Fixed Star Ain

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Ain at 08°07′ Gemini has an orb of 1°40′

Hyades Cluster [Stellarium]

The Sun joins Ain on May 29

Fixed star Ain, Epsilon Tauri, is a star in the Hyades star cluster marking the northern, or left eye of the Bull, Taurus Constellation. Magnitude 3.53, spectral type K0III.

The traditional name Ain comes from the Arabic word عين which means Eye. John Flamsteed termed it Oculus Boreus, Latin for Northern Eye.

2000	2050	Fixed Star	Orb
06♊53	07♊35	Hyadum II	1°30′
07♊58	08♊40	Hyadum III	1°30′
08♊07	08♊49	Ain	1°40′
09♊48	10♊30	Aldebaran	2°40′
15♊17	15♊59	Cursa	2°00′

Ain Astrology

Fixed star Ain has the spectral type G9, indicating the planetary nature of the Sun and, to a lesser extent, Mars.

ε Tauri. An orange star in the northern eye of the Bull. Spectral class: KO. Honors, preferment, good fortune, rise followed by a fall, legal problems, chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or possibly serious illness. [5]

Ain, the Northern Bulls Eye, the Right Eye in the Head of the Bull is of a Venus-Moon character. Linked with the Sun, it gives the ability to get on in life, to achieve high honors and gain possessions. Linked with Neptune or Venus, this fixed star is supposed to make the native artistic. Linked with Jupiter, success in art or the art business is indicated. But if Saturn is unfavorably linked with the Sun and this fixed star, rise is followed by fall. [3]

Ain Hyadum, given a Mercury-Mars rating by Ptolemy, may be counted a yet stronger symbol of communicative ability than Prima Hyadum. The name Ain itself recalls that exalted level above the Qabalah’s ‘Tree of Life’, only two steps down from the Godhead, entirely appropriate for a star so close to the Archangel signified by Aldebaran that it is more an additional quality to the greater star than a symbol in its own right. We must suppose that good communicative ability, the quality of Mercury, is an essential for a good general or any other commander or a large community in action. [4]

The Hyades

The Hyades consist of six stars (α, θ¹, θ², γ, δ, and ε, Tauri) situated on the forehead of the Bull and marking the northern eye. According to Ptolemy they are of the nature of Saturn and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Mercury and Mars. Simmonite likens the Hyades 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. [1]

The Hyades as a group are violent and troublesome, causing storm and tempests both on land and sea. They have always been associated with rain (even China as well as Greece and Rome). Edmund Spencer calls them the “Moist Daughters”, and the stars have always had a favorable connotation regarding agriculture. Vivian Robson claims that Prima Hyadum is the chief star of the Hyades, but this is at variance with classical literature which gives this prominence to Aldebaran. [2]

The Hyades cluster of the rain stars bear out a Mars-Neptune character with a Uranian blend. Their influence is that of a staggering increase of the sexual urge; self-preservation, which could lead to greediness; sexuality; a dissolute life; excessive and licentious ways; and a striving for prestige leading to power politics. If this tendency is bridled, an increase in the positive sense can be the result, leading to tremendous success in life. When the pinnacle of the career is reached, the danger appears that the inherent nature may come again to the fore, and may, if uncontrolled, lead to failure and fall from power. With a connection to the Hyades, it is doubly important that power and strength must not be used to exploit other human beings. [3]

The Hyades are a small group of six stars including the Eye of Taurus (Ain). Greek mythology saw them as the daughters of Atlas and Aethra, major figures in the pre-disaster period of our history. Like their half-sister the Pleiades, they were a sorrowful group – understandably after seeing Father try in vain to keep the sky (Phaeton’s debris) up off the Earth – and they have long portended rain, to both farmers and seafarers. [4]

Asterism Bi the Net

00♊38 to 09♊48

Asterism Bi the Net is generally auspicious and signifies strength, energy, perseverance, endurance, stability, beauty, tranquility, harmony, intelligence, generosity and a degree of idealism. Financial management and planning skills lead to wealth and abundance, with both sons and daughters. A calm and gentle appearance belies cautious actions and an unwavering mind (or stubbornness). People with the Net in their charts speak thoughtfully and concisely, without excessive self-expression or boasting. Sticking to their word earns trust and respect.

Bi the Net is suitable for farming, agriculture, planting, repairing fields and houses, marriage, making clothes, building kitchens, food sheds, and livestock pens. It is also favorable for storing grain, food, and miscellaneous goods, and for dredging canals, repairing bridges, and undertaking anything that improves stability. It is not suitable for taking or lending money or generating wealth. [Alderbaran] Personality Revealed, douban.com.

The eight stars of Bi govern border troops and hunting expeditions. If these stars shine brightly and prominently, distant people come to pay homage, and the realm is at peace; if they dim or their color fades, border troops are in chaos; when one star is missing, it signifies war and loss. If they waver or move restlessly, border troops will mobilize. If they shift positions, prisons across the land will fall into chaos. If these stars gather closely together, laws and punishments will become harsh and severe.

A solar eclipse signifies that a border ruler will die; troops may kill their own leader, while distant states plot rebellion or disorder. If the sun is surrounded by a halo (the sun’s corona), border troops will be active; if not, this indicates anxiety for the northern ruler. It also signifies wind and rain.

A lunar eclipse indicates that an amnesty will be issued; there will be military conflict in the Zhao region, or the ruler of Zhao will suffer anxiety. If the moon is surrounded by a halo, warfare and disorder will erupt, famine and mourning will follow. If three halos appear around it, there will be rebellion on the borders; if rain or wind occurs within seven days, this omen may be resolved. It also indicates anxiety for a weak (southern) state and an amnesty across the realm.

If a celestial body transgresses Aldebaran, it signifies subordinates challenging superiors; a high-ranking general will die, and a weak (southern or yin) state will suffer anxiety. If an object enters the mouth of Bi (between Aldebaran and ε Tau, Ain), heavy rains will occur. If it pierces through Bi, famine will occur that year, and banditry will rise. If its position deviates from the constellation and moves away from Bi, rain will follow; if it resides at the center of Bi (Prima Hyadum), a female ruler will suffer anxiety. Another interpretation says transgressing to the north signifies anxiety for yin states, while transgression to the south indicates anxiety for yang (strong or northern) states.

If Mercury transgresses Bi, disasters will strike the border regions; if it enters the mouth of Bi (between Aldebaran and Ain), the state changes its governance. If it remains in this position, floods occur, the people suffer, crops fail to mature, and border troops mobilize. Remaining at the mouth of Bi indicates that people will rebel or cause disorder.

If Venus transgresses the right horn of Bi (Aldebaran), troops will suffer defeat and generals die. If it enters the mouth of Bi (between Aldebaran and Ain), generals, ministers and high-ranking officials rebel; a great amnesty is declared, the state changes its laws and policies, feudal lords raise armies, floods occur, and five grains fail to mature. If Venus pierces through Bi entirely, granaries become empty and military forces from four regions rise up in war.

If Mars transgresses the right horn of Bi (Aldebaran), a major battle will occur; if it transgresses the left horn (Ain), only minor warfare will take place. If it enters Bi, border forces become anxious; if it remains over Bi, famine occurs, and an amnesty is issued. If it forms a hooked or ringed pattern (勾巳环绕) [stations retrograde or direct], there will be a grand pardon. Another interpretation holds that entering the center of Bi (Prima Hyadum) means that military conflict arises but then ceases. Remaining in this position also indicates that hunting activities are taking place, with anxiety for the northern ruler and blocked roads across the realm. Entering the mouth of Bi signifies that an amnesty is declared; if Mars moves backward to Mao, death or mourning will occur. If it departs from Bi but returns again, high-ranking officials suffer anxiety. Leaving the mouth of Bi indicates anxiety in the Zhao state.

If Jupiter transgresses Bi, winter will see frequent winds and rain; another interpretation says it signifies floods. If it enters the mouth of Bi, border troops will rise, people will face famine, and an amnesty will be declared. If it remains in Bi for thirty days, foreign or guest troops will mobilize. Transgression to the sunny, strong (yang) side indicates drought; transgression to the shady, weak (yin) side signifies floods.

If Saturn transgresses Bi, troops will rise in the northwest, but there will be no battle. If it remains over this constellation, troops will surrender, and an amnesty is declared; another interpretation holds that heavy labor projects (or excessive land reclamation) and corvée labor become burdensome, leading to warfare. Entering Bi signifies earthquakes and flooding. Remaining at the mouth of Bi means a high-ranking individual will suffer consequences. Whether Saturn enters, exits, lingers or resides in this region, military conflict occurs, with foreign forces suffering defeat or death.

If a guest star transgresses Bi, the ruler and high-ranking individuals suffer anxiety; in times of peace, warfare erupts; if conflict already exists, it will cease. If the guest star enters Bi, many legal cases and imprisonments occur. If it remains in this position, it signifies famine and mobilization of border troops. If it leaves Bi, carriages and horses move in a rush.

When a guest star invades the area, the ruler worries; if there is no war, troops rise up; if there is war, troops cease; if it enters the area, there are many prisons; if it guards the area, there is famine and border troops rise up; if it leaves the area, there is a rush of carriages and horses.

If a comet transgresses Bi, chaos occurs in the north, and the people worry. If a comet appears, flares up, or becomes bright, local projects flourish, earthworks projects are initiated, and heavy corvée labor duties are imposed. If the color is bluish-green, it signifies famine and military defeat; if yellow, women will cause disorder or rebellion; if white, warfare and mourning occur; if black, floods follow.

If a meteor transgresses Bi, a major border war occurs; if it is red, a large-scale military invasion occurs. If a meteor enters and then exits Bi, an amnesty is declared. A yellow or white meteor with brightness entering signifies that foreigners will come to offer tribute.

If bluish-white clouds enter Bi, the harvest that year will fail; if red clouds do so, warfare, drought, and fires will occur. If yellow or white clouds appear, it signifies joy for the Emperor. Song History, Volume 50, Chapter 3, 1346.

Constellation Taurus the Bull

18♉02 to 00♋12

Ptolemy makes the following observations: “Those stars in Taurus which are in the abscission of the sign resemble in their temperament the influence of Venus, and in some degree that of Saturn . . . the stars in the head (except Aldebaran) resemble Saturn, and, partly, Mercury; and those at the top of the horns are like Mars.” By the Kabalists Taurus is associated with the Hebrew letter Aleph and the 1st Tarot Trump “The Juggler.” In all the ancient Zodiacs, Taurus is the beginning sign and marked the Vernal Equinox from about 4,000 to 1,700 B.C. ^[1]

The constellation was an object of worship in primitive cultures throughout the ages. To the ancient Egyptians, it was the bull-god Orissi, but according to R. A. Allen in Star Names and Their Meanings, the star was also worshiped by the Babylonians, Chinese, Druids, and some tribes of Amazon Indians. Its stars, according to Tetrabiblos are: “…like Venus along the line where the constellation is cut off [Taurus is represented as the head and fore-part only of a charging bull. These are the stars 5-Tau, 4-Tau, 3-Tau, 0-Tau, and 30-Tau.]: those in the Pleiades have the nature of the Moon and Jupiter; the one in the Hyades that is bright and somewhat reddish called Troch (Aldebaran) has a ‘temperament’ like that of Mars; the others (in the Hyades) like that of Saturn and moderately like that of Mercury; and those (stars) in the tips of the horns, like that of Mars.” With the exception of El Nath (constellation of the Charioteer), all the named stars in Ptolemy’s catalog of this constellation are in the Hyades and Pleiades. The Bull is now called Taurus (Tau) and traditionally presages the results of the beginnings of large political undertakings. The constellation also portends that which affects wild animals, especially those dangerous to man. ^[1]

Epsilon Tauri, Ain [SIMBAD]

Fixed Star Ain Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Ain: Injuries to the face, wounds, stabs. Blindness, bad eyes. Imprisonment. [1]

But when the Ram hath doubled Ten Degrees,
And joyn’d seven more, then rise the Hyades;
Whose Births delight in Tumults, hate soft Peace,
Seditions seek, and live averse to Ease:
The Desks the 17 Gracchi, Souldiers crowd the Town
They love to see, and scorn the peaceful Gown.
They seek Contention, and when none appears
They heighten Jealousies, and nourish Fears.
Or meanly bent, they o’re the fruitful Plain
Their Cattel feed, or drive the lazy Wain:
Such Minds these give, such Tempers these bestow,
Curst Influence! rais’d too high, or bent too low. Manilius, Astronomica, 1st century AD, Book 5, p.59. (Creech, 1700).

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 at Rome; they welcome fights which break the peace and provide sustenance for fears. They herd their foul droves over untilled countryside, for this constellation also begot Ulysses’ trusty swineherd. Such are the qualities engendered by the Hyades at the rising of their stars. Manilius, Astronomica, 1st century AD, book 5, 308. (Goold, 1977).

Queen Victoria 0°01′, Iga Świątek 0°10′ (and Sun), Will Smith 0°21′.

Ascendant conjunct Hyades with Sun or Moon: It makes Military Captains or Commanders, Emperors, Colonels of Horse. ^[6]

Midheaven conjunct Ain: Disgrace, ruin, violent death. [1]

Melvin Belli 0°24′, Bella Hadid 0°41′, Sarah Paulson 1°06′ (and S. Node).

Midheaven conjunct Hyades with Sun or Moon: It makes Military Captains or Commanders, Emperors, Colonels of Horse. ^[6]

Descendant conjunct Ain: Curtis Sliwa 0°46′, Erich Fähling 1°03′, Mark Ruffalo 1°05′, Jacob Schiff 1°15′ (and Jupiter), Patch Adams 1°20′ (and Sun), Bruce Lee 1°26′.

Imun Coeli conjunct Ain: Yves Saint Laurent 0°01′, Cicero 0°19′, Heinrich Himmler 0°23′, Pablo Neruda 0°54′, Whoopi Goldberg 0°57′, Manly P. Hall 1°35′.

Part of Fortune conjunct Ain: Albert Camus 0°23′, Steve Irwin 0°41′, Ernesto Miranda 0°42′, Christopher Reeve 0°54′, Henry VIII 1°00′ (and Venus), Nicolaus Copernicus 1°16′, Joseph Goebbels 0°06′, Mata Hari 0°37′, Halle Berry 0°47′, Barbara Hutton 0°50′, Reza Pahlavi 1°10′, Dwayne Johnson 1°22′, Corey Feldman 1°33′.

Sun conjunct Ain: Preferment in sports, occult, astrology, writings, martial matters and affairs dealing with the public. These natives can develop the ability to get what they want out of life, achieve honors in their careers, leave their mark on posterity. If the Sun is adversely affected, there could be a rise followed by a fall. These natives should try to avoid legal entanglements or problems that in some manner could prove disastrous. Chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or serious illness possible. [5]

Evil disposition, disturbed mind, failure in study, muddled thinking, misfortune, murderer or murdered, death by blows, stabs, shooting, beheading or shipwreck. [1]

Rudy Giuliani 0°24′, Mel B 0°24′, Patch Adams 0°25′ (and DC), John F. Kennedy 0°32′, Louis-Ferdinand Céline 0°41′, Azealia Banks 1°04′, Iga Świątek 1°14′ (and AC), Viktor Orbán 1°25′.

Moon conjunct Ain: Preferment in writings, politics, scientific and matters dealing with the public. Natives with this conjunction can develop the ability to make outstanding contributions in their fields of activities. [5]

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. [1]

Aldrich Ames 0°09′, Maximilien Robespierre 0°10′, Roy Orbison 0°45′, Jane Boroski 1°07′, William Bligh 1°47′.

Mercury conjunct Ain: The native can be very popular, attract many friends, in particular mercurial people, the native can also be of an envious nature, envious of their abilities and accomplishments, and there can be lasting gains. Domestic problems possible. Chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or serious illness possible. [5]

Quick mind, resentful, hasty temper, broods over small troubles, favorable for gain. [1]

Henry Kissinger 0°24′, Charles II of England 0°33′, Marilyn Monroe 0°38′, Duke William 0°45′, Jane Roberts 0°50′, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 0°53′ (and S. Node), Hubertus Strughold 1°39′.

Venus conjunct Ain: Natives with this conjunction can be rather easygoing and likable. [5]

Many accomplishments, artistic, ability to write or paint, strong passions, which influence work. [1]

Margot Robbie 0°08′, Henry VIII 0°36′ (and POF), Trinity nuclear test 1°31′.

Mars conjunct Ain: Some natives with this conjunction lack ambition, are too easygoing, and can become drifters. They will be mentally keen and alert. Generally, they are honest and quite outspoken and ingenious. Negatively, they can be cynical, and caustic. Domestic problems possible. Self-destruction. [5]

Abrupt, brave, aggressive, courageous, lacks concentration. [1]

Keith Richards 0°43′ (and Uranus), Maimonides 0°53′ (and Jupiter).

Jupiter conjunct Ain: The native can gain high preferment in unusual occupations, in particular with a well-aspected Jupiter. [5]

Ambitious, dishonest, legal difficulties, quarrels with relatives, judicial sentence. [1]

Xi Jinping 0°20′, Maimonides 0°29′ (and Mars), Jacob Schiff 1°02′ (and DC), Anton Mussert 1°13′, Arthur Koestler 1°19′.

Saturn conjunct Ain: Caution, forethought, omnivorous reader, scientific, success but little prominence, worry and annoyance from relatives. [1]

Connected with Saturn, the Hyades points to falls and accidents [3]

Bob Woodward 0°02′, Antonio Vivaldi 0°08′, Donald Maclean 0°13′, Albrecht Dürer 0°29′, Benito Mussolini 0°43′, Robert Hand 1°01′, Bobby Fischer 1°09′, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway 1°33′.

Uranus conjunct Ain: 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. [1]

Mick Jagger 0°07′, Robert De Niro 0°49′, Oliver North 0°57′, Taibi Kahler 1°03′, Rudy Giuliani 1°08′, Bob Marley 1°27′, Keith Richards 1°36′ (and Mars).

Neptune conjunct Ain: 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. [1]

Vehlow recounts that “the Hyades with Neptune in the eighth house cause 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 eighth house.” [3]

Agatha Christie 0°07′ (and Pluto), H.P. Lovecraft 0°13′ (and Pluto), Josip Broz Tito 0°58′ (and Pluto), Erwin Rommel 1°06′ (and Pluto), Charles de Gaulle 1°22′ (and Pluto).

Pluto conjunct Ain: Charles de Gaulle 0°05′ (and Neptune), Max Götze 0°40′, Ho Chi Minh 0°42′, Jawaharlal Nehru 0°44′, Isaac Newton 0°52′, Josip Broz Tito 0°53′ (and Neptune), H.P. Lovecraft 0°54′ (and Neptune), Agatha Christie 0°56′ (and Neptune), Erwin Rommel 1°11′ (and Neptune).

North Node conjunct Ain: Andy Warhol 0°27′, Caligula 1°28′.

South Node conjunct Ain: Joe Montana 0°16′, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 0°17′ (and Mercury), Tom Hanks 0°19′, Friedrich Nietzsche 0°42′, Franklin D. Roosevelt 1°08′, Sarah Paulson 1°12′ (and MC), James Joyce 1°15′, Henry Ford 1°32′.