Acrab at 03°11′ Sagittarius has an orb of 2°00′

The Sun joins Acrab on November 25

Fixed star Acrab, Beta Scorpii, is a multiple star system located on the head of the Scorpion, Scorpius Constellation. Magnitude 2.62 + 4.92, spectral type B1V + B2V.

The traditional name Acrab comes from the Arabic word العقرب (al-‘Aqrab}, which means The Scorpion, for the whole constellation.

β Scorpii was called Graffias, Italian for “the claws,” from when the stars of Libra made up the Claws of the Scorpion. Beta Scorpii has also been known as Frons Scorpii. It appears on the flag of Brazil, symbolizing the state of Maranhão.

2000	2050	Name	Orb
02♐18	03♐00	Yed Prior	2°00′
02♐34	03♐16	Dschubba	2°10′
03♐11	03♐54	Acrab	2°00′
09♐14	09♐56	Han	2°00′
09♐46	10♐28	Antares	2°40′

Acrab Astrology

GRAFFIAS, β Scorpii. A triple star, pale white and lilac, situated on the head of the Scorpion and frequently called Frons Scorpii. 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. [1]

GRAFFIAS, β Scorpii. A triple star, magnitudes 2, 10, and 4, colors pale white and lilac, located on the Scorpion’s head. This star is also known as Acrab. Spectral class B1. This star gives wealth, preferment, honors, benefits that don’t last, success after much difficulty, violence, pestilence, and chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or possibly serious illness. [6]

Acrab and the Forehead of Scorpio, both in the constellation Scorpio and positioned next to each other, 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 fixed stars are credited with giving the ability to do research, especially 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 Meridian or Asc 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 Mars, Saturn or Uranus be in these first degrees of Sagittarius, especially in an angular position.[2]

Acrab and Dschubba may be regarded effectively as one unit. Together with two or three other minor stars very close by, they were known collectively as Al Akil Al Jabbah, the Crown of the Forehead (of the Scorpion), and just about the only part of this Constellation to have been regarded as auspicious.

Ptolemy classes them as Mars-Saturn stars, not a very delightful combination, yet one which makes a certain sense when we remember that a scorpion’s armament is at the rear, not in the head where this star is. It is, in fact, a fighter of very great skill, and that characterizes Mars-Saturn perfectly. Anyone with these stars 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 that they need to have. The same applies to generals, policemen, private investigators, and secret service agents, many of whom have Acrab or Dschubba well placed and aspected. In research of all other kinds, too, they distinguish the real adept. [3]

Fixed star Acrab rules the left side of the buttocks, close to the spine. [4]

Constellation Scorpio

The Scorpion was the dreaded symbol of darkness in the region of the Euphrates. Comets in this region of the sky were said to portend plagues of “reptiles” (read as locusts or other insects harmful to agriculture). In Classical Scientific Astrology, the fruitful nature of Scorpio was mentioned. This attribute also applies to the constellation. The constellation of the Scorpion has been considered unlucky from earliest antiquity. [5]

Fixed Star Acrab Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Acrab: Riches and preferment attended by danger, violence, trouble, sickness, benefits seldom last. [1]

Lady Helen Taylor 0°05′ (and Moon), René Magritte 0°11′, John Wayne Gacy 1°00′.

Midheaven conjunct Acrab: David Bowie 1°28′ (and Venus), Tori Spelling 1°47′, Lucky Luciano 2°28′ (and Sun, Moon, Mars, Saturn, Uranus).

Part of Fortune conjunct Acrab: Linda Goodman 0°04′, Jenna Ortega 0°11′, Jimmy Carter 0°17′, Richard Ramirez 0°18′, William Cowper 0°33′, Mark Wahlberg 1°38′ (and Neptune), JonBenét Ramsey 1°49′, Frederick the Great 1°57′, Billy Joel 1°53′.

Sun conjunct Acrab: Materialistic, too active a mind, ecclesiastical difficulties, bad health. Otherwise similar to the effect if rising. [1]

Preferment in sports, politics, religion, and all matters dealing with public affairs. Mentally, the native is quite active and materialistic. High honors are possible with this conjunction. These natives usually get what they go after, what they desire, but not always fully able to enjoy the fruits of their labors. This can exhibit itself in any number of ways. [6]

Ted Bundy 0°10′, John F. Kennedy Jr. 0°18′, Christina Applegate 0°20′, Jenna Bush Hager 0°22′, George Moscone 0°27′, Ilona Staller 0°34′, Hans von Benda 0°36′, Augusto Pinochet 0°39′‚ Lucky Luciano 0°42′ (and Moon, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, MC), David B. Feinberg 0°51′, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec 0°57′, Billy Connolly 1°09′, Miley Cyrus 1°11′, André Gide 1°13′, Martin Luther 1°20′, Nicolás Maduro 1°22′, George Eliot 1°33′, Victoria, Princess Royal 1°34′, Emma Walton Hamilton 1°37′ (and Moon), Tina Turner 1°39′, Chuck Schumer 1°41′ (and Venus), Louis Ducruet 1°47′, Charles de Gaulle 1°49′ (and Mercury).

Moon conjunct Acrab: 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. [1]

The native can obtain great honors and wealth. The native is very materialistic. These natives leave themselves open to criticism for one of several reasons, either for being indecisive, delaying tactics or espousing unpopular ideas or programs, or some action on their part will prove to be unpopular. [6]

Christine McIntyre 0°08′, Dave Grohl 0°10′, Thomas Say 0°11′, Bill Roorback 0°12′, Anita Cobby 0°13′ (and Mercury), Jimmy Cassidy 0°16′, Luke Evans 0°16′, Melissa Etheridge 0°19′, Alexander the Great 0°20′, Lady Helen Taylor 0°20′ (and AC), Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben 0°22′ (and Uranus), Harper Beckhan 0°23′, William Rowan Hamilton 0°25′, James Stirling 0°32′, James Stirling 0°33′, Linda Gray Sexton 0°34′, Kitty Kelley 0°35′, Joe Tex 0°37′, Henri-Edmond Cross 0°44′, Tina Modotti 0°45′, George Melly 0°45′, Vince Jones 0°46′, Maurice Utrillo 0°47′, Giorgia Meloni 0°51′, James Homme 0°57′, Emma Walton Hamilton 1°00′ (and Sun), Dirk Bogarde 1°01′, Langston Hughes 1°01′, Arthur Koestler 1°01′, Jane Goodall 1°09′, Claude Vorilhon 1°13′, Peter Warlock 1°16′, Jean Jaures 1°17′, Carl Ludwig Rominger 1°20′, Alfred Gottschalk 1°24′, Don King 1°25′, Lucky Luciano 1°42′ (and Sun, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, MC), Kevin Costner 1°42′, Ivana Trump 1°51′.

Mercury conjunct Acrab: Dull mind, difficulty in expression or defect in speech, gifts, difficulty in obtaining legacy but final success. [1]

Any problems these natives encounter will be due to their own indiscretion or in some manner brought on by their actions. These natives can find success and are very shrewd. [6]

(2° orb): The sciatic nerve slips out of position, and there is a blockage of energy flow to the nerves. A shortage of energy at this point causes a slight crippling of the spine and the buttock. These natives will usually have problems with the sciatic nerve and are unable to squat down to the floor. They cannot get into this position easily as there is a pull on the nerves and spine where they feel sharp pains up the spine. Rubbing oil on the buttock and spine area would be very helpful. [4]

Anita Cobby 0°08′ (and Moon), Jimi Hendrix 0°33′, Charles de Gaule 1°00′ (and Sun), James Garfield 1°12′, Erwin Rommel 1°43′.

Venus conjunct Acrab: Dishonest, self-seeking, energetic, able, and favorable for gain. [1]

The native is self-seeking, energetic, well liked, somewhat intuitive, imaginative. [6]

Margaret Thatcher 0°04′, David Bowie 0°17′ (and MC), Chuck Schumer 0°41′ (and Sun), Billy Connolly 0°43′, Jeane Dixon 1°03′.

Mars conjunct Acrab: Athletic, suffers from over-exertion, goes to extremes, active mind, favorable for money matters but extravagant and has many debts. [1]

The native has an active mind, tends to be extravagant, and can go to extremes. Extreme or unusual habits can cause self-destruction, over-exertion, and illness. [6]

(4° orb): This is similar to Mars at Dschubba, except it is far more difficult, ten times greater than Dschubba. It distorts the playful energy and becomes extremely perverted. This can be the rapist who makes it a game. They like to steal things and would not mind murdering someone at the same time. To them, this is all fun, like the child without compassion and without thinking of the consequences. They love to use knives for they consider it far more fun than using guns. They become distorted to a point where they do not care for their body and thus counteract diseases. They enjoy inflicting pain through anal sex, or they are obsessed with the anal area. [5]

Lucky Luciano 0°09′ (and Sun, Moon, Saturn, Uranus, MC)), George VI of the UK 0°22′, Marie Curie 1°43′, Alexis Arquette 1°46′, Warren Beatty 1°57′.

Jupiter conjunct Acrab: Hypocritical, real or pretended religious zeal, legacies attended by legal difficulties. [1]

High preferment in public matters, religion, philosophy. Native can attract many friends who will assist them. Negatively, these natives gain high preferment, but their gains might not be of a lasting nature. [6]

Sarah, Duchess of York 0°47′, William Blake 1°10′, Amy Winehouse 1°21′, Victoria, Princess Royal 1°27′, Virginia Giuffre 1°41′.

Saturn conjunct Acrab: Cautious, cunning, self-seeking, deceitful, progressive ideas, religious but hypocritical, proud of home, loss by fire or water, gain through marriage and partnership, few children, long life. [1]

(3° orb): This is similar to Mercury at this point. The sciatic nerve will experience spasms at times cutting off circulation so that the native will not be able to lift the knee. The nerves are not relaxed sufficiently to allow the person to step upwards without feeling pain. The area should be rubbed using olive oil, and drinking peppermint tea would be very helpful. [4]

Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita 0°01′ [wife and only child died in holocaust], Charlotte Casiraghi 0°04′, Bob Fosse 0°13′, Marc Dutroux 0°15′, Louis Braille 0°19′ [never married, no kids], Arsenio Hall 0°27′ [longtime girlfriend, 1 kid], Janet Leigh 0°27′ [4 marriages, 2 kids], Wallace Clement Sabine 0°29′ [married, 2 kids], Nathan Lane 0°55′ [married, no kids], Vito Genovese 1°03′, John Lydon 1°09′, Carrie Fisher 1°26′, Lucky Luciano 1°27′ (and Sun, Moon, Mars, Uranus, MC), Joseph Goebbels 1°31′, Charles Kingsford Smith 1°41′, Princess Victoria of the UK 1°42′, Hans Speidel 1°43′, Martina Navratilova 1°46′ (and N.Node), Gillian Rolton 1°46′, Bill Maher 1°52′, Geena Davis 1°52′.

Uranus conjunct Acrab: 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. [1]

Julius Evola 0°05′, Catherine, Princess of Wales 0°11′, Ilhan Omar 1°05′, Hubertus Strughold 1°12′, M. C. Escher 1°14′, Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben 1°21′ (and Moon), William, Prince of Wales 1°27′, René Magritte 1°44′, Britney Spears 1°57′, Lucky Luciano 2°15′ (and Sun, Moon, Mars, Saturn, MC).

Neptune conjunct Acrab: 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. [1]

Christina Applegate 0°01′, Jeremy Renner 0°35′, Mark Wahlberg 1°26′ (and POF), Dwayne Johnson 1°39′, Dave Chappelle 1°51′, Allison DuBois 1°58′, Monica Lewinsky 1°59′

Pluto conjunct Acrab: Kylie Jenner 0°19′, Bella Hadid 1°50′.

North Node conjunct Acrab: David Copperfield 0°13′, Meghan Trainor 0°21′, Debby Boone 0°33′, Nicolaus Copernicus 1°10′, Chris Carter 1°42′, David Beckham 1°46′, Eva Perón 1°55′, Martina Navratilova 1°56′ (and Saturn).

South Node conjunct Acrab: James Woods 0°33′, O. J. Simpson 0°59′, Queen Camilla 1°06′, Olivia Rodrigo 1°07′, JD Vance 1°11′, Salman Rushdie 1°15′, Mark Twain 1°37′.

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.169-170.
2. Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.65-67.
3. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.84.
4. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.102-103.
5. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.47.
6. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.166-167.

• All fixed star positions are for the year 2000. Add one degree per 72 years to correct for precession.