Zosma at 11°19′ Virgo has an orb of 2°00′

The Sun joins Zosma on September 4

Fixed star Zosma, Delta Leonis, is single star on the back of the Lion, Leo Constellation. Magnitude 2.56, spectral type A4 V.

The traditional name Zosma is from the Greek for Girdle. The other traditional name is Dhur, from the Arabic Al Thahr, The Back. Along with θ Leonis Coxa, it was called the Backs, or Al Háratan, The Ribs.

In Chinese astronomy, Zosma represents 西上相 (Xīshǎngxiāng), meaning The First Western Minister, spelled Shang Seang by R.H. Allen, which means “the Higher Minister of State”. [6]

Zosma Astrology

Anonymous of 379 AD said Zosma resembles Saturn and Venus. [7] Its spectral class of A4 suggests a Venus nature.

Of the nature of Saturn and Venus. It causes benefit by disgrace, selfishness, egotism, immorality, meanness, melancholy, unhappiness of mind and fear of poison, and gives an unreasonable, shameless and egotistical nature. [1]

δ Leonis. A white star, spectral class A2, at a distance of 68 light years. This star is located on the Lion’s back and nearby are two additional stars, one yellow and the other blue of magnitudes 13.0 and 9.0, respectively. Native has a ‘love of life’, gains power to win over others, sudden fame and sudden losses, grandly liberal, changeable, subject to losses, unhappiness of mind, unknown fears, is shameless, egotistical. [8]

On the Euphrates, Coxa and Zosma were Kakkab Kua, the constellation of the god Kua, the Oracle. [6]

Its reputation is that of giving an alert mind, but also an inclination to melancholic moods. Conjunction the malefic, danger by poison and disease of the intestinal tract are indicated. These interpretations have to be considered with utmost caution and restraint. [2]

The Venusian star Zosma indicates those who have the ability to prophesy. On the Euphrates the star, along with Coxa, was the god Kua, the Oracle. In medieval times this star was also considered to portend many of the problems connected with the planetary Venus. [3]

Zosma has Ptolemy’s fairly unusual classification as a Saturn-Venus type, like Denebola not too far from it, and must therefore be considered as of somewhat the same nature. It holds a position of quite some strength in the Lion’s anatomy (along with Coxa, of course). It can thus be seen as a source of strength in a horoscope, showing a somewhat critical turn of mind but with a constructive intent behind it so long as the aspect and the planet on it in the horoscope are in harmony with it.

If that not be the case, then Zosma is calling for the cultivation of constructiveness if the subject of the horoscope wants to live life harmoniously. Given that proviso, it is generally held to be ‘benefic’ by any authority, most of whom go so far as to promise high government or managerial office on account of it. Mars seems to be the one planet not to welcome in conjunction with Zosma, the critical ‘I know better than everyone else’ attitude being hardest to overcome then. But if it is overcome, then this star as a source of strength in situations demanding hard work can well be at its very best. Like all else in the heavens, it only shows what we have to use wisely and beneficially; it does not force us in how we actually use those tools. [4]

Zosma rules the left side of the body to the back of the lungs. [5]

Leo Constellation

In mundane astrology, Leo Constellation is associated with royal events, especially the ascension or death of kings and queens, the election or death of heads of state, assassinations, uprisings and massacres, currency and the stock exchange, the Vatican and the European Union.

Fixed Star Zosma Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Zosma: Good fortune, happiness, gifts, fortunate for love and marriage, gain by legacies and inheritance. (Venus nature) [1]

A splendid and illustrious life; glorious, mighty and commanding nature; fame, busy with many activities, bountiful resources, well known or feared in cities and regions. Prosperity from youth and in own city.

Prosperous natives, who have many possessions, are well known and subject to passions, commit obscenities or speak softly. They have harsh words towards the pleasures of love and, with the passing of age, participate in some priestly office, are esteemed for some religious practice or self-mastery, refuse some foods (red meat?) and are experts in occult books. They become lovers of the sciences of the sky, their eyes are somewhat glaucous and glittering, and their appearance is beautiful. [7]

Roger Federer 0°02′, Nigel Farage 0°37′, Bella Hadid 0°38′ (and Moon), Charles II of England 0°53′, James VI and I 1°35′

Midheaven conjunct Zosma: Honor and success, dealings with and help through women, success in occupations of a Venus nature. [1]

A splendid and illustrious life; glorious, mighty and commanding nature; fame, busy with many activities, bountiful resources, well known or feared in cities and regions. Prosperity from youth and in own city. [7]

Benjamin Netanyahu 0°29′, Keith Richards 0°54′, Gianni Versace 1°02′, Rupert Murdoch 1°11′

Descendant conjunct Zosma: A splendid and illustrious life; glorious, mighty and commanding nature; fame, busy with many activities; bountiful resources; well known or feared in cities and regions. Prosperity around middle age or through marriage or women. [7]

Ellen DeGeneres 0°52′, Pablo Neruda 1°08′, George Clooney 1°11′, Kourtney Kardashian 1°34′, Nancy Spungen 1°43′

Imum Coeli conjunct Zosma: A splendid and illustrious life; glorious, mighty and commanding nature; fame, busy with many activities, bountiful resources, well known or feared in cities and regions. Prosperity in old age or through savings, investments or pensions, death will be famous and known to all. [7]

Part of Fortune conjunct Zosma: Yves Saint Laurent 0°02′, Henri Matisse 0°04′, Nero 1°18′ (and Moon), Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 1°20′

Sun conjunct Zosma: The native can gain ‘power’ to win over others. Can be likeable, appealing and gain many friends, some of whom will prove to be false friends in time of need. Preferment in government, business, legal, sports and matters dealing with the public. Native is subject to losses of a sublime nature. The conjunction of this star has somewhat of a limiting effect on its natives; some of these natives can become quite influential, and go so high and no higher. In general, their nature can appear to be quite outgoing, but in reality they are somewhat reserved. [8]

Mary Shelley 0°30′, Liz Greene 0°59′, Zendaya 1°25′, Dr. Phil McGraw 1°36′

Moon conjunct Zosma: A splendid and illustrious life; great, distinguished and opulent nature. [7]

The native will tend to worry needlessly and there is a tendency towards egotistical selfishness, even being of an unreasonable nature. There can be an unhappiness of mind, unwarranted. [8]

It can cause depression but also good instincts and visions. Drug addiction or sensitivity, motion sickness or anxiety felt in the stomach.

Zoë Kravitz 0°17′ (and S.Node), Nero 1°24′ (and POF), Bella Hadid 2°00′ (and AC).

Mercury conjunct Zosma: The native has a clear intellect, benefits by reason of an egotistical nature; will rarely admit mistakes, but can be carping and critical. Not above falsifying to gain their objectives. These natives are shameless. [8]

(0°30′ orb): This causes weakness in the lungs such as pleurisy on the left side of the lungs. There is a weak energy flow to this area which brings mucus and infected poisons that weakens the capacity of the lungs. Wrapping a cloth containing chamomile around the chest and back would greatly help this weak area. Also, drinking chamomile tea would bring much relief. [5]

Whitney Houston 0°32′ (and Pluto), Virginia Giuffre 0°42′, JonBenét Ramsey 0°55′

Venus conjunct Zosma: The native has a quick mind, of a rather quiet, but pushy nature. Domestic’ problems possible. [8]

Sean Penn 0°19′, Robin Williams 0°26′ (and S.Node)

Mars conjunct Zosma: The critical ‘I know better than everyone else’s attitude is hard to overcome. But if it is overcome, then this star as a source of strength in a situation demanding hard work can well be at its very best. [4]

The native is egotistical, shameless, critical, in fact, always ready with criticism, warranted or not. Possible domestic disharmony, family upsets or the creation of inharmonious conditions. This could also upset the native and create health problems. [8]

Amelia Earhart 0°17′ (and Jupiter), Robert Downey Jr. 0°38′ (and Uranus), Sylvester Stallone 0°57′, George W. Bush 1°15′, William Lilly 1°32′

Jupiter conjunct Zosma: High preferment in government, religious orders, business and matters dealing with the public. The native is hypocritical, subject to or creates family sorrows. Writings, conversations and/or speeches can get themselves involved too deeply in situations of a highly controversial nature. [8]

Amelia Earhart 0°25′ (and Mars), Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 0°31′

Saturn conjunct Zosma: This is similar to the placement of Mercury at this degree. With this planet, there is more restriction in the breathing. If both Mercury and Saturn are conjunct at this degree, the restriction here would cause a collapse of the lungs. Wrapping a cloth containing both ginseng and chamomile herbs would help this weakness greatly. Drinking the two herbs as a tea would be of great benefit also. [5]

Agatha Christie 0°29′, Stormy Daniels 1°42′.

Uranus conjunct Zosma: Sara Aldrete 0°06′, Robert Downey Jr. 0°40′ (and Mars), Brad Pitt 0°44′, Frederick the Great 1°05′

Neptune conjunct Zosma: Yuri Gagarin 0°25′, Bernardo Provenzano 0°50′, Roman Polanski 1°01′, Yoko Ono 1°18′, April Ashley 1°32′, Robert the Bruce 1°35′

Pluto conjunct Zosma: Joe Exotic 0°01′, Whitney Houston 0°13′ (and Mercury), Michael Jordan 0°23′, Jim Carrey 0°58′, Boris Johnson 0°58′, Johnny Depp 1°10′, Nigel Farage 1°20′, Courtney Love 1°21′

North Node conjunct Zosma: Charles Dickens 0°25′, RuPaul 0°54′, Marie Curie 1°30′, Diego Maradona 1°53′.

South Node conjunct Zosma: Nicholas Culpeper 0°07′, MacKenzie Scott 0°29′, Edgar Cayce 0°54′, Robin Williams 1°28′ (and Venus), Zoë Kravitz 1°45′ (and Moon).

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.100, 219.
2. Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.55.
3. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.32.
4. The Living Stars, Dr Eric Morse, 1988, p.61.
5. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.69.
6. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Richard H. Allen, 1889. p.260.
7. Shiny stars, passionate, harmful, rescuers. Anonymous from the year 379, translation by Giuseppe Bezza from CCAG V/1 pp. 194-211.
8. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.125-127.

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