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The Fixed Stars

https://www.astrologycom.com/fixedstars.html#Taurus

Rob Tillett, the author of this article, is a poet, astrologer and musician. As well as being a magician, healer,
dramatist and composer, he is the editor and publisher of Astrology on the Web and has written many of the
articles on this website.

This article examines the influence of the Fixed Stars, with a comprehensive table of their year 2000 (& 2010)
position and the character of their effects.

Rob lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, on the east coast of Australia.

William Lilly

Astronomy Facts
Non-astrological selection of current scientific facts (off-site).

 Star Names
 Brightest Stars
 Nearest Stars
 Solar System
 Constellations
 Obs.

Constellations

The Fixed Stars were so called by the ancients to distinguish them from the Planets, or Wanderers, which are
heavenly bodies moving perceptibly across the sphere of the Zodiac. Fixed Stars do not move across the ecliptic in
the same way as planets do and in classical times were believed to be fixed to a gigantic celestial sphere, which
twirled in a stately dance around the Earth every single day. Fixed Stars appear to be stationary, relative to the Earth
and to each other, and are grouped into symbolic patterns called constellations (although they do travel due to
precession at a rate of less than one minute per year, so needing some seventy-two years to move slightly more than
one degree of arc). In modern times, these stars have also been shown to have real motion of their own, as the
galaxies appear to be rotating and expanding, although this is not possible to see with the naked eye. This discovery
led scientists to propose the Big Bang Theory of the origins of the universe.

In the tropical cosmological picture, fixed stars do not lie within the tropical zodiac of the signs, which is a symbolic
map; they are all beyond it in the constellations. Some of the fixed stars, particularly those near the ecliptic and of
significant magnitude, have been found to exert considerable influence. The images on which our zodiac is based
are, of course, patterns drawn from constellations of fixed stars, but the constellations are no longer exactly the
same as the Signs of the Zodiac. For example, thanks to the precession of the equinoxes, fixed stars in the
constellation of Scorpio can nowadays be found in the tropical sign, Sagittarius. The individual stars nevertheless
have a definite influence in themselves, adding a deeper level of meaning to the interpretation of the figure in
question.

With regard to the interpretation of the fixed stars, the mythical significance of the star, its constellation
and indeed its position in its constellation, will provide much insight into its meaning in the figure. To get a
good grasp on this, be sure to have a look at John Frawley's excellent analysis, Reading the Fixed Stars, an
excerpt from his upcoming book, due in 2010. The brilliant Mr Frawley is definitely The Man on matters
connected with traditional astrology – knowledgeable, articulate, and witty.

Ptolemy and Lilly

Ptolemy in Tetrabiblos (I:9) declares that the stars are given natures according to their similarities to
planetary influences. He specifically assigns stars in sectors of the major constellations to particular
planetary likenesses. He lists these without comment, other than to say that these "are the observations of
the effects of the stars themselves, as made by our predecessors".

The Elizabethan astrologer, William Lilly, identified about fifty fixed stars in his horary delineations (these
are marked in the table with an asterisk *). The fixed stars have an influence when in conjunction,
opposition, square or parallel aspect with a planet, or significant point in the horoscope. They are
particularly important when in the Ascendant or Angles at birth, or when near the Sun or Moon. They also
have an effect when directed to the Angles and can be activated by major transits. Lilly states in Christian
Astrology that the planets in some parts of the Zodiac do more evidently declare their effects than in
others; and he conceives this to be in those signs and degrees where fixed stars of the same nature with
the planet are more in number, and nearer the ecliptic.

Behenian Fixed Stars


Fifteen stars considered especially useful for magical applications (in the mediæval astrology of Europe and the Arab
world) are known as the Behenian Fixed Stars (each marked with † Behenian Star). The name derives from Arabic
bahman, "root," as each was considered a source of astrological power for one or more planets. Each is also
connected with a gemstone and plant used in rituals intended to draw the star's influence (e.g., into a talisman).

When a planet was within six degrees of an associated star, this influence was thought to be particularly
strong. For Agrippa's table, see the Behenian Fixed Stars; for a different viewpoint, see the Table of
Hermes.

Orb of Aspect

Despite the foregoing, the allowed orb for fixed stars is a matter of some dispute among astrologers. Most
modern astrologers lean to a very small orb, mainly based on the magnitude of the star (the brighter the
star, the greater the orb). Magnitude is equivalent to "class"; so Mg.1=1st class; Mg.4=4th class, etc.
Magnitudes of a negative number (e.g. Sirius: Mg.–1.43, or Canopus: Mg.–0.72) are even brighter than 1st
Class! You may think this is weird, but science is like that... For a more detailed examination of magnitudes
and other factors, check out Anne Wright's very comprehensive site at Constellations of Words.

Traditional astrology uses a smaller number of stars and allows a larger orb, especially for the four Royal
Stars: Aldebaran, Regulus, Antares and Fomalhaut, plus Sirius and Spica. Caput Algol is also allowed a larger
orb, because it is such a powerful influence for evil. [If you find this a trifle harsh, dear reader, please
examine Medusa's Head, a remarkable article by Diana K. Rosenberg – perhaps the greatest modern
authority on the fixed stars.]
In my own work, I have found that an orb of 1 degree (one finger's width) is usually quite noticeable,
though I'd allow up to 6 degrees for Algol and various sizeable orbs for the other major stars. I generally
ignore most of the smaller stars unless there is a very significant reason not to. Experience is the best
teacher. Have a look at my article on the influence of the fixed stars on the September 11 attack, American
Catastrophe for some insight into the way they work. Fixed stars are also said to "cast no rays" meaning
that aspects other than conjunction should not be considered, but this is by no means always the case, as
demonstrated by Rosenberg. See also my colleague Ian Thurnwald's article on the 2002 Uranus/Algol cycle
The Cycle of Uranus and Algol in 2002.

Sun and Moon have a naturally wide orb (since they actually physically occupy more of the sky). This said,
the closer the orb, the stronger the influence. If a star is angular, especially if rising or setting, its influence
is the greatest. This requires the use of parans (locationally determined angular relationships between
planets and fixed stars in a chart, based on the horizon and the prime meridien, not the ecliptic).
Bernadette Brady is the best modern writer on this. Brady's Book of Fixed Stars makes a very useful and
readable addition to any astrologer's library. Conjunctions of fixed stars with planets (including lunar
nodes) in the natal chart are very significant, especially if rising, setting or culminating, and when
stimulated by transits.

Movement of Stellar Positions due to Precession

It's now (2011) been more than ten years since I first drew up this page. Consequently, several stars in the
final degree of their tropical signs have now moved, or are moving, into the subsequent sign. Examples are
Scheat, which although still technically in Pisces, entered Aries by a tight orb of influence in mid-2010;
Pleiades, already in Gemini; Menkalinan, already in Cancer; Regulus, already in Virgo. You can calculate the
movements by adding approximately 50 arc-seconds of a degree per year to the 2000 position of the star
as listed. The table up to epoch 2010 is now complete with some new additions, though there are some
minor named stars that I have not as yet included. You can see the old version here.

The strength and efficacy of the Fixed Stars is to be considered from their magnitude, their splendours, their natures
or properties, their nearness to the Ecliptic, their place in the World, their multitude, their first oriental appearance,
the purity of their place, the similitude or agreement of the body or rays of a Planet with them and their circle of
position.

— The Seven Segments of Cardan [ed. William Lilly, 1675]

Important Fixed Stars


precess 50" per year
Aries 
Constellation
Star Keywords Year 2000 Year 2010 Effect Character
spectral class; magnitude

Scheat * Imprisonment, 29° Pis 22 29° Pis 30 Very Mars/ Mercury β (Beta) Pegasi
murder, suicide, [till mid [from mid Unfortunate M2 (red) Mg.2.6
drowning, 2010] 2010]
extreme
misfortune.
Essence of
intellect;
independent
thought; break
with conventional
thought or
philosophy
NOTE: The 30' orb
of influence of
Scheat crossed
into 1st degree
Aries mid 2010.
This has been a
very notable (and
ongoing) event, as
Jupiter and
Uranus did so at
almost the same
time. Its effect will
be prolonged until
February 2012,
when Uranus
(finally) leaves the
conjunction.

Kerb Danger of being 1° Ari 03 1° Ari 11 Unfortunate Mars/ Mercury τ (Tau) Pegasi
jilted by a lover; A5 (bluish-white) Mg.4.6
ambition, vanity,
intuition,
enthusiasm,
caprice, bad
judgment

Deneb Kaitos Laziness, self 2° Ari 35 2° Ari 43 Unfortunate Saturn β (Beta) Ceti
Difda destruction, K0 (orange) Mg.2.2
nervousness,
illness, inhibitions,
loss. Tail of Cetus
(the Whale).

Algenib Ambition, vanity, 9° Ari 09 9° Ari 17 Unfortunate Mars/ Mercury γ (Gamma) Pegasi
intuition, B2 (blue) Mg.2.9
enthusiasm, bad
judgment. Wingtip
of Pegasus (the
Winged Horse)

Erakis Authority, sober 9° Ari 42 9° Ari 50 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter μ (Mu) Cephei
Garnet Star mind; judges or M1 (deep red) Mg.4.1 var.
arbitrators; cruel
& severe trials;
tragedy; bloody
death; drama

Alderamin Gravity, sternness, 12° Ari 47 12° Ari 55 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter α (Alpha) Cephei
judgement, severe A7 (bluish-white) Mg.2.6
trials, poetry,
drama

Alpheratz * Grace, popularity, 14° Ari 18 14° Ari 26 Fortunate Venus α (Alpha) Andromedæ
independence, B8 (blue) Mg.2.2
honours; freedom,
love of
movement, speed;
strong motivation;
fame. Head of
Andromeda.

Baten Kaitos Isolation, 21° Ari 48 21° Ari 56 Unfortunate Saturn ζ (Zeta) Ceti
depression, K0 (orange) Mg.3.9
accidents,
emigration,
shipwrecks. Belly
of Cetus (the
Whale).

Acamar Success in public 23° Ari 16 23° Ari 24 Fortunate Jupiter θ (Theta) Eridani
office, Anciently "the A2 (bluish-white) Mg.3.4
ecclesiastical Mouth of the
success River" Eridanus,
so a Jupiter star
like Achernar
(its former
name)

Kurdah Kings, rulers, 24° Ari 13 24° Ari 21 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter ξ (Xi) Cephei
Alkurah judges; head A1 (bluish) Mg.4.6
injury,
decapitation,
severe wounds;
cruel trials; talent
for acting, writing,
entertaining

Al Pherg Preparedness, 26° Ari 49 26° Ari 57 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter η (Eta) Piscium
steadiness, G3 (yellow) Mg.3.7
success through
determination. In
cord near Tail of
Northern Fish.

Vertex Merciless, 27° Ari 51 27° Ari 59 Unfortunate Mars/ Moon M31 Andromeda
Andromeda Galaxy uncaring, spiral nebula Mg.3.4
dispenser of
punishment;
mercenary;
hideous death
when afflicted by
Mars; blindness;
weakness

Alrisha Unifying influence 29° Ari 23 29° Ari 31 Fortunate Mars/ Mercury α (Alpha) Piscium
with groups A2 (bluish-white) Mg.3.9

Taurus 
  

Mirach Good fortune 0° Tau 24 0° Tau 32 Fortunate Venus β (Beta) Andromedæ


through marriage, M0 (red) Mg.2.4
beauty, love,
talent; intuition,
brilliance,
creativity,
generosity;
inspires others,
loves home. Girdle
of Andromeda (on
left hip)

Stella Mira Well aspected: 1° Tau 31 1° Tau 39 Unfortunate Saturn/ Jupiter ο (Omicron) Ceti
Wonderful Star prudence, M6 (garnet) Mg.3.0 var
perseverance,
versatility,
progressive spirit,
problem-solving.
Poorly placed:
failures, fiascos,
enmity,
melancholy,
suicide. An
eclipsing binary,
its dramatic
variability can
range from
invisible to peak at
Mg 2.0, over a
phase of around
11 months. In
necklace of Cetus

Sharatan Violence, defeat, 3° Tau 49 3° Tau 57 Unfortunate Mars/ Saturn β (Beta) Arietis
accidents, injury, A5 (white) Mg.2.7
danger, honours

Caph A troublemaker 5° Tau 07 5° Tau 15 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus β (Beta) Cassiopeiæ


for Islam F2 (yellowish-white) Mg.2.4

Hamal Violence, cruelty, 7° Tau 40 7° Tau 48 Unfortunate Mars/ Saturn α (Alpha) Arietis
brutality, also the K2 (orange) Mg.2.2
"Healer"

Schedir Astrology, 7° Tau 48 7° Tau 56 Fortunate Saturn/ Venus α (Alpha) Cassiopeiæ


mysticism, writing; K0 (orange) Mg.2.5
serious
demeanour
combined with
joie-de-vivre;
requires
moderation

Azha "The Hatching 8° Tau 45 8° Tau 53 Fortunate Saturn η (Eta) Eridani


Place"; love of Eridanus, "The K2 (pale yellow) Mg.4.0
knowledge, River",
science, much traverses
travel, many several Signs
changes, position
of authority,
accidents at sea,
drowning
(influence of
Eridanus)

Achird Haughtiness, 10° Tau 15 10° Tau 23 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus η (Eta) Cassiopeiæ
boastfulness, F9 (yellowish-white) Mg.3.6
exaggerated
pride; commands
respect

Almach Success in 14° Tau 15 14° Tau 23 Fortunate Venus/ Mars γ (Gamma) Andromedæ
Venusian K2 (orange/emerald/blue)
occupations, Mg.2.3
artistic ability,
popularity;
eminence, beauty;
military honours;
cheerful, liking
change &
amusement

Menkar Disease, throat 14° Tau 19 14° Tau 27 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus α (Alpha) Ceti
trouble, disgrace, M2 (red) Mg.2.8
ruin, injury from
beasts, unjustified
enmities; sudden
emergence of
deep unconscious
issues

Rana Love of 20° Tau 52 21° Tau 00 Fortunate Saturn δ (Delta) Eridani
knowledge, Eridanus, "The K0 (orange-white) Mg.3.7
science, much River",
travel, many traverses
changes, position several Signs
of authority,
accidents at sea,
drowning
(influence of
Eridanus)

Zaurak Melancholy, fear 23° Tau 52 24° Tau 00 Unfortunate Saturn γ (Gamma) Eridani
of death and Eridanus, "The M0 (orange-red) Mg.3.2
suicidal River",
tendencies traverses
several Signs

Capulus Primitive male 24° Tau 12 24° Tau 20 Unfortunate Mars/ Mercury M34 Perseus Cluster
sexual energy; Nebulous C (red) Mg.4.4
penetrating; cluster in hilt of
ruthless; Perseus's Sword
adventurous;
dishonesty; mass
effects, esp.
meteorological;
blindness
(spiritual or
emotional if not
physical)

Caput Algol * Primitive female 26° Tau 10 26° Tau 18 Very Saturn/ Mars β (Beta) Persei
The Gorgon's Head sexuality; Unfortunate Ptolemy says B8 (blue-white) Mg.2.1 var
† Behenian Star strangulation, Saturn/ Jupiter.
beheading, danger Pulsating
to throat and double-star, like
neck, murder, a winking eye
violence, mass
catastrophe; the
"Evil One", the
Demon Star;
passionate;
intense;
hysterical. A
pulsating,
eclipsing double-
star also
associated with
extreme
creativity; an
expression of the
Dark Side... More
on Caput Algol.

Pleiades Accidents, 29° Tau 58 0° Gem 06 Unfortunate Group of 7 stars M45 Pleiades Cluster
The Seven Sisters blindness, in shoulder of B (blue) Mg.1.6
† Behenian Star violence, Bull (refer
homosexuality, Alcyone)
feminine power

Gemini 
Pleiades Accidents, 29° Tau 58 0° Gem 06 Unfortunate Group of 7 stars M45 Pleiades Cluster
The Seven Sisters blindness, in shoulder of B (blue) Mg.1.6
† Behenian Star violence, Bull (refer
homosexuality, Alcyone)
feminine power

Alcyone * Ambition, honour, 0° Gem 00 0° Gem 08 Unfortunate Moon/ Jupiter/ η (Eta) Tauri
Central star of the glory. Trouble Mars B7 (blue-white) Mg.3.0
Pleiades with opposite sex;
homosexuality,
disgrace.
Bereavement;
loss; sorrow

Mirfak Events affecting 2° Gem 05 2° Gem 13 Fortunate Jupiter/ Saturn α (Alpha) Persei
large numbers of F5 (white) Mg.1.9
people, especially
due to
meteorological
phenomena. Bold,
adventurous,
somewhat
dishonest

Hyades * Scandal, violence, 5° Gem 45 5° Gem 53 Unfortunate Saturn/ γ (Gamma) Tauri


Prima Hyadum disgrace, Mercury G9 (yellow) Mg.3.9
imprisonment; Group of 7 stars
bringer of rain. in face of Bull
Weapons of the
Gods. A nebulous
cluster of 7 stars
in the face of the
Bull

Aldebaran * A Royal Star. The 9° Gem 47 9° Gem 55 Unfortunate Mars α (Alpha) Tauri
Bull's South Eye archangel Some call it Brightest star of
† Behenian Star Michael, the "fortunate", but the Hyades K5 (pale rose) Mg.0.85 var.
Watcher of the any honours
East. Eloquence, carry immense
high honours, risk &
integrity, responsibility
popularity,
courage, war
mongering,
agitation; danger,
loss, violent death

Tabit Strong, dignified, 11° Gem 55 12° Gem 03 Fortunate Jupiter/ Saturn π3 (Pi3) Orionis
self-confidence, One of several F5 (yellowish) Mg.3.3
inconstancy, "π" stars in
arrogance, Orion's lionskin
violence, impiety; shield.
prosperity in trade
& by voyages or
abroad; danger of
treachery &
poison.

Cursa Currents of Fate, 15° Gem 17 15° Gem 25 Fortunate Saturn β (Beta) Eridani
fluctuating Eridanus, "The A3 (white) Mg.2.9
emotions, River",
irreversible traverses
changes to rhythm several Signs
of life, sense of
oblivion

Rigel * Technical and 16° Gem 50 16° Gem 58 Fortunate Jupiter/ Mars β (Beta) Orionis
Orion's Foot artistic ability, B8 (blue-white) Mg.0.12
inventiveness,
humour, honours,
riches, happiness

Hoedus I For both Hoedus I 18° Gem 38 18° Gem 46 Fortunate Mars/ Mercury ζ (Zeta) Aurigae
The Kids (Haedi) and II when rising: KB (orange) Mg.3.8 var
self-confidence,
honours;
happiness, but
great vicissitudes.
Adroit mind,
public service,
magistrate, judge.
Country life,
education of
young people;
fickle love; storms
at sea

Hoedus II For both Hoedus I 19° Gem 27 19° Gem 35 Fortunate Mars/ Mercury η (Eta) Aurigae
The Kids (Haedi) and II when B3 (bluish) Mg.3.3
setting: petulant,
lascivious,
depraved and
vicious desires.
Cowardice, early
death, possibly
suicide. A
deceptive
exterior. Violent
storms, esp. at
sea.

Bellatrix * Loquaciousness, 21° Gem 28 21° Gem 36 Unfortunate Mars/ Mercury γ (Gamma) Orionis
Orion's Left Shoulder accidents, sudden B2 (pale yellow) Mg.1.7
dishonour

Capella Inquisitiveness, 21° Gem 51 21° Gem 59 Fortunate Mars/ Mercury α (Alpha) Aurigæ
† Behenian Star open mindedness, CG (white) Mg.0.08
powerful friends

Phact Talent in art or 22° Gem 16 22° Gem 24 Fortunate Venus/ α (Alpha) Columbæ
science Mercury/ B8 (bluish-white) Mg.2.8
Uranus

Mintaka High position, 22° Gem 24 22° Gem 32 Fortunate Saturn/ δ (Delta) Orionis
Cingula Orionis studious, sharp Mercury/ O9 (bright white) Mg.2.5
mind, good Jupiter
memory. Good
fortune,
depending on
associated
planets. A double
star, the
westernmost star
in Orion's belt, the
first to rise.

El Nath Luck, fortune, 22° Gem 26 22° Gem 34 Fortunate Mars β (Beta) Tauri
success, quarrels, B7 (bluish-white) Mg.1.8
headstrong;
weapons of war;
point of attack

Alnilam * Brief fame, quick 23° Gem 28 23° Gem 36 Fortunate Jupiter/ Saturn ε (Epsilon) Orionis
Cingula Orionis temper, scandal. B0 (white) Mg.1.8
Central star of
Orion's belt

Alnitak Notoriety, good 24° Gem 41 24° Gem 49 Fortunate Jupiter/ Saturn ζ (Zeta) Orionis
Cingula Orionis fortune, lasting B0 (bluish) Mg.1.74
happiness. A triple
star, the
easternmost in
Orion's belt.

Al Hecka * Honours, wealth, 24° Gem 42 24° Gem 50 Fortunate Mars ζ (Zeta) Tauri
power, greed, B2 (bluish-white) Mg.3.0
aggression

Polaris * Sickness, trouble, 28° Gem 34 28° Gem 42 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus α (Alpha) Ursa Minoris
The Pole Star loss, affliction, F8 (pale yellow) Mg.2.1
† Behenian Star spiritual powers

Betelgeuse * Great fortune and 28° Gem 45 28° Gem 53 Unfortunate Mars/ Mercury α (Alpha) Orionis
Orion's Right Shoulder fame, especially M2 (reddish orange) Mg.0.50
military success, var.
but associated
with calamities,
danger, and
violence

Menkalinan Ruin, disgrace, 29° Gem 55 00° Can 03 Unfortunate Mars/ Mercury/ β (Beta) Aurigæ
violent death, esp. Venus A2 (bright yellow) Mg.1.9 var.
through pleasure-
seeking; self-
confidence,
honours, fond of
country life.
Danger of
earthquakes if
associated with
solar eclipse

  Cancer 
Menkalinan Ruin, disgrace, 29° Gem 55 00° Can 03 Unfortunate Mars/ Mercury/ β (Beta) Aurigæ
violent death, esp. Venus A2 (bright yellow) Mg.1.9 var.
through pleasure-
seeking; self-
confidence,
honours, fond of
country life.
Danger of
earthquakes if
associated with
solar eclipse

Propus * Overconfidence, 3° Can 26 3° Can 34 Unfortunate Mercury/ η (Eta) Geminorum


Tejat Prior pride, Saturn M3 (red) Mg.3.3 var.
shamelessness,
violence,
eminence,
manifest
intelligence

Tejat Posterior Force, energy, 5° Can 18 5° Can 26 Fortunate Mercury/ Venus μ (Mu) Geminorum
power, protection; M3 (red) Mg.3.2 var.
manifest
intelligence;
cultural
development

Mirzam Good qualities, 7° Can 11 7° Can 19 Fortunate Venus β (Beta) Canis Majoris
charitable, B1 (white) Mg.2.0
faithful;
dangerous
passions; "The
Roarer",
announcing the
rising of Sirius;
"The Announcer",
with Gomeisa

Alhena Acute sensitivity, 9° Can 06 9° Can 14 Fortunate Mercury/ γ (Gamma) Geminorum


Almeisan, the shining creative Venus/ Jupiter A1 (bluish white) Mg.1.9
imagination,
one artistic skills,
writing, injuries to
feet

Alzirr Hunting, besieging 11° Can 13 11° Can 21 Unfortunate Mercury/ ξ (Xi) Geminorum
towns, the Venus/ Jupiter F5 (yellowish white) Mg.3.4
revenge of
princes, trouble,
disgrace, sickness,
loss of fortune,
affliction, danger
to knees

Dziban Artistic, emotional 13° Can 48 13° Can 56 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars ψ (Psi) Draconis
The Two Jackals but sombre; F5 (yellowish white) Mg.4.9.
penetrating,
analytical mind,
much travel, many
friends; danger of
robbery and
accidental
poisoning. Craft,
ingenuity, valour.
A binary star in
Draco, the
Dragon.

Sirius * Ambition, pride, 14° Can 05 14° Can 13 Fortunate Jupiter/ Mars α (Alpha) Canis Majoris
the Dog Star emotionality, A1 (bluish white) Mg. –1.43
the Sun of the Sun fame, leadership, var.
the prime Sun of our
wealth, fires,
Galaxy
drought, danger
† Behenian Star
through
impetuosity. Sirius
was worshipped in
many cultures; its
heliacal rising
signalled the peak
of summer, the
annual flooding of
the Nile and the
beginning of the
ancient Egyptian
calendar. More on
Sirius.

Canopus * Voyages, journeys, 14° Can 51 14° Can 59 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter α (Alpha) Carinæ
Ship of the Desert creativity; scandal, F0 (white) Mg. –0.72
violence; great
glory, fame,
wealth; changes
evil to good; the
Rishi (Hindu sage)
Agasthya; star of
St Catharine;
helmsman of the
Argo

Wasat Chemicals, 18° Can 31 18° Can 40 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars δ (Delta) Geminorum
poisons, gas; F2 (pale white) Mg.3.5
violence,
malevolence,
destructiveness as
a first principal;
pessimism; clear,
authoritative
speech;
prominence in
public affairs

Castor * Sudden fame or 20° Can 14 20° Can 22 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars/ α (Alpha) Geminorum
loss, distinction, Venus A1 (bluish white) Mg.1.57
keen mind,
violence, mischief;
"The Mortal Twin"

Gomeisa "The Weeping 22° Can 12 22° Can 20 Unfortunate Mercury/ Mars β (Beta) Canis Minoris
One"; frivolity; B8 (blue) Mg.3.1
fame through
speaking; love of
dogs; dogbite;
death by
drowning

Pollux * Contemplative 23° Can 13 23° Can 21 Unfortunate Mars/ Moon/ β (Beta) Geminorum
Caput Hercules speculation, Uranus K0 (reddish orange) Mg.1.14
audacity,
astrology, ruin,
disgrace, death,
calamity; the
"Immortal Twin";
the "Heartless
Judge"

Procyon * Wealth, fame, 25° Can 47 25° Can 55 Very Fortunate Mars/ Mercury α (Alpha) Canis Minoris
† Behenian Star good fortune; F5 (yellow-white) Mg.0.38
sharp mind,
willpower,
stubbornness;
violence, sudden
success then
disaster, occult,
politics,
dissipation; death
by drowning; love
of dogs; dogbites

Aludra Good-hearted, 29° Can 32 29° Can 40 Fortunate Venus η (Eta) Canis Majoris
charitable, B5 (blue) Mg.2.4
faithful;
dangerous
passions; danger
from or fear of
darkness and
night; liability to
dog bites.

Leo 
Talitha Quiet, prudent, 2° Leo 48 2° Leo 56 Neutral Saturn/ Mars ι (Iota) Ursæ Majoris
suspicious, A7 (white) Mg.3.1
mistrustful, self-
controlled, great
anger when
roused; control of
wild animals

The Aselli Death by fever, Nebulous Nebulous Unfortunate Mars/ Moon


The Asses fire, hanging, Cluster Cluster
beheading, or in 1st decan in 1st decan
violent of Leo of Leo
catastrophe, ruin,
disgrace, wounds,
hurts to face, eye
trouble, blindness,
imprisonment,
great changes in
society. A small
asterism on the
back of the Crab.

Praesaepe * Inner drive, 7° Leo 12 7° Leo 20 Unfortunate Mars/ Moon ε (Epsilon) Cancri
reclusive, C (reddish) Mg.3.7
blindness, murder, M44 Cluster, the Beehive or
tragedy, fires, Manger, an open nebula, part
homosexuality, of The Aselli
violent death. The
soul gate (souls
entering earthly
incarnation).
Fortunate in
business, though
liable to loss and
disgrace. The
Manger, or Crib,
flanked by the two
Asses of the
Nativity.

North Asellus * Patience, 7° Leo 24 7° Leo 32 Fortunate Sun/ Mars γ (Gamma) Cancri
Asellus Borealis beneficence and A0 (white) Mg.4.7
courage, heroic
and defiant leader

South Asellus * Military 8° Leo 35 8° Leo 43 Unfortunate Sun/ Mars δ (Delta) Cancri
Asellus Australis preferment, K0 (reddish orange) Mg.4.2
blindness, eye
trouble,
shipwreck, mass
murder, horrors,
self-willed,
uncooperative

Giansar Penetrating and 10° Leo 20 10° Leo 28 Neutral Saturn/ Mars λ (Lambda) Draconis
analytical mind, M0 (reddish orange) Mg.4.1
travel and many
friends, craft,
ingenuity, and
valour, but danger
of robbery and
accidental
poisoning

Acubens Astrology, writing, 13° Leo 35 13° Leo 43 Fortunate Saturn/ α (Alpha) Cancri
perseverance, Mercury A5 (white) Mg.4.3
domestic
problems, poison,
liars

Dubhe Astrology, 15° Leo 00 15° Leo 08 Fortunate Venus/ α (Alpha) Ursæ Majoris
The Bear arrogance, psychic Mercury/ Mars K0 (orange) Mg.2.0
power,
destruction; aka
Krathu, one of the
7 Rishis (Hindu
sages) in Ursa
Major; Bast Isis,
the Egyptian
goddess; "The
Eye"; "Heaven's
Pivot"

Merak Prudent, 19° Leo 06 19° Leo 14 Fortunate Saturn/ β (Beta) Ursæ Majoris
restrained, Mercury/ Mars A1 (white) Mg.2.37
mistrustful, self-
controlled (but
angry when
roused), love of
command, power
to achieve, good
with animals;
Pulaha, one of the
7 Rishis (Hindu
sages) of Ursa
Major

Tania Borealis In the right hind 19° Leo 33 19° Leo 41 Fortunate Mercury/ Mars λ (Lambda) Ursæ Majoris
paw of Ursa A2 (white) Mg.3.5
Major, along with
Tania Australis,
this star was part
of an early
Arabian
constellation, The
Gazelle, of which
this group is the
"Second Leap".
The Great Bear is
mainly martial in
action, considered
unfortunate for
nations and kings.

Algenubi Cruel, heartless, 20° Leo 42 20° Leo 50 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars ε (Epsilon) Leonis
Ras Elased Australis bold, bombastic, G3 (yellow) Mg.3.1
brutish,
destructive,
artistic
appreciation.
Power of
expression,
spiritual gifts,
leadership

Tania Australis In the right hind 21° Leo 14 21° Leo 22 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars μ (Mu) Ursæ Majoris
paw of Ursa M0 (red) Mg.3.2
Major, along with
Tania Borealis, this
star was part of an
early Arabian
constellation, The
Gazelle, of which
this group is the
"Second Leap".
The Great Bear is
mainly martial in
action, considered
unfortunate for
nations and kings.

"Own Worst An unfortunate 22° Leo 22° Leo Unfortunate  


Enemy" degree. No
freedom to act on
one's own behalf

Subra Strength; plunder; 24° Leo 15 24° Leo 23 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars ο (Omicron) Leonis
swagger; yet F6 (white) Mg 3.8
simple and
without guile

Alphard * Gives wisdom, 27° Leo 08 27° Leo 16 Fortunate Saturn/ Venus α (Alpha) Hydræ
musical and K3 (orange) Mg.202
artistic
appreciation,
knowledge of
human nature,
strong passions,
lack of self
control,
immorality.
Sudden death by
poison or
drowning.
Problems with
law, love affairs,
drugs

Adhafera Crime, lying and 27° Leo 34 27° Leo 42 Unfortunate Saturn/ ζ (Zeta) Leonis
stealing, suicide Mercury F0 (white) Mg.3.6

Al Jabhah * Wealth, sound 27° Leo 41 27° Leo 49 Neutral Saturn/ η (Eta) Leonis
judgement, Mercury A0 (bluish white) Mg.3.6
cleverness, prone
to violence, self-
seeking, danger,
loss, mutiny

Regulus * The most Royal 29° Leo 53 0° Vir 01 Very Fortunate Mars/ Jupiter α (Alpha) Leonis
Lion's Heart Star. Raphael, the B7 (blue/white) Mg.1.35
† Behenian Star Healing Archangel,
the Watcher of
the North.
Nobility, ambition,
alertness, great
power, status,
leadership,
sudden downfall,
accidents,
violence. Said by
some to be the
most benefic star
in the universe.

Virgo 
Regulus * The most Royal 29° Leo 53 0° Vir 01 Very Fortunate Mars/ Jupiter α (Alpha) Leonis
Lion's Heart Star. Raphael, the B7 (blue/white) Mg.1.35
† Behenian Star Healing Archangel,
the Watcher of
the North.
Nobility, ambition,
alertness, great
power, status,
leadership,
sudden downfall,
accidents,
violence. Said by
some to be the
most benefic star
in the universe.

Phecda Civilising 0° Vir 29 0° Vir 37 Fortunate Jupiter/ Venus γ (Gamma) Ursæ Majoris
Phad influence, tamer A0 (topaz yellow) Mg.2.5
of beasts,
transmission of
divine knowledge;
Pulasthya, one of
the 7 Rishis (Hindu
sages) of the
Great Bear, Ursa
Major;
bloodbaths,
assassinations,
riots, sexual
perversion

Præcipua Generous, noble, 0° Vir 53 1° Vir 01 Fortunate Jupiter/ Mars (46) Leonis Minoris
peaceful, fearless K0 (orange) Mg.3.83
nature, with the although brightest, this is
ability to modern, so no Greek letter
undertake
prominent and
responsible
positions

Megrez Spiritual sight; 1° Vir 04 1° Vir 12 Fortunate Mars δ (Delta) Ursæ Majoris
creativity; A3 (pale yellow) Mg.3.4
violence; Atri, one
of the 7 Rishis
(Hindu sages), the
ruling star of the
Great Bear, Ursa
Major

Alula Borealis Hindmost foot of 6° Vir 39 6° Vir 47 Fortunate Mars/ Venus/ ν (Nu) Ursæ Majoris
Ursa Major. As the Saturn K3 (orange) Mg.3.7
northern Alula, it
is more fortunate.
Associated with
female infidelity &
revenge. This star
is conjunct the
natal Sun and Part
of Fortune of
popstar Michael
Jackson. The Great
Bear gives a quiet,
prudent,
suspicious,
mistrustful, self-
controlled, patient
nature, but an
uneasy spirit;
great anger when
roused.

Alula Australis Hindmost foot of 7° Vir 21 7° Vir 29 Fortunate Mars/ Venus/ ξ (Xi) Ursæ Majoris
Ursa Major. The Saturn G0 (yellow) Mg.3.9
southern Alula, it
is less fortunate.
Associated with
female infidelity &
revenge. The
Great Bear gives a
quiet, prudent,
suspicious,
mistrustful, self-
controlled, patient
nature, but an
uneasy spirit;
great anger when
roused.

Thuban Prospectors of 7° Vir 27 7° Vir 35 Fortunate Saturn/ Mars α (Alpha) Draconis


gold and silver or A0 (pale yellow) Mg.3.6
those who are
ministers of
money; burning to
death in own
house

Alioth Suicide among 8° Vir 56 9° Vir 04 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus ε (Epsilon) Ursæ Majoris
The Black Horse women; danger in A0 (white) Mg.1.7
pregnancy;
Angirasa, one of
the 7 Rishis (Hindu
sages) in Ursa
Major

Zosma Keen intellect, 11° Vir 16 11° Vir 24 Fortunate Saturn/ Venus δ (Delta) Leonis
depression, A2 (pale yellow) Mg.2.6
fearful, unhappy,
feels restricted,
loss in childhood;
egotism;
prophetic ability
(with Coxa: "Kua,
the Oracle")

Coxa Good for voyages, 13° Vir 25 13° Vir 33 Fortunate Saturn/ Venus θ (Theta) Leonis
gain by A4 (white) Mg.3.4
merchandise,
redemption of
captives;
prophetic ability
(with Zosma:
"Kua, the Oracle");
strength; wisdom

Mizar Connected with 15° Vir 42 15° Vir 50 Unfortunate Mars ζ (Zeta) Ursæ Majoris
fires of a A2 (white) Mg.2.4
catastrophic
extent and mass
calamities;
Vasishta, one of
the 7 Rishis (Hindu
sages) of Ursa
Major

Denebola * Criticism, 21° Vir 38 21° Vir 46 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus β (Beta) Leonis
perseverance, A4 (bluish-white) Mg.2.2
control, lack of
imagination,
honours,
undesirable
associates, mental
illness, happiness
turns to despair,
disease, natural
disasters,
catastrophes

Coma Berenices * Eye problems; 23° Vir 48 23° Vir 56 Fortunate Moon/ Venus α (Alpha) Comæ Berenices
suave manner, F4 (yellow-white) Mg.4.3
with great (Position of Diadem)
personal charm;
idle and
dissipated;
dramatic; an
asterism, or
galactic cluster,
rather than a star,
with the main star
being Diadem.

Labrum Honours, riches, 26° Vir 38 26° Vir 46 Fortunate Mercury/ Venus δ (Delta) Crateris
ambition, psychic, K0 (orange) Mg.3.8
chronic illness,
dishonest income

Alkaid Associated with 26° Vir 56 27° Vir 04 Unfortunate Moon/ η (Eta) Ursæ Majoris
Benetnash death and Mercury/ B3 (bluish white) Mg.1.9
mourning, war,
natural Saturn
catastrophes;
Marichi, one of
the 7 Rishis (Hindu
sages) of Ursa
Major

Markeb Voyages, 28° Vir 54 29° Vir 02 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter κ (Kappa) Velorum
educational work, B3 (bluish-white) Mg.2.6 var.
broad knowledge,
piety, temporary
injury

Libra 
Zaniah Order, 4° Lib 31 4° Lib 39 Very Fortunate Mercury/ Venus η (Eta) Virginis
congeniality, A0 (white) Mg.4.0
lovable nature,
refinement,
honour; money,
love, adultery,
prostitution

Diadem Suave, well-bred; 8° Lib 57 9° Lib 05 Fortunate Saturn/ α (Alpha) Comæ Berenices
personal charm; Mercury F4 (yellow-white) Mg.4.3 var.
dissipation.
Dramatic ability.
The "Wreath of
Jewels" in
Berenice's hair
(the constellation
Coma Berenices)

Vindemiatrix Falsity, folly, 9° Lib 56 10° Lib 04 Unfortunate Saturn/ ε (Epsilon) Virginis
Vindemiator, disgrace, stealing, Mercury G6 (bright yellow) Mg.3.0
Grape Gatherer widowhood,
depression, witch-
hunts, mysticism
& the occult

Porrima Courteous, 10° Lib 08 10° Lib 16 Fortunate Mercury/ Venus γ (Gamma) Virginis
Caphir refined, lovable, F0 (yellowish) Mg.2.9
prophetic
instincts. Charm,
intrigue, scandal.
Feminine,
submissive,
childbirth. An
atonement
offering.

Gienah Craftiness, greed, 10° Lib 44 10° Lib 52 Unfortunate Mars/ Saturn γ (Gamma) Corvi
Gamma Corvi ingenuity, B8 (bluish-white) Mg.2.8
† Behenian Star patience,
revengefulness,
passion,
selfishness, lying,
aggression, and
material instincts;
sometimes causes
natives to become
agitators.
NOTE: In ancient
times was called
Algorab, but this
title in modern
charts is taken by
Algorab, in the
right wing of the
Raven.

Algorab Scavenging, 13° Lib 27 13° Lib 35 Unfortunate Mars/ Saturn δ (Delta) Corvi
destructiveness, A0 (white) Mg.3.0
repulsiveness,
malevolence,
fiendishness and
lying, suicide,
greed, injuries.

Merga Guardians, 15° Lib 27 15° Lib 35 Fortunate Mercury/ (38) Boötis
ministers of state, Saturn F7 (yellowish) Mg.5.8
custodians, although ancient, very pale so
treasurers, force no Greek letter
behind the scenes,
hidden masters,
economists,
architects,
designers, "The
Sickle"

Seginus * Business, 17° Lib 39 17° Lib 47 Fortunate Mercury/ γ (Gamma) Boötis
astrology, law, Saturn/ Venus A7 (white) Mg.3.0
loss through
friends, deceitful,
shameless

Mufrid Prosperity from 19° Lib 20 19° Lib 28 Fortunate Mercury/ η (Eta) Boötis
work, planning, Saturn G0 (pale yellow) Mg.2.8
strong desires, a
tendency to
excess, a fondness
for rural pursuits,
occultism

Foramen Prosperity, 22° Lib 09 22° Lib 17 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter η (Eta) Carinæ
Eta Carinæ leadership; divine LVB (blue) Mg.1.9 var.
teacher, creative
power; peril,
dignity, piety,
usefulness,
acquisitiveness;
ear & eye trouble,
indecision,
shipwreck.
Amazing
variability of
brightness,
thought to be a
supernova in 1843
(brighter than
Sirius), yet
vanished in 1900
to reappear in
1940. More on
Foramen.

Spica * Wealth, fame, 23° Lib 50 23° Lib 58 Very Fortunate Venus/ Mars α (Alpha) Virginis
† Behenian Star honour, glamour, B1 (brilliant bluish white)
the "Fortunate Mg.0.98 var.
One". Spica looks
like one star, but
is actually two, an
eclipsing binary in
a tight orbit of 4
days. A planet in
close conjunction
to Spica is
protected from
the heat of the
Via Combusta

Arcturus * Inspiration, riches, 24° Lib 14 24° Lib 22 Very Fortunate Jupiter/ Mars α (Alpha) Boötis
† Behenian Star fame, honour, K1 (golden red) Mg. –0.04
popularity,
benefits through
travel, success
through work

Scorpio 
Princeps * Ability to research 3° Sco 09 3° Sco 17 Fortunate Mercury/ δ (Delta) Boötis
keen, studious Saturn G4 (pale yellow) Mg.3.5
and profound
mind, business,
government, law,
science, arts, lies

Khambalia Deep research of 6° Sco 57 7° Sco 05 Fortunate Mercury/ Mars λ (Lambda) Virginis
any kind, police A2 (white) Mg.4.6
investigation,
espionage and
esoteric subjects;
secret life;
spiritual life

Acrux Interest in 11° Sco 52 12° Sco 00 Occult Jupiter α (Alpha) Crucis a.k.a.
astrology and ζ (Zeta) Centauri
spirituality, B1 (blue) Mg.0.76
metaphysics,
sacrifice

Alphecca * Honour, dignity, 12° Sco 16 12° Sco 24 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury α (Alpha) Coronæ Borealis
† Behenian Star literate, brilliant, A0 (brilliant white) Mg.2.3
poetic, scandals,
betrayal in love,
sorrow through
children

Menkent Wisdom, 12° Sco 18 12° Sco 26 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury θ (Theta) Centauri
astronomy, K0 (orange/red) Mg.2.06 var.
divination,
medicine, botany
and music

South Scale * Loss, theft, 15° Sco 04 15° Sco 12 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars α (Alpha) 2 Libræ
Zuben Algenubi betrayal, abuse, A3 (white) Mg.2.9
venereal disease,
poisoning,
drowning,
anguish, revenge,
criminality

Serpentis A malefic degree, 19° Sco 19° Sco Unfortunate Mars/ Saturn
the "Accursed tragedy,
Degree" misfortune, the
"Accursed
Degree". This
degree does not
precess.

North Scale * Honours, wealth, 19° Sco 23 19° Sco 31 Fortunate Jupiter/ β (Beta) Libræ
Zuben Alschemali distinction, Mercury/ Mars B8 (emerald) Mg.2.7
brilliant mind,
success in sports,
politics, war,
religion, writing,
tragedy, violence,
melancholy

Alpha Serpentis * Success followed 22° Sco 04 22° Sco 12 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars α (Alpha) Serpens
Unukalhai by fall, suicide, K2 (pale yellow) Mg.2.8
insanity,
accidents, success
in war, politics,
writing, problems
in love, forgery,
shipwreck, loss,
earthquake

Agena Good health, high 23° Sco 48 23° Sco 56 Fortunate Venus/ Jupiter β (Beta) Centauri
morals, disillusion B3 (blue) Mg.0.61 var.
through love,
success with the
masses

Toliman Occult and 29° Sco 36 29° Sco 44 Fortunate Venus/ Jupiter α (Alpha) Centauri
Alpha Centauri philosophical G2 (yellowish) Mg. –0.27 var.
learning, self
analysis, honours;
beneficence,
friends,
refinement; high
position;
stubborn, cruel;
stormy or spoiled
relationships with
women; need for
freedom.
Sometimes known
as Bungula, or
Rigel Kentaurus

Sagittarius 
Kornephoros Fixity of purpose, 1° Sag 05 1° Sag 13 Neutral Mercury β (Beta) Herculis
strength of G7 (pale yellow) Mg.2.8
character, ardent
nature and
dangerous
passions

Yed Prior * Success in 2° Sag 18 2° Sag 26 Fortunate Saturn/ Venus δ (Delta) Ophiuchi
astrology & 9th M0 (orange-red) Mg.3.0
house matters,
shrewd;
immorality,
shamelessness,
revolution

Dschubba The Scorpion's 2° Sag 34 2° Sag 42 Unfortunate Mars/ Saturn δ (Delta) Scorpii
Isidis Crown; sudden B0 (white/blue) Mg.2.5
assaults,
malevolence,
immorality and
shamelessness;
mass catastrophe;
skill in battle;
research esp. into
secrets and
hidden things;
adept; patient,
wary

Akrab The Tree of Life. 3° Sag 11 3° Sag 19 Unfortunate Mars/ Saturn β (Beta) Scorpii
Crown of the Scorpion The Jewel. Riches, B1 (bluish white & lilac) Mg.2.9
materialism,
power, honour,
transitory wealth;
malevolence,
mercilessness,
fiendishness,
repulsiveness,
malice, theft,
crime; pestilence,
contagious
diseases; a.k.a.
Graffias

Yed Posterior Evil influence; the 3° Sag 31 3° Sag 39 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars ε (Epsilon) Ophiuchi
Man of Death; G9 (deep yellow) Mg.3.3
wasteful; unseen
dangers;
poisoning

Marfik Passionate, blindly 5° Sag 36 5° Sag 44 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus α (Lambda) Ophiuchi
good-hearted, M1 (white/blue) Mg.3.8 var.
easily seduced,
healer with herbs

Antares * A Royal Star. The 9° Sag 46 9° Sag 54 Fortunate Mars/ Jupiter/ α (Alpha) Scorpii
Heart of the Scorpion Archangel Oriel, Mercury MB (red & green) Mg.0.98 var.
† Behenian Star the Watcher of
the West. Spirit of
adventure,
obstinacy, injuries
to eyes, honours,
sudden loss,
stubborn,
suspicious,
violent, several
marriages

Rastaban * The Dragon's Eye. 11° Sag 58 12° Sag 06 Unfortunate Saturn/ Mars/ β (Beta) Draconis
Alwaid Impulsive, Jupiter G2 (yellow) Mg.3.0
honourable, good
for astrology,
government,
writing, sports,
finance, the arts,
accidents,
wounds,
blindness,
criminality

Ras Algethi Fixity of purpose, 16° Sag 09 16° Sag 17 Fortunate Mars/ Venus/ α (Alpha) Herculis
strength of Mercury M5 (orange red & blue green)
character, ardent Mg.3.5 var.
nature and
dangerous
passions

Sabik Wastefulness and 17° Sag 58 18° Sag 06 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus η (Eta) Ophiuchi
lost energy, A2 (white) Mg.2.6
perverted morals,
success in evil
deeds

Maasym Strength of 19° Sag 54 20° Sag 02 Unfortunate Mercury λ (Lambda) Herculis
character, K3 (deep yellow) Mg.4.5.
tenacity, fixity of
purpose, ardent
nature and
dangerous
passions; the
turning point of
the Sun

Atria Just, truthful, 20° Sag 54 21° Sag 00 Very Fortunate Mercury/ α (Alpha) Trianguli Australe
righteous and Jupiter K5 (pale rose) Mg.1.9
benevolent,
interest in
architecture and
freemasonry

Ras Alhague The head of 22° Sag 27 22° Sag 35 Fortunate Saturn/Venus α (Alpha) Ophiuchi
Serpentarius A5 (sapphire blue) Mg.2.1
(Ophiuchus).
Trouble with
women, perverted
tastes, drugs,
poisoning,
hallucination,
medicines,
infections,
mystical healing

Lesath Danger, 24° Sag 01 24° Sag 09 Unfortunate Mercury/ Mars υ (Upsilon) Scorpii
Scorpion's Sting (with desperation, B2 (blue) Mg.2.8
Shaula) immorality and
malevolence,
connected with
acid poisons,
accidents,
catastrophes,
operations

Shaula Danger, 24° Sag 35 24° Sag 43 Unfortunate Mercury/ Mars λ (Lambda) Scorpii
Mulam: the Root desperation, B2 (pale rose) Mg.1.63 var.
immorality,
malevolence; acid
poisons, victory in
sieges, destruction
of seafarers &
captives,
exorcism,
mesmerism,
spiritual pressure
towards
enlightenment

Aculeus Nebulous cluster 25° Sag 44 25° Sag 52 Unfortunate Mars/ Moon M6 Scorpius
Butterfly Nebula same nature as C (blue/orange) Mg.4.2 var.
Acumen; affects
eyesight;
blindness in one
or both eyes if
conjunct afflicted
luminary or
malefic afflicting
the luminaries;
morbid outlook,
sharp mind,
religious
extremism; poison
of sting

Galactic Centre Vast supermassive 26° Sag 52 27° Sag 00 Fortunate Jupiter Sag. "A" radio source
Galactic Core Black Hole at the black hole at centre
centre of our Milky Way galaxy
galaxy, discovered
1932; source of
energy,
motivation,
aspiration; alien
consciousness;
crisis of faith;
travel; education;
philosophy;
spiritual urges;
single-minded
dedication

Etamin Liking solitude, 27° Sag 58 28° Sag 06 Fortunate Saturn/ Mars/ γ (Gamma) Draconis
good Jupiter K5 (orange) Mg.2.4
concentration,
dishonour,
downfall and loss
of prestige,
esoteric and
philosophical
studies; occult
power

Acumen Same nature as 28° Sag 45 28° Sag 53 Unfortunate Mars/ Moon M7 Scorpius
Ptolemy Nebula Aculeus; affects C (white) Mg.3.3
eyesight;
blindness in one
or both eyes if
conjunct afflicted
luminary or
malefic afflicting
the luminaries;
morbid outlook,
sharp mind,
religious
extremism

Sinistra The left hand of 29° Sag 45 29° Sag 53 Unfortunate Saturn/ Venus ν (Nu) Ophiuchi
Serpentarius K0 (orange) Mg.3.32 var.
(Ophiuchus).
Immoral, mean
and slovenly,
depraved, lustful,
wanton, infamous,
scandalous,
addicted to
sorcery and
poisoning

Capricorn 
Spiculum Eye trouble, 1° Cap 04 1° Cap 12 Unfortunate Mars/ Moon M8 Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula blindness, N (red) Mg.6.0
depression,
hopelessly
doomed, morbid
religious outlook,
no concern for
human life; a
nebula in the
upper part of the
Bow of the Archer.

Alnasl Eye trouble, 1° Cap 16 1° Cap 24 Unfortunate Mars/ Moon γ (Gamma) Sagittarii
blindness (or bad K0 (orange) Mg.3.1
eyesight). A
double star, with
other weaker
companions, in
the middle of the
Bow of the Archer.

Polis Martial desires, 3° Cap 13 3° Cap 21 Very Fortunate Jupiter/ Mars μ (Mu) Sagittarii
A Foal high ambitions, B8 (blue) Mg.3.0 var.
domination, keen
perception,
success;
horsemanship,
truthfulness;
spiritual power. A
double star at the
top of the Bow of
the Archer

Kaus Medius Favourable for 4° Cap 35 4° Cap 43 Fortunate Mars/ Jupiter δ (Delta) Sagittarii
coronations, K3 (orange) Mg.2.8
expiatory
ceremonies,
planting trees,
sowing seeds,
building towns,
and matters of a
permanent
nature; polite,
popular, many
friends; danger of
earthquakes,
natural disaster,
political conflict.
In the middle of
the Archer's Bow

Kaus Australis Quiet nature; 5° Cap 05 5° Cap 13 Fortunate Mars/ Jupiter ε (Epsilon) Sagittarii
strong limbs, keen B9 (blue) Mg.2.0
intellect, swift
movement,
indefatigable
spirit. At the
bottom (southern)
end of the
Archer's Bow

Kaus Borealis Promoters of 6° Cap 19 6° Cap 27 Fortunate Mercury/ Mars λ (Lambda) Sagittarii
idealistic and K1 (deep yellow) Mg.2.9
humane ideas,
promoters of
mental stimuli,
enterprise and a
sense of justice.
Towards the top
(northern) end of
the Archer's Bow

Facies Blindness, violent 8° Cap 16 8° Cap 24 Very Sun/ Mars M22 Sagittarius
death, sickness, Unfortunate C (red) Mg.5.9
accidents, broken a nebulous
limbs; leadership, cluster
war, coldness,
detachment, in face of Archer
perfectionism;
earthquakes; pure
combative
energies;
adventure, risk-
taking, glamour;
fulfilment through
charitable works

Nunki Truthfulness, 12° Cap 23 12° Cap 31 Fortunate Jupiter/ σ (Sigma) Sagittarii
Pelasgus optimism, Mercury B3 (blue) Mg.2.1
religious mind;
oratory, fond of
travel, authority
on business, state
& foreign affairs.
On the vane of the
arrow at the
Archer's hand

Ascella Good fortune; 13° Cap 38 13° Cap 46 Fortunate Jupiter/ ζ (Zeta) Sagittarii
lasting happiness; Mercury A4 (bluish white) Mg.2.7
valuable gifts, love
of women;
burning & poison

Manubrium Blindness, 14° Cap 59 15° Cap 07 Unfortunate Sun/ Mars ο (Omicron) Sagittarii
explosions, fire, G8 (yellow) Mg.3.0
heat; heroism,
courage, defiance;
high-performance
athletics, intellect;
military strategy

Vega * Luck in politics, 15° Cap 19 15° Cap 27 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury α (Alpha) Lyræ
† Behenian Star artistic talent, A1 (pale sapphire) Mg.0.03
fleeting fame,
double dealing,
generosity,
practicality

Sheliak Artistic talent, 18° Cap 53 19° Cap 01 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury β (Beta) Lyræ
sexual adventures, Like Algol, an B8 (blue) Mg.3.5 var.
disgrace, eclipsing binary
gaudiness, but (unlike
independent Algol) a
thought, trouble fortunate star
with authority,
death by violence.
Hidden pitfalls, yet
can take us to
great heights (of
music, as Sheliak
is the strings of
the Lyre).
Orpheus, to whom
Apollo gave the
Lyre, was torn to
pieces for
misusing the
power of music.

Dheneb Martial Arts, 19° Cap 48 19° Cap 56 Very Fortunate Mars/ Jupiter ζ (Zeta) Aquilæ
ability to B9 (blue/white) Mg.3.0
command,
liberality,
beneficence

Sulaphat Harmonious, 21° Cap 55 22° Cap 03 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury γ (Gamma) Lyræ
poetical, B9 (blue/white) Mg.3.3
developed nature,
fond of music;
scientific, artistic;
inclined to theft

Peacock Vanity and love of 23° Cap 49 23° Cap 57 Fortunate Venus/ α (Alpha) Pavonis
display, together Mercury/ B2 (blue) Mg.2.1
with a long life Saturn
and sometimes
fame

Terebellum Strength, power, 25° Cap 51 25° Cap 59 Fortunate Venus/ Saturn ω (Omega) Sagittarii
rise in life, riches, G5 (yellow) Mg.4.8
cunning, disgrace

Aquarius 
Tarazed Spoil and plunder, 0° Aqu 56 1° Aqu 04 Fortunate Mars/ Jupiter γ (Gamma) Aquilæ
The Plundering Falcon imagination, K3 (pale orange) Mg.2.8
strong passions,
will, clairvoyance,
fame, powerful
mind

Sham Combative, 1° Aqu 04 1° Aqu 12 Unfortunate Mars/ Venus α (Alpha) Sagittæ


opinionated, G1 (yellow) Mg.4.4
jealousy, danger
of death in battle

Albireo Contemplative, 1° Aqu 15 1° Aqu 23 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury β (Beta) Cygni


cultured, artistic, K3 (topaz yellow) Mg.3.2
congenial
appearance and
disposition

Altair * Sudden but 1° Aqu 47 1° Aqu 55 Fortunate Mars/ Jupiter α (Alpha) Aquilæ
The Eagle ephemeral A7 (white) Mg.0.77
fortune,
impulsiveness,
courage,
accidents,
astrology, writing;
great imagination,
strong passions,
indomitable will, a
dominating
character,
clairvoyance,
penetrating mind

Algedi * Beneficence, 3° Aqu 46 3° Aqu 54 Fortunate Venus/ Mars α (Alpha) Capricorni


Giedi Prima peculiar events, G3 (yellow) Mg.3.2
love affairs, great
good fortune; a
double star

Dabih Good for healing; 4° Aqu 03 4° Aqu 11 Fortunate Venus/ Saturn β (Beta) Capricorni
tendency to F8 (yellowish) Mg.3.2
melancholy;
trouble through
sexual
relationships; a
double star

Bos Keen intellect, 5° Aqu 34 5° Aqu 42 Fortunate Saturn/ Venus ρ (Rho) Capricorni
good for business, F1 (yellowish) Mg.5.0
military, analysis

Albali Danger, 11° Aqu 43 11° Aqu 51 Fortunate Mars/ Mercury ε (Epsilon) Aquarii
persecution and A1 (white) Mg.3.8
even death, but
also said to give
good fortune

Dorsum The Wheel of 13° Aqu 51 13° Aqu 59 Unfortunate Saturn/Jupiter θ (Theta) Capricorni
Fortune; bites A0 (white) Mg.4.2
from venomous
creatures (with
Sun or Mars)

Alnair Retiring, active, 15° Aqu 54 16° Aqu 02 Fortunate Mercury/Jupiter α (Alpha) Gruis
proud, watchful, B7 (blue) Mg.1.73
kind, idealistic,
devoted, liking for
astronomy, "the
Bright One"
formerly part of
Piscis Austrinus,
the southern Fish

Castra Destructiveness, 20° Aqu 12 20° Aqu 20 Unfortunate Saturn/ Jupiter ε (Epsilon) Capricorni
uncontrollable B5 (blue) Mg.4.7
temper,
malevolence;
some say this star
is fortunate, with
a virtuous old age

Nashira * Writing, 21° Aqu 47 21° Aqu 55 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter γ (Gamma) Capricorni
government, A7 (white) Mg.3.8
religion,
overcomes evil

Kitalpha Gives friendship 23° Aqu 07 23° Aqu 15 Fortunate Mercury/ Venus α (Alpha) Equulei
and sagacity but GA (yellow/white) Mg.4.1
frivolity and love
of pleasure; fame,
horsemanship

Sadalsuud * Fortuna 23° Aqu 46 23° Aqu 54 Very Fortunate Saturn/ β (Beta) Aquarii
Fortunarum, great Mercury G0 (pale yellow) Mg.3.1
fortune; astrology,
occult,
government,
business, psychic,
visionary,
originality;
personal charm;
temperance;
aviation

Deneb Algedi A wise leader; 23° Aqu 50 23° Aqu 58 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter δ (Delta) Capricorni
† Behenian Star finding the joy A5 (white) Mg.3.0
inherent in sorrow
– and vice versa;
glory and fame if
death is avoided;
betrayal, loss of
position if
associated with
Sun or Moon

Sador Glittering wings, 24° Aqu 50 24° Aqu 58 Fortunate Jupiter/ Saturn γ (Gamma) Cygni
figured by stars. F8 (yellowish) Mg.2.3
Part of the
Christian Cross.
Words of
command,
gathering of
wealth; a hidden
god; love of water,
swimming, the
arts;
communication
with birds;
aviation

Gienah Soar to great 27° Aqu 45 27° Aqu 53 Neutral Venus/ Mercury ε (Epsilon) Cygni
Epsilon Cygni heights, potential K0 (yellow-orange) Mg.2.46
of sudden
downfall; "the
Swan's Wing"

  Pisces
Sadalmelik "The Lucky One of 3° Pis 46 3° Pis 54 Fortunate Saturn/ α (Alpha) Aquarii
the King". Occult Mercury G1 (pale yellow) Mg.3.2
interests,
prominence,
success; original,
inventive;
persecution,
extreme, sudden
destruction, death
penalty
Fomalhaut * A Royal Star. 3° Pis 52 4° Pis 00 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury α (Alpha) Piscis Austrini
Archangel Gabriel, A2 (white) Mg.1.16
the Watcher of
the South. Great &
lasting honours;
congenital birth
defects, magic,
fame, occult, faith,
"Star of Alchemy",
addiction,
undesirable
associates

Deneb Adige * Intelligent, 5° Pis 16 5° Pis 24 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury α (Alpha) Cygni
Alpha Cygni creative, original, A2 (white) Mg.1.25
naive, astrology,
writing, the public,
dog bites

Sadalachbia Success in 6° Pis 43 6° Pis 51 Fortunate Venus/ Mercury γ (Gamma) Aquarii


ventures, personal A0 (greenish-white) Mg.4.0
charm, movement
to rich pastures,
aviation, discovery
of lost items, "the
Star of Hidden
Things"

Skat Good fortune, 8° Pis 52 9° Pis 00 Fortunate Saturn/ Jupiter δ (Delta) Aquarii
personal charm, A2 (white) Mg.3.5
lasting happiness,
psychic interests,
sensitivity, occult
interests, many
friends

Achernar Sudden success in 15° Pis 19 15° Pis 27 Fortunate Jupiter α (Alpha) Eridani
public office, "the mouth of B9 (bluish-white) Mg.0.46
religious benefits, The River", a
access to another constellation
realm extending over
several Signs.
Ptolemy says
stars in
Eridanus are
ruled by Saturn,
excepting
Achernar, the
brightest (see
Acamar)

Markab * Violence, honours 23° Pis 29 23° Pis 37 Unfortunate Mars/ Mercury/ α (Alpha) Pegasi
and riches' "Star Venus B9 (bluish-white) Mg.2.6
of Sorrow",
disgrace, ruin;
literary, legal
problems,
accidents; cuts,
stabs, surgery
Sadalbari "Luck of the 24° Pis 23 24° Pis 31 Fortunate Mars/ Mercury μ (Mu) Pegasi
Splendid One"; G6 (yellow) Mg.3.7
Pegasus:
ambition, vanity,
intuition,
enthusiasm,
caprice, bad
judgment;
changes in
weather; events
concerning ships
& ocean;
knowledge of
healing herbs

Matar "Fortunate Rain"; 25° Pis 43 25° Pis 51 Fortunate Mars/ Mercury η (Eta) Pegasi
Pegasus: G2 (yellow) Mg.3.1
ambition, vanity,
intuition,
enthusiasm,
caprice, bad
judgment;
changes in
weather; events
concerning ships
& ocean;
knowledge of
healing herbs

Azalfafage "Tail of the Hen"; 28° Pis 17 28° Pis 25 Fortunate Venus π (Pi) Cygni
Cygnus: B3 (bluish-white) Mg.4.8.
understanding &
control of birds;
contemplative,
dreamy, cultured
& adaptable
nature. Talents
develop late. Love
of water,
swimming & the
arts.

Scheat * Imprisonment, 29° Pis 22 29° Pis 30 Very Mars/ Mercury β (Beta) Pegasi
murder, suicide, Unfortunate M2 (red) Mg.2.6
drowning,
extreme
misfortune.
Essence of
intellect;
independent
thought; break
with conventional
thought or
philosophy
NOTE: Scheat's orb
of influence
crosses into the
1st degree of Aries
in mid 2010. This
will be a very
notable event, as
Jupiter and
Uranus do so at
almost the same
time.

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For an even more comprehensive analysis of the Fixed Stars and their effects,
check out this detailed website by Anne Wright: Constellations of Words

http://www.constellationsofwords.com/stars/Stars_alphabet.htm

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