#fixed star

Mediator between worlds | Music, Performance, Charm

Beneficence, Ideality, Hopefulness, Refinement & Changeability

Nature of Venus and Mercury and Alvidas (Capricorn & Taurus)

Used as the standard for measuring the brightness of other stars and galaxies for over a century . It is considered “the most important star in the sky after the Sun.”

1st magnitude (the brightest stars in the night sky, with apparent magnitudes lower than +1.50.) 5th brightest star, pale sapphire (magnitude (V) +0.026 (−0.02 – +0.07), spectral class A0Va.).

(Hercules Cerberus et Ramus, Vultur et Lyra, Cygnus, Sagitta, Vulpecula et Anser.)

The first distant star ever photographed (1850). It became the first star to have its spectrum photographed (1872).

Vega's stone is the Chrysolite (Peridot) and plant is Savory.

"Amoungst stones... is the Chrystolite/Peridot amoungst the plants... succory and fumitary." -Agrippa

Portion of Talisman prescribed for protections against spiritual attacks: "Savory juice with an equal amount of the herb called fumitory and with a little of the stone called turonso grants favors with b easts, protects from demons , nocturnal phantoms, and fears". -Translated by John Michael Greer (BM Bodleian MS)

(as drawn by Agrippa)

Sirius is a fixed star that can have an influence on a natal chart when it is conjunct a personal planet like the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, or Mars.

If Sirius is conjunct an angle in a natal chart (Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven, or IC), it indicates a person who is destined for greatness or who has a powerful presence. It also indicates a person who is drawn to esoteric or spiritual pursuits.

Sirius in the houses: 

1st house: This person may have a magnetic personality or a strong physical presence. They’re natural leaders and have a deep spiritual connection.

2nd house: Financial success or a talent for making money. It also indicates a person who values spiritual pursuits over material possessions.

3rd house: They have a gift for communication or writing. They’re also drawn to spiritual or philosophical topics.

4th house: A strong connection to family or roots. It also indicates a person who is drawn to spiritual or esoteric pursuits related to the home or family.

5th house: They have a talent for the arts or entertainment. They may also have a strong spiritual connection to children or creative pursuits.

6th house: A person who is drawn to healing or service-oriented careers. They also have a gift for seeing the bigger picture or understanding the interconnectedness of all things.

7th house: A person who is destined for a powerful partnership or who values spiritual connections in relationships.

8th house: They have a gift for transformation or understanding the deeper mysteries of life. They may also have a strong connection to the spiritual world.

9th house: A person who is drawn to spiritual or philosophical pursuits, or who has a gift for teaching or mentoring.

10th house: A person who is destined for success or who has a powerful public presence. They’re also drawn to spiritual or esoteric pursuits related to career or reputation.

11th house: They have a gift for networking or bringing people together. They may also have a strong spiritual connection to community or social causes.

12th house: A person who is drawn to spiritual or esoteric pursuits, or who has a strong connection to the spiritual world. They also have a gift for healing or understanding the deeper mysteries of life, they can be psychic.

Sirius conjunctions in the chart 

Sirius conjunct Sun: A strong sense of purpose and a desire to make a significant impact in the world. This placement is associated with leadership and a need to be recognized for one's achievements.

Sirius conjunct Moon: A strong emotional nature and a need for emotional fulfillment. This placement is associated with intuition and psychic ability.

Sirius conjunct Mercury: A sharp mind and strong communication skills. This placement is associated with success in business and a talent for negotiation.

Sirius conjunct Venus: Gives the person a strong sense of beauty and aesthetics. This placement is associated with artistic talent and a love of luxury.

Sirius conjunct Mars: A strong will and the ability to overcome obstacles. This placement is associated with success in athletic pursuits and a competitive nature.

Sirius conjunct Ascendant: A person who is charismatic, influential, and likely to achieve great success in their life. They have a strong presence and are natural leaders.

Sirius conjunct Descendant: The person is likely to attract influential or powerful partners in their life. This could manifest as a spouse or business partner who helps the person achieve great success.

Sirius conjunct Midheaven: The person is likely to achieve great success in their career or public life. They may be recognized as a leader or authority in their field.

Daily Utsu-P #182:

Eclipse energy is transformative, powerful; they mark a shift and a jump forward. We seem to get a glimpse of our future, a taste of what is to come. We also have the Full Moon's energy; we are closing a chapter. This is what is awaiting us on November 19 during the partial Lunar Eclipse in Taurus; the conclusion of a difficult challenge and the preview of something bigger coming very soon.

Taurus is a sign preoccupied with having and keeping resources. It's an earth sign interested in the tangible things we can see and touch. Taurus is connected to nature, and with the disturbing conjunction to the fixed star Algol (one of the most malefic stars in the sky), I feel like something might happen regarding the environment. It could be secret dealings of a government that'll be exposed or a natural catastrophe that will create panic and anxiety for a lot of people. The Saturn-Uranus square and the Mars-Uranus opposition create a lot of frustration; the energy is explosive and bottled up. Explosions, earthquakes, structures collapsing, major strikes affecting resources could be themes surrounding this eclipse.

An exaggeration of the truth could make headlines with the Mercury-Jupiter square. Something is not as spectacular or grand as it is said to be; a powerful authority figure feels overly confident about an important issue.

On a more individual level, we might feel extremely frustrated with current events and seek to break free (Mars-Uranus opposition). We desire comfort and stability more than ever (Moon in Taurus), and some might nurture themselves by overindulging under this eclipse. Our perception is refined and we are more empathic with the Mercury-Neptune trine, and for some authority figures (Venus in Capricorn) sudden windfalls will solve all their problems (Venus-Uranus trine).

Astrodienst!

Astrodienst:

1. Go to the extended charts selection under horoscope drawings & data.

2. Click on +, then on +add and insert your data.

3. Change the chart style drawing and house system to fit your preferences.

4. At the aspects part, check "to all objects" because otherwise aspects to asteroids won't be included.

5. Scroll to "additional objects" and then choose your asteroid from the asteroid list. You can also type in the asteroid number in the box below it. You can search for a certain asteroid if your device allows it. It works the same for the other lists.

Bonus! when you have the chart, click on PDF and then on additional tables (free!).

It'll let you download a PDF file that looks something like this:

Spica is one of the stars in the constellation of Virgo, but in the *sign* of Libra. I had a chance to renew my acquaintance a few days ago...

at 23° Libra 50′ Spica is a bright star in the constellation of Virgo, but its position on the ecliptic corresponds to a position at almost 24° Libra. It’s been associated with good harvests for more than a thousand years. A few days ago, the Sun was conjunct the star, and I had a chance to recite (again) this poem from several years ago, honoring it. O brilliant, O Bird-like Radiant…