma).
Apet, Bast, Mut, Sekhet, and Taurt were all titles of one goddess in the
Nile worship, symbolized by this star, gamma Draconis, Etamin.
It is interesting to know that the Boeotian Thebes, the City of the
Dragon, from the story of its founder, Cadmus, shared with its
Egyptian namesake the worship of this star in a temple dedicated, so
far as its orientation shows, about 1130 BCE, a cult doubtless drawn
from the parent city (Thebes) in Egypt, and adopted in Greece, as also
in Italy in the little temple to Isis in Pompeii. Here, however, the city
authorities interfered with this star-worship in one of their numerous
raids on the astrologers, and bricked up the opening whence the star
was observed.
This star, Etamin, lies almost exactly in the zenith of Greenwich, in
fact, it has been called the Zenith-star in Greenwich; and, being
circumpolar, descends toward the horizon, but, without disappearing.
(Allen).

Death". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Liking for solitude. Good mental

concentration. Dishonor and downfall and loss of prestige. Esoteric
and philosophical studies. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: FACIES

Constellation: M22 Sagittarius
Spectral class: C. Mag: 5.9 is the largest star.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Sun-Mar
History of the star: M22 is the nebula in the Archer's face.

General influence of the star: It is of the nature of the Sun and Mars,
and causes blindness, defective sight, sickness, accidents and a violent
death. (Robson).
Much blamed for accidents and broken limbs and so on. The latin
name is from the verb Facere, to make or do something, and it is often
said to portend accidents due to the victim's own careless
actions. Naturally, there is a positive side to Facies, it symbolizes well
that kind of Sagittarian who goes out to climb mountains, race cars,
enter the ski-jump team or the Grand National steeplechase, making it
right to the top and no doubt breaking a few bones along the way. On
the more philosophical side it will mark those who must see their
outlook and beliefs carried into practical effect somewhere, so that
they go out on missions, set up their own churches and centers engage
in good works of famine or refugee relief and so on. Inevitably they
get hurt at times, but perhaps find compensation in the value of their
works. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: FOMALHAUT

Constellation: Alpha Piscis Austrinus
History of the star: A reddish star in the mouth of the Southern Fish,
Piscis Austrinus (not Pisces). Fomalhaut is from the Arabic Fam al-
Hut (1), "Mouth of the fish".
Variations on the name were: Piscis Meridionalis, Os Piscis notii,
Fumahaud, Fomahant, Fomahandt, Fumahant, Fumahaut, Fumalhaut;
Phom Ahut, Fontabant; Fomauth, Phomaut, Phomault, Phomant,
Phomaant, Phomhaut, Phomelhaut, Phomalhaut, Fumalhant,
Fomahaut, Phomahant, Fomalcuti, Fomahout; Fomalhout, Pham Al
Hut, Fomalhani.
Among early Arabs Fomalhaut was Al Difdi' al Awwal, the "First
Frog"; (beta Cetus, Deneb Kaitos the Second Frog). Thalim, the
"Ostrich, another Arabic title.
Fomalhaut with Achernar and Canopus made up Dante's Tre Facelle.
It was Hastorang in Persia 2582 B.C., at the winter solstice, and a
Royal Star, one of the "four Guardians of Heaven", sentinels watching
over other stars; while about 500 B.C. it was the object of sunrise
worship in the temple of Demeter at Eleusis.
This is one of the four key stars in the heavens, also called archangel
stars.
Michael (Aldebaran) watcher of the East.
Gabriel (Fomalhaut) watcher of the South.
Raphael (The Healing Archangel (Regulus) Watcher of the North.
Oriel (Antares) Watcher of the West.
At one time they marked the two Equinoxes and two Solstices.
Aldebaran marked zero Aries 3044 BC, Antares marked zero Libra
3052 BC, Fomalhaut marked zero Capricorn, 2582 BC, Regulus
marked zero Cancer 2345 BC.
Eric Morse says: They have been characterized as Horses, reflected
both in the famed Four Horsemen of Apocalypse (Revelations 6) and
Chariot Horses in the Book of Zechariah. Regulus was long
considered the supreme of the Four Guardians but the role of
Fomalhaut - Gabriel, in the birth of Jesus - must now be said to
challenge or actually supplant, with a new stage in human spiritual
evolution, the supremacy of the more 'medical' Archangel of the
Leonine era. (Dr Eric Morse, The Living Stars).
With astrologers, it portended eminence, fortune, and power. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Ptolemy gives no separate influence and

describes Fomalhaut, but according to Bayer the constellation is of the
nature of Saturn. It is said to have an influence similar to Pisces, but in
addition to augment the fortunes. (Robson).
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy, it is of the nature

of Venus and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Jupiter in square to Saturn
from Pisces and Sagittarius. It is said to be very fortunate and
powerful and yet to cause malevolence of sublime scope and
character, and change from a material to a spiritual form of
expression. Cardan stated that together with the stars rising with 12
Libra it gives an immortal name. (Robson).
It has a Mercury-Venus character with a blending of Neptune

influence. According to tradition, this star is of quite variable effect,
either very good or very bad, depending on the overall cosmic
structure. It is assumed, however, that the helpful influence is the
greater one and if in conjunction with Mercury, it is said to stimulate
mental capabilities and promise success as a writer or scientist. On the
Ascendant and in good aspect, tradition has it that this star will make
for 'fame' and a name 'remembered forever'. In conjunction with
Venus, there will be advantages in artistic pursuits. A conjunction with
Jupiter or on the MC will bring favor from dignitaries of the church.
Tied up with either Sun or Moon, the influence of Fomalhaut is said to
be quite marked. (Ebertin).
If rising or culminating: Great and lasting honors. (Robson).

Rising: "When the Southern Fish rises into the heavens, leaving its
native waters for a foreign element, whoever at this hour takes hold of
life will spend his years about sea-shore and river-bank he will capture
fish as they swim poised in the hidden depths ; he will cast his greedy
eyes into the midst of the waters, craving to gather pellucid stones
(pearls) and, immersed himself, will bring them forth together with the
homes of protective shell wherein they lurk. No peril is left for man to
brave profit is sought by means of shipwreck, and the diver who has
plunged into the depths becomes, like the booty, the object of
recovery. And not always small is the gain to be derived from this
dangerous labor (implying that a diver's life was usually an unenviable
one) pearls are worth fortunes, and because of these splendid stones
there is scarcely a rich man left. Dwellers on land are burdened with
the treasures of the sea. A man born to such a lot plies his skill along
the shore; or he purchases at a fixed wage another's labor and sells for
a profit what it has brought him, a peddler in the many different forms
of sea products". (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
With Sun: Dissipated, easily influenced by low companions, gain

through inheritance but unproductive of good, may suffer for some
crime committed, danger of bites from venomous creatures. (Robson).
With Moon: Secret business causing much trouble and enmity, but
eventual gain after many difficulties. The separation is more benefic
than the application. (Robson).
With Mercury: Many losses and disappointments, unlucky in business,

better servant than master, writes or receives secret letters, worry
through slander, imprisonment or damaged reputation, domestic
difficulties, sickness of a Saturnian nature. (Robson).
Success as a scientist or writer. (Ebertin).
With Venus: Secret and passionate love affairs, some restriction in the
life, disappointments, easily led astray. (Robson).
With Mars: Malevolent, passionate, revengeful, many secret enemies,

liable to disgrace and ruin, danger of bites from venomous creatures.
(Robson).
With Jupiter: Sympathetic, charitable, honors in the Church,

Freemasonry or secret societies, many voyages. (Robson).
With Saturn: Accidents, ailments affecting the lungs, throat and feet,
loss through enemies, friends, Mercurial affairs, bands and companies,
wrongfully accused, affairs involved at end of life, sudden death and
family cheated out of their rights. (Robson).
With Uranus: Unstable, wasted talents, evil environment, unpractical

ideas, loses friends, addicted to drugs or intoxicants, utopian schemes,
afflicted marriage partner, brings misfortune to associates, fatally
injured by electricity, explosion or accident. (Robson).
With Neptune: Sharp, shrewd, self-seeking, analytical, detective

ability, many secret enemies, connected with secret affairs or
government work, occult interests, somewhat dishonest, influential
friends, associated with 9th and 12th house affairs, gain through
speculation, death of marriage partner, many narrow escapes, violent
death through secret enemies. (Robson).
Fixed star: FORAMEN

Constellation: Eta Carina- the Ship Argo Navis
Spectral class: P. Magnitude: 1.9 VAR.
History of the star: A star in the stern of the Ship Argo Navis.
Foramen is an irregularly variable star, 1 to 7.4, reddish, and lies in the
Carina (Keel) subdivision of Argo, invisible from north of the 30th
parallel.
This is one of the most noted objects in the heavens, perhaps even so
in almost prehistoric times, for in Babylonian inscriptions, a star,
noticeable for occasional faintness in its light is referred to; that is
thought to be this star. It lies at the heart of a cloud of gas and dust
called the Keyhole Nebula from its characteristic features. Eta Carinae
is a luminous blue variable star that looks for all the universe like a
star that has just blown itself to pieces.
It started as a fourth magnitude star and by April 1843, this
supermassive blue star brightened up enough that it was the second-
brightest star in the sky (apparently outshining Canopus and by some
accounts Sirius). Since then, it has dimmed down, but continues to
intrigue astronomers. We know that the star is highly unstable and
prone to extremely violent outbursts. For years, it was considered an
unusual type of nova (a star that undergoes outbursts and brightens for
a short period of time). Now, some think it's only a matter of time
before Eta Carinae -- which is losing mass at a tremendous rate --
collapses and ultimately explodes out as a supernova.
Recently astronomers have discovered a gas cloud that acts as a
natural ultraviolet laser, near this huge, unstable star. The super-laser
was identified and during spectroscopic observations made with the
Goddard High Resolution spectrograph aboard NASA's Hubble Space
Telescope.
Since it's unlikely that a single beam from the cloud would happen to
be precisely aimed in earth's direction, the astronomers conclude that
numerous beams must be radiating from the cloud in all directions -
like beams from a dance hall mirror-ball.
A laser, (an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission
of Radiation) creates an intense coherent beam of light. Lasers are
very rare in space and nothing like the UV laser has ever been seen
before.
Babylonian inscriptions seem to refer to a star, noticeable from
occasional faintness in its light, believed to be this star Foramen and
to be one of the temple stars associated with Ea or Ia of Eriidhu the
"Lord of the Waves", otherwise known as Oannes, the mysterious
human fish and greatest god of the kingdom. Oannes was known as
the teacher of early man in all knowledge; and in mythology he was
the creator of man and the father of Tammuz and Ishtar, themselves
associated with other stars and sky figures. Nunki (Nunki), or Nunpe,
the Holy City, one of the oldest cities in the world, even in ancient
Babylonia, was that kingdom's flourishing port on the Persian Gulf. In
its vicinity the Babylonians located their sacred Tree of Life (Source,
and Allen).
Notes: Oannes is usually identified with Capricorn and in particular
the tail of the Goat, see Nashira and Deneb Algedi. Oannes'
involvement with a star of Argo is not unlikely either because Argo is
a talking ship, so this star could represent some aspect of Oannes,
perhaps relating to the broadcasting of his teachings. Pallas/Athena,
set in the prow of the ship, a piece from "the Speaking Oak of
Dodona"; Zeus' oak tree, endowing Argo Navis with the power of
warning and guiding the chieftains who form its crew, this oracular
beam enabled the ship to speak. Argo Navis influences;
communications, satellites, television, telephone, radio, newspapers,
cinema.
Fixed star: FURUD
Constellation: Zeta Canis Major
07CAN23.
History of the star: A star on the left hind paw of the Greater Dog,
Canis Major.
Furud is either from Al Furid or Al-Furud (1), the "Bright Single
Ones", or "Individual" stars, or, perhaps by a transcriber's error, from
Al Kurud, "the Apes", referring to the surrounding small stars with
some of those of Columba; Ideler thought the latter derivation more
probable.
Al Sufi mentioned these as Al Agribah, "the Ravens" in an early
Arabic figuring. (Allen).

particularly with Sirius (this star). Canis Major is connected by the
Kabalists with the Hebrew letter Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump,
"The Moon". (Robson).
Fixed star: GACRUX
Constellation: Gamma Crux
06SCO44.
Declination 1900: -56.33'. Declination 2000: -57.05'
Spectral class: M4. Magnitude: 1.63 Variable.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Ven-Jup
History of the star: A star at the top of the Cross, Crux.

Gacrux is derived from "Gamma" of "Crux".
There is little traditional mythology associated with these large stars in
Crux because the Cross, was unknown to the ancients by its present
title, its four chief stars being noted by Ptolemy (in Egypt where it was
visible) as a part of the Centaur Centaurus, which now surrounds it on
three sides. Bayer, who invented Crux in 1679, outlined it over the
hind feet of the Centaur, these now are alpha (Acrux), beta (Mimosa),
gamma (Gacrux), and delta Crucis (unnamed), alpha at the foot,
gamma at the top, with beta, and delta (unnamed), as the transverse.
(Allen).
Crux denotes a strong spiritual influence. It indicates willingness to

accept sacrifice and gives fortitude in sorrow. The Cross gives choices
that bring hopes and fears; making decisions about which road to take
in life, learning to discriminate. There is often a lasting emotional or
psychological wound, or wounds from accidents etc. There can be
dormant skills or powers which in order to tap into them may require
giving something up, or letting something go; as the Centaur
(Centaurus) did in giving up his immortality to Prometheus, or
forgiving as Christ did on the cross.
Etymology: This is also a pre-Christian, Q-R-GH (guttural) word. I

suggest more a sense of cross-purposes and energies in conflict. (Isaac
Mozeson).
CROSS in The Word: To quote the definition, a CROSS is an upright
"beam," with another beam "fastened" horizontally, upon which the
noble Romans would CRUCIFY convicted innocents. The fastening of
boards and the impaling of hands and feet, as well as the CROSS-
WISE shape of a CROTCH or CROSS, all recall the term Hebrew
KERES (hook, clasp - Exodus 26:11). Hebrew KORUS is to bow or
bend (Isaiah 46:2). KAR-SOL is a joint or ankle, and KHIRSAL is to
cross (one's legs). If a beam is crucial to a CRUCIFIX or any CRISS-
CROSS shape, there is KERES(H) (board, plank Exodus 26:23) to
consider. Derivatives: ACROSS, CLASP, CREASE, CRESCENT,
CRISP, CROCHET(Y), CRUISE, CRUSADE, CRUSADO, CRUX
and LACROSSE.
Influence of constellation: "Crux is said to give perseverance, but

many burdens, trials and responsibilities, together with much suffering
and many hardships. In connection with rulerships of countries it may
be noted that Brazil was named the Land of the Holy Cross by the
discoverer Cabral on May 1st 1500, and that the constellation Crux
has been represented on the postage stamps of that country". (Robson).
Fixed star: GIANSAR Gianfer, Gianfar
Constellation: Lambda Draco
10LEO20.
History of the star: A small orange star in the Dragon's tail located
nearly midway between the Pointers of Ursa Major (beta Merak and
alpha Dubhe) and Polaris.
"Hebrew name Giansar, 'the punished enemy'". (Bullinger The Witness
of the Stars ).
Giansar and Giauzar are variously derived: either from Al Jauza', "the
Twins", a little star is in close proximity, or from Al Jauzah,
"the Central One", as it is nearly midway between the Pointers and
Polaris-; or, and still better, from the Persian Ghauzar, Al Biruni's
Jauzahar of Sasanian origin, "the Poison Place", referring to the
notion that the nodes, or points where the moon crosses the ecliptic,
were poisonous because they "happened to be called the Head and Tail
of the Dragon." This singular idea descended into comparatively
modern times, and, although these points are far removed from Draco,
still obtains in the name for lamda. Juza is another popular title. It also
has been known as Nodus Secundus, "the Second Knot", possibly
because thus located on some drawings; yet it is far removed from
zeta, which usually bears that name. (Allen).
Close to the helio planetary North Node of Neptune; 10LEO40 in
1900 - 11LEO46 in 2000, which might give a Neptunian influence.

Death". (Robson).
Fixed star: GIEDI PRIMA Algedi

Constellation: ALPH1 Capricornus
03AQU46
Spectral class: G5. Magnitude: 4.6
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Ven-
Mar
History of the star: Alpha is actually two stars, 4 minutes apart, in the
right horn of the Goat, Capricornus. Alpha (this star Giedi Prima)
double, 3.2 and 4.2, yellow. Alpha (Giedi Secunda), triple, 3, 11.5,
and 11.5, pale yellow, ash, and lilac.
These are the Prima and Secunda Giedi, or plain Algedi, from the
Arabian constellation title Al Jady "The goat".
Other titles, Dabih and the degenerated Dschabbe and Dshabeh,
applied to them, but more commonly to beta (Dahib), have been traced
by some to Al Jabbah, the Forehead, although the stars are nearer the
tip of the horn; but the names undoubtedly come from Al Sa'd al
Dhabih, "the Lucky One of the Slaughterers", the title of the Arabic
20th manzil (of which these alphas and betas were the determinant
point), manifestly referring to the sacrifice celebrated by the Arabs at
the heliacal rising of Capricorn. [Influences of 20th mansion: Helps
the escape of servants and captives and the curing of diseases. With
Moon transiting here; take medicine, travel, but do not lend money or
marry (Robson)].
And of similar signification was the Euphratean Shak-shadi and the
Coptic Eupeutos, or Opeutus, for the same lunar asterism of those
peoples.
It was thought that this star, alpha, then seen only as a single star, with
beta (Dahib) and nu (Alshat) was known by the Akkadians as Uz, "the
Goat"; and as Enzu in the astronomy of their descendants.
It was thought that this, or perhaps beta, marked the 26th ecliptic
asterism of the Babylonians, Qarnu Shahu, the "Horn of the Goat".
It was said that alpha represented the 8th antediluvian king Amar Sin.
(Allen).

(Robson).

of Venus and Mars; to Simmonite, of Venus and Mercury; and, to
Alvidas, of Uranus in sextile to Venus. It gives beneficence, sacrifice
and offering. (Robson).
Associated with piety and self-sacrifice. (Larousse Encyclopedia of

Astrology).
With Sun: Peculiar events, unexpected losses and gains, sometimes
great good fortune. (Robson).
With Moon: Peculiar and unexpected events, eccentric, public

criticism, new and influential friends, valuable gifts, love of
respectable women but difficulties and sometimes platonic marriage.
(Robson).
With Mercury: Romantic, psychic, vacillating, bad for gain, many love
affairs some of which cause notoriety, may elope with married person.
(Robson).
With Venus: Many strange and unexpected events, peculiar and

romantic marriage, may be separated for years from partner through
secret government or political reasons of which even native may be
ignorant. (Robson).
With Mars: Abrupt, aggressive, much criticism, public position.

(Robson).
With Jupiter: Government position, preferment in law or Church,

marriage abroad, favorable for gain and inheritance. (Robson).
With Saturn: Genius but kept down by circumstances, peculiar and

occult early environment, birth amidst strange conditions while
mother is travelling, many narrow escapes, associated with the stage,
rarely marries, unfavorable for gain. (Robson).
With Uranus: Peculiar environment, bad morals, strong passions,

genial, affectionate, vacillating, small self confidence, too trusting,
peculiar ideas on marriage and religion, ambitious but too weak to
rise, bad for domestic affairs and children, if any, though there may be
illegitimate ones, violent death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Psychic in childhood, never understood by others,

cruelty from a parent, many disappointments, peculiar conditions in
domestic life, little success, greatly influenced by others, accidents,
death in early life or middle age. (Robson).
Fixed star: GIEDI SECUNDA

Constellation: ALPH2 Capricornus
03AQU51.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Ven-Mar
History of the star: Alpha is actually two stars, 4 minutes apart, in the
right horn of the Goat in Capricornus. Alpha (Giedi Prima), double,
3.2 and 4.2, yellow. Alpha (this star Giedi Secunda), triple, 3, 11.5,
and 11.5, pale yellow, ash, and lilac.
These are the Prima and Secunda Giedi, or plain Algedi, from the
Arabian constellation title Al Jady "The goat".
Other titles, Dabih and the degenerated Dschabbe and Dshabeh,
applied to them, but more commonly to beta, have been traced by
some to Al Jabbah, "the Forehead", although the stars are nearer the
tip of the horn; but the names undoubtedly come from Al Sa'd al
Dhabih, "the Lucky One of the Slaughterers", the title of the Arabic
20th manzil (of which these alphas and betas were the determinant
point), manifestly referring to the sacrifice celebrated by the Arabs at
the heliacal rising of Capricorn. [20th manzil: Helps the escape of
servants and captives and the curing of diseases. With Moon transiting
here; take medicine, travel, but do not lend money or marry (Robson)].
And of similar signification was the Euphratean Shak-shadi and the
Coptic Eupeutos, or Opeutus, for the same lunar asterism of those
peoples.
It was thought that alpha, then seen only as a single star, with beta and
nu was known by the Akkadians as Uz, the Goat; and as Enzu in the
astronomy of their descendants; while Epping is authority for the
statement that this, or perhaps beta, marked the 26th ecliptic asterism
of the Babylonians, Qarnu Shahu, "the Horn of the Goat".
Alpha is said to have represented the 8th antediluvian king Amar Sin.
(Allen).

letter Yod and the 10th Tarot Trump, The Wheel of
Fortune". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Associated with piety and self-

sacrifice. (Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology).
Fixed star: GIENAH in Corvus.

Constellation: Gamma Corvus
History of the star: The Arabic name for Gienah is Al-Janah (1), "The
wing". Gienah is from Ulug Beg's Al Janah al Ghurab al Aiman, "the
Right Wing of the Raven", although on modern charts it marks the
left. (Allen).
Influence of constellation: According to Ptolemy, Corvus is like Mars

and Saturn. It is said to give craftiness, greediness, ingenuity, patience,
revengefulness, passion, selfishness, lying, aggressiveness and
material instincts, and sometimes causes its natives to become
Fixed star: GIENAH in Cygnus

Constellation: Epsilon Cygnus
27AQU45.
+33.58'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Ven-
Mer
History of the star: A yellow star on the right wing of the Swan,
Cygnus. Gienah, from the Arabic Al Janah (1), "the Wing". (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Cygnus gives a contemplative, dreamy,

cultured and adaptable nature. The affections are ill regulated and
unsteady, the talents develop late. There is some love of water and
Fixed star: GOMEISA

Constellation: Beta Canis Minor
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mer-Mar
History of the star: A white star in the throat of the Lesser Dog, Canis
Minor.
Gomeisa or Al-Ghumaisa' (1), "The bleary-eyed one", "The Weeping
One", or "The Wateried Eyed". [from the Arabic story connected with
Suhail (Canopus) and his marriage to Al Jauzah (Orion who in this
story was a woman) and subsequent flight, followed by Al Shi'ra
(Canis Major) below the Milky Way, where she remained. The other
sister, Al Ghumaisa (this figure - Canis minor), being left in tears in
her accustomed place. Thus the Two Dog-stars/constellations were the
Arabs' Al Aliawat al Suhail, the Sisters of Canopus].
Al Jummaiza another spelling, is also translated "Sycamine" (A tree
mentioned in the New Testament, thought to be a species of mulberry
- AHD. This constellation has also been called Morus the genus name
for mulberry).
Algomeyla, Gomelza, Algomeiza, Algomisa, Algomiza, Algomeysa,
Algomyso, Alchamizo, etc. Al Gamus "the Puppy", from another of
the Arabians' titles for the whole constellation.
Combined with beta Canis Majoris (Mirzam), it was Al Murzim, "the
Anouncer" announcing the rising of Sirius; in the plural Al
Mirzamani, or as Al Mirzama al Shi'rayain, the two Sirian Announcers
[Many radio and TV announcers are influenced by these stars].
The Arabs utilized this, with Procyon, to mark the terminal points of
their short Cubit, or Ell, Al Dhira, their long Cubit being the line
between Castor and Pollux of Gemini. This same word appears in the
title of one of the moon stations in that constellation.
Beta has some close companions of the 10th and 12th magnitudes.
Zeta, theta, omicron, and pi were the Chinese Shwuy Wei, "a Place of
Water", a designation that may have been given them from their
nearness to the River of Heaven, the Milky Way Galaxy.
The Euphratean title the Kakkab Paldara, Pallika, or Palura the "Star
of the Crossing of the Water-dog", is said to be for the star Procyon.
(Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Ptolemy gives no information as to the

influence of the constellation itself but merely describes that of its
chief star Procyon. By other authors however, it is said to cause
frivolity and either love of dogs or danger of dog-bites. It is
noteworthy that the ideas of water and drowning seem to be
universally associated with this constellation. In addition to the Greek
ideas embodied in the legends its Euphratean name was the Water
Dog, and its Chinese equivalent Nan Ho, the Southern River, certain
of the stars being called Shwuy Wei, a Place of Water. Together with
Canis Major this constellation is associated by the Kabalists with the
Hebrew letter Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump, "The
Moon". (Robson).
Rising: It bestows not hunting, but its weapons. To rear keen scented
whelps and to tell their class by their pedigree, their qualities by their
place of origin; to produce nets and huntin-spears tipped with strong
points, and pliant shafts with knots smoothed out and to manufacture
and sell at a profit whatever the art of hunting is likely to
require. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 4th century AD).
Fixed star: GRAFIAS

Constellation: Zeta 2 Scorpius
17SAG14.
History of the star: This is not the Grafias listed in Vivian Robson's
book.
The Grafias referred to in Robson's book and other texts is said to be
misnamed and should be called Acrab (Beta Scorpio, now at
03SAG12, in the Head of the Scorpion). This small star (Zeta
Scorpius) is situated in the third joint of the tail of the Scorpion.
Close to the helio planetary South Node of Venus; 15SAG45 in 1900
- 16SAG41 in 2000, which might give a Venusian influence.

Tower". (Robson).
Fixed star: GRUMIUM
Constellation: Xi Draco
24SAG45.
History of the star: A yellow star in the Jaw of the Dragon, Draco.
It was thought to have marked Draco's darted tongue in the earliest
representations of the figure. Ptolemy marked it as the Dragon's under-
jaw calling the star Genam. The word is now seen in the Italian
grugno and the French groin.
Grumium, was one of the ancient Arabic "Herd of Camels". It was one
of Al'Awa'id, "the Mother Camels" which was known as the Quinque
Dromedarii. In the Arabic theme for this constellation; the stars beta
(Alwaid), gamma (Etamin), nu (Kuma) and xi (this star Grumium) in
the Head of the Dragon represent four mother camels protecting a
baby camel from the attack of two hyenas (eta and zeta (Nodus 1). The
nomads camp located nearby (the three unnamed stars in the neck of
the Dragon: upsilon, tau, and sigma). (Allen).

Death". (Robson).
Fixed star: HAMAL
Constellation: Alpha Aries
07TAU40
History of the star: A yellow star on the forehead of the Ram, Aries.
Hamal, from the constellation title, was formerly written Hamel,
Hemal, Hamul, and Hammel; and Ras Hammel from Al Ras al Hamal,
"the Head of the Sheep".
El Nath, from Al Natih, "the Horn of the Butting One", was a common
name for this star, but in our day is given to beta Tauri (El Nath).
The title of the whole figure also is seen in Arietis, another
designation for this star, as was often the case with many of the
lucidae of the constellations.
In Ptolemy's and Ulug Beg's descriptions it was "over the head ";
others located it over the muzzle of the Ram, Tycho Brahe, in the
forehead, as we now have it.
It was identified with the head of the Goose supposed to be one of the
early zodiacal constellations of Egypt and the Goose's stars formed the
third of the twenty-eight ecliptic constellations, Arku-sha-rishn-ku,
literally the "Back of the Head of Ku", which had been established
along that great circle millenniums before our era; and the individual
title for this star from cuneiform inscriptions was Dil-kar, "the
Proclaimer of the Dawn", that some read as As-kar, and others Dil-
gan, the "Messenger of Light".
It was inferred from the Euphratean tablets that it might be the Star of
the Flocks; while other Euphratean names have been Lu-lim, or Lu-
nit, the "Ram's Eye"; and Si-mal or Si-mul, the "Horn Star", which
came down even to late astrology as the Ram's Horn. It also was
Anuv, and had its constellation's titles I-ku and I-ku-u, by
abbreviation Ku, "the Prince", or "the Leading One", the Ram that
led the heavenly flock (some of its titles at a different date being
applied to Capella of Auriga).
It was associated with Aloros, the first of the ten mythical kings of
Akkad before the Deluge, the duration of whose reigns proportionately
coincided with the distances apart of the ten chief ecliptic stars
beginning with Hamal, and it was deduced from this kingly title the
Assyrian Ailuv, and the Hebrew Ayil; (the other stars corresponding
to the other mythical kings being Alcyone, Aldebaran, Pollux,
Regulus, Spica, Antares, Algedi, Deneb Algedi, and Scheat.)
Of the Grecian temples at least eight, at various places and of dates
ranging from 1580 to 360 B.C., were oriented to this star; those of
Zeus and his daughter Athene being especially thus favored, as Aries
was this god's symbol in the sky in his particular role as Jupiter
Ammon which was another name for this constellation. Also the
Egyptian King of Gods shown at Thebes with ram's horns, or veiled
and crowned with feathers, and variously known as Amon, Ammon,
Hammon, Amen, or Amun, may bear some relation to the word
Hamal. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "All the Aries stars have been in the
sign Taurus for 200-300 years now. Hamal just over 600, (Botein year
505AD) and in this same period we have seen large-scale aggression
change its nature from barbaric raiding and migration of earlier
centuries to the building of large empires which had to be
administered and kept in peace and good order, as well as exploited by
their conquerors. This is typical both of the sign Taurus and of the
planet Saturn". (Dr Eric Morse).
The Ram is associated with the Hebrew letter He and the 5th Tarot
Trump "The Pope". (Robson).

of Mars and Saturn; and, to Alvidas, of Venus and Saturn. It causes
violence brutishness, cruelty and premeditated crime. (Robson).
The Mars-Saturn combination appear to be fighting each other for

domination, and this influence could be a dangerous one in the
material sphere. If connected closely otherwise, life may be repeatedly
in danger, for example, if the native undertakes climbing - up or down;
or by leap or dive into an abyss. If connected with beneficial stellar
bodies, the influence of this star will be lessened. If Mars or Venus are
linked and if other factors are equally present, suffering connected
with the love life or ill treatment by sadism is indicated. (Ebertin).
Headstrong and often aggressive, yet potentially capable leaders and

protectors of their community, all qualities of the Ram. (Dr. Eric
Morse).
With Sun: Dissipation, evil associates, loss and disgrace. (Robson).
With Moon: Patient, slow success through hard work, trouble through
love affairs but favorable for marriage, marriage partner gains by
business or speculation. (Robson).
With Mercury: Dull mind, many friends, great determination, tactful,

greatly influenced by marriage partner. (Robson).
With Venus: Handsome, quiet, envious, jealous, domestic trouble, ill-

health to native or family. (Robson).
With Mars: Violence, criminal tendencies, influential position but

final disgrace and ruin. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Dissipated, hypocritical, legal or ecclesiastical

preferment, loss by speculation. (Robson).
With Saturn: Cautious, thoughtful, critical, sarcastic, materialistic,

interested in geology or agriculture, some domestic happiness,
favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Uranus: Pleasant, sympathetic, easily influenced, sensitive,

strong passions, weak nature, mediumistic, drink or detrimental habits,
many friends, love troubles, death under distressing circumstances.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Strong character, firm, occult interests, mental

disturbance at end of life, connected with societies, success in business
connected with clothing or ornaments, success in dealing with
opposite sex, domestic harmony, accumulates wealth, sudden death.
(Robson).
Fixed star: HAN

Constellation: Zeta Ophiuchus
09SAG14.
Spectral class: O9. Magnitude: 2.7.
History of the star: A small star situated near the left knee of
Ophiuchus the Serpent Holder. It was the Chinese Han, an old feudal
state.
It sometimes shared with eta (Sabik) the title Sabik, or "Preceding
One", attached to the latter star in Al Tizini's catalogue.
It was thought that this star zeta (Han), with epsilon (Yed Posterior),
marked the Akkadian lunar asterism Mulu-bat, the "Man of Death";
with eta (Sabik), theta, and xi, the Persian Garafsa, or "Serpent-
tamer"; with eta (Sabik), the Sogdian Bastham, "Bound", "i.e.
Ophiuchus enveloped in the coils of Ophis"; and the Khorasmian
Sardhiwa, the "Head of the Evil One".
Epsilon (Yed Posterior), delta (Yed Prior) with this star zeta (Han),
and eta Ophiuchi (Sabik) and alpha (Unukalhai), delta, and epsilon of
Serpens, constituted the Nasak al Yamaniyy, the Southern Boundary
Line of the Raudah, or Pasture, which here occupied a large portion of
the heavens; other stars in Ophiuchus and Hercules forming the Nasak
al Shamiyyah, or Northern Boundary. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give a passionate, blindly
good-hearted, wasteful and easily seduced nature, together with little
happiness, unseen dangers, enmity, strife and slander. Pliny said that it
occasioned much mortality by poisoning. This constellation has also
been called Aesculapius and held to rule medicines. By the Kabalists it
is associated with the Hebrew letter Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump
"The Lightning Struck Tower". (Robson).
General influence of star: It brings trouble and disgrace. (Robson).
Rising: When Ophiuchus, encircled by the serpent's great coils, rises

he renders the forms of snakes innocuous to those born under
him. They will receive snakes into the folds of their flowing robes, and
will exchange kisses with these poisonous monsters and suffer no
harm. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Sun: Sickness, disgrace and ruin. (Robson).
Moon: Disgrace, ruin and ailments affecting those parts ruled by

Sagittarius. (Robson).
Fixed star: HASSELEH

Constellation: Iota Auriga
Right ascension: 04h56m. Latitude: +10.27'
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Mar-Mer
History of the star: A star in the left ankle of the Charioteer, Auriga.
Hasseleh was Al Ka'b dhi'l 'Inan "the Heel of the Rein-holder" a title
which other authors gave to gamma [gamma Auriga which marks the
right Heel of the Rein-holder is now beta Taurus, El Nath marking one
of the Bull's horns].
These two stars in the feet of Auriga; this star along with El Nath (beta
Taurus) were Al Tawabi' al 'Ayynk "the Goat's Attendants". (Allen).

Rising: "The Charioteer lifts his team from ocean and wrests his
wheels up from the downward slope of the horizon where icy Boreas
lashes us with his bitter blasts. He will impart his own enthusiasms
and the skills, still retained in heaven, which as driver of a chariot he
once took pleasure in on earth (that is, the constellation is identffied
with Erichthonius). The Charioteer will enable his son to stand in a
light chariot and hold in check the four mouths curbed with foam-
flecked bits, guide their powerful strength, and keep close to the curve
round which they wheel. Again, when the bolts have been drawn and
the horses have escaped from the starting-pens, he will urge on the
spirited steeds and, leaning forward, he will seem to precede them in
their swift career; hardly touching the surface of the track with his
light wheels, he will outstrip the winds with his coursers' feet.
Holding first place in the contest he will drive to the side in a baulking
course and, his obstruction delaying his rivals, deny them the whole
breadth of the circus- track; or if he is placed mid-way in the press, he
will now swing to a course on the outside, trusting in the open, now
keep close to the pointed turning- post, and will leave the result in
doubt to the very last moment. As a trick-rider too he will be able to
settle himself now on one, now on a second horse, and plant his feet
firmly upon them: flying from horse to horse he will perform tricks on
the backs of animals in flight themselves ; or mounted on a single
horse he will now engage in exercise of arms, now whilst still riding
pick up gifts scattered along the length of the circus. He will possess
virtuosity in all that is connected with such pursuits. Of this
constellation, I think, Salmoneus may be held to have been born
imitating heaven on earth, he imagined that by setting his team of four
on a bridge of bronze and driving it across he had expressed the crash
of the heavens and had brought to earth Jove's very self; however,
while counterfeiting thunderbolts he was struck by real ones and,
falling after the fires he had flung himself, discovered in death that
Jove existed. You may well believe that under this constellation was
born Bellerophon (Some sources identify the Charioteer with
Bellerophon (Schol. Aratus, Phaea. 161). Men like Cato the Censor)
(see the Bellerophon story on the Pegasus page), who flew amid the
stars and laid a road on heaven: the sky was the field over which he
sped, whilst land and sea lay far beneath his feet, and his path was
unmarked by footprints. By examples such as these are you to mark
the rising figure of the Charioteer". (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica,
1st century AD).
Fixed star: HATSYA

Constellation: Iota Orion
History of the star: A triple and nebulous star, 3.5, 8.5, and 11, white,
pale blue, and grape red in the sword tip of the Hunter, Orion.
The Arabs called Hatsya, Na'ir al Saif, "the Bright One in the Sword"
(tip).
In China it was Fa, a "Middle-man", nu and intermediate stars being
included under this name; but others translate the word "Punishment,"
and gives another title for it, Tui, or Jui, the "Sharp Edge",
analogous to the Arabian Saif and perhaps taken from it. (Allen).

Juggler" (The Magician). (Robson).
Fixed star: HEZE

Constellation: Zeta Virgo
History of the star: A star under the girdle of Virgo. With eta
(Zaniah), it almost exactly marks the line of the celestial equator.
(Allen).
Influence of constellation: By the Kabalists it is associated with the

Hebrew letter Gimel and the 3rd Tarot Trump "The Empress".
(Robson).
Fixed star: HOEDUS 1 Haedi I

Constellation: Zeta Auriga
Spectral class: KB. Magnitude: 3.8 Variable
History of the star: An orange star in the left arm of the Charioteer
Auriga, the western one of the Charioteer's Kid goats or Rainy Goat
Stars.
The Kids were the Haedi of the Latins. Pliny made of them a separate
constellation. The correct astronomical name for this star is Haedi 1.
Listed in astrological programs as Hoedus 1.
Zeta, appeared in the original edition of the Alfonsine Tables as
Sadatoni; but in the later, and in the Almagest of 1515, as Saclateni:
both strangely changed, either from Al Dhat al 'Inan, "the Rein-
holder", or more probably from Al Said al Thani, "the Second Arm",
by some confusion with the star beta that is thus located; or because
itself was in that part of an earlier conception of the figure.
The poet Callimachus, 240 B.C., wrote in an epigram of the
Anthologia:
Tempt not the winds forewarned of dangers nigh,
When the Kids glitter in the western sky
Vergil in the Georgia in advise to farmers, made special allusion to
the dies Haedorum "the Haedi days", and with Horace and Manilius
called them pluviales "rainy", the latter author's
Stormy Haedi . . . which shut the Main
And stop the Sailors hot pursuit of gain
Horace similarly knew them as horrida et insana sidera and insana
Caprae sidera; and Ovid as nimbosi, "rainy". They thus shared the bad
repute in which alpha, (Capella) was held by mariners, and were so
much dreaded, as presaging the stormy season on the Mediterranean,
that their rising early in October evenings was the signal for the
closing of navigation. All classical authors who mention the stars
alluded to this direful influence, and a festival, the Natalis
navigationis, was held when the days of that influence were past.
Propertius wrote of them, in the singular, as Haedus; Albumasar, as
Agni, the "Lambs"; the Arabians knew them as Al Jadyain, "the Two
Young He Goats"; and Bayer, in the plural, as Capellae. (Allen).
Astrological influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy the

bright stars are like Mars and Mercury. The constellation is said to
give self-confidence, interest in social and educational problems.
Happiness, but danger of great vicissitudes (changes of circumstances
effecting one's life). The native is fond of country life and may be a
teacher or have the upbringing of young people. By the Kabalists
Auriga is associated with the Hebrew letter Samech and the 15th Tarot
Trump "The Devil". (Robson).
Auriga is one of the most fortunate constellations in the sky, but may
still portend earthquakes if situated unfortunately as regard a solar
eclipse. This constellation culminating in a chart presages honors,
especially in the field of military and political endeavors. A modern
astrologer might add sports whenever ancients mentioned military
honors. (Noonan).
General influence of the star: In classical times it had a bad

reputation, especially among mariners who dreaded its presaging the
storms on the Mediterranean. When rising Hoedus 1 and its
companion Hoedus 11, indicates a native who may be petulant and
lascivious, one who is said to be involved in depraved and vicious
desires. If other factors in the chart confirm these stars the native's
whole appearance to others may be that of a lie a person who promises
one thing but hides another thing in his heart. Ancient astrologers
asserted these two stars presaged cowards in battle and even suicide or
early death when setting (especially when the descendant is also in
square or opposition aspect to Saturn). When Mars is conjunct the
Descendant as either Hoedus 1 or Hoedus 11 is setting the indication
is for religious fanaticism and ruin as a result of the resultant
excesses. (Noonan).
Manilus referring to the Hyades Haedi 1 (Zeta Auriga) and Haedi 11

(Eta Auriga). when rising: The Kids display their quivering chins,
promise to mankind of their shaggy backs at a later hour, on the right
horizon where the north wind blows. Think not that hence is fashioned
a product of severe mien, that hence are born stern- faced Catos, an
inflexible Torquatus (who killed his son) and men to repeat the deed
of Horatius (Who killed his sister). Such a charge would be too much
for the sign, nor does such greatness befit the frisking Kids, who
rejoice in frivolity and stamp their young with a wanton breast. These
abandon themselves to playful sport and nimble activity, and spend
their youth in fickle loves. Though honor never inspires them to shed
their blood, lust often drives them to do so, and their base desires cost
even their lives: to perish thus is their least disgrace, since their
triumph is a triumph of vice. The Kids also give to those born under
them the custody of flocks, and beget a shepherd of their own kind,
one to hang a pipe round his neck and draw from its different stops
melodious strains. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica 1st century AD).

(Eta Auriga). when setting (on the descendant): But when the
heedless Kid, like one astray in secluded dells, looks for his brethren's
tracks and rises at a distance far behind the flock, he fashions an adroit
mind and a spirit which occupies itself with business of every kind,
which falters not under cares, and which is never satisfied with
home. Such men are the servants of the state, passing through the
magistracies and judicial offices. When he is there, the auctioneer's
spear (a spear was fixed in the ground at public auctions) will not look
in vain for a lifted finger or confiscated goods lack a bidder; when he
is there, no criminal will go scot-free or any debtor to the treasury
defraud the state. He is the city's attorney. In addition, he indulges in a
host of love affairs, and at the Wine-god's behest drops public
business, when he reveals himself as agile at dancing and more supple
than performers on the stage. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica).
Fixed star: HOEDUS II Haedi 11
Constellation: Eta Auriga
History of the star: One of the two stars called The Kids or Rainy
Goat Stars, situated on the left wrist of the Charioteer or Reinholder,
Auriga.
This is the Charioteer's 2nd kid goat. The correct astronomical name
for this star, eta, is Haedi 11. Listed in astrological programs as
Hoedus 11.
The Kids were the Haedi of the Latins. Pliny made of them a separate
constellation.
The poet Callimachus, 240 B.C., wrote in an epigram of the
Anthologia:
Tempt not the winds forewarned of dangers nigh,
When the Kids glitter in the western sky
Vergil, commending in the Georgia their observation to his farmer
neighbors, made special allusion to the dies Haedorum "the Haedi
days", and with Horace and Manilius called them pluviales "rainy",
the latter author's;
Stormy Haedi . . . which shut the Main
And stop the Sailors hot pursuit of gain
Horace similarly knew them as horrida et insana sidera and insana
Caprae sidera; and Ovid as nimbosi, "rainy". They thus shared the bad
repute in which alpha, (Capella) was held by mariners, and were so
much dreaded, as presaging the stormy season on the Mediterranean,
that their rising early in October evenings was the signal for the
closing of navigation. All classical authors who mention the stars
alluded to this direful influence, and a festival, the Natalis
navigationis, was held when the days of that influence were past.
Propertius wrote of them, in the singular, as Haedus; Albumasar, as
Agni, the "Lambs"; the Arabians knew them as Al Jadyain, "the Two
Young He Goats"; and Bayer, in the plural, as Capellae. (Allen).

General influence of the star: In classical times it had a bad

reputation, especially among mariners who dreaded its presaging the
storms on the Mediterranean. When rising Hoedus 1 and its
companion Hoedus 11, indicates a native who may be petulant and
lascivious, one who is said to be involved in depraved and vicious
desires. If other factors in the chart confirm these stars the native's
whole appearance to others may be that of a lie a person who promises
one thing but hides another thing in his heart. Ancient astrologers
asserted these two stars presaged cowards in battle and even suicide or
early death when setting (especially when the descendant is also in
square or opposition aspect to Saturn). When Mars is conjunct the
Descendant as either Hoedus 1 or Hoedus 11 is setting the indication
is for religious fanaticism and ruin as a result of the resultant
excesses. (Noonan).

(Eta Auriga). when Rising: "The Kids display their quivering chins,
promise to mankind of their shaggy backs at a later hour, on the right
horizon where the north wind blows. Think not that hence is fashioned
a product of severe mien, that hence are born stern- faced Catos, an
inflexible Torquatus (who killed his son) and men to repeat the deed
of Horatius (who killed his sister). Such a charge would be too much
for the sign, nor does such greatness befit the frisking Kids, who
rejoice in frivolity and stamp their young with a wanton breast. These
abandon themselves to playful sport and nimble activity, and spend
their youth in fickle loves. Though honor never inspires them to shed
their blood, lust often drives them to do so, and their base desires cost
even their lives: to perish thus is their least disgrace, since their
triumph is a triumph of vice. The Kids also give to those born under
them the custody of flocks, and beget a shepherd of their own kind,
one to hang a pipe round his neck and draw from its different stops
melodious strains. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).

(Eta Auriga). when Setting (on the Descendant): "But when the
heedless Kid, like one astray in secluded dells, looks for his brethren's
tracks and rises at a distance far behind the flock, he fashions an adroit
mind and a spirit which occupies itself with business of every kind,
which falters not under cares, and which is never satisfied with
home. Such men are the servants of the state, passing through the
magistracies and judicial offices. When he is there, the auctioneer's
spear (a spear was fixed in the ground at public auctions) will not look
in vain for a lifted finger or confiscated goods lack a bidder; when he
is there, no criminal will go scot-free or any debtor to the treasury
defraud the state. He is the city's attorney. In addition, he indulges in a
host of love affairs, and at the Wine-god's behest drops public
business, when he reveals himself as agile at dancing and more supple
than performers on the stage". (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st
century AD).
Fixed star: HOMAM
Constellation: Zeta Pegasus
History of the star: A light yellow star on the neck of the Winged
Horse Pegasus.
The Arabic name for Homam is Sa'd al-humam (1), "the lucky star of
the high-minded man". This Arabic Sa'd is our "Good Luck".
It was also known as "the Lucky Star of the Hero", Homan; Al
Hammam, "the Whisperer"; Sa'd al Na'amah, "the Lucky Star of the
Ostriches:; Na'ir Sa'd al Bahaim, "the Bright Fortunate One of the Two
Beasts", which Al Sufi had said were theta (Biham) and nu.
It was thought that Alpha (Markab), with gamma (Algenib) and zeta
(this star Homam), it was the Euphratean asterism Lik-bar-ra (perhaps
Ur-bar-ra), "the Hyaena". (Allen).

judgment. (Noonan).

a lesson in humility, being "taken down a peg," as it were.
Fixed star: HYADUM II (See also Prima Hyadum )

Constellation: Delta Taurus
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planet nature: Sat-Mer
History of the Hyades: A star on the face of the Bull, one the Hyades,
the six stars situated on the forehead marking the northern eye of the
Bull, Taurus.
Oculus boreus, "the Northern Eye".
The Hyades were the seven daughter of Atlas and Aethra, half sisters
of the Pleiades, with whom they were entrusted by Jupiter with the
care of the infant Bacchus/Dionysus. They were placed among the
stars as a reward for their sisterly love, which was evinced by their
sorrow at the death of their brother Hyas (Hylas) who was drowned in
a well (in another version he was killed by a wild beast in Libya). The
Roman poet Ovid (43bce-17ce) records that the sisters were grief-
stricken when their mortal brother Hyas drowned in a well, and their
tears fall on us as rain. "Hyades" means "rainy ones".
The stars were of ill omen to farmers and sailors because the season of
storms and heavy rains coincided with the time of their heliacal rising
and setting (their first appearance after a time of invisibility, and their
last appearance before becoming invisible again). During the classical
times those periods were at the end of May and November.
Their colloquial title for the Hyades among the Roman country-people
was Suculae, "the Little Pigs", as if from Sus, "Sow". Some said that
the title might come from the resemblance of the group to a pig's jaws;
or because Aldebaran and its companion stars were like a sow with her
litter. Pliny accounting for it by the fact that the continual rains of the
season of their setting made the roads so miry that these stars seemed
to delight in dirt, like swine! (Allen).

(Robson).
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy they are of the

nature of Saturn and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury and Mars.
Simmonite likens them to Mars but this is probably a misinterpretation
of Ptolemy's meaning. They give tears, sudden events, violence,
fierceness, poisoning, blindness, wounds or injuries to the head by
instruments, weapons or fevers, and contradictions of fortune.
(Robson).

exploit other human beings in quest of power. Staggering increase in
sexual urge, a dissolute life, excessive and licentious ways. (Ebertin).

describe as unhappy thoughts and so it shows up when the star is on a
difficult spot or planet in a horoscope. But if it be harmonious in
aspect, instead, the same star denotes a good clear thinker, writer or
speaker. (Dr. Eric Morse).

1st century AD).
With Sun: Evil disposition, disturbed mind, failure in study, muddled

thinking, misfortune, murderer or murdered, death by blows, stabs,
shooting, beheading or shipwreck. (Robson).
With Moon: Tactful, fair ability, difficulties connected with writings,

may forge the name of employer or friend but finally escape
punishment and retain position, liable to sickness and disgrace, danger
of blindness or eye injuries. (Robson).
With Mercury: Quick mind, resentful, hasty temper, broods over small
troubles, favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Venus: Many accomplishments, artistic, ability to write or paint,

strong passions, which influence work. (Robson).



success but little prominence, worry and annoyance from relatives.
(Robson).

unconsciously psychic, greatly influenced by environment, favorable
for marriage after 35 and for gain and children, ill-health, seldom long
life. (Robson).

connected with etheric waves, which will bring fame but not wealth,
broad and unorthodox religious views, benefits from companies,
favorable for domestic matters, not good for children, brothers or
sisters, knowledge gained psychically, sudden death while engaged in
important work. (Robson).
"The Hyades with Neptune in the 8th causes confused ideas, making
'world saviors' and leading to delusions of grandeur", Vehlow wrote
this before 1934. It is therefore hardly possible that he meant this to
refer to Hitler in whose nativity Pluto is found in conjunction with the
Hyades and nearby positioned is Neptune in the 8th house." (Ebertin).
Fixed star: IZAR

Constellation: Epsilon Bootes
28LIB06.
+27.05'.
History of the star: A binary star, 3 and 6, pale orange and bluish
green, lying 10 northeast of Arcturus, on the loins of Bootes.
Izar bore these titles in Arabia: Al Mintakah al 'Awwa', "the Belt of
the Shouter"; Al Izar (1), "Loin-cloth", and Mi'zar, "the Waist-cloth"
all references to its place in the figure. This last word was turned
by early European astronomical writers into Micar, Mirar, Merer,
Meirer, Mezen, Mezer, Merak, and Mirak, similar to the title of beta
Andromedae, and all appropriate.
The analogous Perizoma was used for it in the Alfonsine Tables.
Why it was so favored in nomenclature is not known, for with us it is
noticeable only from its exquisite beauty in the telescope, whence it is
fast monopolizing the name Pulcherrima (relating to beauty). (Allen).

development.

Hermit". (Robson).
Fixed star: JABBAH
Constellation: Nu Scorpius
04SAG39.
History of the star: Dr Eric Morse recommends that the influence of

this small star be read collectively with Acrab and Dschubba as they
are all close together in the Scorpion's Head "and the only part of the
Scorpion to be regarded as auspicious".
The Arabic name for this quadruple star is Al-Jabhah (1), "The
forehead" of the scorpion, Scorpio.
This star, Jabbah (nu), along with the other stars on the Head of the
Scorpion; Acrab (beta), and Dschubba (delta), were the Euphratean
Gis-gan-gu-sur, "the Light of Hero", or "the Tree of the Garden of
Light ".
It was believed to be included in the Arabic 15th manzil, Iklil al
Jabhah, "the Crown of the Forehead". This was one of the fortunate
stations, and from this manzil title comes the occasional Iclil.
[Influences: Improves misfortune, makes love durable, strengthens
buildings and helps seamen (Robson)].
The Hindus knew the group as their 15th nakshatra, Anuradha,
"Propitious" or "Successful", "Mitra, the Friend", one of the
Adityas, being the presiding divinity; and they figured it as a "Row" or
"Ridge", which the line of component stars well indicates. (Allen).

Tower". (Robson).
Fixed star: KAFFALJIDHMA

Constellation: Gamma Cetus
09TAU26.
+03.13'.
Spectral class: AF. Magnitude: 3.6.
History of the star: A double star, 3.6 and 7, pale yellow and blue,
under the left eye of the Sea Monster, Cetus.
Kaffeljidhma, Al Kaff al Jidhmah or Al-Kaff al-Jadhma' (1), "The cut-
short hand", (reaching from the Pleiades) is the Arabs' name for the
whole group marking the Whale's head, but in modern lists is
exclusively applied to this star. Those in the head, alpha (Menkar),
gamma (Kaffaljidhma), delta, lamda, mu, xi and xi2, were Al Kaff al
Jidhmah, "the Part of a Hand", from a fancied resemblance to their
"Stained Hand", our Cassiopeia. (Allen).

Fixed star: KAJAM
Constellation: Omega Hercules
01SAG35.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mercury.
History of the star: Kajam is Cujam, from Caiam, the accusative of

Caia, the word used by Horace for the "Club of Hercules", which is
marked by this star. Gaiam, Guiam, and Guyam, frequently seen, are
erroneous. The Club of Hercules is supposed to have been a separate
constellation with Pliny. (Allen).
Influence of constellation: According to Ptolemy it is like Mercury. It

is said to give strength of character, tenacity and fixity of purpose, an
ardent nature and dangerous passions. By the Kabalists it is associated
with the Hebrew letter Daleth and the fourth Tarot Trump "The
Emperor". (Robson).
Rising: Hercules, the figure on bended knee and called by the Greek
name of Engonasin, about whose origin no certainty prevails. Of this
constellation is begotten the desertion, craftiness, and deceit
characteristic of its children, and from it comes the thug who terrorizes
the heart of the city. If perchance his mind is moved to consider a
profession, Engonasin will inspire him with enthusiasm for risky
callings, with danger the price for which he will sell his talents: daring
narrow steps on a path without thickness he will plant firm feet on a
horizontal tightrope; then, as he attempts an upward route to heaven,
(on a sloping tightrope) he will all but lose his footing and, suspended
in mid-air, he will keep a multitude in suspense upon himself.
(Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: KAUS AUSTRALIS
Constellation: Epsilon Sagittarius
Longitude 1900: 03CAP41 Longitude 2000: 05CAP05
approx. (or Jup-Mars)
History of the star: A double star, 2 and 14.3, orange and bluish.
The Arabic name for Kaus Australis is Al-Qaus (1), "the Southern
(part of the) Bow".
gamma (Alnasl), delta (Kaus Medius), epsilon (this star Kaus
from the celestial river, the Milky Way, with the stars lamda (Kaus
Borealis) and mu (Polis) for their Keeper.
marry (Robson)].
In Euphratean days it may have been Nibat Anu.
Delta (Kaus Medius), gamma (Alnasl) and epsilon (Kaus Australis),
was the Akkadian Sin-nun-tu, or Si-nu-nu-tum, "the
Swallow". (Allen).

General influence of the star: Quiet in nature with its Venus

spectra. Associated with the Goddess Istar. (Noonan).
Promoters of idealistic and humane ideas, promoters of mental stimuli,

enterprise and a sense of justice. (Ebertin).
It conveys a sense of strength and flexibility combined and this often

shows up in the chart of people who can put force behind their
reasoning, yet be flexible. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: KAUS BOREALIS

Constellation: Lambda Sagittarius
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer-Mar.
approx. (Ebertin gives Jup-Mar)
History of the star: A yellow star in the Bow of Sagittarius

(northern). The Arabic name for Kaus Borealis is Al-Qaus (1), "the
Northern (part of the) Bow".
With mu (Polis) it may have been the Akkadian Anu-ni-tum, said to
have been associated with the great goddess Istar.
gamma (Alnasl), delta (Kaus Medius), epsilon (Kaus Australis),
and eta were Al Na'am al Warid, the Going Ostriches; and the
easternmost, sigma (Nunki), zeta (Ascella), phi, chi, and tau, Al
Na'am al Sadirah, the Returning Ostriches, passing to and from the
celestial river, the Milky Way, with this star lamda (Kaus Borealis)
and the star mu (Polis), as their Keeper; Ra'i al Na'aim, the "Keeper of
the Na'ams", or Al Thalimain, meaning desert birds.
marry]. (Allen).

General influence of the star: Promoters of idealistic and humane

ideas, promoters of mental stimuli, enterprise and a sense of
justice. (Ebertin).

shows up in the chart of people who can put force behind their
Fixed star: KAUS MEDIUS

English translation: Bow of Sagittarius (middle star).
Constellation: Delta Sagittarius
Longitude 1900: 03CAP11. Longitude 2000: 04CAP35
History of the star: Kaus Medius or Kaus Media is a double star, 2.8
and 14.5, orange yellow and bluish. The Arabic name is Al-Qaus (1).
Kaus Meridionalis, or Media, is Arabic and Latin for the Middle (of
the) Bow.
Delta (Kaus Medius), gamma (Alnasl) and epsilon (Kaus Australis),
was the Akkadian Sin-nun-tu, or Si-nu-nu-tum, "the Swallow".
gamma (Alnasl), delta ( this star Kaus Medius), epsilon (Kaus
from the celestial river, the Milky Way, with the star lamda (Kaus
Borealis) for their Keeper.
marry (Robson)]. (Allen).

General influence of the star: Promoters of idealistic and humane

ideas, promoters of mental stimuli, enterprise and a sense of
justice. (Ebertin).

shows up in the charts of people who can put force behind their
Fixed star: KEID
Constellation: OMIC2 Eridanus
00GEM11
History of the star: A triple star, 4.5, 9.1, and 10.8, orange and sky
blue, in the River Eridanus. The Arabic name for Keid is Al-Qaid (1),
"The broken egg-shells", Omicron2 Eri is the Keid of modern lists,
Burritt's Kied, from Al Kaid, the Egg-shells, thrown out from the nest
close by. [The Ostrich's Nest were eta (Azha) zeta (Zibal) and rho].
Abbe Hell used it in the construction of his constellation Psalterium
(Psalterium is no longer recognized by astronomers). (Allen).

(Robson).
Fixed star: KELB ALRAI Cebalrai
Constellation: Beta Ophiuchus
Longitude 1900: 23SAG56 Longitude 2000:
25SAG20.
History of the star: A yellow star at the nostrils of the Snake charmer
Ophiuchus. Cebalrai, Celbalrai, and Cheleb are from Kalb al Ra'i.or
Kalb ar-Ra'i (1), "The shepherd's dog". The meaning "The Heart of the
Shepherd," often given for Celabrai, is erroneous, doubtless from
confusion of the Arabic Kalb, Heart, and Kalb, Dog. The early Arabs
saw in this area a shepherd and his flock with a dog as Ras Algethi.
(Allen).


Fixed Star: KERB

Constellation: Tau Pegasus
Longitude 1900: 29PIS40. Longitude 2000: 01ARI03.
History of the star: A star under the wing of the Flying Horse
Pegasus. This star Kerb, with nu, was Al Sufi's Sad al Na'amah, or Al
Na'aim, the Cross-bars over a well; but they also were known as Al
Karab, the Bucket-rope. It was also called Markab. Other titles; Sagma
or Salma or Salm, "a Leathern Bucket". (Allen).

judgment. (Noonan).

a lesson in humility, being "taken down a peg," as it were. general
influence of the star: Danger of being jilted by a lover. (Noonan).
Fixed star: KHAMBALIA

Constellation: Lambda Virgo
06SCO57.
History of the star: A star on the left foot of Virgo. Khambalia is a

Coptic (Egyptian) word meaning "Crooked-clawed". (Allen).
The name has its roots in old Coptic and means 'Crooked Claw', most
probably the same device which we call the Swastika and whose
ancient symbolism contained the idea of secret knowledge, accessible
to us, but only if one knows the way to get to it, as we also find with
the maze in other cultures. The word Shambala has a similar root and
meaning; so has the pentagram, so has the Arabic word for five,
Khamsa, may well also derive from the same piece of
mystique. Khamr, wine, also has a connection, being so often a
symbol for 'the secret of life', 'the spirit' again, as well as a means to
enter a transcendental (or just inebriated) state of consciousness. (Dr.
Eric Morse The Living Stars).

the Hebrew letter Gimel and the 3rd Tarot Trump "The Empress".
(Robson).
General influence of the star: It causes swift violence, unreliability,

changeability, and an argumentative nature. (Robson).
Khambalia is very much a star of the penetration of secrets. Denotes

those good at applying intellect to deep research of any kind, to police
type investigation, espionage and also to such pursuits as alchemy and
the esoteric in general. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: KITALPHA

Constellation: Alpha Equuleus
23AQU07.
Spectral class: FA. Magnitude: 4.1.
History of the star: A star in the constellation Equuleus, the Foal.

The Arabic name for Kitalpha is Qit'at al-Faras (1), or Al Kitah al
Faras,"Part of the horse".
Kitel Phard, Kitalphar are other names.
Equuleus is the head of a horse with a flowing mane which the Arabs
called Al Faras al Awwal, "the First Horse". This horse is identified
with Celeris "the Swift Foal", the "Colt", son of Pegasus, given by
Mercury to Castor. (Allen).
It has also been identified with Cyllarus, a young Centaur who was
loved by the she-Centaur Hylonome. These centaurs were very much
in love with each other and according to Ovid they were more
civilized than the usual centaurs and made efforts to groom and
educate themselves. These centaurs could be compared with
thoroughbred horses; winners, distinguished.
There is also Cyllene, an Arcadian nymph who gave her name to Mt
Cyllene where Hermes was born. She is said to have brought him up
during his infancy.
Celeris is related to Latin celer "swift", from the Indo-European word

kel-3 "To drive", "set in swift motion". Derivatives; hold, behold,
upholsterer, halt1, avast (a command to stop or desist), celerity,
acceleration, accelerate, accelerant [a substance, such as a petroleum
distillate, that is used as a catalyst, as in spreading an intentionally set
fire]. Possibly further suffixed form *keles-ri-, celebrate (like in
celebrating a winning horse), celebrity, from Latin celeber, which
originally meant 'attend in great numbers, 'to attend a festival' from
celeber, celebris, celebre 'thronged, frequented, well-known".
[Pokorny 5. kel- 548]
Influence of the constellation: It gives friendship and sagacity

(discernment, good judgement) but frivolity and love of pleasure.
(Robson).
Ancient astrologers asserted that those born under these stars will be
famous charioteers, teamsters or courier scouts. They may also be
veterinarians in keeping with the Mercurial nature of its major star.
(Noonan).
Fixed star: KOCHAB
Constellation: Beta Ursa Minor
13LEO19.
History of the star: A reddish star at the right front hip of the Little
Bear Ursa Minor.
The Arabic name is Al-Kaukab (1), "The star".
Kokab or Kochab is from the Arabic title that it shared with alpha
(Polaris). It was near the pole 1000 years before our era. Alrucaba or
Reicchabba, variously written, is also common to it and Polaris, as
well as to its constellation Ursa Minor.
Na'ir al Farkadain and Anwar al Farkadain, "the Bright One", and "the
Lights, of the Two Calves", were titles in the Desert for this star, from
an early figure here, in the Fold, of these timid creatures keeping close
to their mother, beta was often designated by pre-Islamic poets as the
faithful and, from its ever visible position, the constant companion of
the night traveler. Indeed the Badawiyy claimed that they had a
perpetual treaty with Al Farkad to this effect, and their poets made the
Two Pherkads, beta and gamma, symbols of constancy. Alferkathan is
a variation.
alpha, beta, gamma1, gamma2, delta, and epsilon constituted the group
Circitores, Saltatores, Ludentes, or Ludiones, "the Circlers",
"Leapers", or "Dancers" around the early pole, well known from
classical times to late astronomy. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give indifference and

improvidence of spirit and to lead to many troubles. By the Kabalists
it is associated with the Hebrew letter Tau and the 21st Tarot Trump
"The Universe", "The World". (Robson).
Sun: Suicide with an afflicted Sun, this star has not been researched
much. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: KORNEPHOROS
Constellation: Beta Hercules
Longitude 1900: 29SCO42 Longitude 2000: 01SAG05.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mercury.
approx.
History of the star: A pale yellow star on the right shoulder of the Man
Kneeling Hercules.
Korneforos and Kornephoros. Kornephorus vel Rutilicus, perhaps the
diminutive of rutilus, "golden red," or "glittering".
Rutilicus from rutellum, the diminutive of rutrum, a sharp instrument
of husbandry or war in Roman times that Hercules in some early
representations is carrying. The Century Cyclopedia gives Rutilico as
a rarely used name for this star. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy it is like

Mercury. It is said to give strength of character, tenacity and fixity of
purpose, an ardent nature and dangerous passions. By the Kabalists it
is associated with the Hebrew letter Daleth and the fourth Tarot
Trump "The Emperor". (Robson).
Fixed star: KRAZ

Constellation: Beta Corvus
in mid-air, he will keep a multitude in suspense upon
himself. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
History of the star: A ruddy yellow star in the right Claw of the Crow
Corvus.

Fixed star: KUMA

Constellation: Nu 1 Draco
10SAG20.
History of the star: A star in the mouth of the Dragon Draco or on the
Dragon's head.
Some have translated Kuma to mean "At Last".
the Quinque Dromedarii.
In the early Arabic theme for this constellation the stars beta (Alwaid),
gamma (Etamin), nu (this star Kuma) and xi (Grumium) in the Head
of the Dragon represent four mother camels protecting a baby camel
from the attack of two hyenas (eta and zeta (Nodus 1). The nomads
camp located nearby (the three unnamed stars in the neck of the
Dragon: upsilon, tau, and sigma).
Another figure that included nu was Al Salib al Waki', "the Falling
Cross", beta (Alwaid) and xi (Grumium) forming the perpendicular,
gamma (Etamin), mu (Arrakis), and nu (this star Kuma) the
transverse. (Allen).

Death". (Robson).
Fixed star: KURDAH
Constellation: Xi Cepheus
Spectral class: FG Magnitude: 4.6
approx.
History of the star: The Arabic name for Kurdah, or Kurhah is Al-
Qurhah (1), "The blaze" on a horse's brow, Kazwini called this Al
Kurhah, an Arabic word that Ideler translated as a white spot, or blaze,
in the face of a horse. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It gives authority and a sober mind,

with the Hebrew letter Shin and the 22nd Tarot Trump, "The
Fool". (Robson).

spectacle of crime and catastrophe in human affairs .

Fixed star: LABRUM

Constellation: Delta Crater
Right ascension 11h19m. Latitude: -17.34'.
History of the star: A star situated in the Cup, Crater, and

symbolically called "the Holy Grail". (Robson).
Magic cauldrons appear in many myths as the purveyors of

transformation, and under the guise of cauldrons, pots, chalices, cups,
which contain ambrosia or the nectar of life or immortality, or the
elixir of the gods. The "cauldron of plenty" provided an inexhaustible
supply of food and was also a source of knowledge and wisdom and
the symbol of the fountain of youth. The contents of the Cup are
figuratively, the essence distilled from experience, whether joyous or
sorrowful.
The Holy Grail, Jesus Christs cup, is associated with this Cup;
according to medieval legend, the cup said to be used by Jesus Christ
at the Last Supper, and by Joseph of Arimathea to collect his blood
and sweat at the Crucifixion. It was sought after by medieval knights.
Some have associated the contents with sperm and the Cup being
related to the womb.
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy it is like Venus

and in some degree like Mercury. It gives a kind, generous, cheerful,
receptive, passionate and hospitable nature with good mental abilities,
but subject to apprehension and indecision. There is a disordered life
full of sudden and unexpected events, and great danger of
unhappiness, but usually some eminence. (Robson).
Good mental abilities. (Noonan).
General influence of the star: It gives ideality, psychic power,

intelligence, honor and riches in disgrace and purifies to salvation.
(Robson).
Rising: Ecclesiastical preferment, or very good fortune. (Robson).
The Bowl with the gilt of its stars. Whoever derives hence his birth
and character will be attracted by the well-watered meadows of the
countryside, the rivers, and the lakes. He will join your vines,
Bacchus, in wedlock to your elms ; or he will arrange them on props,
so that the fronds resemble the figures in a dance or, allowing your
vine to rely on its own strength, he will lead it to spread out its
branches as arms, and entrusting you to yourself will forever protect
you from the bridal bed, seeing how you were cut from your mother
(Semele, daughter of Cadmus). He will sow corn among the grapes
and will adopt any other of the countless forms of cultivation that exist
throughout the world as the conditions of the district will require. He
will drink without stint the wine he has produced and enjoy in person
the well earned fruits of his labors; neat wine will incite him to jollity,
when he will drown all seriousness in his cups. Nor only on the soil
will he stake his hopes for paying his yearly vows he will also go in
pursuit of the grain tax (become a tax collector), and of those wares
(papyrus, for example, or sponges) especially which are nourished by
moisture or to which water clings. Such are the men to be fashioned
by the Bowl, lover of all that is wet. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica
1st century AD).
Fixed star: LESATH

Constellation: Upsilon Scorpius
24SAG01.
Mar
History of the star: This star is at the tip of the tail of the Scorpion and
right on the sting.
Lesos is Greek for sting, Latin, punctura scorpionis.
The Arabic name for Lesath or Lesuth is Al-Las'ah (1). "The Stinger"
of the Scorpion Scorpius, which, with lamda (Shaula), it marks.
Lamda (Shaula) and upsilon (this star Lesath) were the Arabic 17th
manzil, Al Shaulah, and the Hindu nakshatra Vicritau, "the Sting", or
"the Two Releasers"; perhaps from the Vedic opinion that they
brought relief from lingering disease. Some Hindu authorities, taking
in all the stars from epsilon to upsilon, called the whole Mula, the
"Root", with the divine Nirrity, Calamity, as regent of the asterism,
which was represented as a Lion's Tail; this title appearing also for
stars of Sagittarius.
In Coptic Egypt lamda (Shaula) and upsilon (this star Lesath) were
Minamref, "the Sting"; and, on the Euphrates, Sarur.
Iota, kappa, lamda (Shaula), theta (Sargas) and upsilon (this star
Lesath), were the Girtab of the Euphratean lunar zodiac, the Vanant of
Persia and Vanand of Sogdiana, all meaning the "Seizer," "Smiter," or
"Stinger "; but the Persian and Sogdian words generally are used for
our Regulus.
In Khorasmia these stars were Khachman, the Curved. (Allen).

Tower". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives danger, desperation, immorality

and malevolence, and is connected with acid poisons. (Robson).
In close conjunction with Lambda Scorpio Shaula, both in the 'Tail
end of the Scorpion', has a Mars nature blended with Mercurian
influence. According to tradition, Lesath in conjunction with Mars,
Uranus or Saturn, MC or Ascendant could point to danger from wild
animals, either to be ripped up by them, massacred, or torn into
pieces. This medieval interpretation is no longer correct in these days.
At present, a configuration involving this star points to accidents,
catastrophes, or operations. Corresponding to the sign Scorpio, this
could work with appendicitis, appendectomy, or removing of
hemorrhoids by operation. If associated with a benefic stellar body
and if channeled in the right direction, there is the possibility that the
energy associated with the Mars nature can make for marked
achievements. (Ebertin).
Not unexpectedly it gets a Mercury-Mars rating from Ptolemy, what

else for deft and swift injector like this? Its qualities in the horoscope
are very much those of a probing, sharp intellect and incisive wit,
every bit as damaging as a knife to its opponent. It is one of the three
Scorpio stars in Sagittarius which can be held to account for the often
surprising bite in the otherwise genial, jovial Sagittarian (other stars in
the tail of Scorpio; Aculeus and Acumen). It does show them to have
an enterprising spirit of keenness of insight, not always thought of in
connection with that religio-philosophical ninth sign of the zodiac.
People with star strong in their charts are noted for doing well in
debate, business, sport, and high office in general. If not well aspected,
though, they can be inclined to strike first and ask afterwards, with an
embarrassing loss of face. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: MAASYM
Constellation: Lambda Hercules
19SAG54.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mercury.
History of the star: A deep yellow star on the left arm of Hercules the
Hero.
The Arabic name for Maasym is Al-Mi'sam (1), "The Wrist".
Masym, Maasym, Maasim, Mazym, Mazim, Masini, Misam, are
variations.
Although Ptolemy as well as most of the stellar map-makers located
omicron on the wrist of the figure; but Bayer, probably by an
oversight, gave the title to lamda, not far from the left shoulder, and
hence the mistake which still survives.
The same word has been used to describe the positions of the Haidi,
theta and eta Aurigae but there it is there written Maha-Sim. (Allen).
[And Misam is the name for kappa Perseus].
Bullinger (in The Witness of the Stars) translates this word as Ma'a syn
- "sin offering".

Mercury. It is said to give strength of character, tenacity and fixity of
purpose, an ardent nature and dangerous passions. By the Kabalists it
is associated with the Hebrew letter Daleth and the fourth Tarot
Trump "The Emperor". (Robson).
in mid-air, he will keep a multitude in suspense upon
himself. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: MAIA See Alcyone

History of the star: The eldest of the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters in

Taurus. She was said to have surpassed her sisters in beauty. Maia of
Greek myth had an affair with Zeus and gave birth to Hermes. Later
became foster-mother to Arcas (Ursa Minor) who was the son of Zeus
and Callisto (Ursa Major) during the period while Callisto was a bear,
and before Callisto and Arcas were placed in the heavens by Zeus (she
as Ursa Major, he as either Ursa Minor). This is also the goddess Maia
of the Romans who was the mother of Mercury and to which the
month of May was particularly dedicated. She was the supporter of
Vulcan.

(Robson).

Pleiades?" which is probably a mistranslation. (Robson).
Fixed star: MANUBRIUM

Constellation: Omicron Sagittarius
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Sun-Mar
History of the star: One of the cluster of stars in the Archer's face
called "the Handle". ["Manubrium" a handle-shaped anatomical part,
for example the upper part of the sternum or part of the inner ear.
From Latin, handle, from manus hand. - Encarta Dictionary].

General influence of the star: It causes blindness, explosions, fire,

flaring heat heroism, courage, and defiance. (Robson).
The name Manubrium means a handle. Possibly this comes from some
sketches of the Archer in which the hand holding the string of the bow
is pulled right back to the position of this star. It is a Sun-Mars type,
by Ptolemy and must thus be considered one of the `blind stars'. But
the same planetary simile is of course symbolic of the fatal potency in
the hand that may at any moment release the arrow into flight. To find
a major planet in a chart very precisely on Manubrium rather than its
neighbors (which are very close in longitude) is likely to show up the
more aggressive connotations of the constellation and sign here, we
should often find less of the philosopher than the high-performance
athlete or the high court judge. The military strategist is also likely to
have this star strong. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: MARFIK

Constellation: Lambda Ophiuchus
History of the star: A binary, 3.8 and 6, yellowish white and smalt
blue star on the elbow of the Serpent Bearer Ophiuchus. Marfic, or
Marfik, is from the similar Arabic Al Marfik, or Al-Mirfaq (1), "the
Elbow", which it marks. (Allen).


Fixed star: MARKAB

Constellation: Alpha Pegasus
History of the star: A white star on the wing of the Winged Horse
Pegasus.
The present Arabic title is Mankib al-Faras (1) "The shoulder" of the
horse.
Markab or Marchab is the early Arabic title referring to as a "Saddle",
"Ship", or "Vehicle", anything ridden upon [Ford Motor Company
was formed Jun 16 1903 with Jupiter conjunct this star].
They also designated it as Matn al Faras, the Horse's "Withers" or
"Shoulder", and Yed Alpheras, the "Horse's Hand", or, more properly,
"Forearm", the Arabic Yad.
It was known with beta (Scheat) as Al 'Arku-wah, the "Cross-bar" of
the well in which Al Dalw, the Bucket, was used (probably Situla in
Aquarius was the bucket) and formed the 24th Arabic manzil (mansion
of the Moon), as Al Fargh al Mukdim, the "Fore Spout", i. e. of the
water-bucket. [Influences: Causes union, health of captives, and
destroys buildings and prisons. With Moon transiting here; plant, sow,
bargain, marry but do not navigate. (Robson)]
Pegasus (this star Markab), beta Pegasus (Scheat), and gamma
Pegasus (Algenib), were "the Great Square of Pegasus"; a large
asterism that constituted the double Hindu nakshatra (mansion of the
Moon), the 24th and 25th, Purva and Uttara Bhadrapadas, the
Former and the Latter, Beautiful, Auspicious, or Happy Feet,
sometimes also called Proshthapada, (this star was noted as the
junction star of the Bhadra-pada nakshatras) with various meanings;
"Carp", "Ox"; "Footstool Feet," "Couch" or "Bed", "Bifaced Figure",
or "Twins", "Stand" or "Support": The regents of these nakshatras
being Aja Ekapat, the "One-footed Goat", and Ahi Budhya, the
"Bottom Snake", "two mythical figures, of obscure significance, from
the Vedic Pantheon."
It was thought that Alpha (Markab), with gamma (Algenib) and zeta
(Homam), was the Euphratean asterism Lik-bar-ra (perhaps Ur-bar-
ra), "the Hyaena".
These stars also were the Persian Vaht, the Sogdian and Khorasmian
Farshat Bath, and the Coptic Artulos, all signifying something
pertaining to Water.
Among astrologers it portended danger to life from cuts, or stabs, and
fire [cuts and stabs can be operations nowadays]. (Allen).
judgment. (Noonan).

Pegopedia http://www.jps.net/xephyr/rich/fantasy/Pegopedia.html ).

of Mars and Mercury; to Simmonite, of Mars and Venus; and, to
Alvidas, of Jupiter in square to Mercury with Saturn from Pisces and
Gemini. It gives honor, riches, fortune, danger from fevers, cuts,
blows, stabs [can be operations nowadays] and fire and a violent
death. (Robson).
It has a Mercury-Mars nature. Tradition has it that, in conjunction with

Mars, Uranus or Saturn, this will bring dangers from fire, weapons or
explosions. Tied up with propitious stellar bodies, Markeb is said to
influence above all the spiritual and mental nature, to give a good head
for figures, intellectual alertness, mental powers in general and last but
not least, the ability to further propaganda activity, if at the same time
relevant aspects are also present. (Ebertin).
With a malefic and the Moon at the same time with Alnilam, Alnitak
and Mintaka - Orions Belt (22-24 Gemini) death by drowning.
(Robson).
If culminating: Disgrace, ruin and often a violent death. (Robson).
With Sun: Energetic, unlucky, impermanent martial honors,

disappointed ambitions, accidents, sickness. (Robson).
With Moon: Injuries from enemies, bad for gain and domestic matters,
fairly good health but many accidents. If Mars be with Moon, death by
wild beasts or soldiers. If a malefic be with Cingula Orionis, death by
human hands. (Robson).
With Mercury: Good mind, rash and headstrong, quick in speech,

diplomatic, capable writer, criticized, friends become enemies, bad for
gain. (Robson).
With Venus: Evil associates, drink and other excesses, bad for gain.
(Robson).
With Mars: Quarrelsome, violent, many difficulties and losses through

Mercurial affairs. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Trouble and loss through legal matters, danger of

judicial sentence or banishment and exile. (Robson).
With Saturn: Born in poverty, prison or asylum, may be abandoned,

hard life, imprisoned for crime, few friends, unfavorable for domestic
matters, death under similar conditions to birth. (Robson).
With Uranus: Evil habits, mental disturbances, clever, wanderer,

unavailing efforts, peculiar life, trouble with parent of opposite sex,
bad for gain and domestic matters, many accidents, violent death.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Unbalanced or abnormal mind, many disappointments,

emotional, romantic, distasteful environment, secret enemies,
domestic disharmony, many accidents, violent death in early life.
(Robson).
Fixed star: MARKEB

Constellation: Kappa in Vela of the Ship Argo Navis
History of the star: Markeb or Markab is a star in the buckler of the

Ship, in Vela, the Sail, of Argo Navis. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: Prosperity in trade and

voyages. Strength of mind and spirit. Connected to death by
drowning. (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives piety, a wide knowledge,

educational work and voyages. (Robson).
Rising: Profitable journeys in company with Jupiterian and Saturnian

people wherein the native is grave and discreet, but suffers much
injury, which ultimately turns to good. (Robson).
Fixed star: MARSIK

Constellation: Kappa Hercules
25SCO43.
+17.03'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature:
Mercury
History of the star: There is a mixup with this star, kappa

Hercules, positioned on the right elbow of Hercules - (25SCO45);
and chi Hercules positioned on the left elbow (8SCO16). In
astronomy listings this star is unnamed but chi Hercules is called
Marsik. In astrological listings; this star, kappa, is listed as
Marsik; chi Hercules is unnamed. R.H. Allen in Starnames says
that Ptolemy and the Arabian astronomers located lamda on the
right elbow (where it is here now at 25SCO43), but Smyth
(astronomer 1788-1865) on the left. The confusion of the titles
written with the letter s probably coming from early confusion
with the letter f. The Dorians called chi the Elbow. Marfak,
Mirfak, Marsia, Marfic, and Marsic are all found for this star, -
but it properly is Marfik, from Al Marfik, the "Elbow". [Lamda
Ophiuchus is named Marfik.]

Mercury. It is said to give strength of character, tenacity and
fixity of purpose, an ardent nature and dangerous passions. By the
Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Daleth and the
fourth Tarot Trump "The Emperor". (Robson).
Rising: Hercules, the figure on bended knee and called by the

Greek name of Engonasin, about whose origin no certainty
prevails. Of this constellation is begotten the desertion, craftiness,
and deceit characteristic of its children, and from it comes the
thug who terrorizes the heart of the city. If perchance his mind is
moved to consider a profession, Engonasin will inspire him with
enthusiasm for risky callings, with danger the price for which he
will sell his talents: daring narrow steps on a path without
thickness he will plant firm feet on a horizontal tightrope; then, as
he attempts an upward route to heaven, (on a sloping tightrope)
he will all but lose his footing and, suspended in mid-air, he will
keep a multitude in suspense upon himself. (Manilus, book 5 of
Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: MATAR

Constellation: Eta Pegasus
Longitude 1900: 24PIS20. Longitude 2000:
25PIS43.
+30.12'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Sun.
History of the star: A star in the right knee of the Winged Horse
Pegasus. The Arabic name for Matar is Al Sa'd al Matar (1), "the
Lucky Star of the Rain, or "the Fortunate Rain". (Allen).

The constellation portends events concerning ships and the ocean

and also changes in the weather. In medieval times it was said to
indicate vain individuals with a great deal of ambition, but with
very poor judgment. (Noonan).
The Pegasus Syndrome, as exemplified in the legends of Perseus

and Bellerophon, is concerned with the innate ability possessed by
some people to negotiate difficulties by rising above them, on the
one hand, and the danger of overreaching themselves, on the
other. Pegasus, by birth, is the child of Medusa and Neptune,
symbols of 'wisdom' and 'emotion,' respectively, which shows the
dichotomy of his nature. As in the story, Bellerophon attempted to
fly to Olympus (overreach his potential). He believed that Pegasus
was subject to his will. However, it was Pegasus who made it to
Olympus, while Bellerophon was tossed back to earth, lame and
reproached by others. It is unwise to take any situation for
granted as the 'lesser' person (or, in this case, beast) may be the
very one to teach us the much needed lesson in humility. Pegasus
is also indicative of a specific mission in life which the inquirer will
always find the time and energy to pursue, although the path may
be sewn with difficulties (the Chimaera) and limitations
(Bellerophon's doubt or arrogance). So, the Pegasus Syndrome is
the seeming ability to "fly over any situation," though the reverse
may be a lesson in humility, being "taken down a peg," as it were.
Fixed star: MEBSUTA

Constellation: Epsilon Gemini
09CAN56.
+25.07'.
History of the star: A double star, 3.4 and 9.5, brilliant white and
cerulean blue, on the outstretched right leg of the Twin Castor in
Gemini. Mebsuta is from Al Mabsutah (1), "the Outstretched"
(Paw), from its marking the extended paw of the early Arabic
Lion, but now it is on the hem of Castor's tunic [on his right calf
below the right knee]. Melucta, Mebusta, Meboula, Menita,
Mesoula, and Mibwala were variations of the title. (Allen).

observations; the stars in the feet of Gemini have an influence
similar to that of Mercury, and moderately to that of Venus; the
bright stars in the thighs are like Saturn. It is said to cause trouble
and disgrace, sickness, loss of fortune, affliction and danger to the
knees. By the Cabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter
Qoph and the 19th Tarot Trump, The Sun". (Robson).
Fixed star: MEGREZ

Constellation: Delta Ursa Major
01VIR04.
+57.02'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Mars.
History of the star: A pale yellow star. The Arabic name for
Megrez is Al-Maghriz (1), the "Root of the Tail" or "The
insertion-point" of the Bear's tail Ursa Major [Magrez may be
Arabic for "Buttocks"?].
In China it was Kwan, and Tien Kuen, Heavenly Authority.
With the Hindus it may have been Atri (or Atreya, Athri, Attri,)
born from brahma's eyes, one of their Seven Rishis. The Vishnu-
Dharma said that it ruled the other stars of the Bear. According to
the Puranic stories, Brahma went into deep meditation for several
thousands of years, at the termination of which a drop of water
fell from his eyes which took the form of the sage, Atri. Soma, or
the Moon, was born from this sage and his wife Anasuya (2).
bucket shaped figure or asterism on the back of the Bear, outlined
by the stars; Merak (beta), Dubhe (alpha), Phecda (gamma) and
this star Megrez (delta). In early Arabic astronomy these four
stars constituted the coffin or bier (bier and bear come from the
same root word) surrounded by mourners of Al Na'ash, who was
murdered by Al Jadi, the pole-star (Polaris), and this constellation
was seen as a funeral procession, attributing this title to the slow
and solemn motion of the figure around the pole. (Allen).

suspicious, mistrustful, self-controlled, patient nature, but an
uneasy spirit and great anger when roused. By the Kabalists it is
associated with the Hebrew letter Zain and the 7th Tarot Trump
"The Chariot". (Robson).
Fixed star: MEISSA Heka
Constellation: Lambda Orion
Longitude 1900: 22GEM19 Longitude
2000: 23GEM42
+09.55'.
History of the star: A double star in Orion's head, 3.7 and 6, pale
white and violet.
The Arabic name for Meissa is Al-Maisan, "The shining one" or
"The white spot". [Al Maisan is also a title of gamma Gemini
(Alhena), by some error was applied to this star as Meissa, and is
now common for it].
Al Sufi called it Al Tahayi; but others knew it as Ras al Jauzah,
"the Head of the Jauzah", which it marks. [In early Arabic
astronomy Orion was Al Jauzah, the term used for a black sheep
with a white spot on the middle of the body].
The original Arabic name, was Al-Haq'ah (1), Al Hakah, or Heca
"a White Spot", was from the added faint light of the smaller phi1
and phi2 in the background, and has descended to us as Heka and
Hika.
These three stars were another of the Athafiyy of the Arabs; and
everywhere in early astrology were thought, like all similar
groups, to be of unfortunate influence in human affairs [possibly
because they were stormy and war stars].
They constituted the Euphratean lunar station Mas-tab-ba-tur-
tur, "the Little Twins" [a title also found for gamma and eta
Gemini]; and individually were important stars among the
Babylonians, rising to them with the sun at the summer solstice.
Alpha (Betelgeuse) with gamma (Bellatrix) and lamda (this star
Meissa) were the Euphratean Kakkab Sar, the "Constellation of
the King", or Ungal - which portended fortune, martial honors,
wealth, and other kingly attributes.
In other lunar zodiacs they were the Sogdian Marezana, and the
Khorasmian Ikhma, "the Twins"; the Persian Avecr, "the
Coronet"; and the Coptic Klusos, "Watery".
These same stars also constituted the Hindu 5th nakshatra
Mrigaciras, or Mrigacirsha, the "Head of the Stag", Soma, the
Moon, being its presiding divinity, and this star lamda was the
junction star towards Ardra, and its determinant.
Other Hindu titles; Andhaka, "Blind", apparently from its
dimness [Orion's head is outlined by dim stars but Orion's body
has many brilliant stars (like the faceless bureaucracy which this
constellation rules)]; Aryika, "Honorable", or "Worthy"; and
Invaka (Invala), of doubtful meaning. (Allen).
Influence of constellation: It is said to give a strong and dignified

nature, self-confidence, inconstancy, arrogance, violence, impiety,
and prosperity in trade and particularly in voyages or abroad, but
danger of treachery and poison. It was thought by the Romans to
be very harmful to cattle and productive of storms. By the
Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Aleph and the 1st
Tarot Trump "The Juggler". (Robson).
Rising: Orion will fashion alert minds and agile bodies, souls
prompt to respond to duty's call, and hearts which press on with
unflagging energy in spite of every trial. A son of Orion's will be
worth a multitude and will seem to dwell in every quarter of the
city; flying from door to door with the one word of morning
greeting, he will enjoy the friendship of all. (Manilus, book 4
Fixed star: MEKBUDA

Constellation: Zeta Gemini
14CAN59.
+20.34'.
Spectral class: G0. Magnitude: 3.8 Variable
History of the star: A variable star, 3.7 to 4.5, pale topaz, on the
right leg of Pollux in Gemini. The Arabic name for Mekbuda is Al
Maqbudah (1), or Al Makbudah "The pulled-in" paw,
"Contracted" paw, from its marking the extended paw of the
early Arabic Lion - the drawn-in paw of the ancient Asad (Leo);
but some, with less probability, derive it from Al Mutakabbidah,
"a Culminating Star". (Allen).
Influence of constellation: "Ptolemy makes the following

Fixed star: MENKALINAN

Constellation: Beta Auriga
29GEM55
+44.56'.
Spectral class: A2. Magnitude: 1.9 VAR.
Mer
History of the star: A lucid yellow star in the left Shoulder of the
Rein-holder Auriga. Menkalinan is from the Arabic Mankib Dhi-
al-'Inan, (1), "The Shoulder of the rein-holder". Menkalinan,
Menkalinam, Menkalina are variations on the title. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy the bright

stars are like Mars and Mercury. The constellation is said to give
self-confidence, interest in social and educational problems.
Happiness, but danger of great vicissitudes (changes of
circumstances effecting one's life). The native is fond of country
life and may be a teacher or have the upbringing of young people.
By the Kabalists Auriga is associated with the Hebrew letter
Samech and the 15th Tarot Trump "The Devil". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It causes ruin, disgrace, and

frequently violent death. (Robson).
Menkalinan is of a Venusian nature, Robson asserts that it causes

ruin, disgrace and frequently, violent death. If so, it would be a
result of excess pleasure seeking. (Noonan).
Menkalinan is basically of a Jupiter character, with a weak
influence of Mars and Venus character. Only when really in good
aspect is this fixed star rated as a positive acting one. Badly
positioned, this star will be most unhelpful. If Jupiter is found in
the same degree as Menkalinan, the native has a promise of
fortunes honors, riches, popularity and exceptional friendships. In
conjunction with Mars, it has been found that death occurred on
occasion of official festivities, military exercises or battles.
(Ebertin)
Rising: The Charioteer lifts his team from ocean and wrests his
wheels up from the downward slope of the horizon where icy
Boreas lashes us with his bitter blasts. He will impart his own
enthusiasms and the skills, still retained in heaven, which as driver
of a chariot he once took pleasure in on earth (that is, the
constellation is identffied with Erichthonius). The Charioteer will
enable his son to stand in a light chariot and hold in check the four
mouths curbed with foam-flecked bits, guide their powerful
strength, and keep close to the curve round which they wheel.
Again, when the bolts have been drawn and the horses have
escaped from the starting-pens, he will urge on the spirited steeds
and, leaning forward, he will seem to precede them in their swift
career; hardly touching the surface of the track with his light
wheels, he will outstrip the winds with his coursers' feet.
Holding first place in the contest he will drive to the side in a

baulking course and, his obstruction delaying his rivals, deny
them the whole breadth of the circus-track; or if he is placed mid-
way in the press, he will now swing to a course on the outside,
trusting in the open, now keep close to the pointed turning- post,
and will leave the result in doubt to the very last moment. As a
trick-rider too he will be able to settle himself now on one, now on
a second horse, and plant his feet firmly upon them; flying from
horse to horse he will perform tricks on the backs of animals in
flight themselves; or mounted on a single horse he will now engage
in exercise of arms, now whilst still riding pick up gifts scattered
along the length of the circus. He will possess virtuosity in all that
is connected with such pursuits. Of this constellation, I think,
Salmoneus may be held to have been born imitating heaven on
earth, he imagined that by setting his team of four on a bridge of
bronze and driving it across he had expressed the crash of the
heavens and had brought to earth Jove's very self; however, while
counterfeiting thunderbolts he was struck by real ones and, falling
after the fires he had flung himself, discovered in death that Jove
existed. You may well believe that under this constellation was
born Bellerophon (Some sources identify the Charioteer with
Bellerophon (Schol. Aratus, Phaea. 161). Men like Cato (the
Censor, Bellerophon, see the Bellerophon story on the Pegasus
page), who flew amid the stars and laid a road on heaven: the sky
was the field over which he sped, whilst land and sea lay far
beneath his feet, and his path was unmarked by footprints. By
examples such as these are you to mark the rising figure of the
Charioteer. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: MENKAR

Constellation: Alpha Cetus
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Saturn
approx.
History of the star: A bright orange star in the open jaw of the
Whale or Sea Monster Cetus. Menkar, Monkar, Menkab, from Al
Minkar, or Al-Minkhar (1), "the Nose" or the "Nostril", is the
popular, but inappropriate name, for it marks the Monster's open
jaws. Al Kaff al Jidhmah, found on the Borgian globe, is Ulug
Beg's and Al Tizini's designation for it, taken from that for all the
stars in the head; but modern lists apply this solely to gamma.
(Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy this

constellation is like Saturn. It is said to cause laziness and idleness,
but to confer an emotional and charitable nature, with the ability
to command, especially in war. Makes one amiable, prudent,
happy by sea and land, and helps to recover lost goods. (Robson).
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy it is of the

nature of Saturn; to Simmonite, of Mars; and, to Alvidas, of
Venus and the Moon. It causes disease, disgrace, ruin, injury from
beasts, sickness, and loss of fortune. (Robson).
This star has a Saturnine character, corresponding to

impediments of many kinds, worries and tests of
endurance. Unjustified enmities, hardening and toughening these
people in some ways. In some cases with conjunction of Saturn,
Mars or Neptune, diseases of the throat, inflammation of larynx,
sometimes danger by suffocation have been noted. These people
are advised to take good care of themselves if they have a tendency
to throat trouble and to take prophylactic measures. They should
avoid overstraining their larynx and should they have special
demands regarding the larynx, they are advised to take trouble in
the methodical training of their vocal chords etc. (Ebertin).
If rising: Legacies and inheritances attended by much evil.

(Robson).
If culminating: Disgrace, ruin, danger from cattle and large

beasts. (Robson).
With Sun: Great trouble, sickness, throat ailments, legacies and

inheritances attended by much evil, loss of money, failure of crops.
(Robson).
With Moon: Mental anxiety, hatred of the vulgar, ill-will of

women, danger from thieves, sickness to native and family, loss of
marriage partner or near relative, quarrels, legal losses, legacies
and inheritances attended by much evil. (Robson).
With Mercury: Difficulties through writings, difficulty in payment

of mortgages, bad for gain, ill-health to marriage partner or
relative, destruction of crops. (Robson).
With Venus: Strong and uncontrolled passions, jealousy, domestic

disharmony and temporary separation, ill-health of marriage
partner. (Robson).
With Mars: Evil associates, immoral, violent, murderous, violent

death. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Deceitful, dishonest, wandering life, imprisonment,

banishment, or judicial sentence. (Robson).
With Saturn: Self-seeking, selfish, causes unhappiness to others,

much sickness, bad for gain. (Robson).
With Uranus: Active mind, artistic, scientific and mystical interest

and ability, troubles through opposite sex, loss through fire and
false friends, good fortune and misfortune alternately, severe
injuries from animals. (Robson).
With Neptune: Peculiar early life, loss of or separation from
parents abroad, may lose identity and be brought up by foreigners
in dishonor, learns of parentage too late in life to obtain
advantage, brave, organizing ability, high position, wasted talents,
many journeys, violent death frequently by assassination.
(Robson).
Fixed star: MENKENT

Constellation: Theta Centaurus
12SCO18.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Ven-
approx. Mer
History of the star: A double and variable, 2.2 to 2.7 and 14.3, red
and bluish star in the left shoulder of the Centaur Centaurus.
(Allen).

Fixed star: MENKIB

Constellation: Xi Perseus
04GEM58.
approx.
History of the star: A star in the left foot or left ankle of Perseus.
Menkib or Al Mankib (1), from Mankib al Thurayya, the
"Shoulder of the Pleiades" [i.e. next to the Pleiades in the Arabian
figure] (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It gives an intelligent, strong, bold
and adventurous nature, but a tendency to lying. By the Kabalists
it is associated with the Hebrew letter Lamed and the 12th Tarot
Trump "The Hanged Man". (Robson).

Fixed star: MERAK

Constellation: Beta Ursa Major
19LEO26.
approx.
History of the star: A greenish white star in the loin or flank of the
Bear Ursa Major.
Merak, Mirak, Mirae, or Mizar, is from Arabic Al-Maraqq (1) or
Al Marakk, "The loins" (of the Bear).
It may have been known by the Greeks as Helike, or Helice, one of
their names for the whole constellation of Ursa Major from the
city of Callisto in Arcadia.
Merak was the Hindus', Pulaha (or Pulaaha, or Pulahak), one of
the seven Rishis (born from Brahma's navel).
Alpha (Dubhe) and beta (this star Merak) were the Keepers, or
the Pointers, at the front of the "Dipper Bowl" in Ursa Major; a
line extending through these two will direct the observer to
Polaris, the North Star.
bucket shaped figure or asterism in the back of the Bear, outlined
by the stars; Merak (this star beta), Dubhe (alpha), Phecda
(gamma) and Megrez (delta).
In early Arabic astronomy these four stars constituted the coffin
or bier (bier and bear come from the same root word) surrounded
by mourners of Al Na'ash, who was murdered by Al Jadi, the
pole-star (Polaris), and this constellation was seen as a funeral
procession, attributing this title to the slow and solemn motion of
the figure around the pole. (Allen).

General influence of the star: Merak has a Mars nature and is of

importance in a natal chart, if the sign Leo is tenanted and other
configurations give a clue to love of command and
domination. This star is credited with increasing the power to get
on in life and this is especially so if in conjunction with the Sun,
Mars or Pluto. (Ebertin).
Rising: Those born at the rising of this constellation will be tamers

of wild beasts, that is men to teach bears, bulls and lions to lay
aside their fierceness and share in human ways. (Manilius
Astronomica 1st century AD).
Fixed star: MERGA
Constellation: 38 Bootes
15LIB27.
+46.07'.
Sat
History of the star: Merga marks the Reaping-hook held in the left
hand of the Herdsman Bootes. This word is from Marra, a Hoe, or
Rake, and still is sometimes seen as Marrha for the star. Pliny
called it Falx Italica [falx is sickle-shaped]. (Allen).

Major and Ursa Minor around the Pole Star, Polaris. The bears,
tied to the Polar Axis, are pulling a plough behind them, tilling the
heavenly fields "in order that the rotations of the heavens should
never cease".
Manilius 1st century AD writes "they will be kings under kings
and ministers of state, and be charged with the guardianship of
the people, custodianship of great houses and treasures, who
confine their business to the care of another's home so that the
wealth of monarchs and temple finances will be in their keeping".
Any type of occupation that requires planning is influenced by
Bootes. These people are the driving force behind government and
large corporations. They are the planners and designers, the
movers and shakers, who "make the world go round". Bootes
symbolizes the elder, the sage, the wise old man who is interested
in principles and underlying causes, theories, ideologies, and how
the past effects the future. (Conservative) politicians, economists,
draftsmen, architects, designers of all kinds.
Oswald Wirth in The Tarot of the Magicians portrays this
character:
Depicted wearing a cloak with a hood that covers him from head
to feet; except for his face and hands he is completely undercover.
Held up in his right hand is a lighted lantern, a walking stick in
his left, with a serpent on the ground nearby. With his cane he
taps and sounds out the earth as he advances slowly. Rather than
kill the serpent he casts a spell on it so that it twirls around his
stick suggesting that he works along with the lower energies. The
lantern penetrates and searches out and reveals the inner quality
of things.
The hermit is the master who works on the drawing board, where
he casts the exact plan of the intended construction. Before taking
form everything pre-exists as an abstract concept, as an intention,
he represents the mysterious artisan, the drawn-up plan, the
scaffold without which no vital construction could be made, the
prototype putting the stamp of the species on the individual, the
astral body of the occultist. He is the master capable of directing
the work of others and of discerning what is in the embryo in the
sphere of human development.
The Tarot of Bologna replaces the Hermit by a winged Patriarch
who walks with difficulty, bent over two crutches, from his belt
hangs a purse which contains the heritage of the past. He reminds
one of Saturn, god of Time seen as the eternal continuation always
on the move to conquer the future which he imperceptibly unfolds
from the past. (The Tarot of the Magicians 1927 by Oswald Wirth).
Influence of the constellation: "It is said to give prosperity from
work, strong desires, a tendency to excess, a fondness for rural
pursuits, together with some liking for occultism. The Kabalists
associate it with the Hebrew letter Teth and the 9th Tarot Trump,
The Hermit". (Robson).
Fixed star: MEROPE See Alcyone

29TAU42.
approx. Mar
History of the star: One of the Pleiades in Taurus, or Seven Sisters.

She married Sisyphus, by whom she had a son, Glaucus. Merope
was the only Pleiad to marry a mortal, and the star that she
represents shines less bright than those which represent her
sisters.
History of the star: This is the seventh of the sisters. She alone,
married a mortal man and she repents of it, Sisyphus, and hid her
face in shame at being the only one not married to a god and from
shame at the deed, she alone of the sisters hides herself in the sky
(there is some dispute over whether it is Merope or Electra that
hides herself, i.e. the star does not shine). Her husband, Sisyphus,
son of olus, grandson of Deucalion (the Greek Noah), and great-
grandson of Prometheus. Sisyphus founded the city of Ephyre
(Corinth) and later revealed Zeus's rape of gina to her father
Asopus (a river), for which Zeus condemned him to roll a huge
stone up a hill in Hades, only to have it roll back down each time
the task was nearly done.
Influence of the constellation: By the Kabalists Taurus is

associated with the Hebrew letter Aleph and the 1st Tarot Trump
"The Juggler". (Robson).
General influence of the Pleiades: According to Ptolemy they are

of the nature of the Moon and Mars; and, to Alvidas, of Mars,
Moon and Sun in opposition. They are said to make their natives
wanton, ambitious, turbulent, optimistic and peaceful; to give
many journeys and voyages, success in agriculture and through
active intelligence; and to cause blindness, disgrace and a violent
death. Their influence is distinctly evil and there is no astrological
warrant for the oft-quoted passage Job (xxxviii. 31) "Canst thou
bind the sweet influences of Pleiades? "which is probably a
mistranslation. (Robson).
Fixed star: MESARTHIM Arietis

Constellation: Gamma Aries
Longitude 1900: 01TAU47. Longitude
2000: 03TAU11.
Right ascension: 01h53m. Latitude: +07.09'
approx.
History of the star: A double, 4.5 and 5, bright white and gray, in
the left horn of the Ram Aries. It was called "the First Star in
Aries", possibly when it marked the Vernal Equinox (392 BC).
Its present title, Mesarthim, Mesartun or Mesartim, has been
connected with the Hebrew Mesharetim, "Ministers", but the
connection is not apparent; and Ideler considered the word an
erroneous deduction by Bayer from the name of the lunar station
of which this and beta (Sheratan) were members.
Alpha (Hamal), beta (Sheratan), and gamma (this star
Mesarthim) may have been the Jewish Shalisha, more correctly
Shalish, some musical instrument of triangular shape, a title
also of Triangulum. And they formed one of the several Athafiyy,
Trivets or Tripods; this Arabic word indicating an arrangement
of three stones on which nomads placed a kettle, or pot, in an
open-air kitchen; other parts of this arrangement being in Draco,
Orion, Musca, and Lyra.
This star Mesartim and beta (Sheratan) were "The two signs", the
dual form of Al Sharat, a Sign, as a sign of the opening year [in
the days of Hipparchos 190-120 BC, about the time when these
stars were named]; Sartai is from this dual word.
Beta (Sheratan) and gamma (this star Mesarthim) were the
Arabic 1st manzil in Al Biruni's list, the earlier 27th, but some
added alpha (Hamal) to the combination, calling it Al Ashrat in
the plural. Al Matih was another name for this lunar station, as
the chief components are near the horns of Aries.
Beta (Sheratan) and gamma (Mesarthim) constituted the Hindu
27th nakshatra Acvini, the Ashwins, or "Horsemen", the earlier
dual Acvinau and Acayujau, the "Two Horsemen", corresponding
to the Gemini of Rome, but figured as a Horse's Head. Alpha
(Hamal) sometimes was added to this lunar station, beta
(Sheratan) always was the junction star with the adjoining
Bharani. About 400 BC this superseded Krittika (the Pleiades) as
leader of the nakshatras.
Beta (Sheratan) and gamma (this star Mesarthim) were the
Persian Padevar, "the Protecting Pair"; the Sogdian Bashish, "the
Protector"; and the equivalent Coptic Pikutorion; while in
Babylonia, they are said to have marked the second ecliptic
constellation Mahru-sha-rishu-ku, the "Front of the Head of Ku".
(Allen).
sign Taurus for 200-300 years now. Hamal just over 600, (Botein
year 505AD) and in this same period we have seen large-scale
aggression change its nature from barbaric raiding and migration
of earlier centuries to the building of large empires which had to
be administered and kept in peace and good order, as well as
exploited by their conquerors. This is typical both of the sign
Taurus and of the planet Saturn". (Dr Eric Morse).
The Ram is associated with the Hebrew letter He and the 5th
Tarot Trump "The Pope". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Daredevils and bold, danger is

indicated when acting impulsively and in a foolhardy
way. (Ebertin).
Arietis is a word meaning Ministers in old Hebrew and it is

noteworthy that Ptolemy gave this near neighbor of Hamal and
Sheratan the same planetary simile in opposite order: Saturn-
Mars. The implication is that Mesartim shows up more of the
protective-administrative quality, less of the impulsive aggressive
of Hamal and Sheratan which are Mars-Saturn natures. (Dr. Eric
Morse).
Fixed star: METALLAH

Constellation: Alpha Triangulum
06TAU52.
Declination 1900: +29.06'. Declination 2000: +29.34'
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature:
approx. Mercury
History of the star: A yellow star at the vertex of the Triangle

Triangulum. Mothallah, Metallah, or Al-Muthallath, "The
triangle". Capnt Trianguli was translated Ras al Muthallath by
the Arabian astronomers. It is a half-magnitude inferior to beta,
although the latter bears no name. Together these two were the
Arabs' Al Mizan, "the Scale-beam". (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It gives a just, companionable,

truthful, righteous and benevolent nature with an interest in
architecture and Freemasonry. (Robson).
General influence of the star: This star has the planetary nature of
Mercury and indicates those of a just nature and those whose
living is made in the legal profession. (Noonan).
References
Fixed star: MIAPLACIDUS

Constellation: Beta Carina the Ship Argo Navis
Longitude 1900: 00SCO37 Longitude 2000:
01SCO58
History of the star: A star in Carina the Keel of the Ship Argo.
Miaplacidus, Maia-placidus, the meaning and derivation of which
I cannot learn, unless it be in part, as Higgins asserts in his brief
work on star-names, from Miyah, the plural of the Arabic Ma,
Water. The original, however, is better transcribed Mi'ah.
Beta lies in the Carina subdivision of Argo and is the alpha star of
Halley's Robur Carolinum. (Allen).
Robur Carolinum, Charlie's Oak, a constellation that no longer
exists. It was named in commemoration of the Royal Oak of
Charles II.
Interestingly Minerva (or Roman Pallas/Athene), set in the prow
of the Ship a piece from "The Speaking Oak of Dodona"; the
Argo being "thus endowed with the power of warning and guiding
the chieftains who form its crew".
This star has been activated in a number of events in connection
with the introduction of telecommunications and satellites.

(Robson).
Fixed star: MIMOSA Becrux.

Constellation: Beta Crux
11SCO39.
Spectral class: B1. Magnitude: 1.25 Variable
approx.
History of the star: A star on the transverse beam of Crux, the

Cross. Mimosa, a plant, from Latin mimus mimic (or mime),
because its leaves seem to flinch when touched, mimicking a
recoiling animal.
There is little astrological interpretation associated with these
large stars in Crux because the Cross, was unknown to the
ancients by its present title, its four chief stars being noted by
Ptolemy (in Egypt where it was visible) as a part of the Centaur
Centaurus, which now surrounds it on three sides. Bayer, who
invented Crux in 1679, outlined it over the hind feet of the
Centaur, these now are alpha (Acrux), beta (Mimosa), gamma
(Gacrux), and delta Crucis (unnamed), alpha at the foot,
gamma at the top, with beta, and delta (unnamed), as the
transverse. (Allen).
Crux denotes a strong spiritual influence. It indicates willingness

to accept sacrifice and gives fortitude in sorrow. The Cross gives
choices that bring hopes and fears; making decisions about which
road to take in life, learning to discriminate. There is often a
lasting emotional or psychological wound, or wounds from
accidents etc. There can be dormant skills or powers which in
order to tap into them may require giving something up, or letting
something go; as the Centaur (Centaurus) did in giving up his
immortality to Prometheus, or forgiving as Christ did on the
cross.
Influence of the constellation: "Crux is said to give perseverance,

but many burdens, trials and responsibilities, together with much
suffering and many hardships. In connection with rulerships of
countries it may be noted that Brazil was named the Land of the
Holy Cross by the discoverer Cabral on May 1st 1500, and that
the constellation Crux has been represented on the postage stamps
of that country". (Robson).
General influence of the star: An inventive mind, intuition, a grasp

for the inner nature of one's fellow man. Deeply religious nature
connected with mystical and theosophical interests. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: MINKAR

Constellation: Epsilon Corvus
approx.
History of the star: Minkar "Nostril" of the Crow, Corvus. With

delta (Algorab) it was the Hindu 11th nakshatra, Hasta, the Hand,
with Savitar, the Sun, as its presiding divinity. (Allen).

Mars and Saturn. It is said to give craftiness, greediness,
ingenuity, patience, revengefulness, passion, selfishness, lying,
aggressiveness and material instincts, and sometimes causes its
natives to become agitators. (Robson).
Fixed star: MINTAKA
Constellation: Delta Orion
2000: 22GEM24
+00.21'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Sat-
Mer
History of the star: This star along with Alnilam and Alnitak form
the Belt of Orion the Hunter. Mintaka, Al Mintaqah (1) or Al
Mintakah, "The belt" or "Dividing" of Orion is a double and
slightly variable, 2.5 and 6.8, brilliant white and pale violet.
Mintaka at the west end is the first star of the belt stars seen to
rise. Astrologers considered it of importance as portending good
fortune. (Allen).
form the Belt of Orion. One of the most obvious features people
see in the sky is the three stars that form the "belt" across the
middle of Orion; three stars in a row that appear to us of almost
equal size and of equal distance from each other; Mintaka, the
westernmost star in the belt, comes from the Arabic word for
"belt"; Alnilam, the center star in the belt, means "a belt of
pearls"; and Alnitak, the eastern-most star, means the girdle.
The Bible makes reference to this famous group. God, while
pointing out how all-powerful he was, asked Job if he was able to
"loose the bands of Orion" (Job 38.31).
Grains", "Nuts", or "Spangles", "The Vertebrae in the Jauzah's
back". "The Vagina", "Scabbard"; "The Three-jointed
Seamen have called it the "Golden Yard-arm"; Tradesmen; the
"Yard", the "Yard-stick", and the "Yard-wand"; Catholics;
"Our Lady's Wand"; and French farmers; Rateau, the "Rake".
To the Arabs they were known as, "Accurate Scale-beam". The
Chinese similarly knew them as a Weighing-beam, with the stars
of the sword as a weight at one end.
The ancient Jews sometimes called these stars "Nimrod", a
biblical figure who was bound to the heavens for disobeying
God, whence perhaps came the "Bands", or "Bonds", of Orion,
which some say should be "Cords", or a "Girdle"; but the
conception of Nimrod as "the mighty Hunter before the Lord," at
least in the ordinary sense of that word, is erroneous, for the
original, according to universal Eastern tradition, signifies "a
Lurking Enemy", or a Hunter of men rather than of beasts. This
idea may have led to a Latin title, Venator (hunter), for the stellar
Orion.
It is often "the Magi", the "Three Kings", the "Three Marys", or
The celestial equator now passes through the Belt, but was 12
(latitude) below it 4000 years ago. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give a strong and

dignified nature, self-confidence, inconstancy, arrogance, violence,
impiety, and prosperity in trade and particularly in voyages or
abroad, but danger of treachery and poison. It was thought by the
Romans to be very harmful to cattle and productive of storms. By
the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Aleph and the
1st Tarot Trump "The Juggler" (or The Magician). (Robson).
Note: Robson gives influences for Mintaka and Alnilam separately

and jointly under Cingula Orionis - the Belt of Orion.

nature of Saturn and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury,
Saturn and Jupiter. It gives good fortune. (Robson).

notoriety, good fortune, lasting happiness, a sharp mind and a
good memory. (Robson).
Good fortune as regards the growing of grain crops. "Passionately

devoted to hunting, but not noble hunting with falcon or bow".
Excellent fishermen. Treacherous, irreligious. All kinds of
dangers. A shrew, in a female chart, rising and aspected by both
Mars and a benefic. (Noonan).
greeting, he will enjoy the friendship of all. (Manilus Astronomica
1st century AD).

Mintaka with Sun: Discreet, cautious, somewhat changeable.

(Robson).
Cingula Orionis with Sun: Notoriety, good fortune, lasting

happiness. (Robson).
Mintaka with the Moon: Active, sharp, alert in business, public

position, many enemies more successful in business. (Robson)
malefic be with Markab, drowning. If the moon is with Saturn
also, drowning and assassination. (Robson).
With Mercury: Studious, fond of seclusion, deliberate and fixed

mind, little sympathy or disagreements with relatives, bad for
gain. (Robson).
With Venus: Public position, enmity of women, love

disappointments. (Robson).
With Mars: Energetic, quick mind, good speaker arid debater,

quarrelsome, strong passions. (Robson).
With Jupiter: High position in law or church, studious and

philosophical mind, gain through inheritance. (Robson).
With Saturn: Far-seeing, studious, good judge of human nature,

psychic, domestic disharmony, sickness to family. (Robson).
With Uranus: Selfish, studious, eccentric, difficult to get on with,

losses through lawsuits and business, successful in middle age but
poverty at end of life, favorable for domestic matters, death from
consumption. (Robson).
With Neptune: Thoughtful, studious, keeps discoveries to himself,

sarcastic writer, generous but not wealthy, marries, death
unattended in old age. (Robson).
Fixed star: MIRA

Constellation: Omicron Cetus
01TAU31.
Spectral class: M6. Magnitude: 3.0 VAR.
approx.
History of the star: Described as a deep garnet color, the south pole
of the Milky Way, located in the neck of Cetus, the Whale or Sea-
Monster, and has been called the constellation's necklace.
This is a very remarkable star, Mira, Stella Mira, and Collum Ceti
are all titles for this "Wonderful Star". An eclipsing binary, (two
stars that periodically obscure each other and rapidly dim),
subject to extreme irregularities. Mira is a long-period variable
star with a cycle of about 331 days from one period of maximum
brightness to the next. This period is sometimes a little erratic and
can be off by as much as 30 days either way. For about five
months Mira is invisible, then in the next six months it gradually
increases in brilliance, until finally it shines with the beautiful
sparkle of a star of the second magnitude. This peak of brilliance
lasts for about a fortnight, after which time it again starts slowly
to fade. At various times it has not been seen at all with the naked
eye for several years consecutively, and its maxima and minima
are even more irregular. While it has been known almost to equal
Aldebaran in its light, as it did under Herschel's observations on
the 6th of November, 1779, Chandler gives its maximum as from
1.7 to 5, and its minimum from 8 to 9.5. It thus sometimes sends
out at its maximum fifteen hundredfold more light than at its
minimum. (Allen).
Ancient people believed this pulsating action to represent the
beating heart of the monster Cetus.
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy this

constellation is like Saturn. It is said to cause laziness and idleness,
but to confer an emotional and charitable nature, with the ability
to command especially in war. Makes one amiable, prudent,
happy by sea and land, and helps to recover lost goods. (Robson).
General influence of the star: Its nature corresponds to Saturn and

Jupiter. Connected well and with a well placed Saturn and linked
up well otherwise, this will mean prudence, perseverance,
versatility, a progressive spirit and endurance in solving difficult
problems. This star in unhelpful connections, will bring as results
failures, fiascoes, enmity, especially with Saturn transits and when
linked with the Moon, melancholy will then appear. Linked with
Mercury, it will mean a lessening of spiritual forces. In critical
situations, suicide is indicated. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: MIRACH

Constellation: Beta Andromeda
Longitude 1900: 29ARI01. Longitude
2000: 00TAU24.
History of the star: A yellow star in the Girdle of the Chained

Woman Andromeda.
Arabic name Al Mi'zar (1), "The loin-cloth". Mirach was
described in the Alfonsine Tables of 1521 as super mirat, from
which has been derived its present title, as well as the occasional
forms Mirak, Mirac, Merach, Mirar, Mirath, Mirax, etc.
Some have termed it Cingulum; others, Ventrale, from its former
position in the figure, although now it is on the left hip.
In later Arabian astronomy it marked the right side of
Andromeda, and so was known as Al Janb al Musalsalah, "the
Side of the Chained Woman".
Beta appeared in very early Arabic drawings as the lucida of the
northern of the two Fishes of Pisces, and marked the Arabic 26th
manzil Al Batn al Hut, "the Belly of the Fish", or Al Kalb al Hut,
"the Heart of the Fish". In this location it was Al Risha, the Band,
Cord, Ribbon, or Thread, as being on the line uniting the Fishes;
but this title now belongs to alpha Piscium (Al Risha). [Influences
of the 26th manzil: Increases harvest and merchandise, helps
travelers through danger, strengthens prisons and causes marital
happiness and loss of treasure].
Along with upsilon, phi, and chi Pisces, it was the Egyptian Coptic
lunar station Kuton, the "Thread"; another name was Arit, an
asterism indigenous to Egypt.
In astrology was a fortunate star, portending renown and good
luck in matrimony. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to bestow purity of

thought, virtue, honor and dignity upon its natives, but to cause
battle with chimerical (wildly fanciful, highly improbable) fears
and a tendency to become easily discouraged. It gives love between
husband and wife and reconciles adulterers. If Mars afflicts the
luminaries from Andromeda and especially if in an angle, it causes
death by hanging, decapitation, crucifixion or impalement. By the
Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Pe and the 17th
Tarot Trump, "The Stars". (Robson).

nature of Venus; and, to Alvidas, of Mars and the Moon. It gives
personal beauty, a brilliant mind, a love of home, great devotion,
beneficence, forgiveness, love, overcoming by kindness, renown,
and good fortune in marriage. (Robson).
Many interests, tendency to inspiration and medium-ship as a

base for artistic creations, altruism, cheerfulness, happiness, love
of company. These people have a stimulating effect on others, they
make friends easily and are helped on in life by others. (Ebertin).
Rising: The man whose birth coincides with the rising of

Andromeda from the sea will prove merciless, a dispenser of
punishment, a warder of dungeon dire; he will stand arrogantly
by while the mothers of wretched prisoners lie prostrate on his
threshold, and the fathers wait all night to catch the last kisses of
their sons and receive into their inmost being the dying
breath. From the same constellation comes the figure of the
executioner, ready to take money for a speedy death and the rites
of a funeral pyre, for him execution means profit, and oft will he
bare his axe; in short, he is a man who could have looked
unmoved on Andromeda herself fettered to the rock. Governor of
the imprisoned he occasionally becomes a fellow convict, chained
to criminals so as to save them for execution. (Manilius
"Astronomica").
With Sun: Trouble through opposite sex, disappointments in

expectations but otherwise favorable. (Robson).
With Moon: Trouble with opposite sex owing to indiscretions, bad
for domestic affairs, honor through martial matters. (Robson).
With Mercury: Vacillating, unstable, peculiar events, many travels

arid changes, little success. (Robson).
With Venus: Voluptuous, bad morals, scandal, drink or drug-

taking late in life. (Robson).
With Mars: Ill-mannered, boisterous, evil associations, may be

tramp. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Help from women but danger of scandal, much

travel, legal or ecclesiastical difficulties. (Robson).
With Saturn: Strong passions, debauchery, mechanical genius,

misdirected talents. (Robson).
With Uranus: Unbalanced mind, may commit crime in insanity,

occult interests, continual disappointments, bad for domestic
affairs, peculiar or violent death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Persevering, ambitious, strong passions, eccentric,

dishonest, domestic disharmony and separation, may disinherit
children or family, trouble through companies and inventions,
successful business, many enemies and few friends, painful and
lingering death. (Robson).
Fixed star: MIRAM

Constellation: Eta Perseus
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Jup-Sat
approx.
History of the star: Miram is a double star, 5 and 8.5, orange and
smalt blue, in the right shoulder of Perseus the Champion. Delta,
psi, sigma, alpha, gamma, eta, and others on the figure's right
side, form a slight curve, open towards the northeast, that has
been called the Segment of Perseus. (Allen).

Fixed star: MIRFAK

Constellation: Alpha Perseus
02GEM05.
approx.
History of the star: A brilliant lilac and ashy color star in the elbow
of the Champion, Perseus.
Arabic Mirfak, Mirzac, Marfak or Al Mirfaq (1), "The elbow" of
the Pleiades - i.e. next to the Pleiades. The title comes from the
Arabians' Marfik al Thurayya, thus qualified as being next to the
Pleiades to distinguish it from the other elbow. But this may
indicate a different representation of Perseus in their day, a
suspicion strengthened by the nomenclature of others of his stars.
Assemani alluded to a title on the Borgian globe, Mughammid,
or Muliammir, al Thurayya, "the Concealer of the Pleiades",
which, from its location, may be for this star.
Other titles were Algenib, with the early variations of Algeneb,
Elgenab, Genib, Chenib, and Alchemb, is from Al Janb, "the
Side", its present position on the maps. (Allen).

Fixed star: MIRZAM

Constellation: Beta Canis Major
07CAN11.
approx.
History of the star: Arabic Mirzam, Murzim or Al-Murzim (1),

"The roarer", [The Roarer refers to a lion. The ancients Arabs
had a Lion figure encompassing a number of constellations] "the
Announcer", combined by the Arabs with beta Canis Minor
(Gomeisa) in the plural Al Mirzamani, or as Al Mirzama al
Shi'rayain, the two "Sirian Announcers" as they announced the
immediate rising of the still brighter Sirius.
Mirzam also was Al Kalb, "the Dog", running in front of Sirius,
but this must have been from early times in the Desert, in our
maps it marks the right fore foot of the Dog, Canis Major. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give good qualities,

charity and a faithful heart, but violent and dangerous
passions. There is some danger from, or fear of, darkness and the
night, and liability to dog bites, though the latter characteristic is
probably associated more particularly with Sirius (this star).
Canis Major is connected by the Kabalists with the Hebrew letter
Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump, "The Moon". (Robson).
Announcers: Mirzam and Gomeisa were "The Announcers",

representing a barking dog who announces the arrival of visitors,
or brings things to people's attention; many radio and TV
anouncers are influenced by either of these two stars.
Fixed star: MISAM
Constellation: Kappa Perseus
27TAU41
Spectral class: G8 Magnitude: 4
approx.
History of the star: A star in the left arm of Perseus the Champion.


Fixed star: MIZAR

Constellation: Zeta Ursa Major
15VIR42.
+54.56'.
Ven
History of the star: A double star, possibly binary, brilliant white

and pale emerald on the Tail of the Great Bear, Ursa Major
A companion star and only 11' distant is situated Alcor, a 4th
magnitude star and only people with excellent eyesight could
distinguish it as a separate star. These stars used to be the 'test' or
'riddle' by which people used to test their eyesight on.
The present Arabic name for Mizar is Al-Maraqq (1), "The
loins", or the "groin" of the Great Bear (2).
Mirak was an early name for this, a repetition of that for beta; but
it was changed to the present Mizar, from the Arabic Mi'zar, a
"Girdle" or "Waist-cloth", which, although inappropriate, has
maintained its place in modern lists; Mizat and Mirza being other
forms. The "hill Mizar" of the 42d Psalm sometimes is wrongly
associated with this, the original Hebrew word mis'ar being better
rendered in the Psalter, from Coverdale's version, as "the little
hill," i.e. of Hermon, of which it was a minor peak.
In India it was Vashishtha (or Vasishta, or Vasisht), "most
wealthy" (5) (born from Brahma's breathing), one of the Seven
Sages. Vasishta is supposed to have been born as the result of
Brahmas will power. He was a great ascetic, and labored for the
welfare of the world (3). A law-book and another on yoga are
attributed to him (5). He was married to Arundhati, the
companion star Alcor which was said to be the missing Pleiad of
Taurus. Arundhati is famous for being virtuous and for devotion
to her husband, and spent all her time in service to her husband,
Vashishtha. In India even nowadays, immediately after the
wedding, the bride is shown Arundhati (Alcor) and she worships
the star. It is a symbolic acceptance of the ideal of virtue and
devotion by the bride. Vasishta had his hermitage on the banks of
the river Saraswati (3). The richest of the sages, he owned
Nandini, the cow of plenty (offspring of Surabhi). As this cow was
able to grant the sage all his wishes, he became the master of every
vasu (desirable object) (4). The cow is said to have been produced
at the churning of the ocean. Blavatsky relates it with Vach-
Viraja, the daughter of Brahma. (5) [These seven sages of Ursa
Major were married to the seven stars of the Pleiades of Taurus
(the bull/cow)].
This star, Mizar (zeta), also was the Arabic 'Anak al Banat, the
"Necks of the Maidens", referring to the "Mourners at the Bier";
or perhaps this should be rendered "the Goat of the Mourners,"
for in some editions of Ulug Beg's Tables it was written Al Inak,
correctly Al 'Inz.
With Alcor (80 Ursa Major) it has various combined titles. There
is an Arabic story in which this star, Mizar, is the walidan of the
Banat, with Alcor as her new-born infant. [In an Arabic story
Alcor, was the little infant in the arms of one of the "Mourners" -
this star Mizar. The constellation of the Great Bear was seen as a
funeral procession, around a Bier or coffin (bear and bier come
from the same root word). The bier was marked by the Plough or
Big Dipper stars on the body of the Bear - Merak (beta), Dubhe
(alpha), Phecda (gamma) and Megrez (delta). The coffin was
followed by "Mourners"; the three big stars on the tail of the
Great Bear; epsilon (Alioth), zeta (this star Mizar), and eta
(Alkaid). These mourners, the children of Al Na'ash, who was
murdered by Al Jadi, the pole-star (Polaris), are still nightly
surrounding him in their thirst for vengeance, the walidan among
the daughters the star Mizar holding in her arms her new-
born infant, the little Alcor.]
Popularly, in England, Jack on the Middle Horse, are well known,
Jack was Alcor, this star Mizar being the horse. (Allen).

General influence of the star: Supposedly, Mizar portends a Mars

nature. The reputation of Mizar, if it is in maximal position in a
mundane map, is that of being connected with fires of a
catastrophic extent and mass calamities. In personal charts Mizar
is not helpful if conjunct with 'bad' planets. It is not wrong to
assume that, besides these handicaps, artistic emanations can also
be attributed to Mizar. (Ebertin).
Presages the death of a loved one. (Noonan).

Fixed star: MUFRID

Constellation: Eta Bootes
19LIB20.
+18.24'.
Sat
History of the star: A pale yellow star above the left knee of the
Herdsman Bootes. Muphrid, Al-Mufrid (1), or Mufride, from Al
Mufrid al Ramih, "the Solitary Star of the Lancer", and
inexplicable unless on the supposition that it formerly was
regarded as outside of the figure lines. Al Rumh; and more
definitely, Al Rumh al Ramih, "the Lance of the Lance-bearer",
although inappropriately, for they designated its position as on Al
Sak, the Shin-bone, and it thus appears as Saak in some lists; but
as the figure is now drawn eta lies above the left knee.
It seems to have been included with Arcturus in the Euphratean
Sib-zi-anna "Shepherd of the Heavenly Flock", or "the Shepherd
of the Life of Heaven" and thus making one of the several pairs of
Euphratean Twin Stars. (Allen).

never cease".
character:
of things.

Fixed star: MULIPHEIN

Constellation: Gamma Canis Major
19CAN36.
approx.
History of the star: Situated in the neck of the Greater Dog Canis
Major.
Burritt's Muliphen that properly belongs to delta (Wezen) and to
stars in Columba; but the Century Atlas has it Mirza.
It is Isis with others but some applied the title, Isis, to the adjacent
mu, adding, however, nisi potius quarta sit, thus referring to this
star, gamma [Isis is the Egyptian goddess of the Moon and is a
title applied to a number of stars].
It was said to have entirely disappeared in 1670, and was not
again observed for twenty-three years, when it reappeared to
astronomers, and since has maintained a steady luster.
It marks the top of the Dog's head [? actually on the neck]. (Allen).
I got this translation of the starname from Steve Gibson's page
Muliphein: "the two causing dispute and the swearing of an
oath". (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give good qualities,

Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump, "The Moon". (Robson).
Fixed star: MUSCIDA

Constellation: Omicron Ursa Major
23CAN00.
+60.43'.
approx.
History of the star: The Arabs called this Muscida, a word

apparently coined in the Middle Ages for the muzzle of an animal,
the feature of the Bear, Ursa Major, that the star marks.
Omicron, pi, rho, A, d, and some others in the eyes, ears, and
muzzle of the Bear, were the asterism that was known to early
Arabs as Al Thiba', the Gazelle. (Allen).


Fixed star: NAOS

Constellation: Zeta Puppis the Ship Argo Navis
18LEO33.
approx.
History of the star: A star on the deck of Argo Navis the Ship, in
the Stern.
At the southeastern extremity of the Egyptian X, is the Suhail
Hadar of Al Sufi, and the Naos, or "Ship".
Zeta (Naos) gamma (Al Muhlif) and lamda (Alsuhail), it was one
of the Muhlifain the "Suhail of the Oath" (by which reference was
made to the statement that at their rising some mistook them for
Suhail (Canopus), and the consequent arguments were the
occasion of much profanity among the Arabs). Translation of
Muliphein on Steve Gibson's page: "the two causing dispute and
the swearing of an oath" [oath is a pledge; oath of office etc., and
on the deck of the Ship where much salty language is likely to be
heard; sailor's are notorious for swearing]. Muliphein is also the
name of the gamma star of Canis Major. (Allen).

(Robson).
Fixed star: NASHIRA

Constellation: Gamma Capricornus
21AQU47.
approx.
History of the star: A star in the tail of the Sea Goat Capricornus.
The Arabic name for Nashira is Sa'd Nashirah (1), "The lucky
star of Nashirah" or "the Fortunate One", or "the Bringer of
Good Tidings", which the early Arabs applied to this when taken
with delta (Deneb Algedi).
Ideler said that these stars (Deneb Algedi and Nashira) were Al
Muhibbain, "the Two Friends", an Arabic allegorical title for any
two closely associated objects; but Beigel differed with him as to
this, and wrote it Al Muhanaim, "the Two Bending Stars", in the
flexure of the tail.
Gamma marked the 27th Babylonian ecliptic asterism, Mahar sha
hi-na Shahu, "the Western One in the Tail of the Goat".
With delta (Deneb Algedi), epsilon (Castra), kappa and stars in
Aquarius and Pisces it was the Chinese Luy Pei Chen, "the
Intrenched Camp". (Allen).
This star, Nashira and Deneb Algedi are particularly

representitive of the idea of the Fish-Goat or Sea-Goat because
they mark the fish-tail of the Goat figure. Alan Oken in Complete
Astrology says "the Mountain-Goat will pursue life so that
Mankind may serve him. The Mer-Goat has already played out
that game and knows that the seat of real power and wealth lies
beyond the realm of the personal ego. The Sea-Goat will become
the servant of man". Capricorn is the traditional sign in which the
sun-gods and redeemers were born.
The amphibious Goat-Fish god of pre-Babylonia, Ea/Oannes,
would undoubtedly be "the Bringer of Good Tidings". Oannes
was called "The Antelope of the Subterranean Ocean", "He of the
vast intellect", "Lord of the Sacred Eye", "God of Wisdom". He
arouse from the ocean and taught the Chaldaeans literature,
sciences and arts of every kind. He taught them to construct cities,
to found temples, to compile laws and explained to them the
principles of geometrical knowledge. He made them distinguish
the seeds of the earth and showed them how to collect the fruits; in
short he instructed them in everything which could tend to soften
manners and humanize their lives. (The Secret Teachings Of All
Ages Manly P Hall 1928 p.LXXV-c).
In Greek myth the fish-tailed goat is identified with the goat-god,
Pan. This Pan was known as Aegipan.

Hebrew letter Yod and the 10th Tarot Trump, The Wheel of
Fortune". (Robson).

nature of Saturn and Jupiter; and, to Simmonite, of Saturn. It
causes overcoming by evil, which is turned to success, and gives
danger from beasts. (Robson).
Dependent on its position in the chart it will bring a life full of

change. According to Arabic tradition this star will make a native
become a legal advisor or counselor and will give such a person
the ability to hold a position of trust. This star makes for integrity
and justice and gives a knowledge of man. Therefore we see here a
refining Saturn influence, this will be achieved if the natal Saturn
is well placed. It is interesting that Deneb Algedi is to be found in
three birth charts of present day atomic physicists (names listed in
Fixed Stars by Ebertin-Hoffman). (Ebertin).
Fixed star: NEKKAR

Constellation: Beta Bootes
24LIB15.
+40.23'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer-Sat
approx.
History of the star: A golden yellow star near the left ear of the
Herdsman. This star is said to have much the same influence as
Arcturus.
The Arabic name for Nekkar is Al-Baqqar (1), "The cattleman".
Nakkar and Nekkar are from the Arabic name for the whole
constellation of Bootes.
This star, beta (Nekkar), with gamma (Seginus), delta (Princeps),
and mu (Alkalurops), constituted the trapezium Al Dhi'bah, "the
Female Wolves", or, perhaps, Hyaenas, an early asterism of the
Arabs before they adopted the Greek constellation; these animals,
with others similar shown by stars in Draco and near it, lying in
wait for the occupants of the ancient Fold around the pole.
The Chinese knew this star as Chaou Yaou, or Teaou, words
meaning "to beckon, excite, or move". (Allen).
[Merez might be another title?]

never cease".
character:
of things.

Fixed star: NIHAL

Constellation: Beta Lepus
2000: 19GEM40
Right ascension: 05h28m Latitude: -43.54'.
History of the star: A double star, 3.5 and 11, deep yellow and blue,
under the body of the Hare Lepus. Nihal is from the Arabic An-
Nihal (1), "The camels quenching their thirst" or the word is
derived from the Arabic for the source of water. The stars of
Lepus were seen by the Arabs as four camels, slaking their thirst
at the nearby celestial river, the Milky Way, and were together
referred to as Al Nihal. Early Arabs designated the principal stars
alpha, beta, gamma, and delta as Al Kursiyy al Jabbar and
Al 'Arsh al Jauzah, the "Chair of the Giant" and the "Throne of
the Jauzah" - Jauzah the Giant is Orion. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It gives a quick wit, timidity,

circumspection, fecundity and defiance. (Robson).
Rising: To those born under this constellation nature all but gives
wings and flight through the air - such will be the vigour of limbs
which reflect the swiftness of the winds. One man will come off
winner in the footrace before even receiving the signal to start;
another by his quick movement can evade the hard boxing-glove
and now lightly avoid, now land a blow; another can with a deft
kick keep in the air a flying ball, exchanging hands for feet and
employing in play the body's support, and execute with nimble
arms a volley of rapid strokes ; yet another can shower his limbs
with a host of balls and create hands to spring up all over his body
with the result that, without dropping any of the number, he plays
against himself and causes the balls to fly about his person as
though in answer to his command. Such a man devotes wakeful
nights to his concerns, for his energy banishes sleepiness
(according to Aelian, the hare sleeps with its eyes open) whilst he
spends happy workfree hours in games of divers kinds. (Manilus,
Fixed star: NODUS I Al Dhi'bah

Constellation: Zeta Draco
03LIB23.
+65.43'.
Mar
History of the star: Nodus 1 is a star in the body of the Dragon,

Draco.
Arabians called it Al Dhi'bah, which was also a name for alpha
(Thuban).
This star zeta along with eta, together were Al Dhubain, the Duo
Lupi of the Arabs, "the Two Hyaenas" or "Wolves", lying in wait
for the Camel's Foal, the little star Al Ruba (?), protected by the
Mother Camels, the larger stars in Draco's head.
In the Arabic theme for this constellation the stars beta (Alwaid),
gamma (Etamin), nu (Kuma) and xi (Grumium) in the Head of the
Dragon represent four mother camels protecting a baby camel
from the attack of two hyenas (eta and this star zeta Draconis).
The nomads camp located nearby (the three unnamed stars:
upsilon, tau, and sigma).
They (eta and zeta) also were Al 'Auhakan, "the Two Black
Bulls", or "Ravens", the Arabic word signifying either of these
creatures. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy the bright

stars are like Saturn and Mars. Draco gives an artistic and
emotional but somber nature, a penetrating and analytical mind,
much travel and many friends, but danger of robbery and
accidental poisoning. It gives craft, ingenuity, and valor. The
Ancients said that when a comet was here, poison was scattered
over the world. By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew
letter Mem and the 13th Tarot Trump, "Death". (Robson).
Fixed star: NODUS II

Constellation: Delta Draco
Spectral class: G8 Magnitude: 3.2
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Sat-mar
approx.
History of the star: A deep yellow star marking the second of the
four Knots, or convolutions, in the figure of the Dragon Draco.
Nodus secundus or Nodus 11 is the Arabic At-Tinnin (1), "The
great serpent".
It was also called Altaisy, Altais, Al Tais, "the Goat", as the
prominent one of the quadrangle, delta, pi, rho, and epsilon,
which bore this title at a late period in Arabic indigenous
astronomy.
Delta also may have been one of Firuzabadi's two undetermined
stars Al Tayyasan, the Two Goatherds. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "According to Ptolemy the bright

letter Mem and the 13th Tarot Trump, Death". (Robson).
Fixed star: NUNKI Pelagus

Constellation: Sigma Sagittarius
12CAP23.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Jup-
approx. Mer
History of the star: Listed as Pelagus (Latin for "sea") in Vivian

Robson's book. A star in the vane of the Arrow on the Archer's
hand in Sagittarius.
This has been identified with Nunki of the Euphratean Tablet of
the Thirty Stars, "the Star of the Proclamation of the Sea", or the
"Voice from the Sea" [indicating direction, guidance, instruction],
and portended favorable events for mariners and shipping.
Sigma (this star Nunki), with zeta (Ascella), and pi (Albadah),
may have been the Akkadian Gu-shi-rab-ba, "the Yoke of the
Sea".
In ancient Arabia the two small groups of stars now marking the
head and the vane of the Archer's arrow were of much note as
relics of still earlier asterisms, as well as a lunar station. The
westernmost of these, gamma (Alnasl), delta (Kaus Medius),
epsilon (Kaus Australis), and eta were Al Na'am al Warid, the
Going Ostriches; and the easternmost, sigma (this star Nunki),
zeta (Ascella), phi, chi, and tau, Al Na'am al Sadirah, the
Returning Ostriches, passing to and from the celestial river, the
Milky Way, with the star lamda (Kaus Borealis) for their Keeper.
All of the foregoing stars were included in the Arabic 18th manzil,
Al Na'am. [Influences: Helps the taming of wild beasts,
strengthening of prisons, destroys the wealth of societies and
compels a man to come to a certain place. With Moon transiting
here; build, ask favors but do not marry].
In India this star marked the junction of the nakshatra Ashadha
with Abhijit. (Allen).
Hebrew letter Vau and the 6th Tarot Trump "The Lovers".
(Robson).

nature of Jupiter and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Saturn and
Mercury. It gives truthfulness, optimism and a religious mind.
(Robson).
Pelagus is an indicator of one who may be expected to be an

authoritative orator on Sagittarius and Capricorn topics on
business, state or foreign affairs, religion. Interest in long distance
travel and in ships and airplanes. (Dr. Eric Morse).
With Sun: Influential public position, favorable for domestic and

family matters. (Robson).
With Moon: Successful writer on science, philosophy, education or

agriculture, unorthodox in religion, defeats enemies, many
friends, illness of a Saturnian nature. (Robson).
With Mercury: High government position, popular criticism,

wealth, anxiety on account of illness to wife or mother. (Robson).
With Venus: Heart rules head, favors from opposite sex, many
friends. (Robson).
With Mars: Reserved, diplomatic, strong mind, courageous,

energetic, straightforward, false friends, favorable for gain.
(Robson).
With Jupiter: Diplomatic, philosophical mind, writer, ecclesiastical

or legal preferment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Thoughtful, reserved, self -centred, success delayed

until after 50, ambition thwarted by enemies, danger of disgrace,
wealth at end of life, trouble to parents, favorable marriage late in
life, usually at least one child. (Robson).
With Uranus: Proud, industrious, aggressive, high government or

business position, early disgrace, especially if female, favorable for
marriage in middle age, sudden gains and losses, many friends,
natural death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Practical, occult interests, wealthy, associated with

large concerns, some domestic disagreements, defeats enemies,
natural death in old age. (Robson).
Fixed star: NUSAKAN

Constellation: Beta Corona Borealis
09SCO07.
approx. Mer.
History of the star: The Arabic name for Nusakan is An-Nasaqan

(1), "The two series" derived from Masakin; i.e. Kasat al
Masakin, "the Pauper's Bowl", another name for the constellation
of the Northern Crown Corona Borealis. (Allen).
Influence of constellation: According to Ptolemy it is like Venus

lassitude and disillusionment, but to bring its natives to a position
of command. By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew
letter Daleth and the 4th Tarot Trump, "The
Emperor". (Robson).
The constellation is correlative with that which concerns the air

and especially the weather and its effects on agriculture. It is
generally a beneficial constellation. When in mutatine subsolar
aspect the native will be fond of pleasure. When in matutine
culmination, however, the native may prefer pleasure to the
honors of life. If matutine setting, the constellation presages a
propensity for pleasure that may even bring about disease,
dishonor and imprisonment. (Noonan).
Corona the Crown's lustrous ring, which twinkles with varying

luminosity; for the circle is dominated by a single star (Alpha
Corona Borealis, Alphecca), which with passing splendor sparkles
in the mid forehead and enhances with its blazing flame the bright
lights of the constellation. They shine as the memorial of deserted
Ariadne. Gentle will be the skills herefrom bestowed. For here
shines a maiden's gifts. The child of the Crown will cultivate a
garden budding with bright flowers and slopes Grey with olive
(trees) or green with grass. He will plant pale violets, purple
hyacinths, lilies, poppies which vie with bright Tyrian dyes, and
the rose which blooms with the redness of blood, and will stipple
meadows with designs of natural color. Or he will entwine
different flowers and arrange them in garlands; he will wreathe
the constellation under which he was born, and like Ariadne's
flavor Arabian with Syrian scents and produce unguents which
give off a mingled fragrance, that the charm of the perfume be
enhanced by the blending. His heart is set upon elegance, fashion,
and the art of adornment, upon gracious living and the pleasure of
the hour. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica 1st century AD).
Fixed star: NUSAKAN

Constellation: Beta Corona Borealis
09SCO07.
approx. Mer.
History of the star: The Arabic name for Nusakan is An-Nasaqan

(1), "The two series" derived from Masakin; i.e. Kasat al
Masakin, "the Pauper's Bowl", another name for the constellation
of the Northern Crown Corona Borealis. (Allen).
Influence of constellation: According to Ptolemy it is like Venus

lassitude and disillusionment, but to bring its natives to a position
of command. By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew
letter Daleth and the 4th Tarot Trump, "The
Emperor". (Robson).
The constellation is correlative with that which concerns the air

and especially the weather and its effects on agriculture. It is
generally a beneficial constellation. When in mutatine subsolar
aspect the native will be fond of pleasure. When in matutine
culmination, however, the native may prefer pleasure to the
honors of life. If matutine setting, the constellation presages a
propensity for pleasure that may even bring about disease,
dishonor and imprisonment. (Noonan).
Corona the Crown's lustrous ring, which twinkles with varying

luminosity; for the circle is dominated by a single star (Alpha
Corona Borealis, Alphecca), which with passing splendor sparkles
in the mid forehead and enhances with its blazing flame the bright
lights of the constellation. They shine as the memorial of deserted
Ariadne. Gentle will be the skills herefrom bestowed. For here
shines a maiden's gifts. The child of the Crown will cultivate a
garden budding with bright flowers and slopes Grey with olive
(trees) or green with grass. He will plant pale violets, purple
hyacinths, lilies, poppies which vie with bright Tyrian dyes, and
the rose which blooms with the redness of blood, and will stipple
meadows with designs of natural color. Or he will entwine
different flowers and arrange them in garlands; he will wreathe
the constellation under which he was born, and like Ariadne's
flavor Arabian with Syrian scents and produce unguents which
give off a mingled fragrance, that the charm of the perfume be
enhanced by the blending. His heart is set upon elegance, fashion,
and the art of adornment, upon gracious living and the pleasure of
the hour. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica 1st century AD).
Fixed star: OCULUS

Constellation: Pi Capricornus
04AQU43.
History of the star: A star in the right eye of the Goat Capricornus.
Oculus is Latin for "eye".
Influence of the constellation: The Goat is associated with the

Hebrew letter Yod and the 10th Tarot Trump, The Wheel of
Fortune". (Robson).
With Mercury: Clever and piercing intellect. (Robson).

Fixed star: PEACOCK
23CAP49.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Constellation: Alpha Pavo
approx.
History of the star: The Peacock star is in the starry tail of Pavo.
Arabic name is Att-Ttawoos (1), "The Peacock" who was Argus,
in Greek mythology, also called Panoptes "the all-seeing", a giant
with a hundred eyes. He was sent by the jealous Hera to watch
over her husbands mistress, the cow-goddess Io, but was lulled to
sleep and slew by Hermes. Hera transplanted the eyes of Argus
Panoptes on to the peacock's tail. The eye-like patterns in its tail is
said to represent the stars, the universe, the sun, the moon, and
the vault of heaven.
To Christians this bird's many eyes are symbols of omniscience,
the all-seeing God.
According to Sufi legend the original Spirit was created in the
shape of a peacock. When it saw itself in the mirror of the Divine
Essence it was so overwhelmed by the beauty it saw therein that
great drops of sweat flew from its body. It was taught that from
these drops all other living creatures were formed.
The peacock was said to be a weather prophet, dancing to foretell
rain. It gives alertness, watchfulness, immortality and vanity;
though offended by its ugly feet, so much so, that he would stop in
his vain strutting and shriek angrily whenever he caught a glimpse
of this blemish in his otherwise beautiful and dignified
appearance. (The Bestiary).
Close to the helio planetary South Node of Saturn; 22CAP47 in
1900 - 23CAP38 in 2000, which might give a Saturnian influence.
Influence of constellation: Pavo is said to give vanity and love of

display, together with a long life and sometimes fame. (Robson).
Fixed star: PHACT Phakt.

Constellation: Alpha Columba
22GEM10.
approx. Mer
History of the star: A star at the base of the right wing of the Dove
Columba. This star along with Wazn were the "Good messengers"
or "Bringers of Good News", which were consecrated to the
Appeased Deity.
The Arabic name for Phact is Al-Fakhitah (1), "The dove".
Phaet, Phact, and Phad are all modern names for this, perhaps of
uncertain derivation, but said to be from the Hadar word for
"Earth" or "Ground".
The stars of this constellation were cut away from Canis Major in
the 16th century. The part thus usurped was called Muliphein
"the two stars sworn by". Muliphein is recognized as
comprehending these two stars in Columba; this star alpha called
Had'ar, ground, and beta (Wazn) al-wezn, weight.
The Chinese call it Chang Jin, the Old Folks.
A number of Egyptian temples were oriented to it, all these to the
god Amen. (Allen).
The dove is Aphrodite's bird and represented the pledge of love.
Christian tradition made the bird the symbol of faithful marriage.
Influence of the constellation: Gives a gentle, kind, timid, innocent

and self-sacrificing nature, together with strength of
spirit. Bringers of good news. (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives beneficence, hopefulness and

good fortune. (Robson).
This fixed star in good conjunction is supposed to give an

appreciation for form and, rhythmics as well as artistic talents. It
is also supposed to confer ardent interest in science. Phact
conjunct the Sun on the chart of the mathematician Newton and
the composer Richard Strauss. This star gives a touch of genius
and mediumship. It is assumed that this star will gain importance
at the beginning of the Aquarian age. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: PHECDA
Constellation: Gamma Ursa Major
00VIR29.
+53.42'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Jup-
Ven
History of the star: A topaz yellow star in the Great Bear Ursa
Major. The Arabic name for Phecda or Phad is Al-Fakhidh (1),
"The thigh" where this star is located in the figure. Phacd and
Phachd, Phaed, Phekda, and Phegda, are all variations.
One of the "Plough" stars, also called "the Big Dipper", the
bucket shaped figure in the back of the Bear, outlined by the
stars; Merak (beta), Dubhe (alpha), this star Phecda (gamma) and
Megrez (delta). The Plough was a Bier or coffin in the Arabic
figuring (bear and bier come from the same root word). (Allen).
Al Biruni said that it was Pulastya or Pulasthya, one of the Hindu
Seven Sages (born from brahma's ears). Pulastya was the medium
through whom some of the Puranas were communicated to man.
He was the grandfather of Kubera, the god of treasures; he was
also the father of Ravana (q.v); all the Rakshasas (demons) are
said to have arisen from him. The word Rakshasa is derived from
the root raksha, meaning to guard. Based on this derivation, some
scriptures associate Rakshasas with Brahma who made them
guard the waters. (2).


General influence of the star: In conjunction with planetary

malefics, it is said that this star is a possible cause of 'a great blood
bath'. In conjunction with Neptune and provided relevant
configurations with Moon, Venus and Mars are present, it is an
indication of a pathological sex nature. The power of this fixed
star is a distinct one in mundane astrology, Elsbeth Ebertin noted
that when the assassination in Serajewo of the Austrian heir to the
Crown took place, Mars had just transited this fixed star. When
the Justizpalast in Vienna was overrun, 20-24 July 1927, Mars
transited Phacd and in other places too, riots took place. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: PHERKAD

Constellation: Gamma Ursa Minor
21LEO36.
approx.
History of the star: Binary stars gamma1, 3.3, and gamma2, 5.8 on
the calf of the right front foot of the Little Bear Ursa Minor.
The Arabic name for Pherkad is Al-Farqad (1), "The calf". These
were known by the Arabs as one star, Ahfa al Farkadain, "the
Dim One of the Two Calves", but by us as Pherkad Major and
Pherkad Minor, 57 minutes of arc apart.
With beta (Kochab) and others they were the Dancers, and with
beta alone the Guards, or Wardens, of the Pole (Polaris), that old
Thomas Hood said were "of the Spanish word guardare, which is
to beholde, because they are diligently to be looked unto, in regard
of the singular use which they have in navigation;" and Recorde
said; "many do call the Shafte, and others do name the Guardas
after the Spanish tonge."
Also called the Guardians, or the Mouth of the Home"; and "the
Guardens of the north pole."
Shakespeare, in Othello, wrote: "These Guards, like the stars in
Charles' Wain (Ursa Major), were a timepiece to the common
people, and even thought worthy of special treatises by navigators,
as to their use in indicating the hours of the night". (Allen).

improvidence of spirit and to lead to many troubles. By the
Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Tau and the 21st
Tarot Trump "The Universe", "The World". (Robson).
Fixed star: PLEIONE
00GEM23.
Spectral class: B8. Magnitude: 5.1 Variable
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Moo-Mar
approx
History of the star: Mother of the Pleiades and Atlas' first wife.
Plein,`to sail', making Pleione "sailing queen" and her daughters
"sailing ones." Ancient Greek sailors were cautioned to sail only
during the months when the Pleiades were visible. Mythologically
speaking, Atlas and Pleione are not Pleiades, but rather the
parents of the Seven Sisters. But as Pleione was the mother of the
seven sisters, it seems likely that it was from her name this title,
Pleiades, originated. See Alcyone for interpretations.

Fixed star: POLARIS Cynosura

Constellation: Alpha Ursa Minor
28GEM34.
approx.
History of the star: A star in the tip of the tail of the Little Bear
Ursa Minor. Its name comes to us from the Latin, Stella Polaris,
meaning "Pole Star".
It was known as the Star of Arcady, a title referring to Arcas, son
of Callisto, transferred to the skies, now Ursa Minor, by his father
Jove, when ignorantly about to slay his mother (Ursa Major).
Polaris has long been an important star to sailors, caravans of old
winding their way over the desert by night and others who
navigated their way by the stars. Located almost directly overhead
as seen from the North Pole, it is situated at the tip of the tail of
the Little Bear, Ursa Minor and the Lucida of that constellation.
Perhaps more than any star other than the Sun; Polaris has been
regarded as the most important star in the heavens. It has been
known by many names in the past; "the Pathway"; "the Pointer"
- indicating the way; "Navel of the World", "Gate of Heaven",
"Hub of the Cosmos", "the Highest Peak of the World
Mountain", "Lodestar"; "the Steering Star"; "the Ship Star";
and Stella Maris "Star of the Sea".
Greek navigators of old called Polaris; Kynosoura, which means
"the Dog's Tail". The name came into our English language as
Cynosure, which means "an object that serves as a focal point of
attention and admiration" or "Something that serves to guide".
The Arabs of old regarded Polaris as a hole in the sky in which the
Earth's axis found its bearing. The Norsemen saw Polaris as
holding the Universe together, Moguls calling it "the Golden
Peg". In Damascus it is called Mismar, a "Needle" or "Nail" and
Al Kutb al Shamaliyy, "the Northern Axle", or "Spindle", the Pin
fixed in the under stone of a mill around which the upper stone
turns.
Indians called it Grahadhara "the Pivot of the Planets"
representing the great god Dhruva.
The Turks know it as Yilduz, the Star par excellence; and have a
story that its light was concealed for a time after their capture of
Constantinople.
The proximity of the stars of the two bears (Ursa Major and Ursa
Minor) to the North Celestial Pole gave the impression that they
were wheeling around this point, pulling perhaps a plough behind
them, tilling the heavenly fields and driven on by Bootes the Bear
Driver who chases or herds the Bears around Polaris. Another
version of this story has it that the oxen were tied to the polar axis
and were driven on by Bootes, assisted by his two dogs Canes
Venatici, in order that the rotations of the heavens should never
cease.
In spite of Polaris's usefulness in navigation, the Arabs looked on
the star as an evil star, calling it Al Kiblah, because it was the star
"least distant from the pole". To them it was also Giedi or Al Jadi,
Al Jadi, or Juddah, "the Young He Goat", "the slayer of the
man" who had slain the Great Warrior of the Sky; who forever
lies in the huge coffin outlined by the stars marking the big dipper
(Ursa Major), all the other stars mourn for their lost hero and
each night march around the sky in a never-ending funeral
procession. The villain, Polaris, alone is kept motionless, an
outcast forever fixed to the coldest part of the northern sky.
Muslims used this star to orient themselves toward Mecca, the
place Muslims must face during worship.
To our eyes Polaris appears to be motionless at the center of the
field of circumpolar stars, a "still point in the turning world". All
the other stars appear to circle around Polaris. But as early as 320
BCE the Greeks has realized that Polaris did not mark the pole
exactly. Until then many people had believed that the heavenly
Pole was absolutely and eternally fixed. Polaris has long been
moving nearer the North Celestial Pole as it is still doing now. It
will be closest to that position around 2100 AD. Because the earth
wobbles on its axis like a slowly spinning top, the Pole Star once
was Thuban, the third star from the end of the tail of Draco. And
in a little more that 5000 years from now, Alderamin, the
brightest star in the constellation Cepheus, the King, will be the
Pole Star.
In past ages, whichever star held the position of Pole Star was
worshipped as the star of that age. Polaris is now the star of our
own age. The planet, Uranus, was discovered a degree (longitude)
away from this star. Polaris (along with the other stars in Ursa
Minor) has a Uranian influence [Greek Kynos-oura = dogs-tail;
Oura-nus; Ouranos = Greek for Uranus].
This constellation is represented by "The Universe" of the tarot
which signifies "Eternal life", enlightenment, re-integration,
perfection, completion. It gives a "do or die" spirit; and a desire to
reach the highest peak; "conquer the World" which on another
level symbolises conquering the Self; the egoic self.
A very good essay on Polaris by Lance Carlyle Carter can be read

on this website: http://www.aquarian-age.net/goddess.html

General influence of the star: It causes much sickness, trouble, loss

of fortune, disgrace and great affliction, and may give legacies and
inheritances attended by much evil. The Arabs were of the opinion
that the contemplation of Polaris cured ophthalmia. (Robson).
The Chinese considered the Pole Star as the 'Great Honorable

Lord of the Heavens'. Other races too had high admiration for it
and one can draw the conclusion that, in a relevant position in the
natal chart, it will give spiritual powers to the bearer and he will
be highly respected. The Pole Star serves as a guide and indicator.
If it is conjunct with planets in the angles, the native will have a
good sense of discretion and is able to follow 'his intellect'. He
clearly recognizes his aims and will pursue and achieve them.
(Ebertin).
Ptolemy gives it a Saturn-Venus rating entirely right for the star

which serves so well to guide us in our wanderings and this is just
what it tell us about people when we find it strong in their charts.
According to its aspects, they are excellent, or not so good at,
receiving and giving guidance, and give it they always will and to
any and all who will listen. (Dr Eric Morse).
With Sun: Many troubles and evils. (Robson).
With Moon: Hatred of the vulgar, ill will of women and danger
from thieves. (Robson).
Fixed star: POLARIS Cynosura

Constellation: Alpha Ursa Minor
28GEM34.
approx.
History of the star: A star in the tip of the tail of the Little Bear
Ursa Minor. Its name comes to us from the Latin, Stella Polaris,
meaning "Pole Star".
It was known as the Star of Arcady, a title referring to Arcas, son
of Callisto, transferred to the skies, now Ursa Minor, by his father
Jove, when ignorantly about to slay his mother (Ursa Major).
Polaris has long been an important star to sailors, caravans of old
winding their way over the desert by night and others who
navigated their way by the stars. Located almost directly overhead
as seen from the North Pole, it is situated at the tip of the tail of
the Little Bear, Ursa Minor and the Lucida of that constellation.
Perhaps more than any star other than the Sun; Polaris has been
regarded as the most important star in the heavens. It has been
known by many names in the past; "the Pathway"; "the Pointer"
- indicating the way; "Navel of the World", "Gate of Heaven",
"Hub of the Cosmos", "the Highest Peak of the World
Mountain", "Lodestar"; "the Steering Star"; "the Ship Star";
and Stella Maris "Star of the Sea".
Greek navigators of old called Polaris; Kynosoura, which means
"the Dog's Tail". The name came into our English language as
Cynosure, which means "an object that serves as a focal point of
attention and admiration" or "Something that serves to guide".
The Arabs of old regarded Polaris as a hole in the sky in which the
Earth's axis found its bearing. The Norsemen saw Polaris as
holding the Universe together, Moguls calling it "the Golden
Peg". In Damascus it is called Mismar, a "Needle" or "Nail" and
Al Kutb al Shamaliyy, "the Northern Axle", or "Spindle", the Pin
fixed in the under stone of a mill around which the upper stone
turns.
Indians called it Grahadhara "the Pivot of the Planets"
representing the great god Dhruva.
The Turks know it as Yilduz, the Star par excellence; and have a
story that its light was concealed for a time after their capture of
Constantinople.
The proximity of the stars of the two bears (Ursa Major and Ursa
Minor) to the North Celestial Pole gave the impression that they
were wheeling around this point, pulling perhaps a plough behind
them, tilling the heavenly fields and driven on by Bootes the Bear
Driver who chases or herds the Bears around Polaris. Another
version of this story has it that the oxen were tied to the polar axis
and were driven on by Bootes, assisted by his two dogs Canes
Venatici, in order that the rotations of the heavens should never
cease.
In spite of Polaris's usefulness in navigation, the Arabs looked on
the star as an evil star, calling it Al Kiblah, because it was the star
"least distant from the pole". To them it was also Giedi or Al Jadi,
Al Jadi, or Juddah, "the Young He Goat", "the slayer of the
man" who had slain the Great Warrior of the Sky; who forever
lies in the huge coffin outlined by the stars marking the big dipper
(Ursa Major), all the other stars mourn for their lost hero and
each night march around the sky in a never-ending funeral
procession. The villain, Polaris, alone is kept motionless, an
outcast forever fixed to the coldest part of the northern sky.
Muslims used this star to orient themselves toward Mecca, the
place Muslims must face during worship.
To our eyes Polaris appears to be motionless at the center of the
field of circumpolar stars, a "still point in the turning world". All
the other stars appear to circle around Polaris. But as early as 320
BCE the Greeks has realized that Polaris did not mark the pole
exactly. Until then many people had believed that the heavenly
Pole was absolutely and eternally fixed. Polaris has long been
moving nearer the North Celestial Pole as it is still doing now. It
will be closest to that position around 2100 AD. Because the earth
wobbles on its axis like a slowly spinning top, the Pole Star once
was Thuban, the third star from the end of the tail of Draco. And
in a little more that 5000 years from now, Alderamin, the
brightest star in the constellation Cepheus, the King, will be the
Pole Star.
In past ages, whichever star held the position of Pole Star was
worshipped as the star of that age. Polaris is now the star of our
own age. The planet, Uranus, was discovered a degree (longitude)
away from this star. Polaris (along with the other stars in Ursa
Minor) has a Uranian influence [Greek Kynos-oura = dogs-tail;
Oura-nus; Ouranos = Greek for Uranus].
This constellation is represented by "The Universe" of the tarot
which signifies "Eternal life", enlightenment, re-integration,
perfection, completion. It gives a "do or die" spirit; and a desire to
reach the highest peak; "conquer the World" which on another
level symbolises conquering the Self; the egoic self.
A very good essay on Polaris by Lance Carlyle Carter can be read

on this website: http://www.aquarian-age.net/goddess.html

General influence of the star: It causes much sickness, trouble, loss

of fortune, disgrace and great affliction, and may give legacies and
inheritances attended by much evil. The Arabs were of the opinion
that the contemplation of Polaris cured ophthalmia. (Robson).
The Chinese considered the Pole Star as the 'Great Honorable

Lord of the Heavens'. Other races too had high admiration for it
and one can draw the conclusion that, in a relevant position in the
natal chart, it will give spiritual powers to the bearer and he will
be highly respected. The Pole Star serves as a guide and indicator.
If it is conjunct with planets in the angles, the native will have a
good sense of discretion and is able to follow 'his intellect'. He
clearly recognizes his aims and will pursue and achieve them.
(Ebertin).
Ptolemy gives it a Saturn-Venus rating entirely right for the star

which serves so well to guide us in our wanderings and this is just
what it tell us about people when we find it strong in their charts.
According to its aspects, they are excellent, or not so good at,
receiving and giving guidance, and give it they always will and to
any and all who will listen. (Dr Eric Morse).
With Sun: Many troubles and evils. (Robson).
With Moon: Hatred of the vulgar, ill will of women and danger
from thieves. (Robson).
Fixed star: POLIS

Constellation: Mu Sagittarius
03CAP13.
Spectral class: B8. Magnitude: 3.0 Variable.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Jup-Mar
approx.
History of the star: Triple stars; mu1, 3.5, 9.5, and 10 and mu2, 5.8;
at the northern tip of the bow of the Archer.
With lamda (Kaus Borealis) it may have been the Akkadian Anu-
ni-tum, said to have been associated with the great goddess Istar
(a number of stars are associated with Istar).
The stars in the Bow were the Persian Gau, the Sogdian and
Khorasmian Yaugh (these nations knew them as a Bull). The
Egyptian Copts knew them as Polis, a "Foal" where the name of
this star derives.
This star Polis, with lamda (Kaus Borealis) (the stars in the
northern part of the Bow), were the Arabic Ra'i al Na'aim, the
"Keeper of the Na'ams". In ancient Arabia the two small groups
of stars now marking the head and the vane of the Archer's arrow
were of much note as relics of still earlier asterisms, as well as a
lunar station. The westernmost of these, gamma (Alnasl), delta
(Kaus Medius), epsilon (Kaus Australis), and eta were Al
Na'am al Warid, the Going Ostriches; and the easternmost,
sigma (Nunki), zeta (Ascella), phi, chi, and tau, Al Na'am al
Sadirah, the Returning Ostriches, passing to and from the celestial
river, the Milky Way, with lamda (Kaus Borealis) and these stars
mu1 and mu2 ( this star Polis), as their Keeper; Ra'i al Na'aim, the
"Keeper of the Na'ams", or Al Thalimain, meaning desert birds.
All of the foregoing stars were included in the Arabic 18th manzil,
Al Na'am. [Influences: Helps the taming of wild beasts,
strengthening of prisons, destroys the wealth of societies and
compels a man to come to a certain place. With Moon transiting
here; build, ask favors but do not marry]. (Allen).

Hebrew letter Vau and the 6th Tarot Trump "The
Lovers". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives success, high ambition,

martial desires, horsemanship, keen perception and domination.
(Robson).
Truthfulness. (Noonan).
This Jupiter-Mars star shows up in a horoscope with almost the

regal qualities of mighty Regulus. Only this star, Polis will indicate
more of the high office in spiritual life, Pope, Iman, Archbishop,
or at least a prominent Theologian, than in the temporal world of
kings and statesmen. Unfavorably aspected, however, it may show
more the self-styled pretender to dignity, or the one who on
gaining appointment fails to meet expectations. If better aspected,
but not aided by Sun or 10th, say, then we still have someone
whose interest and knowledge of things spiritual may be both keen
and profound. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: POLLUX

Constellation: Beta Gemini
23CAN13.
approx.
History of the star: A "yellowish" or "reddish," star positioned on

the head of the Southern Twin, "the immortal Twin" in the
constellation of Gemini. The other Twin Castor is the mortal one.
Together the Twins were "the Two Gods of Sparta", Dioscuri in
Rome, Didymi, also Amphion and Zethus, Antiope's sons, who, as
Homer wrote, were "Founders of Thebes, and men of mighty
name".
They were also called Apollo (Castor) and Hercules (Pollux).
Pollux, beta, is Polluces; Polyleukes, "the Lightful", or "The
wicked boy". Symbolically named "A Heartless Judge" (from
Robson). Son of Jupiter (Zeus) and Leda and the immortal one of
the Twins famous for his skill in boxing. Ovid's Pugil, "the
Pugilist [boxer] of the Two Brothers".
Beta was the determinant of the 12th Babylonian ecliptic asterism
Mash-mashu-arku, "the Eastern One of the Twins"; and
individually Mu-sir-kes-da, "the Yoke of the Inclosure".
It is one of the lunar stars made use of in navigation; and, in
astrology, differed from its companion in portending eminence
and renown. (Allen).
Castor and Pollux marked the 5th Arabic manzil Al Dhira, The
Forearm. The influences were: Favorable for gain and friendship
and for lovers, and destroys magistracies [districts under
jurisdiction of magistrates]. With Moon transiting here; travel
and take medicine. (Robson).
Close to the helio planetary North Node of Saturn; 22CAN47 in
1900 - 23CAN38 in 2000, which might give a Saturnian influence.


nature of Mars; and, to Alvidas, of the Moon, Mars and Uranus. It
gives a subtle, crafty, spirited, brave, audacious, cruel and rash
nature, a love of boxing, dignified malevolence, and is connected
with poisons. (Robson).
Pollux has a strong Martian nature and has the name 'the wicked
boy' of the of the sibling Twins. According to its nature, this star is
brutal and tyrannical, violent and cruel if in conjunction with the
Sun, Moon, Ascendant, MC or with malefics. Just as Mars has its
good sides if the energy it creates is channeled constructively, so
Pollux should not always be considered as unhelpful. The star
badly place could manifest that way, not by the native misusing
his energy but by others deceiving him and fate playing him some
cruel tricks. Helper if in peril on voyages at sea. (Ebertin).
It can show aptitude for getting into quarrels, but it also denotes a
power of penetration on the mental plane. (Dr. Eric Morse).
If rising: Bad eyes, blindness, injuries to the face, sickness,

wounds, imprisonment, ephemeral honor and preferment.
(Robson).
If culminating: Honor and preferment but danger of disgrace and

ruin. (Robson).
With Sun: Occult and theosophical interests, blows, stabs, serious

accidents, shooting, shipwreck, murderer or murdered, extreme
sickness and diseases, fevers, ailments affecting the stomach, evil
disposition, riches and honor but final ruin, blindness, injuries to
head and face, quarrels, rape committed or suffered, banishment,
imprisonment for embezzling, violent death, decapitation.
(Robson).
With Moon: Hatred of the vulgar, ill-will women, danger from

thieves, violent death, power, pride, sickness, calamity, wounds,
imprisonment, injuries to face, defective sight or blindness
especially if Mars or the Sun be in square from Aries. If Mars or
the Sun be in square from Libra, danger of accidents and legal or
matrimonial troubles but, if in opposition from Capricorn, danger
to the mother's honor and reputation. If Mars be in conjunction,
death by suffocation, drowning or assassination. If Mars be with
Arcturus in the 1st or 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, houses, death by
suffocation. (Robson).
With Mercury: Unbalanced mind, unpopular and peculiar

occupation, trouble with father through relatives or enemies,
domestic disharmony, anxiety, loss through land, property and
mines. (Robson).
With Venus: Strong and irregulated passions, danger of seduction

if female, loss through women, danger of poison. (Robson).
With Mars: Violent, murderer or murdered, high position but
final ruin, violent death by suffocation, drowning or assassination
especially if the Moon be there also. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Legal losses, high position but danger of disgrace,

trouble through relatives, banishment or imprisonment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Bad temper, bitter, sarcastic, loss of arm or leg, loss
of parents or trouble through step-parents, much help from a
friend, lack of education, sudden death while following occupation
through horses or large animals. (Robson).
With Uranus: Occult interests, psychic ability, selfish, proud, vain

of person and appearance, success in connection with the
Government, companies or electrical matters, harmonious
marriage in middle age, favorable for children, end of life not so
favour able as middle. (Robson).
With Neptune: Changeable, many travels, excel lent linguist, many

influential friends, good for partnership, peculiar conditions in
marriage and partner often a foreigner, occupation connected
with exploration or zoological and botanical work abroad, minor
accidents, isolated death through fever or virulent disease.
(Robson).
Fixed star: PORRIMA Caphir

Constellation: Gamma Virgo
10LIB08.
Spectral class: FF. Magnitude: 2.9.
Ven
History of the star: A white binary star (some call both yellow) and
slightly variable in light; 3 and 3.2, on the waist of Virgo.
Listed as Caphir in Vivian Robson's book The Fixed Stars and
Constellations in Astrology; - called "An Atonement Offering" and
"the Submissive One". Referring to this title, Eric Morse says:;
"The Arabic title Caphir (infidel) no doubt springs from the
Islamic revulsion of pagan goddesses".
The Latins called this Porrima, or Antevorta, sometimes
Postvorta, names of two ancient goddesses of prophecy, sisters and
assistants of Carmenta or Carmentis [Latin carmen = "prophesy",
"incantation"], worshiped and at times invoked by their women.
Porrima was known as Prorsa and Prosa by Aulus Gellius of our
2d century. [Carmenta was the Roman goddess of childbirth.
Pierre Grimal (Diictionary of Classical Mythology) says Carmenta
was regarded as a divinity of procreation; she was invoked by two
names, Prorsa (head first) and Postversa (feet first), the two
positions in which a child can be born].
This star Porrima (gamma) was specially mentioned as itself being
Zawiat al 'Awwa', the "Angle", or "Corner", of the "Barker"; [it
exactly marks this Corner] with delta (Auva), eta (Zaniah),
epsilon (Vindemiatrix), outlined a "Kennel", of the Dogs [Eric
Morse in The Living stars says this Kennel has brothel
associations, see Zaniah], and formed the 11th manzil, Al 'Awwa',
"The barker" [Influences: Gives benevolence, gain, voyages,
harvests and freedom of captives. With Moon transiting here;
sow, plant, take medicine but do not travel or marry (Robson)].
In Babylonia it marked the 19th ecliptic constellation, Shur-
mahru-Bhiru, the Front, or West, Shur (?); while individually it
was Kakkab Dan-nu, "the Star of the Hero". (Allen).
Influence of constellation: By the Kabalists it is associated with the

Hebrew letter Gimel and the 3rd Tarot Trump "The Empress".
(Robson).

nature of Mercury and Venus; to Simmonite, of Mercury alone;
and to Alvidas, of Venus and Mars. It gives a courteous, refined
and lovable character with prophetic instincts. (Robson).
With Sun: Involved in an intrigue, some difficulty of short

duration leaving native in unpleasant position. (Robson).
With Moon: Popular, business worries, domestic disharmony and

divorce, poor health. (Robson).
With Mercury: Legal troubles, criticism, many worries, business

difficulties which will be overcome, ill-health, loses respect of
associates. (Robson).
With Venus: Unfavorable for gain, much scandal from passionate

love affair. (Robson).
With Mars: Loss through lawsuits and by fire or storm, trouble
with opposite sex, marriage partner and public. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Trouble through legal affairs or with the Church,

disputes over inheritance, domestic disharmony through intrigue
and consequent scandal. (Robson).
With Saturn: Intelligent, studious, home troubles in early life, evil

environment, liable to imprisonment or execution for another's
crime especially if in 12th house, suffers through conspiracy of
friends or relatives, domestic disharmony, sickly children, home
broken up, death in prison. (Robson).
With Uranus: Well educated, good intellect, early influenced, led

astray into extremely unpleasant environment by false friends
strong passions, often remains single, frequent accidents to the
head, sudden and unexpected death through accident. (Robson).
With Neptune: Shrewd and cunning for evil, changes in early life,
many disappointments affecting the mental balance, abnormal
religious enthusiasm, unpractical and useless pursuits, bad for
gain, marriage and children. (Robson).
Fixed star: PRAECIPUA

Constellation: Omicron Leo Minor
Longitude 1900: 29LEO28. Longitude 2000: 00VIR53.
Spectral class: 1 deg. Magnitude: 3.9
approx.
History of the star: A star in the Lesser Lion Leo Minor. Praecipua
is a Latin word meaning head, leader, chief, or first.
Influence of constellation: It gives a generous, noble, peaceable,

but fearless nature, with the ability to undertake prominent and
responsible positions. (Robson).
Astrologers believed that the clarity of these stars in Leo Minor,

foretold the election of meritorious men. (Staal).
Fixed star: PRAESAEPE
Constellation: Epsilon or M44 Cancer
Longitude 1900: 05LEO57 Longitude 2000: 07LEO20
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mar-
approx. Moo
History of the star: Cancer itself, is not a brilliant constellation,

however, at its heart is a lovely star cluster, a mysterious glow
M44 (NGC 2632), a cluster of stars better known by the name the
"Beehive Cluster", or the Latin equivalent, Praesepe, which not
only means a "hive" but also a "Manger", or "Crib" ['crib' and
'crab' look like relatives]. The name Beehive derives from the
appearance of a swarm of stars in a dance of activity. There are at
least 40 stars in the cluster that are visible to the naked eye as a
cloudy patch, its 1.5 degree size is equivalent to three full moons
end-to-end. In ancient times this cluster often served to predict the
weather; if not crystal clear inclement weather might be on the
way. Pliny said, "If Praesaepe is not visible in a clear sky it is a
presage of a violent storm".
Other names cited for it Mallephon, Melleff, Mellef, Meeleph;
from the Arabians' Al Ma'laf, "the Stall"; and this, in turn,
derived from the Greek astronomy. It marked the 6th Arabic
manzil. [Influences: Causes love, friendship and society of fellow
travelers, drives away mice, afflicts captives and causes their
imprisonment. With Moon transiting here; navigate. (Robson).]
Epsilon or M44, with gamma (Asellus Borealis), delta (Asellus
Australis), eta, and theta in the Persian lunar station Avra-k, "the
Cloud, and the Egyptian Coptic Ermelia, "Nurturing".
The Aselli, Latin for donkeys (Asellus Borealis), (Asellus
Australis) along with Praesaepe form a mini constellation in their
own right, which appears on the back of the Crab's shell Cancer,
all are now at 7 and 8 degrees Leo. This group has been associated
with a disproportionate number of important historic events that
have brought about great changes in society. Particularly
represented are events relating to the introduction of communism,
which may be symbolic of the two Asses eating out of a communal
Manger, or the busy beehive representing a commune. Praesepes
was activated during the two world wars by the outer planets;
there was much bombing; 'bomb' from Latin bombire to buzz,
from bombus humming, booming.
Julius Staal identifies Praesepes with Midas "A story involving the
Praesepe relates to King Midas who once wished that everything
he touched should turn to gold. His wish was fulfilled, but he soon
realized that he would starve to death because even the food he
touched turned to gold. As a warning to others, Midas was later
placed in the stars of Praesepe".
In China Praesepe was known by the unsavory title Tseih She Ke;
"Exhalation of Piled-up Corpses" [drone, a male honeybee, is
related to the word "threnody" = A poem or song of mourning or
lamentation, a dirge].
The unnamed stars; eta, and theta along with Praesaepe was
located in the Hindu 6th nakshatra Pushra "Flower", or Tishiya
"Auspicious", with Brihaspati, the priest and teacher of the gods
as presiding divinity [Influences: favorable for sales, art,
sculpture, learning, marital love, wearing of ointments, medicine
and purchase of carriages when containing the moon (Robson)]. It
was sometimes figured as a Crescent, the head of an Arrow and
also called Sidhaya "Prosperous". (Allen).
In Egyptian hieroglyphic language, the sign of the bee was a
determinative in royal nomenclature, partly by analogy with the
monarchic organization of these insects, but more especially
because of the ideas of industry, creative activity and wealth
which are associated with the production of honey. In the parable
of Samson (Judges xiv, 8) the bee appears in this same sense. In
Greece it was emblematic of work and obedience.
According to a Delphic tradition, the second of the temples built in
Delphi had been erected by bees. In Orphic teaching, souls were
symbolized by bees, not only because of the association with honey
but also because they migrate from the hive in swarms, since it
was held that souls 'swarm'. [DSC].
Bees represent; an ordered community, obey their ruler,
cooperation, industry, thrift, diligence, royalty, cleanliness, purity,
chaste virgins, sweetness, honeyed words, 'the suave one"
[mellifluous: Flowing with sweetness or honey; sweet or rich in
tone.
Astrologically Praesepe makes founders of large businesses
['business' from the 'buzzing', 'busy' bee]. (Allen).

Moon". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It causes disease, disgrace,
adventure, insolence, wantonness, brutality, blindness, industry,
order and fecundity; and makes its natives fortunate though liable
to loss through others, and the founders of large businesses.
(Robson).
One can observe a craving for and abuse of stimulants, luxury

foodstuffs, narcotic, drugs and heavy smoking. Susceptibility to
infectious diseases. (Ebertin).
If rising: Blindness especially of the left eye, ophthalmia, injuries

to the face, sickness, violent fevers, wounds in face and arms, stabs
(operations nowadays), violent lust, imprisonment, exile. If at the
same time the Sun opposes Mars or the Ascendant, violent death.
(Robson).
If culminating: Disgrace ruin and violent death. (Robson).
With Sun: Evil disposition, murderer or murdered, blows, stabs,

serious accidents, shooting, shipwreck, execution, banishment,
imprisonment, sharp diseases, fevers, hemorrhage, lawsuits,
danger of death from fire, iron or stones, injuries to the face,
wounds, bad eyes, and if in an angle blindness. (Robson).
With Moon: Wounds, stabs (operations), imprisonment, injuries to

the face, sickness, blindness or eye injuries especially if Saturn or
Mars be with Regulus. (Robson).

manger, Praesaepe along with North and South Asellus) the name
"the spirit of the ancestors" and were of the opinion that if
conjunct the Moon they would have peculiar experiences with the
realms of the dead. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: PRIMA HYADUM

Constellation: Gamma Taurus
approx
History of the Hyades: Prima Hyadum is the chief star of the
Hyades; six stars situated on the forehead marking the northern
eye of the Bull in the constellation of Taurus, 10 southeast of the
Pleiades. The Hyades are: gamma (this star Prima Hyadum),
theta1, theta2, delta (Hyadum11), and epsilon (Ain). Some include
alpha (Aldebaran).
The Hyades were the seven daughter of Atlas and Aethra, half
sisters of the Pleiades (see Alcyone), with whom they were
entrusted by Jupiter with the care of the infant
Bacchus/Dionysus.
They were placed among the stars as a reward for their sisterly
love, which was evinced by their sorrow at the death of their
brother Hyas (Hylas) who was drowned in a well [in another
version he was killed by a wild beast in Libya]. The Roman poet
Ovid (43BC.-17AD) records that the sisters were grief-stricken
and their tears fall on us as rain.
Pliny wrote of them as being "a violent and troublesome stars
causing storms and tempests raging both on land and sea"; in
later times Edmund Spenser called them the Moist Daughters.
"Hyades" means "rainy ones". The stars were of ill omen to
farmers and sailors because the season of storms and heavy rains
coincided with the time of their heliacal rising and setting (their
first appearance after a time of invisibility, and their last
appearance before becoming invisible again). During the classical
times those periods were at the end of May and November.
The colloquial title for the Hyades among the Roman country-
people was Suculae, "the Little Pigs", as if from Sus, "Sow". It
was thought that the title might come from the resemblance of the
group to a pig's jaws; or because Aldebaran and its companion
stars were like a sow with her litter. Pliny accounting for it by the
fact that the continual rains of the season of their setting made the
roads so miry that these stars seemed to delight in dirt, like swine!
Occasional Arabic titles were Al Mijdah, a "Triangular Spoon",
and Al Kilas, or Kala'is, "the Little She Camels", referring to the
smaller stars in distinction from Aldebaran, the Large Camel.
These Little Camels appeared in one Arabic story as driven before
the personified Aldebaran, in evidence of his riches, when he went
again to woo Al Thurayya, the Pleiades (chief star Alcyone), who
previously had spurned him on account of his poverty. Another
author made the word Al Kallas, "the Boiling Sea", so continuing
in Arabia the Greek and Roman ideas of its stormy and watery
character. Generally, however, in that country, the Hyades were
Al Dabaran, the title of the 2d manzil, which these stars
constituted, as they also did the Hindu 2nd nakshatra, Rohini,
Aldebaran marking the junction with the adjacent Mrigacirsha.
In the Alfonsine Tables we find Lampadas, the accusative plural of
Lampada, a "Torch".
In China as in Greece or Rome, they were worshiped as Yu Shi,
the General, or Ruler, of Rain, from at least 1100 B.C. The
Hyades with other nearby stars on the body of the Bull were
known as the Announcer of Invasion on the Border. (Allen).

Notes: The Hyades consist of six stars (Aldebaran-Alpha Taurus;

Theta 1 and Theta 2, Ain-epsilon; Prima Hyadum-gamma;
Hyadum 11-delta; Ain-epsilon; situated on the forehead of the
Bull and marking the northern eye.
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy they are of the

nature of Saturn and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury and
Mars. Simmonite likens them to Mars but this is probably a
misinterpretation of Ptolemy's meaning. They give tears, sudden
events, violence, fierceness, poisoning, blindness, wounds or
injuries to the head by instruments, weapons or fevers, and
contradictions of fortune. (Robson).

exploit other human beings in quest of power. Staggering increase
in sexual urge, a dissolute life, excessive and licentious ways.
(Ebertin).

describe as unhappy thoughts and so it shows up when the star is
on a difficult spot or planet in a horoscope. But if it be harmonious
in aspect, instead, the same star denotes a good clear thinker,
writer or speaker. (Dr. Eric Morse).

The Hyades are a stormy star group and was regarded as a

separate constellation. Always stirring up furious quarrels;
enemies of quiet and peace, inflames the minds of individuals who
are restless and riotous, always stirring up popular dissent and
revolution, madly desiring civil and domestic wars". Those born
at this time take no pleasure in tranquillity and set no store by a
life of inaction; rather they yearn for crowds and mobs and civil
disorders. Sedition and uproar delight them; they long for the
Gracchi to harangue from the platform, for a secession to the
Sacred Mount, leaving but a handful of citizens the at Rome; they
welcome fights which break the peace and provide sustenance for
fears. Such are the qualities engendered by the Hyades at the
rising of their stars. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century
AD).
With Sun: Evil disposition, disturbed mind, failure in study,

muddled thinking, misfortune, murderer or murdered, death by
blows, stabs, shooting, beheading or shipwreck. (Robson).
With Moon: Tactful, fair ability, difficulties connected with

writings, may forge the name of employer or friend but finally
escape punishment and retain position, liable to sickness and
disgrace, danger of blindness or eye injuries. (Robson).
With Mercury: Quick mind, resentful, hasty temper, broods over

small troubles, favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Venus: Many accomplishments, artistic, ability to write or

paint, strong passions, which influence work. (Robson).



success but little prominence, worry and annoyance from

unconsciously psychic, greatly influenced by environment,
favorable for marriage after 35 and for gain and children, ill-
health, seldom long life. (Robson).
connected with etheric waves, which will bring fame but not
wealth, broad and unorthodox religious views, benefits from
companies, favorable for domestic matters, not good for children,
brothers or sisters, knowledge gained psychically, sudden death
while engaged in important work. (Robson).
"The Hyades with Neptune in the 8th causes confused ideas,

making 'world saviors' and leading to delusions of grandeur",
Vehlow wrote this before 1934. It is therefore hardly possible that
he meant this to refer to Hitler in whose nativity Pluto is found in
conjunction with the Hyades and nearby positioned is Neptune in
the 8th house." (Ebertin).
Fixed star: PRINCEPS

Constellation: Delta Bootes
03SCO09.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer-Sat
approx.
History of the star: A pale yellow star in the spear-shaft of Bootes

the Herdsman or Ox-Driver.
Princeps means "Prince" in Latin.
In China it was part of Tseih Kong, "the Seven Princes".
Beta (Nekkar), gamma (Seginus), this star delta (Princeps), and
mu (Alkalurops), constituted the trapezium Al Dhi'bah, "the
Female Wolves", or perhaps "Hyaenas", an early asterism of the
Arabs before they adopted the Greek constellations; these
animals, with others similar shown by stars in Draco and near it,
lying in wait for the occupants of the ancient Fold around the pole.
(Allen).

never cease".
character:
of things.

General influence of the star: A keen studious and profound mind

with the ability for research. (Robson).
Rising: Good fortune but troubles, discontent and fear occasioned

by own temerity rather than circumstances. (Robson).
Fixed star: PROCYON Elgomaisa.

Constellation: Alpha Canis Minor
approx
History of the star: A binary, 0.4, and 13, yellowish white and
yellow on the body [or neck] of the Lesser Dog Canis Minor.
Its titles were "Rising before Sirius", "The The Dog in
Front", "The Preceding Dog".
Procyon, a Greek title, varied by Procion and Prochion, with the
Latin equivalent Antecanis.
Arabic Al Shi'ra al Shamiyyah, shortened to Al Shamiyyah;
Greek (?) Siair Siami; all of these agreeing with its occasional
English title the Northern Sirius. Aschere, Aschemie and
Algomeysa; prochion of Algomeyla were other titles.
Jacob Bryant insisted that its title came to Greece from the
Egyptian Pur Cahen.
Euphratean scholars identify it with the Kakkab Paldara, Pallika,
or Palura of the cylinders, "the Star of the Crossing of the Water-
dog", a title evidently given with some reference to the River of
Heaven, the adjacent Milky Way; and Hommel says that it was
the Kak-shisha which the majority of scholars apply to Sirius.
Dupuis said that in Hindu fables it was Singe Hanuant; and
Edkins that it, or Sirius, was the Persian Vanand.
Chinese list gives it as Nan Ho, "the Southern River", in which
beta (Gomeisa) and eta were included. (Allen).
Procyon is the genus name for the raccoon an animal that lives by
water [from Virginia Algonquian aroughcun]. Likewise Canis
Minor is situated by the Great Celestial River, the Milky Way.
Drowning is associated with this constellation; significantly a
raccoon will drown its opponent if attacked in water.
In astrology, like its constellation, it portended wealth, fame, and
good fortune.
Influence of constellation: Ptolemy gives no information as to the

influence of the constellation itself but merely describes that of its
chief star Procyon. By other authors however, it is said to cause
frivolity and either love of dogs or danger of dog-bites. It is
noteworthy that the ideas of water and drowning seem to be
universally associated with this constellation. In addition to the
Greek ideas embodied in the legends its Euphratean name was the
Water Dog, and its Chinese equivalent Nan Ho, the Southern
River, certain of the stars being called Shwuy Wei, a Place of
Water. Together with Canis Major this constellation is associated
by the Kabalists with the Hebrew letter Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot
Trump, "The Moon". (Robson).

nature of Mercury and Mars; to Simmonite, of Venus and Mars,
which is probably a misprint; and, to Alvidas, of the Moon,
Jupiter and Uranus. It gives activity, violence, sudden and violent
malevolence, sudden preferment by exertion, elevation ending in
disaster, danger of dog bites and hydrophobia, and makes its
natives petulant, saucy, giddy, weak-natured, timid, unfortunate,
proud, easily angered, careless and violent. Two cases are on
record of death or injury by dog bite in which Procyon and Sirius
are involved. (Robson).
Procyon is a very fortunate star; known to the Mesopotamians as

'The Star of the Crossing of the Water - Dog', as it lies near their
River of Heaven, the Milky Way. Procyon foretold wealth and
renown, and in all astrology has been much regarded, giving
'Everlasting of the Right, and Good Effect'. Procyon has a Mars-
Mercury nature and therefore makes people hasty, jealous, pig-
headed. But it also confers will-power and ability to put thoughts
and plans into action. According to tradition there is also a
tendency to a hot temper and impudence. Rise and success are
found with it, but fall from high position later, is indicated.
Enterprises created in haste therefore do not last. People who
"want to go through the wall with their head" only cause injury to
themselves. Procyon gives drive and a good sharp mind. Linked
with positive stellar bodies, success is made greater, but the native,
in order to avoid a fiasco, has always to take care not to be
imprudent. Especially dangerous is Procyon configured with
Mars and Pluto. With the Sun, a valiant demeanor is indicated.
(Ebertin).
Associated with vigorous activity verging on violence. (Larousse

If rising: Artful, crafty, dissembling, wealth by violence and

rapine, lust, dissipation, waste and ruin, military preferment,
quarrels, loss in trade or by servants. (Robson).
It bestows not hunting, but its weapons. To rear keen scented

whelps and to tell their class by their pedigree, their qualities by
their place of origin; to produce nets and hunting-spears tipped
with strong points, and pliant shafts with knots smoothed out and
to manufacture and sell at a profit whatever the art of hunting is
likely to require. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century
AD).
With Sun: Great help from friends, gifts and legacies if not
afflicted military preferment after great struggles and expense. If
rising or culminating, kingly preferment. (Robson).
With Moon: Occult interests, restless, never remains long in one

place, quarrels with friends, partners and employers. If at the
same time the Sun and Mars be with Deneb Adige (5 Pisces) or
Vega (14 Capricorn), above the earth, death from the bite of a
mad dog. (Robson).
With Mercury: Occult interest, minor position of management

under Government, trouble and scandal through opposite sex,
favorable for health and gain. (Robson).
With Venus: Many benefits from influential friends, associated

with the Church, favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Mars: Cruelty, violence, scandal and slander, disgrace and

ruin, danger of dog bites. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Many journeys, trouble through relatives and the

Church or law, help from friends. (Robson).
With Saturn: Good judgment, high position of trust often in

connection with land, may be adopted by aged couple from whom
a good inheritance is obtained, benefits from elderly friends, good
health, domestic harmony, marriage to one of higher station.
(Robson).
With Uranus: Broad-minded, liberal, minister or speaker on

religious and philosophical subjects, not limited to any definite
creed, many friends among the people, favorable for domestic
matters. (Robson).
With Neptune: Sensitive and mediumistic, notorious through and

luck in speculation, political interests, wealthy friends favorable
for domestic matters, death from tumorous growth after
unsuccessful operation leaving financial affairs involved. (Robson).
Fixed star: PROPUS Tejat Prior

Constellation: Eta Gemini
03CAN26.
+22.30'.
Spectral class: M3. Magnitude: 3.3 Variable
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Saturn.
approx.
History of the star: A star positioned in front of Castor's foot.

"Forward foot" (of the Northern Twin, Castor) in Gemini.
Propus is its universal title, with the equivalent Praepes.
Some called it Tropus, "Turn", referring to the apparent turning-
point of the sun's course at the summer solstice, which nowadays
is more precisely marked by the star gamma (Alhena) just
eastward from this star; eta.
This was Pish Pai of the Persians.
The Arabs included it with gamma (Alhena) and mu (Tejat
Posterior), in their Nuhatai; as explained with Alhena.
In Babylonia gamma (Alhena) with eta (Propus), probably was
Mas-tab-ba-tur-tur, the "Little Twins"; and, with eta (Propus),
mu (Tejat Posterior), nu, and xi (Alzirr), all in the Milky Way,
may have been the Babylonian lunar mansion Khigalla, the
"Canal", and the equivalent Persian Rakhvad, the Sogdian
Ghathaf, and the Khorasmian Gawthaf.
It was included in the Arabic 4th manzil, Al Han'ah, "The brand-
mark" which comprised of; gamma (Alhena), mu (Tejat
Posterior), nu, eta (this star Propus), and xi (Alzirr), in the feet of
the Twins. [4th mansion influences: Favorable for hunting,
besieging towns, and the revenge of princes].
It portended lives of eminence to all born under its influence.
(Allen).

bright stars in the thighs are like Saturn. It is said to cause
trouble and disgrace, sickness, loss of fortune, affliction and
danger to the knees. By the Cabalists it is associated with the
Hebrew letter Qoph and the 19th Tarot Trump, The
Sun". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Of the nature of Mercury and Venus.

It causes violence, pride, over-confidence and shamelessness.
(Robson).
Portends lives of eminence to those born under its influence. (R. H.

Allen).
The ability to express ideas in reasonable and acceptable ways

which win because of their manifest intelligence. Al Hena with
Tegat Posterior and Propus (Tegat Prior) entered Cancer 1349,
1621 and 1755 AD. respectively. Each of these dates, within a year
or two, was significant in the rise of European thought and
literature from the Renaissance onwards. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: RANA

Constellation: Delta Eridanus
approx.
History of the star: A star in the River Eridanus. Rana is a Latin

word for the genus "bullfrog"; so called because of its strong
croak, said to sound like a bull bellowing. (Allen).
Influence of constellation: According to Ptolemy all the stars with

knowledge and science, much travel and many changes, a position
of authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of
drowning. (Robson).
Fixed star: RAS ALGETHI
Constellation: Alpha Hercules
16SAG09.
Spectral class: M5. Magnitude: 3.5 Variable
approx.
History of the star: A double star and both irregularly variable, 3.1
to 3.9 and 5 to 7, orange red and bluish green in the head of the
Man Kneeling or the Hero Hercules.
Arabic Rasalgethi from Ra's al-Jathi (1), "Head of the kneeling
one". It was variously called Al Ras al Jathiyy, Ras Algeti, Ras
Algiatha, Ras Algetta, Rasacheti, Ras Elhhathi, Ras Alhathi, Ras
Alheti; all Arabian translations of the Greek names.
The early Arabic nomads' title for it was Al Kalb al Ra'i, "the
Shepherd's Dog", that our alpha shared with the adjoining lucida
of Ophiuchus, 5 distant (Ras Alhague) which was the
Shepherd. (Allen).
Influence of constellation: According to Ptolemy it is like Mercury.

It is said to give strength of character, tenacity and fixity of
purpose, an ardent nature and dangerous passions. By the
General influence of the star: If afflicted, indicative of an

aggressive personality who always displays an unbridled hostility
to those he comes in contact with. (Noonan).
Boldness and a drive to gain power. If well aspected it is said to

give enjoyment and favors from women. If badly aspected, it is
said to cause irritation, especially in connection with the female
sex. (Ebertin).
Rising: Wise and clever man, but can also indicate an individual
trained in various tricks, a liar who deceives with different kinds
of plots. (Noonan).
Hercules, the figure on bended knee and called by the Greek name
of Engonasin, about whose origin no certainty prevails. Of this
characteristic of its children, and from it comes the thug who
terrorizes the heart of the city. If perchance his mind is moved to
consider a profession, Engonasin will inspire him with enthusiasm
for risky callings, with danger the price for which he will sell his
talents: daring narrow steps on a path without thickness he will
plant firm feet on a horizontal tightrope; then, as he attempts an
upward route to heaven, (on a sloping tightrope) he will all but
lose his footing and, suspended in mid-air, he will keep a
multitude in suspense upon himself. (Manilus, book 5 of
Setting: Affected by devious plots. (Noonan).
Fixed star: RAS ELASED BORE

Constellation: Mu Leo
21LEO26.
+26.00'.
Mar
History of the star: An orange star on the head of the lion, Leo.
See also Ras Elased Australis; Ebertin said that these two stars,
which are in the head of the Lion, can both be read as one.
The Arabic Ras Elased Borealis from Ra's al Asad, "Head of the
lion".
This star, mu, with epsilon (Ras Elased Australis) were Al Ashfar,
"the Eyebrows". (Allen).
Influence of constellation: The Lion is associated with the Hebrew

General influence of the star: An appreciation for language and a

power of expression. Heartless and cruel. (Noonan).
Credited with properties such as conveying higher spiritual gifts

of the Logos to those men who are able to conceive
them. In primitive natives, this star may become a danger, if
bound up with a poorly placed Saturn or Neptune, severe
psychological depressions are indicated and possibly even
suicide. In conjunction with a 'strongly' placed Mars, the Lion's
Head will make for feverish diseases and if conjunct with Uranus,
dangers of accidents are present. Bismarck had this fixed star
positioned exactly conjunct his Ascendant; this fact as well as the
part played by other configurations gave this chancellor his
mental superiority. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: REGULUS Cor Leonis, Kalb

Constellation: Alpha Leo
29LEO50.
+11.58'.
Spectral class: B7. Magnitude: 1.35 .
approx. Jup
History of the star: A triple star, 1.7, 8.5, and 13, flushed white and
ultramarine in Leo.
Regulus, Rex, Basilica Stella; Regia; Basiliscus were the Roman
titles.
There was a belief that it ruled the affairs of the heavens. Thus, as
Sharru, "the King", it marked the 15th ecliptic constellation of
Babylonia; in Sogdiana, Magh, "the Great"; in Persia, Miyan,
"the Centre"; among the Turanian races, Masu, "the Hero"; and
in Akkadia it was associated with the 5th antediluvian "King of
the celestial sphere", Amil-gal-ur, . A Ninevite tablet has: "If
the star of the great lion is gloomy the heart of the people will not
rejoice."
Sharing the character of its constellation Leo as the Domicilium
Solig, in Euphratean astronomy it was Gus-ba-ra, "the Flame", or
"the Red Fire", of the House of the East; in Khorasmia, Achir,
"Possessing Luminous Rays".
Among the lunar-mansion stars, it was chief in the Hindu 10th
nakshatra that bore its name in India as Magha, "the Mighty". In
Arabia, with gamma, zeta, and eta of the Sickle, it was the 8th
manzil, Al Jabhah, the Forehead [Influences: Strengthens
buildings, promotes love, benevolence, and help against enemies].
In Arabia it was Malikiyy, "Kingly"; and Al Kalb al Asad, "the
Heart of the Lion"
Robson said it was symbolically called "The Crushing Foot".
It was one of the four stars of the ancient Persian monarchy, in
3000 BC, when as watcher of the north it marked the summer
solstice. It was seen as one of the Four Guardians of Heaven; one
who regulated all things in the heavens; sentinels watching over
other stars. This was from the belief that it ruled the affairs of the
heavens; a belief current, till three centuries ago, from at least
3000 years before our era.
This is one of the four key stars in the heavens, also called
archangel stars, assigning;
Tasoheter - Michael (Aldebaran) watcher of the East;
Satevis - Oriel (Antares) Watcher of the West;
Hastorang - Gabriel (Fomalhaut) watcher of the South;
Venant - Raphael The Healing Archangel (Regulus) Watcher of
the North.
They have been characterized as Horses, reflected both in the
famed Four Horsemen of Apocalypse (Revelations 6) and Chariot
Horses in the Book of Zechariah.
At one time these four stars marked the two Equinoxes and two
Solstices. Aldebaran marked the zero Aries point in 3044 BC,
Antares marked zero Libra 3052 BC, Fomalhaut marked zero
Capricorn, 2582 BC, Regulus marked zero Cancer 2345 BC.
Early English astrologers made Regulus a portent of glory, riches,
and power to all born under its influence. Proclus wrote: "The
Lyon's heart is called of some men, the Royal Star, for they that
are born under it, are thought to have a royal nativity." (Allen).
Regulus enters the sign Virgo in 2012 AD. It entered the sign Leo
in 156 BC.

Hebrew letter Kaph and the 11th Tarot Trump

nature of Mars and Jupiter, but most later authors liken it to
mars only, while Alvidas states that it is similar to the Sun in good
aspect to Uranus. It gives violence, destructiveness, military honor
of short duration, with ultimate failure, imprisonment, violent
death, success, high and lofty ideals and strength, of spirit, and
makes its natives magnanimous, grandly liberal, generous,
ambitious, fond of power, desirous of command, high-spirited and
independent. (Robson).
It may convey royal properties, noble mind, frankness, courage.

The importance of this star is accentuated by its nearness to the
ecliptic. Its effect is in the best sense that of Jupiter and Mars. On
the Ascendant, it will give a courageous and frank character,
especially if in conjunction with the Sun, Moon, Jupiter or
Mercury. Positioned on the MC, Regulus will raise the native to
high positions in life, positions far exceeding the environment the
native was born into. On the MC it is not only a good omen for a
military career, but also for careers connected with the public,
such as lawyers, civil servants, bankers and the clergy, especially
if Regulus is also in conjunction with the Sun or Moon or with a
benefic stellar body. According to tradition, Regulus conjunct MC
will bring with it connections with rulers, honorable people or
famous people. If the cosmogram as a whole points to this
possibility, Jupiter conjunct Regulus is one of the best
configurations for success. People like this can reach high
positions, positions of trust, preferment and favors; fortunes.
Riches and power could fall to these natives easily. Elsbeth
Ebertin had this star near the MC (the author of this book, 'Fixed
Stars and Their Interpretations' and mother of Reinhold Ebertin
author of 'C.O.S.I.'). An old saying goes that Regulus in the 10th
house 'makes astrologers to kings. people in high positions and
noble men'. Naturally not everyone who has this configuration will
make a 'Royal Astrologer' even if he has the necessary knowledge
and capabilities. But with Frau Ebertin, this rule was borne out.
During the first world war, her book 'Royal Nativities' was
published. There followed commissions from royal houses and
ruling industrialists (listed in the book Fixed Stars and their
Interpretations by Ebertin-Hoffman). Elsbeth Ebertin studied
historical events with the planetary configurations in each case
and came to the follow conclusion; "when Mars or Saturn are in
conjunction with Regulus, especially exciting events are always
recorded e.g. assassinations, coup detat, revolutions, revolts,
demonstrations, overthrow of heads of state and similar events".
(Ebertin).
If rising: Great honor and wealth, but violence and trouble,

sickness, fevers, acute disease, benefits seldom last, favour of the
great, victory over enemies and scandal. The 145th Consideration
of Guido Bonnets is as follows: -" That thou see in Diurnal
Nativities whether Cor Leonis be in the Ascendant, that is to say,
in the Oriental Line or above it one degree or below it three
degrees; or whether it be in the tenth in like degrees, without the
Conjunction or Aspect of any of the Fortunes, for this alone
signifies that the Native shall be a person of great note and power,
too much exalted, and attain to high preferment and honors,
although descended from the meanest parents. And, if any of the
Fortunes behold that place also, his glory shall be the more
increased; but, if the Nativity be nocturnal, his fortune will be
somewhat meaner, but not much; but if the Infortunes cast their
aspects there it will still be more mean; but if the Fortunes behold
it also they will augment the good promised a fourth part, and
mitigate the evil as much; yet still, whatever of all this happens, it
signifies that the Native shall die an unhappy death; or at least
that all his honors, greatness and power shall at last suffer an
eclipse and set in a cloud". (Robson).
If culminating: Honor, preferment, good for tune, high office

under Government, military success. If with Sun, Moon or
Jupiter, great honor and ample fortune. (Robson).
If with a malefic and the Moon with Antares (9 Sagittarius),

Praesepe or the Pleiades, blindness or injuries to the eyes.
(Robson).
With Sun: Power, authority, great influence over friends, honor

and riches, but violence, trouble and ultimate disgrace and ruin,
sickness, fevers, benefits seldom last. (Robson).
With Moon: Occult interests, powerful friends, danger from
enemies and false friends, gain by speculation, public prominence,
great power, honor, wealth, benefits seldom last, violence, trouble
and sickness. Make women high spirited and independent. If at
the same time the Sun is with the Dragon's Head in Gemini, or
Jupiter is in the 10th house in trine to Mars and the Sun is with
the Dragon's Head, great preferment even from the lowest sphere
to high rank. (Robson).
With Mercury: Honorable, just, popular, generosity abused by

opponents, fame, gain through high position. (Robson).
With Venus: Many disappointments, unexpected happenings,

violent attachments, trouble through love affairs. (Robson).
With Mars: Honor, fame, strong character public prominence,

high military command. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Fame, high preferment, especially of a military

nature, success in the Church. (Robson).
With Saturn: Just, friends among clergy, success in Church or law,

scholarly, wealth, gain through speculation, companies and
friends, high position, proud of home and family, good health,
heart trouble at end of life. If angular and especially if rising or
culminating, public honor and credit. If Mars be with the
Pleiades, violent death in a tumult. (Robson).
With Uranus: Energetic, ambitious, successful, may be unjust or

dishonorable, self-aggrandizement, high official position, panders
to aristocracy, associated with religion for business purposes, gain
through speculation and companies, favorable for marriage,
sorrow through death of daughter and disappointment through a
son; friends become enemies at end of life, may retire and live in
seclusion, violent death through accident or assassination.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Prominent leader, lawgiver, diplomatic, strong

character, control over others, influential friends, few if any
enemies, domestic harmony, natural death in old age. (Robson).
Fixed star: RIGEL

Constellation: Beta Orion
2000: 16GEM50
Declination 1900: -08.19'. Declination 2000: -
08.12'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx. Planetary nature: Jup-
Mar
History of the star: A double star 0.3 and 8, both bluish white in
the left foot of Orion the Hunter (west foot).
Rigel was known as "the Marine Star", its "marine" character
came from its location close to the end of the River (Eridanus) and
Rigel has been listed as common to both constellations (Orion and
Eridanus). It was to the astronomical rising of this "marinus
aster," in March, that St. Marinus and St. Aster owe their births in
the Roman calendar.
Rigel is said to be the part of Orion that was stung by the
Scorpion. Orion boasted that he would exterminate all the animals
on Earth, and was punished for his brazenness by the Goddess of
Earth, Gaia, who sent a giant scorpion and ordered it to sting
Orion. As mighty as Orion was, after only a brief battle, the
scorpion managed to deliver the hunter a deadly sting on the heel,
and believed by some to be in the position of this star.
The Arabic name for Rigel is Ar-Rijl (1), "The foot". Algebar and
Elgebar are seen in poetry for this star, but it universally is known
as Rigel, from Rijl Jauzah al Yusra', "the Left Leg of the Jauzah",
[Jauzah was the Arabic title for Orion].
Regel; Riglon; Rigel Algeuze, or Algibbar were variations.
Al Sufi gave the earlier popular name Ra'i al Jauzah, "the
Herdsman of the Jauzah", whose camels were the stars alpha
(Betelgeuse), gamma (Bellatrix), delta (Mintaka), and kappa
(Saiph).
Al Najid, "the Conqueror", was another title which also was given
to alpha (Betelgeuse) and gamma (Bellatrix).
It was know as "the Foot" of i. e. next to the Twins; and
"Payer", the Hebrew Kesil, of the constellation.
In the Norse astronomy Rigel marked one of the great toes of
Orwandil, the other toe having been broken off by the god Thor
when frost-bitten, and thrown to the northern sky, where it
became the little Alcor of the Greater Bear. (Allen).
Astrologers said that splendor and honors fell to the lot of those
who were born under it. Associated with fame, wealth, and
originality.
This star is conjunct the helio planetary North Node of Venus
at15GEM45 in 1900 - 16GEM41 in 2000, which might give a
venusian influence to this degree.

1st Tarot Trump "The Juggler" (The Magician). (Robson).
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy and Lilly it is

of the nature of Jupiter and Saturn, but later authors consider it
favorable and similar to Jupiter and Mars. Alvidas likens it to
Mercury Mars and Jupiter. It gives benevolence, honor, riches,
happiness, glory, renown and inventive or mechanical ability.
(Robson).
If Rigel is conjunct with the Sun, Moon, MC or Ascendant,

quick rise in life is promised on account of a strong, inherent will
power, love of action, and a lucky hand in enterprise. A
continuous battle to retain an acquired position has to be waged.
This fight at the same time stimulates an increase in vigor. Even in
spite of unhelpful aspects, success and reaching the set aim can be
secured by this powerful concentration. If however the native is
not cautious or has an attack of weakness, failure and
disappointments, a fall from success will follow. Tradition
regarding the influence of Rigel is quite contradictory, implying
again that the cosmogram must be fully analyzed. After the first
world war, at the time of the first transatlantic flights, Elsbeth
Ebertin noted a connection of Rigel to the Sun and Moon, in
charts of several world record pilots, leading to sudden difficulties
in the carrying out of planned enterprises resulting in failures to
reach the set target. (Ebertin).
If rising: Good fortune, preferment, riches, great and lasting

honors. (Robson).
multitude and will seem to dwell in every quarter of the city;
flying from door to door with the one word of morning greeting,
he will enjoy the friendship of all. (Manilus Astronomica 1st
century AD).
If culminating: Great military or ecclesiastical preferment, anger,

vexation, magnanimity, much gain acquired by labor and mental
anxiety, lasting honors. (Robson).
With Sun: Bold, courageous, insolent, unruly temper, hasty

actions, bloodshed, many enemies, great good fortune, military
success. (Robson).
With Moon: Much worry and disappointment, injuries to life and

fortune, sickness, bad for gain, ill health or death to wife or
mother. (Robson).
With Mercury: Scientific, prominent position in connection with

Mercurial matters or in science. (Robson).
With Venus: Honors or favors in middle life, good and influential

marriage especially if female. (Robson).
With Mars: Unruly, ingenious occupied with mechanical matters,

great military preferment. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Great legal or ecclesiastical preferment, many

journeys, benefits from foreign affairs, favorable for marriage.
(Robson).
With Saturn: Benefits from elderly people, clergy and lawyers,

just, discriminative, good for legacy and inheritance, domestic
harmony, good health, long life. (Robson).
With Uranus: Scientific, romantic, interested in antiquities, fame

through historical or geological discoveries, probably in an
unexplored country, friendships formed in a peculiar way abroad,
many adventures and narrow escapes, early love disappointment,
favorable for marriage after 30, death through some trivial
accident abroad. (Robson).
With Neptune: Kind, energetic, scholarly and active mind, position

under Government or at the head of some learned institution,
cautious, reserved, resourceful, prompt, diplomatic, occult
interests, success, public prominence, domestic harmony, natural
death. (Robson).
Fixed star: ROTANEV
Constellation: Beta Delphinus
16AQU20.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer-Jup
approx.
History of the star: A star in the Dolphin, Delphinus. Rotanev is

"Venator" backwards.
The strange names alpha (Sualocin) and beta (Rotanev) first
appeared for these stars in the Palermo Catalogue of 1814, and
long were a mystery to all. It was discovered their origin by
reversing the component letters, and so reading Nicolaus Venator,
the Latinized form of Niccolo Cacciatore, the name of the assistant
and successor of the Italian astronomer Guiseppe Piazzi! Alpha is
Sualocin = Nicolaus; beta is Rotanev = Venator.
But Miss Rolleston, in her singular book Mazzaroth, considered in
some quarters [bibical] as of authority, wrote that they are
derived, alpha (Sualocin) from the Arabic Scalooin, swift (as the
flow of water) and beta from the Syriac and Chaldee Rotaneb, or
Rotaneu, swiftly running (as water in the trough). And Allen says
"For no part of this scholarly (!) statement does there seem to be
the least foundation."
Hindus located in Delphinus the 22d nakshatra, Cravishtha, "Most
Favorable", also called Dhanishtha, "Richest"; the Vasus, "Bright
or Good Ones", being the regents of this asterism, which was
figured as a Drum or Tabor [source of English tambourine -
Delphinus gives a love of music]: beta marking the junction with
Catabishaj. [Influences of 22nd Hindu mansion: favorable for
commencing work of an impermanent or moving character, rich,
generous, liberal, fond of music].
The Arabic title for Delphinus was Al Ka'ud, "the Riding Camel",
the early Christians the Melkite and Nestorian sects
considered it the Cross of Jesus transferred to the skies after his
crucifixion; but in Kazwini's day the learned of Arabia called
alpha (Sualocin), beta (Rotanev), gamma, and delta Al 'Ukud,
"the Pearls or Precious Stones" adorning Al Salib, by which title
the common people knew this Cross; the star epsilon, towards the
tail, being Al 'Amud al Salib, the Pillar of the Cross.
But the Arabian astronomers adopted the Greek figure as their
Dulfim, which one of their chroniclers described as "a marine
animal friendly to man, attendant upon ships to save the drowning
sailors."
The constellation of Delphinus is personified as Amphitrite, the
goddess of the sea, because the dolphin induced her to become the
wife of Neptune, and Delphinus was known as Persuasor
Amphitrites, as well as Neptunus and Triton. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy, Delphinus is

like Saturn and Mars [in fact the bright stars Rotanev and
Sualocin are Mercury-Jupiter]. It gives a simple appearance,
cheerfulness, dissembling and duplicity, love of hunting, and sport
in general but little happiness [little happiness and love of hunting
might not apply to Rotanev and Sualocin, because they are not of
Saturn/Mars nature]. There is a fondness for pleasure,
ecclesiastical matters and travel, but danger of suffering from
ingratitude. (Robson).
Fixed star: RUCHA

Constellation: Delta Cassiopeia
Longitude 1900: 16TAU32 Longitude 2000: 17TAU56.
approx.
History of the star: A star on the knee of Cassiopeia, the Ethiopian

Queen. Ruchbah, sometimes Rucba and Rucbar, from Al Rnkbah
(1), "the Knee". (Allen).
Influence of constellation: Haughtiness, boastfulness, exaggerated

Fixed star: RUKBAT
Constellation: Alpha Sagittarius
16CAP38.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Sun-
approx. Mar
History of the star: Rukbat is from Arabic Ar-Rukbah (1), "The

knee" of the Archer Sagittarius. Variously written Rucba, and
Rucbar, from Ulug Beg's Rukbat al Rami, "the Archer's Knee";
in some early books it is Al Rami, the Archer himself. The
Standard Dictionary has Ruchbar ur Ranich.
This star, alpha, and the two betas were known as Al Suradain,
the two Surad, desert birds differently described, by some as
"larger than sparrows" and variegated black and white
(magpies?); by others as yellow and larger than doves. (Allen).
Although figured as alpha it is not the brightest star in the
constellation there are actually ten brighter stars in Sagittarius.

Lovers". (Robson).
Fixed star: SABIK

Constellation: Eta Ophiuchus
17SAG58.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Sat-Ven
History of the star: A star on the left knee of the Serpent Bearer
Ophiuchus.
With zeta (Han) it shared the title Sabik, or As-Sabiq (1),
"Preceding One".
Zeta (Han), eta (this star Sabik), theta, and xi, were the Persian
Garafsa, or "Serpent-tamer".
Zeta (Han) with eta (this star Sabik), were the Sogdian Bastham,
"Bound", i.e. "Ophiuchus enveloped in the coils of Ophis"; and
they were the Khorasmian Sardhiwa, the "Head of the Evil One"
[although this star is not anywhere near the head of the snake
Serpens].
This star eta was also included with theta and xi in the Egyptian
Coptic Tshio, "the Snake", and Aggia, "the Magician". These
same stars were the Akkadian Tsir, or Sir, "the Snake".
Epsilon (Yed Posterior), delta (Yed Prior) with zeta (Han), and eta
Ophiuchi (this star Sabik) and alpha (Unukalhai), delta, and
epsilon of Serpens, constituted the Nasak al Yamaniyy, "the
Southern Boundary Line of the Raudah", or "Pasture", which
here occupied a large portion of the heavens; other stars in
Ophiuchus and Hercules forming the Nasak al Shamiyyah, or
Northern Boundary. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "It is said to give a passionate,

blindly good-hearted, wasteful and easily seduced nature, together
with little happiness, unseen dangers, enmity, strife and slander.
Pliny said that it occasioned much mortality by poisoning. This
constellation has also been called Aesculapius and held to rule
medicines. By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter
Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump, The Lightning Struck Tower".
(Robson).

nature of Saturn and Venus; and, to Alvidas, of Jupiter and
Venus. It causes wastefulness, lost energy, perverted morals, and
success in evil deeds. (Robson).
Rising: When Ophiuchus, encircled by the serpent's great coils,

rises he renders the forms of snakes innocuous to those born
under him. They will receive snakes into the folds of their flowing
robes, and will exchange kisses with these poisonous monsters and
suffer no harm. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
With Sun: Sincere, honorable, scientific, religious and

philosophical interests, unorthodox or heretical, moral courage,
With Moon: Secret enmity and jealousy, trouble through relatives,

successful but not wealthy, success in breeding stock. (Robson).
With Mercury: Injury from open enemies, little help from friends,
failure in business, fairly good for gain but legal losses, scandal
through relatives of marriage partner. (Robson).
With Venus: Musical and artistic ability, not very favorable for
gain. (Robson).
With Mars: Unorthodox or heretical religious views that may

cause trouble, domestic disharmony, trouble through love affairs,
upiter: Material success, preferment in Church or law but criticized,

rough large animals, trouble through relatives. (Robson).
With Saturn: Industrious, persevering, economical, strong

passions, trouble through some active indiscretion affecting whole
life, trouble and disappointment in love affairs, secret help from
female friends which may cause scandal, success especially in
latter part of life in affairs of an earthy or Sagittarian nature, but
little prominence. (Robson).
With Uranus: Sincere, sober, retiring, melancholy, thoughtful,

calm and patient in trouble, clergyman or associated with the
Church, some physical disability, separated from friends and
relatives, some great sorrow in the life, occupied in doing good but
disappointed in results, rarely marries. (Robson).
With Neptune: Highly sensitive, psychic strong will, prominent

writer or speaker, success, many friend, favors from opposite sex,
gifts and legacies used for scientific purposes, domestic harmony,
sudden death in middle age from colds or consumption. (Robson).
Fixed star: SADALACHBIA

Constellation: Gamma Aquarius
approx
History of the star: A greenish star in the right arm of the Water
Bearer Aquarius at the inner edge of the Urn.
Sadachbia or Sadalachbia from Arabic Sa'd al-Akhbiyah (1),
"Lucky star of the tents". It has been interpreted "the Lucky Star
of Hidden Things or Hiding-places", because when it emerged
from the sun's rays all hidden worms and reptiles, buried during
the preceding cold, creep out of their holes! But as this word
Ah'biyah is merely the plural of H'iba, a Tent, a more reasonable
explanation is that the star was so called from its rising in the
spring twilight, when, after the winter's want and suffering, the
nomads' tents were raised on the freshening pastures, and the
pleasant weather set in. This idea renders Professor Whitney's
"Felicity of Tents "a happy translation of the original. Zeta, eta,
and pi are included with this star gamma under this designation
by Ulug Beg gamma, in the centre, marking the top of the tent;
Kazwini, however, considered this central star as Al Sa'd, and the
three surrounding ones his tents.
All these stars, with alpha (Sadalmelik), formed the 23d manzil,
bearing the foregoing title. (Allen).

General influence of the star: "Lucky Star of Hidden Things". In

horary it indicates the ability to discover that which is hidden or
lost. 'The Lucky One for Hidden Things, or for Tent dwellers';
Abhbiyah is the plural of a word once common for a tent but also
meaning a place of seclusion. It is said that, when the Sun rises
conjunct this star, about 25th February, then all the worms and
insects come out of their winter holes and tent dwellers can move
to their Spring pasture-lands. That is the warmer climes of
Arabia, of course, not London or New York. The meaning we find
in this star is, as an indicator of the right time for making moves,
entering upon new ventures, a likelihood of general success in
enterprises if Sadachbia be well placed and aspected on the
horoscope. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: SADALBARI

Constellation: Mu Pegasus.
+24.35'.
Spectral class: -G6. Magnitude: 3.7.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Mar-
Mer
History of the star: A star in the wing of the Winged Horse

Pegasus. With lamda, Sadalbari, was the Arabic Sa'd al-Bari' (1),
"Lucky star of the excellent one" or "the Good Luck of the
Excelling One"; but Kazwini designated it as Sa'd al Nazi', "the
Good Luck of the Camel Striving to Get to Pasture". (Allen).



Fixed star: SADALMELIK

Constellation: Alpha Aquarius
Longitude 1900: 02PIS22. Longitude 2000:
03PIS46.
+00.47'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Sat-
Mer
History of the star: A pale yellow star on the right shoulder of

Aquarius. Sadalmelik is from Sa'd al-Malik (1), "Lucky star of the
king", sometimes given as Al Sa'd al Mulk, "the Lucky One of the
Kingdom" similarly it was the Latin Sidus Faustum Regis with the
astrologers. El Melik and Phard, were other names. (Allen).


nature of Saturn and Mercury; to Simmonite, of Saturn and
Jupiter; and to Alvidas of Jupiter and Uranus in sextile to the Sun
from Pisces and Taurus. It causes persecution, lawsuits, extreme
and sudden destruction and the death penalty. (Robson).
With Sun: Occult interests, prominence in occultism, gain through

companies. (Robson).
With Moon: Prominence in occult matters, success in large

companies, favorable for gain. If at the same time a malefic be
with Algol, death by royal command either by hanging or by
decapitation. (Robson).
With Mercury: Occult interests and research, criticized, favorable

for friendship, success in large companies, loss through servants.
(Robson).
With Venus: Favorable for occult investigation, gain through

friends. (Robson).
With Mars: Fame through discoveries in science or inventions,

benefits do not last. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Ecclesiastical success, occult interests, criticized,

trouble through enemies, loss through lawsuits. (Robson).
With Saturn: Original, inventive, psychic, careful, cautious,

practical, good judgement, difficulty in putting ideas or inventions
into practice, gain through companies, speculation and matters of
an earthy nature, chronic illness to wife or children, favorable for
gain, long life. (Robson).
With Uranus: High ideals, philosophical, scientific, good mind,

psychic, inventive, successful, gain through business or under
Government, influential and learned friends, does much good in
purifying creeds and philosophies, sudden but natural death.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Psychic, prominence in occult matters, kind,

sympathetic, generous, friends among clergy and lawyers,
favorable for gain through companies, banks or stocks, domestic
harmony but sickness to wife or children entailing the breaking up
of home, minor accidents, long life. (Robson).
Fixed star: SADALSUUD

Constellation: Beta Aquarius
23AQU24.
History of the star: A pale yellow star in the left shoulder of the
Water Carrier.
The Arabic spelling for Sadalsuud is Sa'd as-Su'ud (1), "Luck of
lucks", or the "Luckiest of the Lucky", from its rising with the
sun when the winter had passed and the season of gentle,
continuous rain had begun.
This title also belongs to the Arabic 22d manzil, which included
this star with xi of Aquarius and iota of Capricornus.
Beta (this star Sadalsuud) and xi also constituted the Persian
lunar station Bunda and the similar Coptic Upuineuti, "the
Foundation".
It is found in Hindu lists as Kalpeny, of unknown signification.
On the Euphrates it was Kakkab Namma, "the Star of Mighty
Destiny", that may have given origin to the title of the manzil, as
well as to the astrologers' name for it Fortuna Fortunarum.
(Allen).


nature of Saturn and Mercury; to Simmonite, of Uranus; and, to
Alvidas, of Uranus in sextile to the Sun. It is said to cause trouble
and disgrace. (Robson).
With Sun: Occult interests, psychic, wealth through opposite sex

involving litigation, domestic harmony. (Robson).
With Moon: Reputation through occult matters, respect of friends,

favorable for gain, peculiar domestic conditions. (Robson).
With Mercury: Social success, favors from opposite sex but some
transitory difficulties, retirement owing to abuse of position,
sudden loss through speculation, domestic sorrow and trouble.
(Robson).
With Venus: Strange events, romantic and peculiar marriage

entailing separation for government or political reasons. (Robson).
With Mars: Difficulties through occult matters, bad for gain.

(Robson).
With Jupiter: Litigation, material and social success, difficulties in

marriage, may marry abroad or a foreigner. (Robson).
With Saturn: Sharp, cunning, dishonest, immoral, cold,

unsympathetic, hard-hearted, disgraces an honorable father,
hypnotic influence over opposite sex, many intrigues wrecking
homes, death through female's revenge. (Robson).
With Uranus: Occult interest, very unfavorable for women,
sensitive, emotional, vacillating, weak mind, easily influenced, led
astray in early life, indiscreet actions, trouble through opposite
sex, bad for gain, bad for marriage before middle age, accidental
death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Mediumistic, good-looking, youthful appearance,

success in occupations connected with amusements or ornament,
domestic harmony, many moves and changes, peculiar
matrimonial conditions, sudden death. (Robson).
Fixed star: SADOR

Constellation: Gamma Cygnus
24AQU50.
+40.15'.
Mer
History of the star: A star in the breast of The Swan Cygnus. Sadr,
or As-Sadr (1), from Arabic Al Sadr al Dajajah, "the Hen's
Breast".
Christians saw in Cygnus the Cross of Calvary, Christi Crux, or
Crux cum S. Helena. This Cross is formed by alpha (Deneb
Adige), gamma (this star Sador), eta, and beta (Albireo), marking
the upright along the Galaxy, more than 20 in length, zeta,
epsilon (Gienah), gamma this star, and delta being the transverse.
Gamma marks the center of the Cross.
These last (zeta, epsilon (Gienah), gamma this star, and delta) also
were an Arab asterism, Al Fawaris, "the Riders"; alpha and
kappa sometimes being added to the group.
Influence of the constellation: Cygnus gives a contemplative,

dreamy, cultured and adaptable nature. The affections are ill
regulated and unsteady, the talents develop late. There is some
love of water and swimming and the arts. By the Kabalists it is
associated with the Hebrew letter Resh and the 20th Tarot Trump
"Judgment". (Robson).
Fixed star: SAIPH
Constellation: Kappa Orion
approx
History of the star: A star marking the right knee of the Hunter
Orion. Saiph, from As-Saif (1), or Saif al Jabbar, "the Sword of
the Giant"; this title included eta. (Allen).

greeting, he will enjoy the friendship of all. (Manilus).
Fixed star: SARGAS

Constellation: Theta Scorpius
25SAG36.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Sat-Ven
History of the star: A red star in the tail of the Scorpion Scorpius.
Sargas is a Euphratean title.
Sargas lies in the Milky Way just south of lamda and nu, with
which it formed one of the seven pairs of Twin Stars; as such it
was Ma-a-su.
And it may have been, with iota, kappa, lamda (Shaula), and nu
(Jabbah), the Girtab of the Euphratean lunar zodiac, the Vanant
of Persia and Vanand of Sogdiana, all meaning the "Seizer,"
"Smiter," or "Stinger "; but the Persian and Sogdian words
generally are used for our Regulus.
In Khorasmia these stars were Khachman, the Curved. (Allen).

Hebrew letter Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump "The Lightning-
Struck Tower". (Robson).
Fixed star: SARIN

Constellation: Delta Hercules
14SAG46.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature:
Mercury
History of the star: A star in the left shoulder of the Hero

Hercules.
Close to the helio planetary South Node of Uranus;13SAG29 in
1900 - 13SAG59 in 2000, which might give a Uranian influence to
this degree.

Mercury. It is said to give strength of character, tenacity and
fixity of purpose, an ardent nature and dangerous passions. By the
Rising: Hercules, the figure on bended knee and called by the

Greek name of Engonasin, about whose origin no certainty
prevails. Of this constellation is begotten the desertion, craftiness,
and deceit characteristic of its children, and from it comes the
thug who terrorizes the heart of the city. If perchance his mind is
moved to consider a profession, Engonasin will inspire him with
enthusiasm for risky callings, with danger the price for which he
will sell his talents: daring narrow steps on a path without
thickness he will plant firm feet on a horizontal tightrope; then, as
he attempts an upward route to heaven, (on a sloping tightrope)
he will all but lose his footing and, suspended in mid-air, he will
keep a multitude in suspense upon himself. (Manilus, book 5 of
Fixed star: SCEPTRUM

Constellation: 53 Eridanus
05GEM15.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Saturn
History of the star: A star north east of the River Eridanus. This
star is a "left-over" from the now obsolete (non-IAU) constellation
"Sceptrum Brandenburgicum", the "Brandenburg Sceptre". It
contains four stars, of the 4th and 5th magnitudes, standing in a
straight line north and south, below the first bend in the River,
west from Lepus. The Chinese here had an asterism, Kew Yew,
the nine Scallops of a Pennon, but in this they included mu,
omega, and b of Eridanus. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy all the stars

with the exception of Achernar are like Saturn. Eridanus gives a
love of knowledge and science, much travel and many changes, a
position of authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and
of drowning. (Robson).
Fixed star: SCHEAT
Constellation: Beta Pegasus
Mer
History of the star: A deep yellow star on the leg of Pegasus the
Winged Horse. Pegasus is considered to be an fortunate
constellation, this star gives all the creative talents that Pegasus
bestows, but has associations with drowning.
Scheat is called "Who Goes Forth and Returns" - Bullinger.
Scheat from Arabic As-Saq (1), "The leg", or Al Sa'id, "the Upper
Part of the Arm", Mankib al Faras, the "Horse's Shoulder". Seat
Alpheras; Seat Alfaras; Scheat Alpheraz; and Saidol-pharazi,
Menkib, Almenkeb were other titles.
Pegasus (Markab), beta Pegasus (this star Scheat), and gamma
Pegasus (Algenib), "the Great Square of Pegasus"; a large
asterism that constituted the double Hindu nakshatra (mansion of
the Moon), the 24th and 25th, Purva and Uttara
Bhadrapadas, the Former and the Latter, Beautiful, Auspicious,
or Happy Feet, sometimes also called Proshthapada, (this star was
noted as the junction star of the Bhadra-pada nakshatras) with
various meanings; "Carp", "Ox"; "Footstool Feet," "Couch" or
"Bed", "Bifaced Figure", or "Twins", "Stand" or "Support":
The regents of these nakshatras being Aja Ekapat, the "One-
footed Goat", and Ahi Budhya, the "Bottom Snake", "two
mythical figures, of obscure significance, from the Vedic
Pantheon."
The Arabic 24th manzil, was formed by alpha (Markab) and beta
(Scheat); and was Al Fargh al Mukdim, the "Fore Spout", i. e. of
the water-bucket, Al Biruni's Al Fargh al Awwal, the First, or
the Upper, Spout. [Influences: Causes union, health of captives,
and destroys buildings and prisons. With Moon transiting here;
plant, sow, bargain, marry but do not navigate. (Robson)].
These stars also were the Persian Vaht, the Sogdian and
Khorasmian Farshat Bath, and the Coptic Artulos, all signifying
something pertaining to Water; while in astrology Scheat
indicated danger to mankind from that element. (Allen).



(Rich's Pegopedia
http://www.jps.net/xephyr/rich/fantasy/Pegopedia.html ).

nature of Mars and Mercury; to Simmonite, of Saturn; to other
authors, of Saturn and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Neptune in
square to Saturn or Mars. It causes extreme misfortune, murder,
suicide, and drowning. (Robson).
Tied up with 'malefics', this could lead the native to lose his life in
catastrophes, such as floods, shipwreck, mining accidents,
airplane accidents, or maybe suicide. On the other hand, it is
possible for a positive influence to emanate from Scheat, but only
for some people, it can have a positive effect on their mental
creativity, if these people are ready to receive such inflow
(examples listed). (Ebertin).
With a malefic: With a malefic and the moon with Sirius (29 Leo),
death by fiery cutting weapons or by beasts. If the Moon be with
Vega (14 Capricorn), violent death. (Robson).
With Sun: Bad for success, danger through water and engines,
liable to accidents or drowning. (Robson).
With Moon: Worry, loss and gain of friends through criticism,
danger of accidents and by water, bad for gain. (Robson).
With Mercury: Many accidents and narrow escapes especially by

water, many enemies, trouble through writings, bad for health
and domestic affairs. (Robson).
With Venus: Evil environment, suffering through own acts, danger

of imprisonment or restraint. (Robson).
With Mars: Many accidents, bad for gain, sickness to native and
With Jupiter: Many voyages, losses through law, friends and

relatives, danger of imprisonment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Danger of death in infancy, bad for gain and

pleasure, domestic trouble, colds and consumption, death by
drowning or accident. (Robson).
With Uranus: Deceitful, vacillating, little concentration, psychic,

unreliable, bad for gain, involved in difficulties due to own acts,
many accidents, death through drowning or by water especially if
in 1st, 6th, 8th or 10th houses. (Robson).
With Neptune: Prominent in inventive, occult or psychic matters,

persecuted, peculiar domestic conditions, many accidents, danger
Fixed star: SCHEDIR

Constellation: Alpha Cassiopeia
approx
History of the star: A multiple and slightly variable, 2.2 to 2.8, pale
rose on Cassiopeia the Ethiopian Queen.
Schedar from Al Sadr, "the Breast", which the star marks in the
figure. Some, however, have asserted that they are from the
Persian Shuter "Camel" for the constellation of Cassiopeia - Al
Tizini called it a Kneeling Camel.
Shadar, Schedar, Shedar, Sheder, Seder, Shedis, Zedaron, were
variations. (Allen).

respect. The Ethiopian Queen is associated the Hebrew letter Beth
and the 2nd Tarot Trump "The High Priestess". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Incorporates serious demeanor with

joi-se-vivre. This star is not considered unlucky, but a certain
amount of demonic power seems to be ascribed to it. Should good
living transgress reasonable limits the results will be
disadvantageous. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: SEGIN Navi

Constellation: Epsilon Cassiopeia
approx
History of the star: The star below the right knee of the Ethiopian
Queen. Segin also has borne the title Ruchbah along with delta
(Rucha). Another title Navi "might be 'Ivan' backwards" (Steve
Gibson Starnames).

respect. The Ethiopian Queen is associated the Hebrew letter Beth
and the 2nd Tarot Trump "The High Priestess". (Robson).
Fixed star: SEGINUS Haris

Constellation: Gamma Bootes
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Mer-
Sat
History of the star: A star situated on the left shoulder of Bootes

the Ploughman. Seginus is from Theguius the Greek name for
"Bootes"; the name got mangled in translation from Greek to
Arabic and then to Latin.
Another title Haris from Al Haris al Sama' "the Guard" or
"Protector" a name for the whole constellation.
Beta (Nekkar), this star gamma (Seginus), delta (Princeps), and
mu (Alkalurops), constituted the trapezium Al Dhi'bah, "the
Female Wolves", or, perhaps, Hyaenas, an early asterism of the
Arabs before they adopted the Greek constellation; these animals,
with others similar shown by stars in Draco and near it, lying in
wait for the occupants of the ancient Fold around the pole. (Allen).

never cease".
character:
of things.

General influence of the star: It gives a subtle mind, shamelessness

and loss through friends and companies. (Robson).
Potential for writing or public speaking. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Moon: Preferment by indirect means followed by disgrace and

ruin. (Robson).
Fixed star: SHAM

Constellation: Alpha Sagitta
01AQU04.
Ven
History of the star: The western star in the shaft of the Arrow
Sagitta. Sham comes from the Arabic Al Sahm or Alsoham,
"Arrow". (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give a keen mind with

ability for abstract thought and teaching or writing, irritability,
jealousy and danger of hostility and bodily harm. (Robson).
If setting, drafted into the army and dies in battle, or one who will
die as a gladiator. Keen mind and ability for abstract thought,
with a great deal of intellectual energy and with a tendency to be
combative and opinionated. A successful hunter. Violent
weather. (Noonan).
Rising: Sagitta, the Arrow, will bestow the skill of hurling the
javelin with the arm, of shooting the arrow from the string and
missiles from rods, and of hitting a bird on the wing in the sky
that is its home or piercing with three-pronged spear the fish that
deemed itself so safe. What constellation or nativity should I
rather have given Teucer? To what degree should I prefer to
assign Philoctetes? His bow enabled Teucer to repel the flaming
torches of Hector which threatened to pour fell fire upon a
thousand ships (those of the Greeks at Troy). Carrying in his
quiver the fate of Troy and the Trojan War, Philoctetes, who
tarried in exile, proved a foe more potent than an armored host.
(It was decreed that Troy could not be taken without the arrows of
Hercules: these were held by Philoctetes, who, afflicted with a
noisome wound in the foot, had been abandoned by the Greeks in
Lemmos; subsequently healed and brought to Troy, he slew many
of the Trojans, including Paris. Unlike most of the Greeks
Philoctetes, as an archer, wore no armor). Under this constellation
indeed may well have been born that luckless parent who caught
sight of a serpent couched upon his son's face and sapping the life-
blood of the sleeping child, but nerved himself to let fly a shaft at
it and succeeded in killing the reptile. Fatherhood supplied his
skill; a natural instinct overcame the danger and delivered the boy
from sleep and death alike, given then a second life and snatched
whilst dreaming from the grave. (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica
1st century AD).
Fixed star: SHAULA

Constellation: Lambda Scorpius
24SAG35.
Spectral class: B2. Magnitude: 1.63 variable.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer-
approx. Mar
History of the star: This star can be read with upsilon (Lesath)
both are close together in the Sting of the Scorpion, Scorpius.
Shaula from Arabic Ash-Shaulah (1), or Al Shaulah "The raised
tail of the scorpion"; from Mushalah, "Raised", referring to the
position of the sting ready to strike. These words have been
confused with the names for the adjoining upsilon (Lesath), and in
the course of time corrupted to Shauka, Alascha, Mosclek, and
Shomlek from Mosclek, which signifies the bending of the tail.
Lamda (Shaula) and upsilon (Lesath) were the Arabic 17th
manzil, Al Shaulah [Influences: Helps in besieging cities, taking
towns, driving men from their places, destruction of seamen and
captives. With Moon transiting here; buy cattle, hunt but do not
marry. (Robson)].
These two stars were the Hindu nakshatra Vicritau, the "Two
Releasers", perhaps from the Vedic opinion that they brought
relief from lingering disease. Some Hindu authorities, taking in all
the stars from epsilon to upsilon, called the whole Mula, the
"Root", with the divine Nirrity, Calamity, as regent of the
asterism, which was represented as a Lion's Tail; this title
appearing also for stars of Sagittarius. [Influences: favorable for
punishment, imprisonment, exorcism, mesmerism and separation
or union when containing the Moon. Those born on the lunar day
will be druggists, dealers in flowers and fruit, rich and fond of
gardening. With Moon transiting here at birth native will be
conceited, wealthy, luxurious, kind-hearted, happy and resolute.
(Robson)].
In Coptic Egypt lamda and upsilon (Lesath) were Minamref, the
Sting; and, on the Euphrates, Sarur.
Iota, kappa, lamda (this star Shaula), theta (Sargas) and upsilon
(Lesath), were the Girtab of the Euphratean lunar zodiac, the
Vanant of Persia and Vanand of Sogdiana, all meaning the
"Seizer," "Smiter," or "Stinger "; but the Persian and Sogdian
words generally are used for our Regulus.
In Khorasmia these stars were Khachman, the "Curved".
Naturally it was an unlucky star with astrologers. (Allen).

Hebrew letter Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump "The Lightning-
Struck Tower". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives danger, desperation,

immorality and malevolence, and is connected with acid poisons.
(Robson).
Fixed star: SHELIAK
Constellation: Beta Lyra
18CAP53.
Spectral class: BB. Magnitude: 3.5 Variable
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Ven-
Mer
History of the star: A very white star in Lyra.

Shelyak and Shiliak are from Al Shilyak, one of the Arabian
names for Lyra; translated "tortoise" [Referring to the legendary
origin of the instrument associated with Lyra. Hermes found an
empty shell of a tortoise cast upon the shore with the dried
tendons stretched across it and used it as a plucked string musical
instrument]; "originally from Greek Sambyke, a kind of harp" -
(from Steve Gibson Starnames). (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "According to Ptolemy Lyra (a

musical instrument) is like Venus and Mercury. It is said to give
an harmonious, poetical and developed nature, fond of music and
apt in science and art, but inclined to theft. By the Kabalists it is
associated with the Hebrew letter Daleth and the 4th Tarot
Trump, The Emperor". (Robson).
Rising: Lyre, the shape of the tortoise-shell, which under the

fingers of its heir (Mercury) gave forth sound only after
death. Once with it did Orpheus, Oeagrus' son, impart sleep to
waves, feeling to rocks, hearing to trees, tears to Pluto, and finally
a limit to death. Hence will come endowments of song and tuneful
strings, hence pipes of different shapes which prattle melodiously,
and whatever is moved to utterance by touch of hand or force of
breath. The child of the Lyre will sing beguiling songs at the
banquet, his voice adding mellowness to the wine and holding the
night in thrall. Indeed, even when harassed by cares, he will
rehearse some secret strain, tuning his voice to a stealthy hum
and, left to himself, he will ever burst into song which can charm
no ears but his own. The Lute rises into the mighty heavens, there
shall be born a man to investigate wrong-doing and punish the
guilty ("and champion the unjustly accused") he will get to the
bottom of crimes by sifting the evidence for them and bring to
light - all that lies hidden under the silence of deceit. Hence, too,
are begotten the merciless torturer, the dispenser of penalties,
whoever insists on the truth and abominates evil, and the man
whose profound understanding will put an end to disputes. (The
synonymous fidicula occasionly used to designate the constellation
of the Lyre, also signifies an instrument of torture; and it is clearly
this significance which furnishes the poet with his character-
sketch). (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: SHERATAN

Constellation: Beta Aries
Spectral class: A5. Magnitude: 2.7
approx.
History of the star: A pearly white star in the left horn of the Ram
Aries.
Sharatan and Sheratan are from Al Sharatain, or Ash-Sharatan
(1), "The two signs", the dual form of Al Sharat, a Sign, referring
to this and gamma (Mesarthim), the third star in the head, as a
sign of the opening year; beta having marked the vernal equinox
in the days of Hipparchus (190-120 BC), about the time when
these stars were named - so that is what is 'signed'. Bayer's Sartai
is from this dual word.
Beta (this star Sheratan) and gamma (Mesarthim) were the
Arabic 1st manzil in Al Biruni's list, the earlier 27th, but some
added alpha (Hamal) to the combination, calling it Al Ashrat in
the plural. Al Matih was another name for this lunar station, as
the chief components are near the horns of Aries.
Beta (Sharatan) and gamma (Mesarthim) constituted the Hindu
27th nakshatra Acvini, the Ashwins, or Horsemen, the earlier dual
Acvinau and Acayujau, the Two Horsemen, corresponding to the
Gemini of Rome, but figured as a Horse's Head. Alpha (Hamal)
sometimes was added to this lunar station, but beta ( this star
Sharatan) always was the junction star with the adjoining
Bharani. About 400 years before our era this superseded Krittika
(the Pleiades) as leader of the nakshatras.
Beta (this star Sheratan) and gamma (Mesarthim) were the
Persian Padevar, "the Protecting Pair"; the Sogdian Bashish, "the
Protector"; and the equivalent Coptic Pikutorion; while in
Babylonia, according to Epping, they marked the second ecliptic
constellation Mahru-sha-rishu-ku, the "Front of the Head of Ku".
Alpha (Hamal), beta (this star Sheratan), and gamma
(Mesarthim) may have been the Jewish Shalisha, more
correctly Shalish, some musical instrument of triangular shape,
a title also of Triangulum. And they formed one of the several
Athafiyy, Trivets or Tripods; this Arabic word indicating an
arrangement of three stones on which nomads placed a kettle, or
pot, in an open-air kitchen; others being in Draco, Orion, Musca,
and Lyra. (Allen).
sign Taurus for 200-300 years now. Hamal just over 600, (Botein
year 505AD) and in this same period we have seen large-scale
aggression change its nature from barbaric raiding and migration
of earlier centuries to the building of large empires which had to
be administered and kept in peace and good order, as well as
exploited by their conquerors. This is typical both of the sign
Taurus and of the planet Saturn". (Dr Eric Morse).
The Ram is associated with the Hebrew letter He and the 5th
Tarot Trump "The Pope". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It causes bodily injuries,

unscrupulous defeat, destruction by fire, war or earthquake.
(Robson).
Daredevils and bold, danger is indicated when acting impulsively

and in a foolhardy way. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: SINISTRA

Constellation: Nu Ophiuchus
29SAG45.
History of the star: A star on the right hand of the Serpent Bearer
Ophiuchus the hand that is holding the tail of the serpent Serpens.
The word Sinistra actually refers to the left side?

good-hearted, wasteful and easily seduced nature, together with
little happiness, unseen dangers, enmity, strife and slander. Pliny
said that it occasioned much mortality by poisoning. This
Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump "The Lightning Struck Tower".
(Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives an immoral, mean and

slovenly nature. (Robson).
Associated with depravity. (Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology).

Moon: Lustful, wanton, infamous, scandalous, addicted to sorcery

and poisoning. (Robson).
Fixed star: SIRIUS Canicula

Constellation: Alpha Canis Major
14CAN05.
Spectral class: A1. Magnitude: -1.46.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Jup-
approx. Mar
History of the star: Sirius is the largest and most brilliant star in
the heavens, a binary star, brilliant white and yellow, situated in
the mouth of the greater dog Canis Major.
Its popular Graeco-Egyptian name was "the Brightly Radiating
One".
In mythology, Sirius played an important role. The dog symbolism
of Canis Major and its Lucida, Sirius, goes back to at least the 3rd
millennium BC.
In early astrology and poetry there is no end to the evil influences
that were attributed to Sirius;
"The brightest be, but sign to mortal man Of evil augury"...

"Terrific glory! for his burning breath taints the red air with
fevers, plagues and death" ...
"The rampant Lyon hunts he fast with dogge of noisome breath.
Whose baleful barking brings in bast pyne, plagues and dreerye
death"...
"The dogstar, that burning constellation, when be brings drought
and diseases on sickly mortals, rises and saddens the sky with
inauspicious light"...
"Swift Sirius, scorching thirsty Ind, Was hot in heaven"...
"Restless, Impetuous, Blazing"...
But these expressions as to the hateful character of the Dog Star

may have been induced in part from the evil reputation of the dog
in the East, where dogs are rabid scavengers and do not have the
exalted position in the home that is given to them nowadays in the
West.
In astrology wealth and renown were the happy lot of all born
under this and its companion Dog Procyon (alpha Canis Minor).
Sirius was believed by the ancients to be the central Sun of the
Milky Way; and the poet Manilius said that it was "a distant Sun
to illuminate remote bodies".
"Because the star Sirius, is the center of gravity of our local stellar
cluster, our immediate neighborhood, translates in the
interpretation of the chart as >the largest one around< but also,
more generically, as the greatest one around, or >the most< of
whatever. It had been advanced that because Sirius is the Sun of
the Sun, in as much as the Sun spins around Sirius just like the
Earth spins around the Sun, and given that the Sun in the chart
signifies the Ego, as the center of personal identity, Sirius comes to
mean in the chart The SuperEgo, or an even higher center of
personal identity, the OverSelf, and I believe it is this conjunction
of the Sun to Sirius in the chart of the USA, that confers it its
proclivity to become the Overseer of world affairs". (Dr Gonzales
Tamez).
More on the name Sirius here
Influence of The constellation: "It is said to give good qualities,

Tzaddi and the 18th Tarot Trump, The Moon". (Robson).

nature of Jupiter and Mars and, to Alvidas, of the Moon, Jupiter
and Mars. It gives honor, renown, wealth, ardor, faithfulness,
devotion, passion and resentment, and makes its natives
custodians, curators and guardians. It also gives danger of dog
bites, and two examples of this effect will be found under Procyon.
(Robson).
Well connected, it promises fame, honors and riches. On the

Ascendant and with Mars combined, Sirius can be quite
dangerous, pushing ahead with too much ambition is then seen,
resulting in dangers by injuries or attempts on the native's life.
According to tradition, Sirius will give a famous death with
honors beyond the grave, if positioned in the 8th house. In good
aspect with Mars and Jupiter and close to the MC, promise is
given of gaining extensive wealth, a lucky hand in commercial
enterprise or matters of government. This star so placed is most
excellent for military , lawyers and civil servants. Sirius in
conjunction with the Sun and well placed in the chart will be
found to be the case with numerous important and famous
personalities. Possibly, the rise in station is made possible by
protection from people of influence. (Ebertin).
Regarded as a harbinger of fame. (Larousse Encyclopedia of

Astrology).
Rising: Sirius (the Dog) will fashion unbridled spirits and

impetuous hearts; it will bestow on its sons billows of anger, and
draw upon them the hatred and fear of the whole populace. (The
impetuosity of the speaker causes him to utter words before he has
time to adapt them to grammar or logic). Their hearts start
throbbing at the slightest cause, and when speech comes their
tongues rave and bark, and constant gnashing imparts the sound
of teeth to their utterance. Their failings are intensified by alcohol,
which gives them strength and fans their savage wrath to flame.
No fear have they of woods or mountains, or monstrous lions, the
tusks of the foaming boar, or the weapons which nature has given
wild beasts; they vent their burning fury upon all legitimate prey.
Lest you wonder at these tendencies under such a constellation,
you see how even the constellation itself hunts among the stars, for
in its course it seeks to catch the Hare in front. (Manilus, book 5 of
If culminating: High office under Government giving great profit

and reputation. (Robson).
With Sun: Success in business, occupation connected with metals

or other martial affairs, domestic harmony. If rising or
culminating, kingly preferment. (Robson).
With Moon: Success in business, influential friends of opposite sex,

favorable for the father, good health, beneficial changes in home
or business. If a malefic be with Scheat, death by fiery cutting
weapons or from beasts. If Saturn be with the Moon, death by
wild beasts or soldiers. (Robson).
With Mercury: Great business success, help through influential

people, worries unnecessarily, associated with the Church,
physical defect through accident. (Robson).
With Venus: Ease, comfort and luxury, extravagant, gain by

inheritance. (Robson).
With Mars: Courageous, generous, military preferment, work in

connection with metals. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Business success, journeys, help from relatives,

ecclesiastical preferment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Steady, reserved, diplomatic, just, persevering, high
position through friends, favorable for home, gifts and legacies,
domestic harmony. (Robson).
With Uranus: Gain and prominence in Uranian matters, help from

influential friends, gain through harmonious marriage, especially
if male, sudden death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Intuitional, occult interests, religious, good

organizing ability, success in mercantile pursuits, banks or
corporations, many influential friends, favorable for gain and
domestic matters, natural death. (Robson).
Fixed star: SITULA

Constellation: Kappa Aquarius
History of the star: The western star in the flow of the water of
.Aquarius. Situla is from Latin bucket; referring to an ancient
decorated metal or pottery vessel shaped like a deep bucket, urn,
or vase. (Encarta Dictionay).

Fixed star: SKAT

Constellation: Delta Aquarius
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Sat-Jup
History of the star: The Arabic name for Skat is As-Saq (1), "The
leg". The variations Scheat, Scheat Edeleu variously derived:
either from Al Shi'at, "a Wish"; or from Al Sak, "the Shin-bone",
near which it is located in the figure of Aquarius. Others said that
it was from Al Sa'd an Arabic word for "luck" of the preceding
stars.
On the Euphrates it seems to have been associated with Hasisadra
or Xasisadra, the 10th antediluvian king and hero of the Deluge
This star delta (Skat) with beta (Sadalsuud), kappa (Situla), and
others adjacent, it was the lunar station Apin, "the Channel", and
individually this star was "the Star of the Foundation".
The corresponding stations, Khatgar in Persia, Shawshat in
Sogdiana, and Mashtawand in Khorasmia, were also determined
by this star. (Allen).


nature of Saturn and Jupiter; to Simmonite, of Uranus; and, to
Alvidas, of Uranus and Venus in sextile to Mercury. It gives good
fortune and lasting happiness. (Robson).
Safety in a deluge. (Noonan).
With Sun: Sensitive, emotional, psychic; criticism and persecution

through mediumship, but help from friends. (Robson).
With Moon: New and influential friends, associated with

companies, public position but little prominence, valuable gifts,
love of respectable women. (Robson).
With Mercury: Peculiar events, occult interests, psychic, many

friends. (Robson).
With Venus: psychic, occult interests, friends among opposite sex,

favor able for gain. (Robson).
With Mars: Energetic, advancement through exertions,

mechanical discoveries or ability. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Philosophical occult or religious mind, social success,
prominent in Freemasonry. (Robson).
With Saturn: Trouble through opposite sex, many travels and

peculiar adventures, sudden up and downs, early marriage but
may desert wife may be deserted or marriage may be bigamous,
separated from children, no help from friends, bad for gain and
for health in latter part of life, may die in workhouse, hospital or
asylum. (Robson).
With Uranus: Vacillating, weak character, mentally far in advance

of his time, writer on theories of life, suffering from violent
attachment or marriage in early life, eccentric, greatly criticized,
sudden death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Abnormal mind, changeable, easily discouraged,

idealistic, psychic, many alliances, separated from marriage
partner and children, accidents, may become insane, death
through a fall or by water in middle life. (Robson).
Fixed star: SPICA

Constellation: Alpha Virgo
Spectral class: B2. Magnitude: 0.98 Varible.
approx. Mar
History of the star: A binary, brilliant flushed white star marking

the Ear of Wheat shown in the Virgin's left hand, in Virgo.
The Romans believed Spica, to be the goddess Ceres.
Spicum, Spigha, Stachys [Latin from Greek stakhus ear of corn],
Arista [Latin, ear of grain] Aristae Puella [grain maiden] were
other Roman names. In Old England it was the Virgin's Spike.
Other titles: inermis Asimec, Acimon, Alaraph, Almucedie "of the
Chaldaeans," Alacel; Aschimech inermis, Alaazel, Alazel, Azimon,
Alzimon "of the Nubians."
Hazimet Alazel, the alchemists' Alhaiseth, Eltsamecti, Eltsamach,
Azimech, Huzimethon.
A "Nubian" title, Eleazalet, that some have said came from Al
'Azalah, "the Hip-bone".
Sunbala; Sunbale; Sumbela; Sumbalet, Sombalet, Sembalet
Eleandri; Sunbalon are from Sunbulah and Al' Adhra', Arabic
words synonymous respectively with Spica and Virgo, although
some derived them from a Greek word meaning "the Singing
Sibyl" (Sibyl who uttered prophesies), of the constellation Virgo.
Early Arabs had a enormous Lion of which part of Virgo formed
one of the legs. Spika was Al Hulbah, "the Bristle" or the Calf of
the Lion, with Arcturus as the second Calf; others said it was Sak
al Asad, the Shin-bone of the Lion.
A still more widely spread native Arabian name for Spika was Al
Simak al A'zal, "the Defenceless", "or Unarmed", Simak, i. e.
unattended by any near-by star; the other Simak, Arcturus, being
armed with a lance, or staff, represented by adjacent stars of
Bootes. This star marked the Arabic 12th manzil, Al Simak or Al
Zimach (related to the Hebrew word Tsemech), and in early
astrology was, like all of Virgo, a sign of unfruitfulness and a
portent of injustice to innocence; but later on, of eminence,
renown, and riches. [Influences: Causes marital love, cures the
sick, helps sailors but hinders journeys by land. With Moon
transiting here; dig but do not marry or travel. (Robson)].
It doubtless was this isolated position of Spica that induced the
Egyptian Coptic title Khoritos, "Solitary".
Chrysococca called it "the Little Lance-bearer", Arcturus being
; par excellence. And Hyde gave the Hebrew Shibboleth, the
Syrian Shebbelta, the Persian Chushe, and the Turkish Salkim, all
signifying the "Ear of Wheat"; other names being the Persian
Cpnr, the Cparegha of the Avesta, the Sogdian Shaghar and
Khorasmian Akhshafarn, all meaning a "Point" (or spike) i. e.
Spica.
The Hindus knew it as Citra, "Bright", their 12th nakshatra,
figured as a Lamp, or as a Pearl, with Tvashtar, the Artificer, or
Shaper, as its presiding divinity. [Influences: Those born on the
lunar day will be mathematicians, surgeons, oculists, weavers,
writers, singers, manufacturers of perfumes and dealers in jewels
and cloth. With Moon transiting here at birth native will be fond
of clothes and flowers of many colors and will have beautiful eyes
and limbs (Robson)].
In Babylonia, and representing the whole constellation, it
personified the wife of Bel, and as Sa-Sha-Shiru," the Virgin's
Girdle", marked the 20th ecliptic asterism of that name, and the
lunar asterism Dan-nu, "the Hero of the Sky Furrow". It was also
Enmku Tin-tir-Ki, "the Might of the Abode of Life", a common
title for Babylon itself.
It is said to have been known at one time in Egypt as the Lute-
Bearer. Another Egyptian name was Repa, "the Lord"; and some
think that the great "Mena may symbolize Spica, with which star
we have seen Min-worship associated."; one of the temples at
Thebes, probably dedicated to this Mena, Menat, Menes, Min, or
Khem, was oriented to Spica's setting about 3200 B.C.
A temple to this star in Greece erected in 715 B.C with reference
to "the Great Diana of the Ephesians". (Allen).

the Hebrew letter Gimel and the 3rd Tarot Trump "The
Empress". (Robson).

nature of Venus and Mars; and, to Alvidas, of Venus, Jupiter and
Mercury. It gives success, renown, riches, a sweet disposition, love
of art and science, unscrupulousness, unfruitfulness and injustice
to innocence. (Robson).
If rising or culminating: Unbounded good fortune, happiness,

ecclesiastical preferment, unexpected honor or advancement
beyond native's hopes or capacity. (Robson).
With Fortuna: Great wealth, voluptuous propensities. (Robson).
With Sun: Great and lasting preferment, eminent dignity,

immense wealth, great happiness to native's parents and children,
help from friends among clergy, favorable for public and legal
affairs. If culminating, Church and State preferment. If with
Venus and Mars also the native is a potent king obeyed by many
people, but subject to many infirmities. (Robson).
With Moon: Gain through inventions, success, wealth and honor

from Mercury, Venus or Jupiter people. (Robson).
With Mercury: Neat, tidy, clever, ingenious, favor of clergy and

people in authority, gain through investment, responsible position.
(Robson).
With Venus: Benefits from friends, social success, false friends of

own sex. (Robson).
With Mars: Popular social success, may have good judgment and
quick decision or be violent in dispute, rigid, and nearly or quite a
fool. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Popular, social success, wealth, ecclesiastical honor
and preferment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Apt to be suspicious, sharp or rugged, but does much

good, occult interests, good speaker, popular, many friends, gain
through legacies but extravagant, good health, favorable for
domestic matters. (Robson).
With Uranus: Mediumistic, popular, business connected with

ornaments, gain through marriage, fortunate, sudden natural
death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Well-born, comfortable surroundings, always

sufficiently well off, associated with companies, gain through
legacies, favorable for domestic matters, somewhat fast and
extravagant, does not live to old age. (Robson).
Fixed star: SPICULUM Lagoon Nebula

Constellation: M8, 18, 20, 21 Sagittarius NGC6523
01CAP04.
Spectral class: N. Magnitude: 6.0.
Moo
History of the star: Spiculum is Latin for dart or point of an arrow

or similar weapon. The Lagoon Nebula is a cluster of star on the
Bow of the Arrow of Sagittarius.

Lovers". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Ptolemy rates it as a Mar-Moon type,

another of the 'blind stars' and a figure of great foreboding. We
must at least go along with the planetary simile, for there is indeed
a strong tendency towards depression and a rather morbid
outlook religiously, in horoscopes having this star strong and
harshly aspected. Such a condition does of itself make for all
manner of problems, psychological and physical, eyesight
included. There is often that feeling of negative 'fear of God',
rather than comfort from the sensing of His Presence, the feeling
that He is Omnipotent in such a way that the individual's life is of
no concern to Him, so that we are hopelessly doomed. The classic
novel The day of the Trifids, with its fear of extinction of
humanity by mere plants, conveys the negative associations of this
nebula perfectly. But well aspected, the Trifid, or Spiculum, shows
just the opposite in the person. There can be a very real feel of
companionship with the entire Universe and its Creator and
remarkable ability to plunge deeply into the seas of philosophy
and come up with joyous and meaningful answers through a very
happy intuition. (Dr Eric Morse).
Fixed star: SUALOCIN

Constellation: Alpha Delphinus
17AQU23.
+15.54'.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Planetary nature: Mer-
Jup
History of the star: A star in the Dolphin Delphinus. Sualocin is

Nicolaus backwards.
The strange names alpha (Sualocin) and beta (Rotanev) first
appeared for these stars in the Palermo Catalogue of 1814, and
long were a mystery to all. It was discovered their origin by
reversing the component letters, and so reading Nicolaus Venator,
the Latinized form of Niccolo Cacciatore, the name of the assistant
and successor of the Italian astronomer Guiseppe Piazzi! Alpha -
this star - is Sualocin = Nicolaus; beta is Rotanev = Venator.
But Miss Rolleston, in her singular book Mazzaroth, considered in
some quarters [bibical] as of authority, wrote that they are
derived, alpha (Sualocin) from the Arabic Scalooin, swift (as the
flow of water) and beta from the Syriac and Chaldee Rotaneb, or
Rotaneu, swiftly running (as water in the trough). And Allen says
"For no part of this scholarly (!) statement does there seem to be
the least foundation."
Hindus located in Delphinus the 22d nakshatra, Cravishtha, "Most
Favorable", also called Dhanishtha, "Richest"; the Vasus, "Bright
or Good Ones", being the regents of this asterism, which was
figured as a Drum or Tabor [source of English tambourine -
Delphinus gives a love of music]: beta marking the junction with
Catabishaj.
The Arabic title for Delphinus was Al Ka'ud, the Riding Camel,
the early Christians the Melkite and Nestorian sects
considered it the Cross of Jesus transferred to the skies after his
crucifixion; but in Kazwini's day the learned of Arabia called
alpha (Sualocin), beta (Rotanev), gamma, and delta Al 'Ukud,
"the Pearls or Precious Stones" adorning Al Salib, by which title
the common people knew this Cross; the star epsilon, towards the
tail, being Al 'Amud al Salib, the Pillar of the Cross.
But the Arabian astronomers adopted the Greek figure as their
Dulfim, which one of their chroniclers described as "a marine
animal friendly to man, attendant upon ships to save the drowning
sailors."
The constellation of Delphinus is personified as Amphitrite, the
goddess of the sea, because the dolphin induced her to become the
wife of Neptune, and Delphinus was known as Persuasor
Amphitrites, as well as Neptunus and Triton. (Allen).

Sualocin are Mercury-Jupiter]. It gives a simple appearance,
would not apply to Rotanev and Sualocin, because they are not of

Sualocin are Mercury/Jupiter]. It gives a simple appearance,
would not apply to Rotanev and Sualocin because they are not of
References
Fixed star: SUBRA
Constellation: Omicron Leo
24LEO15.
Spectral class: FA. Magnitude: 3.8.
approx. Mer
History of the star: A star in the left knee of the Lion Leo.
Influence of constellation: The Lion is associated with the Hebrew

Fixed star: SULAPHAT

Constellation: Gamma Lyra
21CAP55.
+32.41'.
Mer
History of the star: A bright yellow star in Lyra. Sulafat is from

Arabic As-Sulahfah (1), "The tortoise" [Referring to the
legendary origin of the instrument associated with Lyra. Hermes
found an empty shell of the tortoise cast upon the shore with the
dried tendons stretched across it and used it as a plucked string
musical instrument]. Sulafat is from another of the titles of the
whole constellation of the Lyre. Jugum, formerly seen for it,
probably is used merely to designate the star's position on the
frame of the Lyre. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy Lyra (a

Trump, The "Emperor". (Robson).
Rising: Lyre, the shape of the tortoise-shell, which under the

fingers of its heir (Mercury) gave forth sound only after death.
Once with it did Orpheus, Oeagrus' son, impart sleep to waves,
feeling to rocks, hearing to trees, tears to Pluto, and finally a limit
to death. Hence will come endowments of song and tuneful strings,
hence pipes of different shapes which prattle melodiously, and
whatever is moved to utterance by touch of hand or force of
breath. The child of the Lyre will sing beguiling songs at the
banquet, his voice adding mellowness to the wine and holding the
night in thrall. Indeed, even when harassed by cares, he will
rehearse some secret strain, tuning his voice to a stealthy hum
and, left to himself, he will ever burst into song which can charm
no ears but his own. The Lute rises into the mighty heavens, there
shall be born a man to investigate wrong-doing and punish the
guilty ("and champion the unjustly accused") he will get to the
bottom of crimes by sifting the evidence for them and bring to
light - all that lies hidden under the silence of deceit. Hence, too,
are begotten the merciless torturer, the dispenser of penalties,
whoever insists on the truth and abominates evil, and the man
whose profound understanding will put an end to disputes. (The
synonymous fidicula occasionly used to designate the constellation
of the Lyre, also signifies an instrument of torture; and it is clearly
this significance which furnishes the poet with his character-
sketch). (Manilus, book 5 of Astronomica, 1st century AD).
Fixed star: SYRMA Al Ghafar

Constellation: Iota Virgo
03SCO48.
approx. Mar
History of the star: A star in the train of Virgo's dress.

Syrma is from a Greek word used by Ptolemy to designate this
star on the "Train of the Virgin's robe".
With kappa and phi it was mentioned in the first Arabian
translation of the Syntaxis as being in the h-imar, or "skirt," of the
garment; but the translator of the Latin edition missing the point
at the first letter, read the word as himar, "an ass," so that this
central one of these three stars strangely appears in that work as
in asino.
This star, Iota, with kappa and phi formed the Arabic 13th manzil,
Al Ghafr, "the Covering", as Smyth explains, "because the beauty
of the earth is hidden when they rise on the 18th Tishrin, or 1st of
November; others say on account of the shining of the stars being
lessened as if covered;" but Kazwini, "because, when they rise, the
earth robes herself in her splendor and finery, her summer
robes." [Influences of the 13th mansion of the Moon: Favorable
for extracting treasures, digging pits, helps divorce, discord, the
destruction of houses and enemies, and hinders travelers.
(Robson).]
Al Biruni also said that the Arabs considered this the most
fortunate of their lunar stations, as lying between the evils of the
Lion's teeth and claws on one side and the tail and venom of the
Scorpion on the other, and quoted from a Rajaz poet: "The best
night forever lies between Al Zubanah and Al Asad"; adding that
the horoscope of the Prophet lay here, and that the date of the
birth of Moses coincided with it.
It was the Arabic Al Zajjaj Al Ghafar, "the Tuft in the Lion's
tail", which it may have marked in the figure of the ancient Asad.
Another signification of the word Ghafr is the "Young Ibex."
As a lunar station these stars, iota with kappa and phi, were the
Sogdian Sarwa and the Khorasmian Shushak, "the Leader"; the
Persian Hucru, "the Good Goer"; and the Coptic Khambalia,
"Crooked-clawed", lamda (Khambalia) being substituted for phi;
and it is said that they were the Akkadian Lu Lim, "the He Goat",
"Gazelle", or "Stag", the original perhaps also meaning "King,"
and employed for delta (Auva).
Iota (this star Syrma) alone, was said to be the Death Star, Mulu
Bat. (Allen).

Empress". (Robson).
General influence of the star: Said to be prominent in the charts of

Mohammed and Moses, the Arabs considered this star as the most
fortunate of their lunar stations. Favorable for extracting
treasures. (Noonan).
Al Ghafar means to cover, to protect and to suppress. The
significance of this star and title lies firstly in the heavy personal
responsibility which is implicit in the occult questing and
acquisition of spiritual power seen in Khambalia (6 Scorpio) and
secondly in the Islamic concept of Istighafar. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: TABIT

Constellation: Pi 3 Orion
2000: 11GEM55.
approx.
History of the star: Tabit might be from the Arabic Al Thabit

"Endurer" [this is also a title for upsilon orion, a much smaller
star that lies on the lower edge of the tunic]. Tabit is the northern
star in the skin that is held in the left hand of Orion that the
Hunter is showing off as a trophy. [This star has a "show-off'
influence, those influenced by Tabit generally have something to
show off].
Tabit, pi3, is one of the stars in the skin; the other stars are
unnamed; omicron1, omicron2, pi1, pi2, pi4, pi5 and g; these stars
are in a vertical line at the right of the figure of Orion, and
incicate the lion's skin.
With Pliny these stars in the lion's skin are supposed to have been
a separate constellation known as the Shield, made from the bull's
hide of the Hyriean legend [Zeus, Hermes and Poseidon were
entertained royally by Hyneus. In gratitude for his hospitality,
these gods promised to grant Hyneus whatever he requested.
Hyneus asked for a son. The three gods then took the hide of a
cow or bull, urinated in it (Orion was called "Urine" in Greece),
and buried it. Nine months later Orion emerged from the ground].
The stars in the Skin were the Persians' Al Taj, "the Crown", or
"Tiara", of their kings; and the Arabians' Al Kumm, "the Sleeve"
of the garment in which they dressed the Giant, the skin being
omitted.
Al Sufi's title was Manica "a sleeve" in heraldry, from a Latin
term for a protecting Gauntlet; Mantile and it was figured as a
cloth thrown over the Giant's arm.
Arabic Al Dhawaib, "Anything Pendent"; was another name.
(Allen).

greeting, he will enjoy the friendship of all. (Manilus, Book 5
Fixed star: TALITHA

Constellation: Iota Ursa Major
02LEO48.
+48.02'.
Spectral class: AM. Magnitude: 3.1.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Sat-
approx. Mar
History of the star: On the right front paw of the Greater Bear
Ursa Major.
This title Talitha "Third [leap of the Gazelle]" was applied by the
Arabs to iota and kappa together; Talitha Borealis (this star iota)
"Third Leap [of the Gazelle] north", and Talitha Australis
(kappa) "Third Leap [of the Gazelle] south"; (iota, now in 2001,
at 02LEO49, kappa at 03LEO59.).
Talitha is from Arabic Ath-Thalithah (1), Ulug Beigh has it Al
Phikra al Thalitha, perhaps for Al Kafzah al-thalithah, the third
spring, or leap, of the ghazal; [al Ula , the First (leap), being
shown by nu (Alula Boreale, and xi (Alula Australis), and al
Thaniyah, the Second (leap), by lamda (Tania Borealis) and nu
(Tania Australis) See Alula Boreale about the Leaps of the
Gazelle.
Smyth wrote that this star has obtained the name of Talita, "the
third vertebra", the meaning of which is not quite clear. Hyde
strangely rendered the original words of Ulug Beg as the
"Vertebrae" of the Greater Bear, whence probably Smyth's
statement, or "the Cavity of the Heel", which, from the star's
position in the figure, is a much more likely translation. (Allen).
"Talitha" means "Daughter of the assembly". A star in the right

front leg of the Greater Bear. Therein lies an amazing story of the
origin of the Bible. In Mark 5:22&23, Jairus one of the rulers of
the synagogue (assembly), comes to Jesus and said "my little
daughter is at the point of death". So here we have the "daughter
of the assembly". Jesus goes to the house of the daughter and in
Mark 5:41 he takes her hand and says "Talitha Cumi" which
means "daughter arise". So what's being said? The star in the
right rear leg of Ursa and the star in the front leg of Ursa is used
as the basis of this story of healing and compassion. It is written in
the stars and one must consider, is the power in the stars as well?"
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Fixed star: TANIA AUSTRALIS

Constellation: Mu Ursa Major
21LEO14.
approx. Mar
History of the star: A red star in the right hind paw of the Greater
Bear Ursa Major.
Tania Australis, is from Arabic Ath-Thaniyah (1), The southern
one of "the second" leap.
These are our Tania borealis and Tania australis; and together
were the Arabs' Al Kafzah al Thaniyab, "the Second Spring" of
the Gazelle, marking the Bear's left hind foot.
Also called Al Phikra al Thania, in the original Al Fikrah, "the
Vertebra"; but this, more probably, is entirely wrong, as these
three pairs of stars have always marked three of the Bear's feet.
(Allen).
The Leaps of the Gazelle: In ancient Arabia, before the Arabs

adopted the Greek Astronomical figures for the constellations,
they had different configurations in the sky. Many of starnames
comes to us from this tradition.
Nu (Alula Borealis) and xi (Alula Australe) marked the right hind
foot of the Greater Bear were "the First Leap" of the Gazelle.
Lamda (Tania Borealis) and mu (this star: Tania Australis)
together, marking the Bear's left hind foot, were "the Second
Leap" of the Gaselle. Iota and kappa, the two Talithas together,
marking the Third Leap. Each pair marking one "spring".
They were collectively designated Kafzah al Thiba', the Springs of
the Gazelle. The Gazelle being imagined from the unformed stars
since gathered up as Leo Minor, and the springing from the Pond
(Coma Berenice) of the animal being due to its fear of the greater
Lion's tail. [In early Arabia Coma Berenice was Al Haud, the
Pond, into which the Gazelle, our Leo Minor, sprang when
frightened at the lashing of the Lion's (Leo) tail; although some of
the Arabic observers claimed that this Pond lay among the stars of
the neck, breast, and knees of the Greater Bear Ursa Major ; and
Lach substituted it for the Gazelle in our location of Leo Minor.
Ideler adopted this from Al Tizini and the Cufic globe at Dresden;
while the Borgian globe shows a Gazelle and her Young in the
same location. Kazwini, however, described this group as
extending over the eyes, eyebrows, ears, and muzzle of the figure
of our Ursa Major.] (Allen).


Fixed star: TANIA BOREALIS

Constellation: Lambda Ursa Major
19LEO33.
+42.55'.
approx.
History of the star: A star in the right hind paw of the Greater
Bear Ursa Major. Tania Borealis, is from Arabic Ath-Thaniyah
(1), The northern one of "the second" leap.
These are our Tania borealis and Tania australis; and together
were the Arabs' Al Kafzah al Thaniyab, "the Second Spring" of
the Gazelle, marking the Bear's left hind foot.
Also called Al Phikra al Thania, in the original Al Fikrah, "the
Vertebra"; but this, more probably, is entirely wrong, as these
three pairs of stars have always marked three of the Bear's feet.
(Allen).
The Leaps of the Gazelle: In ancient Arabia, before the Arabs

adopted the Greek Astronomical figures for the constellations,
they had different configurations in the sky. Many of starnames
comes to us from this tradition.
Nu (Alula Borealis) and xi (Alula Borealis) marked the right hind
foot of the Greater Bear were "the First Leap" of the Gazelle.
Lamda (this star: Tania Borealis) and mu (Tania Australis)
together, marking the Bear's left hind foot, were "the Second
Leap" of the Gaselle. Iota and kappa, the two Talithas together,
marking the Third Leap. Each pair marking one "spring".
They were collectively designated Kafzah al Thiba', the Springs of
the Gazelle. The Gazelle being imagined from the unformed stars
since gathered up as Leo Minor, and the springing from the Pond
(Coma Berenice) of the animal being due to its fear of the greater
Lion's tail. [In early Arabia Coma Berenice was Al Haud, the
Pond, into which the Gazelle, our Leo Minor, sprang when
frightened at the lashing of the Lion's (Leo) tail; although some of
the Arabic observers claimed that this Pond lay among the stars of
the neck, breast, and knees of the Greater Bear Ursa Major ; and
Lach substituted it for the Gazelle in our location of Leo Minor.
Ideler adopted this from Al Tizini and the Cufic globe at Dresden;
while the Borgian globe shows a Gazelle and her Young in the
same location. Kazwini, however, described this group as
extending over the eyes, eyebrows, ears, and muzzle of the figure
of our Ursa Major.] (Allen).

"The Chariot". (Robson). .
General influence of the star: Merak has a Mars nature and is of

importance in a natal chart, if the sign Leo is tenanted and other
configurations give a clue to love of command and domination.
This star is credited with increasing the power to get on in life and
this is especially so if in conjunction with the Sun, Mars or Pluto.
(Ebertin).

It is said to give a quiet, prudent, suspicious, mistrustful, self-

controlled, patient nature, but an uneasy spirit and great anger
when roused. By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew
letter Zain and the 7th Tarot Trump "The Chariot". (Robson).
Astrologically both the Bears (the Little and the Big Bear)
were said to presage an evil influence. They are particularly
injurious as regards the affairs of nations and kings. (Noonan).
The Great Bear is said to be associated with

Russia. (Moira Timms).
Fixed star: TARAZED

Constellation: Gamma Aquila
00AQU56.
+10.36'.
Jup
History of the star: A pale orange star in the back of the Eagle
Aquila.
Tarazed, or Tarazad, from the Persian title Shahin tara zed, "the
Star-striking Falcon of Al Nasr al Din". Some have "Plundering
Falcon" as the meaning for this star. Reda (?) is another title.
Tarazed with Beta (Alshain), Alpha (Altair), constituted the 21st
Hindu nakshatra Cravana, the "Ear", and probably was at first so
drawn, although also known as Crona, "Lame", or as Acvattha,
"the Sacred Fig Tree", Vishnu being regent of the asterism; these
stars representing the "Three Footsteps" with which that god
strode through the heavens, a Trident being the symbol
[Influences: Those born on the lunar day will be cunning, active,
bold, truthful, virtuous, religious and skilful. With Moon
transiting here at birth native will be rich, learned, famous, and
have a good wife. (Robson)]. (Allen).

ability for chemical research. It has always been associated with
the sign Scorpio and by the Kabalists with the Hebrew letter Vau
and the 6th Tarot Trump, The Lovers". (Robson).
Antinous is now taken as part of this constellation. It lies just

south of Altair in Aquila. No astrological influence was suggested
for this constellation by the ancients, but it seems to have been
associated with the ideas of passion, love and friendship, for
certain of its components stars were named Alkhalimain or Al
Halilain, the Two Friends, by the Arabs, and the Kabalists
associated it with the Hebrew letter Vau and the 6th Tarot Trump
"The Lovers." It has also been said to give a love of swimming,
and to be connected with certain sex irregularities
[homosexuality], the latter probably being greatest in that part of
the constellation lying in Capricorn. [Altair is said to be included
and those stars south of Altair are; beta (Alshain), gamma
(Dheneb Okab), iota, eta and lamda]. (Robson).
carrying thunderbolts, it is a bird worthy of Jupiter and the sky,
which it furnishes with awful armaments. This bird brings back
the thunderbolts which Jupiter has flung and fights in the service
of heaven. He that is born on earth in the hour of its rising will
grow up bent on spoil and plunder won even with bloodshed; he
will draw no line between peace and war, between citizen and foe,
and when he is short of men to kill he will engage in butchery of
beast. He is a law unto himself, and rushes violently wherever his
fancy takes him; in his eyes to show contempt for everything
merits praise. Yet, should perchance his aggressiveness be enlisted
in a righteous cause, depravity will turn into virtue, and he will
succeed in bringing wars to a conclusion and enriching his country
with glorious triumphs. And, since the Eagle does not wield, but
supplies weapons, seeing that it brings back and restores to
Jupiter the fires and bolts he has hurled, in time of war such a
man will be the aide of a king or of some mighty general, and his
strength will render them important service. (Manilus, book 5 of
Fixed star: TAYGETA See Alcyone

29TAU34.
approx. Mar
History of the star: One of the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters in

Taurus. In Greek mythology Taygeta yielded to Zeus' advances
only when unconscious, but was so ashamed when she recovered
that she hid herself under Mount Taygetus, in Laconia. In due
course she gave birth to Lacedmon, founder of Sparta. It was
also said that in order to protect her from Zeus, Artemis disguised
her as a doe. When she was restored to her original form, Taygete
in gratitude dedicated the Ceryneian Hind to the goddess which
was to become the golden horns that Heracles (3rd labor) had to
fetch. (Dictionary of Classical Mythology, Pierre Grimal, Penguin,
1986).

General influence of the Pleiades: According to Ptolemy they are

of the nature of the Moon and Mars; and, to Alvidas, of Mars,
Moon and Sun in opposition. They are said to make their natives
wanton, ambitious, turbulent, optimistic and peaceful; to give
many journeys and voyages, success in agriculture and through
active intelligence; and to cause blindness, disgrace and a violent
death. Their influence is distinctly evil and there is no astrological
warrant for the oft-quoted passage Job (xxxviii. 31) "Canst thou
bind the sweet influences of Pleiades? "which is probably a
mistranslation. (Robson).
Fixed star: TEJAT POSTERIOR

Constellation: Mu Gemini
05CAN18.
.Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Mer-
approx. Ven
History of the star: Tejat Posterior is a double star, 3.2 and 11,
crocus yellow and blue, in the right heel of the northern Twin
(Castor) in the constellation of Gemini.
Listed under Dirah "Seed" or "Branch" in Robson's book, Fixed
stars and Constellations; and adds; "Symbolically called the
Abused or Beaten One".
It was the Persian Pish Pai also seen for eta (Propus), yet
appropriate enough for this similarly situated star.
It was Latin dicta Calx, the "Heel" the rounded part of the heel.
It was included in the Arabic 4th manzil, Al Han'ah, "The brand-
mark" which comprised of; gamma (Alhena), mu (this star Tejat
Posterior), nu, eta (Propus), and xi (Alzirr), in the feet of the
Twins. [4th mansion influences: Favorable for hunting, besieging
towns, and the revenge of princes].
Sometimes the title Nuhatai "Camel Hump" or "Turn" comes
from the manzil of that title of which it formed a part.
In Babylonia gamma (Alhena), eta (Propus), mu ( this star Tejat
Posterior), nu, and xi (Alzirr), all in the Milky Way, may have
been the Babylonian lunar mansion Khigalla, the "Canal", and
the equivalent Persian Rakhvad, the Sogdian Ghathaf, and the
Khorasmian Gawthaf.
This star marked the 9th ecliptic constellation of Babylonia as
Arku-sha-pu-u-mash-mashu, "the Back of the Mouth of the
Twins". (Allen).

General influence of the star: Energy, force, power,

protection. (Robson).
The ability to express ideas in reasonable and acceptable ways

which win, because of their manifest intelligence. Al Hena with
Tegat Posterior and Propus (Tegat Prior) entered Cancer 1349,
1621 and 1755 AD respectively. Each of these dates, within a year
or two, was significant in the rise of European thought and
literature from the Renaissance onwards. (Dr. Eric Morse The
Living Stars).
Fixed star: TEREBELLUM

Constellation: Omega Sagittarius
25CAP51.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Ven-Sat
approx.
History of the star: Chief star of quadrangle, the four-sided figure,

on the hind-quarters of the horse part of Sagittarius mentioned by
Ptolemy and which was the Latin Terebellum, the name for this
group of stars. (Allen).

Lovers". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives a fortune but with regret and
disgrace, cunning and repulsiveness. (Robson).
The buttocks of the horse is a muscular part from which a horse

draws much of its strength and thus its potential for becoming a
great winner. We are not suprised therefore that, 'in the
background' though the position may at first seem to be, it often
reveals the potential which people have to become leading figures
in their field of work or their community. If well aspected in a
chart it shows ability to wield power and authority with a
venusian ease and attractiveness that keeps them secure in their
position. If negatively aspected or conjunct with Saturn or Mars,
however, we may instead find them at the mercy of authority
against which they can effectively do nothing to help
themselves. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: THEEMIM

Constellation: UPSILON I and 2 Eridanus
29TAU53.
History of the star: Theemim is upsilon1 in the River Eridanus.

Very close to upsilon1 is upsilon2.
[Staal calls upsilon1 "Theemim", and upsilon2; "Beemim". Allen
calls upsilon1 and upsilon2 together "Themim"; and upsilon3 and
upsilon4; "Beemim"].
There are actually seven upsilons in Eridanus; upsilon1 - upsilon7.
Allen says: Theemim is perhaps the Arabic Al Tau'aman and the
Jewish Teomim, "the Twins", from the pairs upsilon1, upsilon2,
and upsilon3, upsilon4. There was uncertainty whether Theemim
was derived from the foregoing or from an Arabic term for two
medicinal roots; others suggested that it is from the Hebrew
Bamma'yim, "In the Water", which would seem more reasonable,
although we have but few star-names from Judaea, and it was
thought that it might be a distorted form of Al Thalim, "the
Ostrich". The Almagest of 1515 has Beemun; and the Standard
Dictionary, The.e'.nim. (Allen).

Fixed star: THUBAN
Constellation: Alpha Draco
approx.
History of the star: A pale yellow in the Dragon Draco.

Thuban from Arabic Ath-Thu'ban (1), "The snake". Thuban and
Al Tinnin are from the Arabic title for the whole of Draco.
The Persian title was Azhdeha.
It is also Adib, Addib, Eddib, Adid, Adive, and El Dsib, all from
Al Dhi'bah, "the Hyaenas", that also appears for the stars zeta
(Nodus 1), eta, and iota, as well as for others in Bootes and Ursa
Major. Al Tizini called it Al Dhifi, "the Male Hyaena".
Among seamen it has been the Dragon's Tail.
Sayce says that the great astrological and astronomical work
compiled for the first Sargon, king of Agade, or Akkad, devoted
much attention to this star, then marking the pole [Polaris marks
the Pole nowadays], as Tir-An-na, "the Life of Heaven"; Dayan
Same, "the Judge of Heaven"; and Dayan Sidi, "the Favorable
Judge", all representing the god Caga Gilgati, whose name it
also bore. Dayan Esiru, "the Prospering Judge", or "the Crown of
Heaven", and Dayan Shisha, "the Judge Directing", as having the
highest seat amongst the heavenly host [when it was the Pole star].
About 2750 B.C. it was less than 10' from the exact pole. (Allen).
"Thuban (Heb), the subtle. Some 4,620 years ago it was the Polar
Star. It is still a very important star in nautical reckonings,
guiding the commerce of the seas, and thus 'the god of this world'
is represented as winding in his contortions round the pole of the
world, as if to indicate his subtle influence in all worldly affairs."
(The Witness of the Stars E. W. Bullinger 1893).

General influence of the star: When rising, Thuban indicates

prospectors of gold and silver or those who are ministers of money
(this might include accountants, clerical workers, cashiers etc.
nowadays). If setting and If Mars is conjunct the Descendant or in
harsh aspect with it, it is said to presage the native being burned
in his own house or killed by public execution. (Noonan).
Fixed star: TOLIMAN Bungula, Rigil Kentaurus

Constellation: Alpha Centaurus
29SCO29.
Spectral class: GK. Magnitude: -0.27.
approx.
History of the star: A binary star, white and yellowish, on the toe
of the right front hoof of the centaur Centaurus. Toliman or
Bungula is the Alpha star of the constellation Centaurus and the
third largest star in the sky.
Rigilkent or Rigil Kentaurus, are common names from the Arabic
Rijl Qanturus (1) or Al Rijl al Kentaurus, "Foot of the centaur".
Bungula, another common title, may be a word coined from beta
and Latin ungula, "the hoof".
Ideler said that alpha and beta (Agena) also have been the Arabic
Hadar, "Ground", and Wazn, "Weight" probably on account of
their proximity to the horizon. These two stars were among
several groups of Al Muhlifain "the two causing dispute and the
swearing of an oath", as were stars in Argo and Canis Majoris.
Alpha's splendor naturally made it an object of worship on the
Nile, and its first visible emergence from the sun's rays, in the
morning at the autumnal equinox, has been connected by Lockyer
with the orientation of at least nine temples in northern Egypt
dating from 3800 to 2575 B.C., and of several in southern Egypt
from 3700 B.C. onward. As such object of worship it seems to
have been known as Serk-t.
Alpha lies in the Milky Way, 60 south of the celestial equator,
culminating with Arcturus, but is invisible from north of the 29th
parallel. (Allen).


nature of Venus and Jupiter; and, to Alvidas, of Mars with the
Moon and Uranus in Scorpio. It gives beneficence, friends,
refinement and a position of honor. (Robson).
Relationships to female persons often seem spoiled, or an existing

relationship is stricken by exceptional circumstances.
Disturbances, riots, periods of storm and stress and revolt against
curtailment of freedom. (Ebertin).
With Sun: Envious, self-centred, slow but fairly successful

progress, many enemies, loss of inheritance. (Robson).
With Moon: Popular, many friends, diplomatic, secret bad habits,

excessive drinking, involved in disputes but emerges successfully.
(Robson).
With Mercury: Changeable, vacillating, fault-finding, difficult to
please, good intellect, business success, trouble in domestic affairs
through enemies, family sickness, disappointed ambitions.
(Robson).
With Venus: Popular, artistic and musical abilities, benefits from

friends, danger from love affairs. (Robson).
With Mars: Physical endurance, considerable mental power,

speaker or writer, little prominence. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Great ecclesiastical or legal honor and preferment,

ritualistic tendencies, success in foreign countries, favorable for
gain. (Robson).
With Saturn: Studious, well read, materialistic, self-seeking,

favorable for gain, accumulation of money and property and
legacies, though not without quarrels, favorable for marriage
though some domestic disturbance, eldest child may be afflicted in
early life. (Robson).
With Uranus: Selfish; sell-seeking, jealous of others' success,

dishonest, determined but indecisive in some things, loss through
law, enemies and mercurial affairs, little prominence at home and
greater reputation abroad, loss of friends, death through virulent
disease. (Robson).
With Neptune: Occult interests, psychic or mediumistic, deceitful,

dishonest, many journeys and voyages often to the east of
birthplace, rarely long in one place, occupation of a watery nature
or connected with places of amusement and small speculations,
favorable for gain and domestic matters, heavy business losses at
end of life, death caused by Scorpio ailment. (Robson).
Fixed star: TUREIS

Constellation: Iota Carina- the Ship Argo Navis
approx.
History of the star: A pale yellow star in Carina the Keel of the
Ship Argo Navis.
This was the Latins' Scutulum, or "Little Shield".
The Arabian name for it, Turais or Turyeish, probably referring
to the ornamental Aplustre at the stern of the Ship in the
subdivision Carina. It was described as being in the Gunwale (The
upper edge of the side of a vessel where guns were mounted), and
located kappa, xi, omicron, pi, rho, sigma, and tau in the Aplustre,
where they are shown to-day.
Aspidiske was another name. (Allen).

(Robson).
Fixed star: TYL

Constellation: Epsilon Draco
approx.
History of the star: A star in the neck of the Dragon, Draco. Steven
Gibson has the name Kin Yu "goldfish".

accidental poisoning. It also gives craft, ingenuity, and valor. The
Fixed star: UNUKALHAI

Constellation: Alpha Serpens
22SCO05.
Spectral class: K2. Magnitude: 2.8
approx.
History of the star: A pale yellow star in the neck of the Serpent
Serpens. Sometimes called Cor Serpentis, "the Serpent's heart".
Unukalhai is Arabic 'Unuq al-Hayyah (1), "Neck of the snake".
Variations were Unuk al Hay, Unk al Hayyah, Uunk al Hay.
It was also Alioth, Alyah, and Alyat, often considered as terms for
the broad and fat tail of the Eastern sheep that may have been at
some early time figured here in the Orientals' sky; but we know
nothing of this, and these are not Arabic words, so that their
origin in Al Hayyah of the constellation is more probable.
Epsilon (Yed Posterior), delta (Yed Prior) with zeta (Han), and eta
Ophiuchi (Sabik) and alpha (Unukalhai), delta, and epsilon of
Serpens, constituted the Nasak al Yamaniyy, "the Southern
Boundary Line of the Raudah", or "Pasture", which here
occupied a large portion of the heavens; other stars in Ophiuchus
and Hercules forming the Nasak al Shamiyyah, or Northern
Boundary.
Alpha may have been the lucidus anguis of Ovid and Vergil, as it
certainly was the Cor Serpentis of astrology. (Allen).
Serpens, is the same Snake that is found on the symbol of

medicine worldwide, the staff of the god Mercury, the caduceus.
The caduceus shows two snakes coiling around a central rod
surmounted by two wings of the bird on top. Mercury placed his
wand between two serpents struggling to devour each other, which
represents the directing intelligence (Mercury) reconciling basic
opposing forces and so representing good balanced by evil, health
by sickness. This much-used image is an emblem of homeopathy -
a cure effected by what caused the ailment. The serpent therefore
becomes the source of the healing of the wound caused by the
serpent.
A snake's ability to shed its skin is symbolic of transformation and
renewal.
Kundalini is represented symbolically as a snake coiled up upon
itself in the form of a ring at the base of the spinal column; and
when it is roused, as sometimes happens in human experience, the
snake uncoils and stretches up along the spinal column, through
the chakras, corresponding to the various plexuses of the body,
until it reaches the area of the forehead corresponding to the
crown chakra, there it blazes out to enlightenment.
The snake represent power, wisdom, temptation, sublety, moral
dualism, the harmonizing of divergent tendencies.
The snake has often been likened to a bolt of lightning. There is no
foretelling the snakes' movements, when a snake uncoils to strike,
he moves like lightning.
This energy can bring about sudden changes.
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give wisdom, craft,

deceit, malice, a feeble will and danger of poison. (Robson).

nature of Saturn and Mars; to Simmonite, of Saturn and Venus;
to Pearce, of Saturn, Venus and Mars; and, to Alvidas, of Mars
and Saturn in opposition to Venus. It gives immorality, accidents,
violence and danger of poison. (Robson).
In the Neck of the Serpent, Unukalhai shows its properties as a

Martian force combined with Saturn and is often really dangerous
and destructive. There will be chronic diseases, which are not
easily detected, these will result in a weakened state of health and
operations will be necessary. There will be accidents. This is
especially true with Uranus or with Neptune. The conjunction of
the latter with Unuk will make the native prone to infectious
diseases and also to poisoning. If with the MC and in conjunction
also with 'malefics' it is damaging to the social position, often
there will be many difficulties in the professional life. (Ebertin).
The neck, rather than the head, is where a snake has its brain, its
seat of knowledge. So this star is all about that knowledge that the
good doctor has won from his labors, that knowledge of where we
came from, what we are, where we are going, what holds us back,
what to do about healing it. (he is referring to this star's position
in the constellations Serpens and Ophiuchus, which are related to
medicine and healing). This Saturn-Mars star does in some
measure merit the black reputation it has gained from the
debasers of astrology, for those who will abuse and, mis-use, the
gifts available here, are as deserving of being struck off the
register as any corrupt doctor. But those who will give service, in
healing or teaching of what they receive, have only good fortune
where Unukalhai shines on them. (Dr. Eric Morse).
With Sun: Many quarrels and disappointments, unfortunate life,
seriously affected by death of family or friends. (Robson).
With Moon: Clever, evil environment, hatred of authority,

involved in intrigues and plots, banished, imprisoned or hanged
for crime probably by poisoning. (Robson).
With Mercury: Dishonorable, accused of forgery or theft of papers,

ill-health, narrow escapes, danger of bites from poisonous
animals. (Robson).
With Venus: Enmity, jealousy of own sex, bad for domestic

matters, favorable for gain, secret death probably by poison.
(Robson).
With Mars: Violence, quarrels, lying, crime, violent death

probably by poison. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Hypocrisy, deceit, banishment, imprisonment or

exile. (Robson).
With Saturn: Secret insanity, drug taker, secret crime and

poisoning often for no reason, shrewd, cunning, intelligent,
studious, often physician or nurse, usually unmarried, may
commit suicide or be confined in an asylum or prison. (Robson).
With Uranus: Spasmodic insanity, wealthy and luxurious

environment, often fails to obtain inheritance, bad for marriage,
may commit crime, sudden death often by suicide. (Robson).
With Neptune: Shrewd, ingenious, courageous, persistent,

intuitive, evil environment, often criminal, trouble through
opposite sex, bad for gain and marriage, violent death. (Robson).
Fixed star: VEGA Wega

Constellation: Alpha Lyra
15CAP19.
approx. Mer
History of the star: A pale sapphire star in the Lyre Lyra.
Vega from Arabic Al-Waqi' (1), "The stooping" eagle or "The
swooping Vulture", and is often referred to as "The Vulture
Star", "The Sitting Vulture", "The Falling Grype" and figured
with upturned head with a lyre in its beak from the story of
Orpheus [who might be described as the prototype of our modern
pop-star] who was torn apart by the Maenads, raving mad-women
[or fans], they cast the lyre in the river. Jupiter sent a vulture to
scoop it out of the river and then placed it in the sky.
Alpha is Wega, less correctly Vega. Waghi, Vuega vel Vagieh,
Veka are variations.
Greek titles for it became Allore, Alahore, and Alohore - (?).
Among Latin writers it was Lyra as often the alpha star or lucida
takes on the name of the constellation. Flamsteed's had Testa
fulgida dicta Lyra; Latin Fidis and Fides "lyre", "string" and
Fidicula.
Sayce identifies Wega, in Babylonian astronomy, with Dilgan,
"the Messenger of Light", a name also applied to other stars; and
Brown writes of it: "At one time Vega was the Pole-star called in
Akkadian Tir-anna (" Life of Heaven "), and in Assyrian Dayan-
same ("Judge of Heaven"), as having the highest seat therein; but
fourteen millenniums have passed since Wega occupied that
position!" Due to the precession of the equinoxes, Polaris is now
our Pole Star; "the still point in the turning world".
The Chinese called Vega She-niu, "the weaver", and her beloved
shepherd, Altair, who meet once a year, crossing the Milky Way.
Christians saw Lyra as King David's harp. In Holland's
translation of Pliny it is the Harp-star.
It was one of the stars in the Hindu 20th nakshatra, Abhtlit,
"Victorious", the most northern of these stellar divisions and far
out of the moon's path [usually the stars in moon mansions are
ecliptic stars], but apparently utilized to bring in this splendid
object; or, as Mueller says, because it was of specially good omen,
for under its influence the gods had vanquished the Asuras; these
last being the Hindu divinities of evil, similar to the Titans of
Greece. It was the doubtful one of that country's lunar stations,
included in some, but omitted in others of their lists in all ages of
their astronomy, and entirely different from the corresponding
Arabic manzil and Chinese sieu, which lay in Capricorn. The
Hindus figured it as a Triangle, or as the three-cornered nut of the
aquatic plant Cringata.
Vega, along with Deneb Adige in the Swan, and Altair in the
Eagle, forms the Great Summer Triangle. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: "According to Ptolemy Lyra (a

Trump, The Emperor". (Robson).

nature of Venus and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Saturn in trine
to Jupiter from the earthy signs especially Capricorn and Taurus.
It gives beneficence, ideality, hopefulness, refinement and
changeability, and makes its natives grave, sober, outwardly
pretentious and usually lascivious. (Robson).
In a good cosmic configuration, Vega is supposed to give artistic

talents especially for music and acting, but also a liking for good
living. With eccentric artists, this may lead to a debauched life.
Tied up with Jupiter or Venus, Vega is said to pave the way to
riches and fame. However, if other influences play a part, this
wealth may be lost again. High success is promised if Vega is
positioned on the Asc or MC. One can find Vega in corresponding
aspects in birth charts of statesmen, politicians, persons of
importance and influential persons with adequate aspects. In
connection with the Moon or Neptune a tendency for occult and
mysticism may be given. (Ebertin).
Associated with wealth and pretentiousness. (Larousse

Rising: Can be trained in duties of court. Avengers of crimes and

in charge of public courts and inquires. If Saturn is in any aspect
with Vega when rising, the native will pursue this vocation with a
fanaticism to the point of utilizing tortures and executions to
stamp out what he considers evil. (Noonan).
Lyre, the shape of the tortoise-shell, which under the fingers of its
heir (Mercury) gave forth sound only after death. Once with it did
Orpheus; Oeagrus' son, impart sleep to waves, feeling to rocks,
hearing to trees, tears to Pluto, and finally a limit to death. Hence
will come endowments of song and tuneful strings, hence pipes of
different shapes which prattle melodiously, and whatever is
moved to utterance by touch of hand or force of breath. The child
of the Lyre will sing beguiling songs at the banquet, his voice
adding mellowness to the wine and holding the night in thrall.
Indeed, even when harassed by cares, he will rehearse some secret
strain, tuning his voice to a stealthy hum and, left to himself, he
will ever burst into song which can charm no ears but his own.
The Lute rises into the mighty heavens, there shall be born a man
to investigate wrong-doing and punish the guilty ("and champion
the unjustly accused") he will get to the bottom of crimes by
sifting the evidence for them and bring to light - all that lies
hidden under the silence of deceit. Hence, too, are begotten the
merciless torturer, the dispenser of penalties, whoever insists on
the truth and abominates evil, and the man whose profound
understanding will put an end to disputes. (The synonymous
fidicula occasionally used to designate the constellation of the
Lyre, also signifies an instrument of torture). (Manilus, book 5 of
With Sun: Critical, abrupt, reserved, unpopular, fleeting honors,

influential position, insincere friends. If with Mars also, above the
earth, and the Moon be with Procyon, death from the bite of a
mad dog. (Robson).
With Moon: Public disgrace, probably through forgery, loss

through writings, some ill-health, success in business, gain
through an annuity or pension. If a malefic be with Scheat, violent
death. (Robson).
With Mercury: Suspicious, reserved, bitter, thwarted ambitions,

double dealing, secret enemies in influential positions, trouble with
the mother, loss in business. (Robson).
With Venus: Hard-hearted, cold, miserly, ill- health, ugliness or

deformity. (Robson).
With Mars: Scientific interests, unpopular opinions, moral

courage, favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Loss through legal affairs, favorable for gain, danger
of imprisonment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Strong passions, opinionated, original, many

Mercurial difficulties, reputation suffers through wrongful
accusations, trouble with superiors, domestic difficulties, few, if
any, children, latter half of life more favorable, sudden death.
(Robson).
With Uranus: Critical, abrupt, reserved, strong passions,
materialistic, many disappointments, domestic sorrow, much gain
and loss, many open and secret enemies, accidental or violent
death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Timid, fond of music, occult interests, practical and

scientific mind, associated with occult societies, material success,
home may be broken up, liable to accidents, natural death in old
age especially when Mars is in favorable aspect. (Robson).
Fixed star: VERTEX

Constellation: M31 Andromeda - NGC 224
Longitude 1900: 26ARI28. Longitude 2000:
27ARI51.
Spectral class: N. Mag: 4.8 [largest stars]
approx. Moo
History of the star: Great Andromeda Nebula, a dense cluster of

stars situated to the north of Andromeda's head. It was called the
Great Nebula, the Queen of the Nebulae. It is said to have been
known as far back as A.D. 905, and was described by Al Sufi as
the Little Cloud before 986 A.D. (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It is said to bestow purity of

thought, virtue, honor and dignity upon its natives, but to cause
battle with chimerical (wildly fanciful, highly improbable) fears
and a tendency to become easily discouraged. It gives love between
husband and wife and reconciles adulterers. If Mars afflicts the
luminaries from Andromeda and especially if in an angle, it causes
death by hanging, decapitation, crucifixion or impalement. By the
Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Pe and the 17th
Tarot Trump, "The Stars". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It causes blindness, injuries to the

eyes, sickness and a violent death. (Robson).
Rising: The man whose birth coincides with the rising of

Andromeda from the sea will prove merciless, a dispenser of
punishment, a warder of dungeon dire; he will stand arrogantly
by while the mothers of wretched prisoners lie prostrate on his
threshold, and the fathers wait all night to catch the last kisses of
their sons and receive into their inmost being the dying breath.
From the same constellation comes the figure of the executioner,
ready to take money for a speedy death and the rites of a funeral
pyre, for him execution means profit, and oft will he bare his axe;
in short, he is a man who could have looked unmoved on
Andromeda herself fettered to the rock. Governor of the
criminals so as to save them for execution. (Manilius,
"Astronomica").
Fixed star: VINDEMIATRIX Al Muredin

Constellation: Epsilon Virgo
09LIB56.
+10.58'.
approx. Mer
History of the star: A bright yellow star in the right wing of the
Virgin Virgo.
Bullinger in Witness to the Stars a Christian publication wrote
"The star epsilon, in the arm bearing the branch, is called Al
Mureddin, which means who shall come down (as in Psa 72:8), or
who shall have dominion. It is also known as Vindemiatrix, a
Chaldee word which means "the son", or "branch, who cometh".
Vindemiatrix was Latin Vindemiator, Vindemitor, with Ovid and
Pliny; and Provindemiator and Provindemia major, Protrigetrix
with others; all signifying the "Grape-gatherer," from its rising in
the morning just before the time of the vintage. Rendered the in
the Phainomena "Fruit-plucking Herald".
This profusion of titles from the earliest times indicates the
singular interest with which this now inconspicuous star was
regarded in classical astronomy. The Century Cyclopedia has the
following note on it: "At the time when the zodiac seems to have
been formed this star would first be seen at Babylon before
sunrise about August 20, or, since there is some evidence that it
was then brighter than it is now, perhaps a week earlier. This
would seem too late for the vintage, so that perhaps this tradition
is older than the zodiac."
The classical name was translated by the Arabians Mukdim al
Kitaf; and another title was Almuredin, still seen for it, perhaps
from Al Muridin, "Those Who Sent Forth". Traces of these words
are found in the Alacast, Alcalst, Alaraph, and Almucedie of
Bayer's Uranometria.
"Egyptians knew the star as Tasha Nefre, 'the Beautiful Boy'.
Shakespeare in Act 4, Scene 3 of Titus Andronicus -- referred to
an arrow being shot up to heaven to the 'good boy in Virgo's lap'"
(Cyril Fagan, Astrological Origins, 1971).
On the Euphrates it may have been Kakkab Mulu-izi, "the Star
Man of Fire", possibly symbolizing the god Laterak, "the Divine
King of the Desert"; although that title has been assigned to mu
Virginis and delta Librae.
Delta (Auva), with eta (Zaniah), gamma (Porrima), epsilon (this
star Vindemiatrix), outlined a "Kennel", of the "Dogs" [Eric
Morse in The Living stars says this Kennel has brothel
associations, see Zaniah], and formed the Arabic 11th manzil, Al
'Awwa', "The barker". Vindemiatrix marked the eastern
boundary of the Arabic 11th manzil [Influences: Gives
benevolence, gain, voyages, harvests and freedom of captives.
With Moon transiting here; sow, plant, take medicine but do not
travel or marry. (Robson)]. (Allen).

Empress". (Robson).

nature of Saturn and Mercury; to Simmonite, of Saturn and
Venus, which is probably a misprint; to Wilson and Pearce, of
Saturn, Venus and Mercury, and, to Alvidas, of Mercury and
Saturn in evil aspect. It gives falsity, disgrace, stealing, wanton
folly and often causes its natives to become widows. (Robson).
On the MC or on the Ascendant this star with its Saturn-Mercury

nature is said to help mental concentration and to promote the
type of native who engages for architects and businessmen. Tied
up with Mars, it results in increased power of thought, tending
sometimes to sarcasm and polemics. With Mars also, a danger of
injuries is indicated. Badly placed, and especially so if in
conjunction with Saturn or Neptune, this star is said to cause a
tendency to depressive moods, skepticism a distrustful nature.
Tied up with Mercury, this star, if otherwise badly place, will lead
to nervous irritability. (Ebertin).
It frequently marks the death of one's partner. It figures strongly

and regularly in deaths which are in some way dramatic,
newsworthy or are resented in much more than the usual degree
by those left behind (assassinations, common criminal murders,
executions, airline disasters etc.). Al Muredin `The One Sent Forth
in the Faith'. This is often the missionary. This is not to say that
everyone with this star strong in their horoscope will go out and
preach the gospel to the heathen, although many do indeed feel a
strong religious calling. (Dr. Eric Morse).
With Sun: Worry, depression, unpopular, failure in business,

harassed by creditors. (Robson).
With Moon: Worry, many disappointments, loss through law or

writings and theft, bad health, failure in business. (Robson).
With Mercury: Impulsive, too hasty, loss through writings and

business. (Robson).
With Venus: Trouble through love affairs, loss of friends, danger

of scandal. (Robson).
With Mars: Rash, headstrong, indiscreet, energetic, trouble

through law, business and friends. (Robson).
Sarcasm and polemics. (Ebertin).
With Jupiter: Trouble through law or Church, much criticism,

many journeys. (Robson).
With Saturn: Cautious, thoughtful, reserved materialistic,

hypocritical in religion, loss through speculation, success in
business, secret difficulty with marriage partner. (Robson).
With Uranus: Deformity or disease of spine or back about which

native is sensitive and seeks seclusion especially if female, danger
of heart trouble, bad for marriage, death through an accident.
(Robson).
With Neptune: Active, critical, mind hovers between spiritual and

material things, loss through speculation and Mercurial matters,
mechanical and inventive ability, temporary domestic separations,
death of or separation from a child, death through an accident or
Saturnian disease. (Robson).
Fixed star: WASAT

Constellation: Delta Gemini
18CAN31.
approx.
History of the star: A double star, pale white and purple, on the
right arm of the Northern Twin (Castor). Wasat or Wesat from
Arabic Wasat as-Sama' (1), "Middle" of the sky. Or from Al
Wasat, the Middle, i. e. of the constellation; but some have
referred this to the position of the star very near to the ecliptic, the
central circle. In China it was Ta Tsun, the Great Wine-jar.
(Allen). The planet Pluto was discovered in this constellation on
Feb 18 1930, close to this star.

General influence of the star: Connected with chemicals, poisons

and gas. Violence, malevolence, destructiveness as a first
principal. (Robson).
Because of the Saturnine quality of this star, it gives a heaviness

and tendency to pessimism. Apart from that however, Al Wasat
does show up a quality of being able to speak with clear authority
when others are waffling and prominence in public affairs or
management is often the result. (Dr. Eric Morse)
Fixed star: WAZN

Constellation: Beta Columba
approx.
History of the star: A star on the back of the Dove Columba.

The Arabian astronomer, Al Tizini, said that this star along with
alpha, Phact, were the Good messengers or "bringers of good
news", which were consecrated to the Appeased Deity".
Wezn, or Wazn, is from Al Wazn (1) "weight"
Royer cut away a portion of Canis Major in 1679 and constructed
this constellation Columba Noachi. The part thus usurped was
called Muliphein, "the two stars sworn by", because they were
often mistaken for Soheil, the Arabic name for Canopus, before
which they rise: these two stars are now alpha (Phact) and beta
(this star Wazn) Columbae. Muliphein is recognized as
comprehending the two stars called Had'ar, ground, and al-wezn,
weight. [Reference have been made to Al Muhlifain (the swearing
of an oath) as the stars gamma (Al Muhlif), zeta, lamda Argo
(Alsuhail), delta Canis Majoris (Wezen), and alpha Centauri
(Toliman)].
Arabs also called both stars Al Aghribah, "the Ravens". (Allen).
Influence of the constellation: It gives a gentle, kind, timid,

innocent and self-sacrificing nature, together with strength of
spirit. Bringers of good news. (Robson).
Fixed star: WEZEN

Constellation: Delta Canis Major
23CAN24.
approx.
History of the star: A light yellow star near the Dog's hind quarter
in the Greater Dog Canis Major.
Modern Wezen, from Al Wazn (1), "Weight", "as the star seems
to rise with difficulty from the horizon".
It was one of the Muhlifain "two stars sworn by" "swearing of an
oath" (by which reference was made to the statement that at their
rising some mistook them for Suhail (Canopus), and the
consequent arguments were the occasion of much profanity
among the Arabs). (Allen).
Close to the helio planetary North Node of Saturn; 22CAN47 in
1900 - 23CAN38 in 2000; which might give a Saturnian influence
to this degree.
Influence of the constellation: "It is said to give good qualities,

charity and a faithful heart, but violent and dangerous passions.
There is some danger from, or fear of, darkness and the night, and
liability to dog bites, though the latter characteristic is probably
associated more particularly with Sirius (this star). Canis Major
is connected by the Kabalists with the Hebrew letter Tzaddi and
the 18th Tarot Trump, The Moon". (Robson).
Fixed star: YED POSTERIOR
Constellation: Epsilon Ophiuchus
03SAG31.
approx.
History of the star: A red star in the left hand of the Serpent
Bearer Ophiuchus.
Yed Posterior, meaning the star Behind, Following or succeeding
one of "the Hand".
Epsilon (this star Yed Posterior), delta (Yed Prior) zeta (Han), eta
Ophiuchi (Sabik) with alpha (Unukalhai), delta, and epsilon of
Boundary. The stars between these two Nasak or boundaries
marked the Raudah or pasture itself and Al Aghnam, the Sheep
within it, now the Club of Hercules (Kajam is the main star).
These sheep were guarded by the Shepherd and his Dog, the two
lucidae or alpha stars marking the heads of Ophiuchus (Ras
Alhague the Shepherd) and Hercules (Ras algethi the Dog).
Delta (Yed Prior) and epsilon (this star Yed Posterior) point out
the left hand grasping the body of the Serpent; tau and nu
(Sinistra), the other hand, holding the tail.
Epsilon (this star Yed Posterior), with Zeta (Han), marked the
Akkadian lunar asterism Mulu-bat, the "Man of Death".
Epsilon was also the Euphratean Nitax-bat, the "Man of Death".
Coincidentally (!) "in modern astrology, which contains some
singular survivals, the Hand of Ophiuchus is said to be a star "of
evil influence". (Allen).

Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump "The Lightning Struck
Tower". (Robson).

Fixed star: YED PRIOR

Constellation: Delta Ophiuchus
02SAG18.
approx.
History of the star: A deep yellow star in the left hand of the
Serpent Bearer Ophiuchus.
Yed Prior, the Former or Preceding one of the two stars in "the
Hand", the Arabic Yad. It is sometimes written Jed.
Epsilon (Yed Posterior), delta (this star Yed Prior) zeta (Han), eta
Ophiuchi (Sabik) with alpha (Unukalhai), delta, and epsilon of
Boundary. The stars between these two Nasak or boundaries
marked the Raudah or pasture itself and Al Aghnam, the Sheep
within it, now the Club of Hercules (Kajam is the main star).
These sheep were guarded by the Shepherd and his Dog, the two
lucidae or alpha stars marking the heads of Ophiuchus (Ras
Alhague the Shepherd) and Hercules (Ras algethi the Dog).
Delta (this star Yed Prior) and epsilon (Yed Posterior) point out
the left hand grasping the body of the Serpent; tau and nu
(Sinistra), the other hand, holding the tail. (Allen).

Oin and the 16th Tarot Trump "The Lightning Struck Tower".
(Robson).
General influence of the star: It causes immorality, shamelessness

and revolution. (Robson).

Fixed star: YILDUN Pherkard.

Constellation: Delta Ursa Minor
01CAN12.
approx.
History of the star: A greenish star in the middle of the tail of the
Small Bear Ursa Minor.
Yildun is generally given to this, probably from the Turkish
Yilduz. Vildiur, Gildun, were variations of this name.
This "dancing" of the stars generally, as well as of the planets, was
a favorite simile, and in classical days specially gave name to delta
(Yildun) and epsilon of this constellation, as well as in Hindu
astronomy. The Greeks had for delta, "First Dancer" and for the
adjoining epsilon, the "Second Dancer", there were also general
designations in which alpha, beta, and the two stars gamma were
included.
Alpha (Polaris), beta (Kochab), gamma (Pherkad) delta (Yildun),
and epsilon constituted the group Circitores, Saltatores, Ludentes,
or Ludiones, the "Circlers", "Leapers", or "Dancers" around the
early pole, well known from classical times to late astronomy.
(Allen).

Fixed star: ZANIAH

Constellation: Eta Virgo
04LIB31.
+00.07'.
approx. Ven
History of the star: A star on the left arm of Virgo. With zeta
(Heze), it almost exactly marks the line of the celestial equator.
The Arabic name for Zaniah, is Az-Zawiyah (1), "The angle".
Eric Morse in The Living Stars says about this Mercury-Venus
star; "The name must bring a smile to astrologers who often
associate Mercury with money and Venus with love, and Ptolemy
having put the money first for Zaniyah means "Adulteress" or
"Harlot". We have seen how Virgo has had such a reputation in
past times, having been Lilith and Ashtoreth as much as more
honored ladies like Mary. A little amusement is permitted in
reading older books in which the word is either not translated at
all, or the authors digress into a learned discussion on whether or
not this star belongs to a group once known as the "Kennels",
along with the title "little mosque" [for Zavijava], Victorian
avoidance of the unmentionable does have its comic side!"
(Morse).
Delta (Auva), with eta (Zaniah), gamma (Porrima), epsilon
(Vindemiatrix), [with the exceptian of epsilon, Zavijava, they are
all Mercury-Venus stars] outlined a "Kennel", of the Dogs, and
formed the Arabic 11th manzil, Al 'Awwa', "The barker".
[Influences: Gives benevolence, gain, voyages, harvests and
freedom of captives. With Moon transiting here; sow, plant, take
medicine but do not travel or marry (Robson)].
In China it was Tso Chih Fa, "the Left-hand Maintainer of Law".
Beta (Zavijava) and this star eta (Zaniah), were perhaps Ninsar,
the "Lady of Heaven", probably a reference to Istar; and Urra-
gal, the "God of the Great City"; and one of the seven pairs of
stars famous in that astronomy. (Allen).

Empress". (Robson).

nature of Mercury and Venus; and, to Alvidas, of Venus and
Mercury in sextile. It gives refinement, honor, congeniality, order
and a lovable nature. (Robson).
An attribute of Zaniah can be seen in the Mercury-Venus-in-

Libra talent for negotiating peace. One attribute which a good
commander (or salesman) must surely need is an intuition for
knowing to call a halt to battle and either offer or seek terms for
peace. If well aspected and on the right planet, Mercury, Venus,
Sun, or Jupiter for example this is what will show up in the
horoscope. With Mars or Saturn the terms for peace may be too
harsh for acceptance; with the Moon or Neptune they may be
either unrealistic or downright "shady". (Eric Morse, The Living
Stars).
With Sun: Educational and studious interests, popular, social

success, much pleasure, favorable for marriage. (Robson).
With Moon: Worry, loss through legal and Venusian affairs,

trouble through writings, led astray by sympathies. (Robson).
With Mercury: Musical or artistic ability, gain through writing

short stories, popular, social success, many friends especially
among opposite sex. (Robson).
With Venus: Quick in learning, musical and artistic ability, fond of

society, many friends, favorable for gain. (Robson).
With Mars: Active, energetic, loss through lawsuits, trouble

through opposite sex. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Religious and philosophical mind, social success,

many friends. (Robson).
With Saturn: Sober, industrious, many influential elderly friends,

gain through old people, grand-parents, and marriage. (Robson).
With Uranus: Studious, psychic, retiring, some what unpractical,

uneventful life, many friends, social success, favorable for
marriage if male but less so if female, gain through marriage and
business, natural death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Kind, sympathetic, somewhat impatient, good at

detail work, peculiar love affairs, gain through marriage and
partnership, help from influential friends, uneventful life, danger
of death at about 10 years of age or natural death in middle life.
(Robson).
Fixed star: ZAURAK
Constellation: Gamma Eridanus
approx.
History of the star: A yellow star in the River Eridanus. Zaurak or
Zaurac from Arabic Az-Zawraq (1), "The boat", from Al Na'ir al
Zaurak, "the Bright Star of the Boat". (Allen).
Influence of constellation: According to Ptolemy all the stars with

knowledge and science, much travel and many changes, a position
of authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of
drowning. (Robson).
General influence of the star: Zaurak has a Saturnian character.

Anyone who has this star connected with a planet in his chart
should endeavor not to take life too seriously and put too much
weight on everything people say. This person should struggle to
overcome melancholy. Otherwise, this star could trigger off fear of
death and suicidal tendencies. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: ZAVIJAVA Al Araf

Constellation: Beta Virgo
27VIR10.
approx. Mar
History of the star: A pale yellow star on the left shoulder of the
Virgin Virgo.
Robson writes that this star is symbolically called "Correct
Weighing".
Zavijava from Zawiyat al-'Awwa' (1), "Angle of the barker".
Zarijan from Al Zawiah, the "Angle", or "Corner". Other
indigenous titles were Al Bard, "the Cold", which it was said to
produce; and Warak al Asad, "the Lion's Haunches" (Arabic
astronomy had a larger lion for Leo).
Bullinger in Witness to the Stars wrote "The star beta is called
Zavijaveh, which means "the gloriously beautiful", as in Isaiah
4:2".
This was the star Einstein used during the solar eclipse of Sept.
21st 1922, which fell close to it, to determine the speed of light in
space.
"Zavijava probably derives from Al Zawiyah which among other
things mean a small Mosque, subsidiary to a larger one nearby.
Since such a Mosque is very much a symbol of authority in its
locality, as a parish church is in other communities, the idea
conveyed here is of someone holding a position of command, but
subject to a higher command behind them. Al Araf (another name
for this star) 'Those who Send Forth' (others to carry out their
orders), or 'Those who are Sent Forth ...' The planetary simile
(Mercury-Mars) suggests one who has the intelligence and energy
to be sent forth and not need a higher authority to lead". (Dr. Eric
Morse).
Delta (Auva), with beta (this star Zavijava), eta (Zaniah), gamma
(Porrima), epsilon (Vindemiatrix), outlined a Kennel, of the Dogs
[Eric Morse in The Living stars says this Kennel has brothel
associations, see Zaniah], and formed the Arabic 11th manzil, Al
'Awwa', "The barker". [Influences: Gives benevolence, gain,
voyages, harvests and freedom of captives. With Moon transiting
here; sow, plant, take medicine but do not travel or marry
(Robson)].
This star, Zavijava, marked the 18th ecliptic constellation of
Babylonia, Shepu-arku sha-A, "the Hind Leg of the Lion", for this
country also seems to have had one of these creatures here [our
present Leo was a larger Lion then].
With eta (Zaniah), it perhaps was Ninsar," the Lady of Heaven,"
probably a reference to Istar; and Urra-gal, "the God of the Great
City"; and one of the seven pairs of stars famous in that
astronomy.
As a Euphratean lunar asterism it bore the same title Ninsar, but
this included all the components of the Arabs' "Kennel Corner".
These also were the Persian Mashaha, the Sogdian Fastashat, the
Khorasmian Afsasat, and the Coptic Abukia, all of the Arabic
signification (Kennel? brothel?).
In China it was Yew Chi Fa, "the Right-hand Maintainer of
Law". (Allen).

Empress". (Robson).
General influence of the star: It gives beneficence, force of

character, strength, combative movements and destructiveness.
(Robson).
Reliable worker, attentive to every detail of the job, will make a

good salesman, executive, manager or subordinate commander,
but needs someone of higher rank to have given him (or her) the
job. If less well aspected, he can be the sort of underling who
provokes his men to strike or mutiny by over-playing the 'little
Hitler' act. (Dr. Eric Morse).
Fixed star: ZIBAL

Constellation: Zeta Eridanus
Longitude 1900: 12TAU26 Longitude
2000: 13TAU50
Spectral class: A3 Magnitude: 4.9
History of the star: A star in The River Eridanus. With eta (Azha),
rho, and sigma it was the Arabic "Ostrich's Nest" or "Hatching
Place". (Allen).

Fixed star: ZOSMA
Constellation: Delta Leo
approx.
History of the star: A triple star, 2.6, 13, and 9, pale yellow, blue,
and violet, on the Lion's rump, near the tail of Leo.
Zosma and Zozma is a Persian word meaning "the Girdle",
"Enzonement" or "Loincloth".
The Arabic name is Al Thahr al Asad, "the Lion's Back", which
has become Duhr and Dhur of modern catalogues.
This star along with the star theta (Coxa), were Arabic Al Kihil al
Asad, the "Space between the Shoulders" of the Lion, and Al H-
aratan, sometimes transcribed Chortan, and translated the "Two
Little Ribs", or the two Khurt, or "Holes", penetrating into the
interior of the Lion.
Delta (this star Zosma) and theta (Coxa), on the hind quarter of
Leo, constituted the Arabic 9th manzil, Al Zubrah, "the Mane"
(though nowhere near the Mane of our present Lion figure), and
this star, delta, itself bears this name as Zubra; Al Biruni saying
that "when they rise Suhail (Canopus) is seen in Al Izak,"
wherever this may be. [Influences of 9th mansion: Good for
voyages, gain by merchandise, redemption of captives (Robson)].
In India they marked the 9th nakshatra, Purva Phalguni refers to
"The Lucky One," Phalguni literally means "fruit" (1). Robson
says the "The Former Bad One", symbol is a Bed or Couch.
On the Euphrates they were Kakkab Kua, the constellation of the
god Kua, the "Oracle".
In Egypt, Mes-su, the "Heart of Su":
In Sogdiana they were "Wadha, the Wise":
In Khorasmia, Armagh, the "Great".
These stars are said to give the ability to prophesy [which could
relate to the symbolism of the book-carrying lion in his prophetic
role]. (Allen).

Hebrew letter Kaph and the 11th Tarot Trump
General influence of the star: It causes benefit by disgrace,

selfishness, egotism, Immorality, meanness, melancholy,
unhappiness of mind and fear of poison, and gives an
unreasonable, shameless and egotistical nature. (Robson).
Its reputation is that of giving an alert mind, but also inclination

to melancholic moods. Conjunct with so called 'malefics', danger
by poison and disease of the intestinal tract are indicated. These
interpretations have to be considered with utmost caution and
restraint. (Ebertin).
Fixed star: ZUBEN ELAKRAB
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Constellation: Gamma
approx Libra
History of the star: A star in the middle of the northern Claw or

scale of Libra.
The two scales of Libra are marked by two stars which Bullinger
(in The Witness of the Stars) called the Price of the Deficient
(Zuben Algenubi) balanced by the Price which Covers
(Zubenelschemali) and added "But there is a third star, gamma,
below, towards Centaurus and the Victim slain (Lupus), telling, by
that and by its name, of the conflict by which that redemption
would be accomplished. It is called Zuben Akrabi or Zuben al
Akrab, which means 'the price of the conflict!'".
Influence of the constellation: The Scales are associated with the

Hebrew letter Heth and the 8th Tarot Trump "Justice". (Robson).
Fixed star: ZUBEN ELAKRIBI
Longitude 1900: 13SCO53 Longitude 2000: 15SCO17
Spectral class: A1. Magnitude: 4.9 Variable
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Constellation: Delta Libra
approx.
History of the star: A white dim star west of the northern Claw of
Libra.
It seems to have been associated with mu Virginis [now at
10SCO08] in the Akkadian lunar asterism Mulu-izi, "the Man of
Fire" [Syrma], connected with the star-god Laterak "the Divine
King of the Desert"; and in the Sogdian Fasariva and the
Khorasmian Sara-fasariva, both titles signifying "the One next to
the Leader", i.e. the preceding moon station, iota (Syrma), kappa,
and lamda (Khambalia) Virginis. (Allen).

Fixed star: ZUBEN ELGENUBI South Scale, Kiffa

Australis
Constellation: Alpha Libra
Longitude 1900: Longitude 2000: 15SCO05.
13SCO41.
Declination 1900: - Declination 2000: -16.01'.
15.38'.
Right ascension: Latitude: +00.19'.
14h50m.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx.
History of the star: A widely double star; alpha and alpha, 3 and
6, pale yellow and light gray, in the southern Claw of the Scorpion
in Libra.
The early Greeks did not associate Libra's stars with a "Balance"
or "Scales", to them it was the Chelae; the Claws of the Scorpion.
This star alpha, Zuben Elgenubi, is the southern Scale of Libra;
beta, Zubenelschemali, is the Northern Scale.
Robson lists it as "Scale South" and says it is symbolically called
"the Insufficient Price". [The two scales of Libra were the Price
of the Deficient (Zuben Algenubi) balanced by the Price which
Covers (Zubenelschemali)]
Arabic titles were Mizan Aliemin, Al Kiffah al Janubiyyah, "the
Southern Tray of the Scale", from which came the Arabo-Latin
Kiffa australis of modern lists; and as Al Wazn al Janubiyyah,
"the Southern Weight", distorted into Vazneganubi. The Lanx
meridionalis of two centuries ago is synonymous with the first of
these Arabian designations.
The alphas (this star Zuben Elgenubi) and beta (Zubenelschemali)
constituted the Arabic 14th manzil, Al Zubana "the Claws",
although Al Biruni said that this title should be Zaban, "to push,"
as though one of the stars were pushing away the other (!).
[Influences: Hinders journeys and marriage, harvest and
merchandise, favorable for redemption of captives. With Moon
transiting here; buy cattle but do not navigate. (Robson)].
This star, alpha, marked the Hindu 14th nakshatra Vicakha or
Vishaka ("The Star of Purpose" (1)), "Branched", or "Forked
Branch". This lunar station was figured as a decorated Gateway.
[Influences: Those born on the lunar day will be religious, dealers
in produce, and fond of red flowers. With Moon transiting here at
birth native will be jealous, miserly, good-looking, clever in
speech, honest, and quarrelsome (Robson)].
The two alphas (this star Zuben Elgenubi) were the determinants
of the 21st Babylonian ecliptic constellation Nura-sha-Shutu, "the
Southern Light"; and some have included beta (Zubenelschemali)
and gamma (Zuben Elakrab) with them in the Euphratean
Entena-mas-luv, "the Star of the Tail-tip", as though they marked
that part of the enormous, but undetermined, ancient Hydra of
Chaldaea, the very early Afr of Arabia. (Allen).

Hebrew letter Heth and the 8th Tarot Trump
"Justice". (Robson).
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy and the old

writers it is of the nature of Saturn and Mars, but later authors
substitute Saturn and Venus or Saturn and Mercury, and Alvidas
likens it to Mars, Venus and Saturn. It causes malevolence,
obstruction, an unforgiving character, violence, disease, lying,
crime, disgrace, and danger of poison. (Robson).
It is well to remember here the association of this star with a

scorpion's claw, used for making love as well as for slaying its
prey. It does not let go until one or other matter is complete and
onlookers are not sure which of the two acts are in process.
Sometimes even the Scorpion seems to get it wrong along the way!
It frequently shows up ill-aspected in many unfortunate situations,
from domestic strife and miscarriages of justice to psychopathic
killings that started out in the guise of love. Its appearance in
better aspect is often just the right moment to repair a
relationship and to reconsider an earlier harsh judgment. Well
aspected and on the 'right planet' we have someone of courage
who will fight for right, but is generous to his opponents when
they are defeated. If harshly aspected, especially to Mars, Saturn
or the Moon, justice may well take a back seat to vengeance. (Dr.
Eric Morse, The Living Stars).
The unhelpful influence of this star is said to be noticeable

especially in natives who were born during the night. A bad omen
for health of the native is given if Sun or Moon is in conjunction
with The Southern Scales. It has been noted that it is particularly
disadvantageous to have Saturn or Neptune tied up with this star.
Even the conjunction with Jupiter is credited as being adverse.
Vehlow has recorded "confiscation of possessions during times of
war'. A credit given to the Southern and Northern Scales is that
they both bestow an immortal name. However, this comes about
more by tragic circumstances than by well noted success.
Conjunct the Ascendant, this star could mean rise in fortunes,
followed by a downfall. There is also an indication of danger
coming about in connection with water. (Ebertin).
With Fortuna: Loss by thieves, soldiers, servants, gambling,

speculation, fire and lawsuits. (Robson).
With Sun: Sickness, loss in business and through fire or

speculation, disgrace, ruin, disfavor of superiors, suffers through
wrongful accusations, sickness to family. (Robson).
With Moon: Trouble through opposite sex, wrongful accusations,

disgrace, ruin, mental anxiety, loss of relatives, many
disappointments, much sickness, disease in those parts of the
body ruled by the sign. (Robson).
With Mercury: Crafty, revengeful, treacherous, quick mind, bad

health, bad for gain, disgrace, poverty at end of life. (Robson).
With Venus: Bad for marriage, sudden and secret death, may be
poisoned owing to jealousy of one of own sex. (Robson).
With Mars: Bitter quarrels, entailing bloodshed or death.

(Robson).
With Jupiter: Hypocrisy, deceit, dishonesty, pretended religious

zeal for business purposes, danger of imprisonment. (Robson).
With Saturn: Dishonorable, often escapes justice but finally

suffers, jealous, quick-tempered, domestic disharmony, bad for
marriage, gain and legacies; miserable death. (Robson).
With Uranus: Sharp, cunning, dangerous, abnormal mind,

thought reader, always injuring others, may commit undiscovered
crime, violent passions but great control, secret revenge, latter
part of life in asylum or prison, violent death. (Robson).
With Neptune: Morose, melancholy, isolated, shrewd, cunning, evil

use of occult powers and of poisons or drugs, cynical, dangerous,
broods over some secret, peculiar death, often suicide. (Robson).
Fixed star: ZUBEN HAKRABI
Longitude 1900: 17SCO22. Longitude 2000: 18SCO46
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx Constellation: Nu Libra
History of the star: A star in the west of the southern Claw of

Libra.
Close to the helio planetary South Node of Mercury; 17SCO10 in
1900 - 18SCO20 in 2000, which might give a Mercurial influence.

Fixed star: ZUBENELSCHEMALI North Scale
Constellation: Beta Libra
19SCO22.
Suggested orb: 1 deg. Planetary nature: Jup-Mer
approx.
History of the star: A pale emerald star marking the Northern

Scale. This star, beta, Zubenelschemali, is the Northern Scale of
Libra. Alpha, Zuben Algenubi, is the Southern Scale of Libra.
Robson (in Fixed Stars and Constellations) lists it as "Scale North"
and said it is symbolically called "The Full Price" or "the price
which covers". [The two scales of Libra were the Price of the
Deficient (Zuben Algenubi) balanced by the Price which Covers
(Zubenelschemali)]
The early Greeks did not associate Libra's stars with a "Balance"
or "Scales", to them it was the Chelae; the Claws of the Scorpion.
Zubeneshamali is Arabic Az-Zuban ash-Shamali (1), "The
northern claw"; the titles were borrowed from the Greeks. Zuben
el Chamali, Al Zuban al Shamaliyyah, and Vazneschemali, are
variations of the spelling.
Kiffa borealis is Arabic and Latin for "the Northern Scale Tray";
Lanx septentrionalis signifies the same thing.
This star marked the 22d ecliptic constellation of Babylonia, Nuru
sha-Iltanu, "the Northern Light". It was considered that under
the name of the Sugi Stars, the scales were associated with Bilat,
"the Lady", or Beltis; and that the Persians knew them as Crob,
"the Horned"; the Sogdians knew them as Ghanwand, the "Claw-
possessing", equivalent to the Khorasmian Ighnuna, and the
Coptic Pritithi, "the Two Claws", all these being lunar stations.
(Allen).
Close to the helio planetary South Node of Mars; 18SCO57 in

1900 - 19SCO44 in 2000, which might give a Martian influence.

Hebrew letter Heth and the 8th Tarot Trump "Justice".
(Robson).

nature of Jupiter and Mercury, but later writers have considered
it similar to Jupiter and Mars, and Alvidas likens it to Mars in
sextile to Jupiter. It gives good fortune, high ambition,
beneficence, honor, riches, and permanent happiness. (Robson).
Chaldeans believed that when this star was clear the crops would
be good. (Noonan).
The Northern Scales has a Jupiter-Mercury nature and therefore

positive properties. Tied up with the MC and Ascendant or with
well placed stellar bodies, the Northern Scales are credited with
helping the native to gain honors and distinction. When connected
with Mercury they are supposed to make the native studious. In
good position, the star will arouse, above all things, spiritual and
mental forces. The conjunction with Sun, Moon, or Jupiter favors
civil servants, lawyers and scientists. Confiscation of possessions
during times of war. Credited with bestowing an immortal name.
(Ebertin).
If rising or culminating: Honor, preferment, good fortune.

(Robson).
With Sun: Great good fortune, high position, transitory difficulties

eventually proving beneficial. (Robson).
With Moon: Active mind, organizing ability, benefits through flew

and influential friends, valuable gifts, uses friends' names to
obtain money but matter is amicably settled, high position, love of
respectable women. (Robson).
With Mercury: Active, alert, favors from influential people, good

position, much expenditure, benefits through writings. (Robson).
With Venus: Social success, help from women, favorable for love
affairs and marriage. (Robson).
With Mars: High ambitions, success through energy, influential

position, forceful writer and speaker. (Robson).
With Jupiter: Philosophical mind, ecclesiastical or legal

preferment, able writer or speaker, influential friends. (Robson).
With Saturn: Cautious, reserved, studious, economical, analytical,

good chemist or detective, good judge of human nature, early
losses never fully recovered, favorable for gain and domestic
matters, sickness to children in infancy. (Robson).
With Uranus: Economical, great self-control, psychic, material

instincts, many difficulties, good for gain but much expenditure,
loss through law and enemies, help from influential friends,
occasional peculiar domestic disharmony, sudden death often
from heart trouble. (Robson).
With Neptune: Occult writer or speaker, medical or chemical

discoveries, practical, kind, sympathetic, alive to self interests,
gain through marriage and business, disharmony with parents,
grandparents or relatives, legacy obtained through litigation,
suffers from accidents, death resulting from previous injury.
(Robson).

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THE FIXED STARS IN ASTROLOGY

(Details of 290 Fixed Stars alphabetically)

Fixed star: ACAMAR

Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy all the stars with

General influence of the star: Success in public office. Ecclesiastical

Fixed star: ACHERNAR

Influence of the constellation: According to Ptolemy all the stars with

General influence of the star: It gives success in public office,

High offices in the church. Success by giving good morals, faithful

Fixed star: ACHIRD

Influence of the constellation: Haughtiness, boastfulness,

Fixed star: ACRAB Graffias

Etymology: Graffias (caraffagio is the Italian cockroach.) Identical

Influence of the constellation: The Scorpion is associated with the

General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy it is of the nature

This star and Dschubba are supposed to correspond to a Mars

If rising: Riches and preferment attended by danger, violence, trouble,

With Sun: Materialistic, too active a mind, ecclesiastical difficulties,

With Moon: Great power, honor, wealth, gifts, difficulty in obtaining

With Mercury: Dull mind, difficulty in expression or defect in speech,

With Venus: Dishonest, self-seeking, energetic, able, favorable for

With Mars: Athletic, suffers from over-exertion, goes to extremes,

With Jupiter: Hypocritical, real or pretended religious zeal, legacies

With Saturn: Cautious, cunning, self-seeking, deceitful, dishonor

With Uranus: Scientific, religious or philosophical work, difficulties

With Neptune: Connected with science, inventions, companies, or

Crux denotes a strong spiritual influence. It indicates willingness to

Etymology: This is also a pre-Christian, Q-R-GH (guttural) word. I

Influence of the constellation: "Crux is said to give perseverance, but

General influence of the star: It gives religions beneficence,

Associated with a love of display. (Larousse Encyclopedia of

Fixed star: ACUBENS Sertan

Influence of the constellation: The Crab is associated with the

General influence of the star: Activity, malevolence and poison,

Acubens has a Martian nature and a strong blending in of Saturnian

One significance of Acubens is the enforced use of applied

Fixed star: ACULEUS

History of the star: In the stinger of the Scorpion Scorpius. A

Influence of the constellation: The Scorpion is associated with the

General influence of the star: It effects the eyesight and causes

This star along with Acumen has a notorious reputation in astrology as

Fixed star: ACUMEN

History of the star: A star in the sting of the Scorpion Scorpius. A

Influence of the constellation: The Scorpion is associated with the

General influence of the star: It effects the eyesight and causes

This star along with Aculeus has a notorious reputation in astrology as

Fixed star: ADARA

Influence of the constellation: It is said to give good qualities, charity

Influence of the constellation: Fortunate for agriculture. The Lion is

General influence of the star: It is connected with suicide poison,

If rising: Gives great military preferment (sport) and riches. (Robson).

Fixed star: ADHIL

Influence of the constellation: "It is said to bestow purity of thought,

Fixed star: AGENA Hadar

Influence of the constellation: It is said to give hard-heartedness,

General influence of the star: It gives position, friendship,

Gossip or scandal, if with Venus and Mars, or Venus and Saturn.

A significator of success. (Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology).

With Sun: Mental activity, rashness, success, many friendships.

With Moon: Sarcasm and bitter speech, strong passions. (Robson).

With Mercury: Great mental ability, sarcasm, material gain, speaking,

With Venus: Poetical, strong passions, rash friendships, with women.

With Mars: Legal authority, honor as speaker or writer, great mental