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>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 position and the
character of their effects.
Rob lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales,
on the east coast of Australia.
The Fixed Stars
were so called by the ancients to distinguish them from the Planets,
or Wanderers, which are heavenly bodies moving perceptibly in the
sphere of the Zodiac.
Fixed Stars are those which appear to be stationary,
relative to the Earth (although they do advance due to precession at a
rate of less than one minute per year, so needing some seventy-two
years to move one degree of arc). These do not move across the
ecliptic, as do planets. Those near the ecliptic and of significant
magnitude have considerable influence. Fixed stars do not lie within
the zodiac; they are all beyond it in the constellations. Planets move
within the zodiac.
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.
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). For a more detailed examination of magnitudes and other
factors, check out Anne Wright's very comprehensive site at The
Fixed Stars.
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.
In my own work, I have found that an orb of 1 degree 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. This is not necessarily the
case. See 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 involves the use of parans
(angular relationships between planets and fixed stars in a chart).
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.
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
Star
Keywords
Position
Effect
Character
Kerb
Danger of being jilted by a lover
1° Aries 03
Neutral
Mars/ Mercury
Difda Deneb Kaitos
Laziness, self destruction, nervousness,
illness, inhibitions, loss
2° Aries 35
Unfortunate
Saturn
Algenib
Ambition, vanity, intuition, enthusiasm, bad
judgment
9° Aries 09
Unfortunate
Mars/ Mercury
Alderamin
Gravity, sternness, judgement, severe trials,
poetry, drama
Quiet, prudent, suspicious, mistrustful,
self-controlled, great anger when roused
2° Leo 48
Neutral
Saturn/ Mars
The Aselli The Asses
Death by fever, fire, hanging, beheading, or
violent catastrophe, ruin, disgrace, wounds, hurts to face,
eye trouble, blindness, imprisonment, great changes in society
Astrology, arrogance, psychic power,
destruction; aka Krathu, one of the 7 Rishis (Hindu
sages) in Ursa Major; Bast Isis, the Egyptian
goddess; "The Eye"; "Heaven's Pivot"
15° Leo 00
Fortunate
Venus/Mercury/Mars
Merak
Prudent, restrained, mistrustful,
self-controlled (but angry when roused), love of command,
power to achieve, good with animals
19° Leo 06
Fortunate
Saturn/ Mercury/ Mars
Ras Elased Aust Algenubi
Cruel, heartless, bold, bombastic, brutish,
destructive, artistic appreciation. power of expression,
spiritual gifts, leadership
20° Leo 42
Neutral
Saturn/ Mars
"Own Worst Enemy"
An unfortunate degree. No freedom to act on
one's own behalf
22° Leo
Unfortunate
Alphard *
Sudden death by poison or drowning. Problems
with law, love affairs, drugs
The most Royal Star. Raphael, the Healing
Archangel, the Watcher of the North. Nobility, ambition,
alertness, great power, status, leadership, sudden downfall,
accidents, violence
Fixity of purpose, strength of character,
ardent nature and dangerous passions
1° Sagittarius 05
Neutral
Mercury
Yed Prior *
Success in astrology & 9th house matters,
shrewd
2° Sagittarius 18
Fortunate
Saturn/ Venus
Marfik
Passionate, blindly good-hearted, easily
seduced, healer with herbs
5° Sagittarius 36
Neutral
Saturn/ Venus
Antares * Heart of the Scorpion
A Royal Star. The Archangel Oriel, the Watcher
of the West. Spirit of adventure, obstinacy, injuries to eyes,
honours, sudden loss, stubborn, suspicious, violent, several
marriages
9° Sagittarius 46
Fortunate
Mars/Jupiter/ Mercury
Rastaban *
Impulsive, honourable, good for astrology,
government, writing, sports, finance, the arts, accidents,
wounds, blindness, criminality
11° Sagittarius 58
Unfortunate
Saturn/ Mars/ Jupiter
Sabik
Wastefulness and lost energy, perverted moral,
success in evil deeds
17° Sagittarius 58
Unfortunate
Saturn/ Venus
Atria
Just, truthful, righteous and benevolent,
interest in architecture and freemasonry
20° Sagittarius 54
Very Fortunate
Mercury/ Jupiter
Ras Alhague
Trouble with women, drugs, poisoning,
hallucination, medicines, infections, mystical healing
22° Sagittarius 27
Fortunate
Saturn/Venus
Lesath Scorpion's Sting (with Shaula)
Danger, desperation, immorality and
malevolence, connected with acid poisons, accidents,
catastrophes, operations
24° Sagittarius 01
Unfortunate
Mercury/ Mars
Shaula Mulam: the Root
danger, desperation, immorality and
malevolence, connected with acid poisons, aids victory in
sieges, destruction of seafarers & captives, exorcism,
mesmerism, spiritual pressure towards enlightenment
24° Sagittarius 35
Unfortunate
Mercury/ Mars
Galactic Centre
A vast Black Hole at the centre of our galaxy,
discovered 1932; source of energy, motivation, aspiration;
alien consciousness; crisis of faith; travel; education;
philosophy; spiritual urges; single-minded dedication
26° Sagittarius 52
Fortunate
Jupiter
Etamin
Liking solitude, good concentration, dishonour,
downfall and loss of prestige, esoteric and philosophical
studies
A Royal Star. Archangel Gabriel, the Watcher of
the South. Congenital birth defects, magic, fame, occult,
faith, "Star of Alchemy", addiction, undesirable
associates
3° Pisces 52
Fortunate
Venus/ Mercury/ Neptune
Deneb Adige * Alpha Cygnus
Intelligent, creative, original, naive,
astrology, writing, the public, dog bites
5° Pisces 16
Fortunate
Venus/ Mercury
Sadalachbia
Success in ventures, personal charm, movement
to rich pastures, aviation, discovery of lost items, "the
Star of Hidden Things"
6° Pisces 43
Fortunate
Venus/ Mercury
Skat
Good fortune, personal charm, lasting
happiness, psychic interests, sensitivity, occult interests,
many friends
8° Pisces 52
Fortunate
Saturn/ Jupiter
Achernar
Sudden success in public office, religious
benefits, access to another realm
15° Pisces 19
Fortunate
Jupiter "the mouth of the River" a
constellation extending over several Signs. NOTE: stars in
this constellation (Eridanus) are ruled by Saturn,
with the exception of Achernar, the brightest
Markab *
Violence, honours and riches, "Star of
Sorrow", literary, legal problems, accidents
For an even more comprehensive analysis of the Fixed Stars and
their effects,
check out this detailed website by Anne Wright http://www.winshop.com.au/annew
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