Fixed Star Alpheratz

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Alpheratz at 14°19′ Aries has an orb of 2°10′
Fixed Star Alpheratz

Andromeda Constellation [Stellarium]

The Sun joins Alpheratz on April 3

Fixed star Alpheratz, Alpha Andromedae (α And), is a 2nd-magnitude binary star system in the head of the Chained Woman, Andromeda Constellation.
      Magnitude 2.06 (2.22 + 4.21), spectral type B8IV + A3V, color blue-white.
      α And appears as a single star but is a spectroscopic binary star system. It is also a mercury-manganese star, which is a chemically peculiar star with an unusually high abundance of mercury and manganese. [1]

α And is officially named Alpheratz.
      The specific origin of this name is unclear. It may represent a transfer from β Peg, where alferaz and other variants were applied in medieval times as abbreviations of β Peg’s modern Arabic name mankib al-faras, “the Horse’s Shoulder.” Or, it may be from an abbreviation of the name alpheraz id est equus, “alpheraz, that is, the Horse,” which was applied directly to α And also in medieval times. In any case, Medieval Latin authors confused these two names, their spellings, and their identifications, and the modern application of “Alpheratz” to α And comes down to us from late medieval times.
      or Sirrah. Applied in recent times from an abbreviation of its modern Arabic name surrat al-faras, “the Horse’s Navel.” [2]

α, Double, magnitudes 2.2 and 11, white and purplish.
      Alpheratz, Alpherat, and Sirrah are from the Arabians’ Al Surrat al Faras, “the Horse’s Navel,” as this star formerly was associated with Pegasus, whence it was transferred to the Woman’s hair; and someone has strangely called it Umbilicus Andromedae. But in all late Arabian astronomy taken from Ptolemy it was described as Al Rās al Mar᾽ah al Musalsalah, “the Head of the Woman in Chains.”
      Aratos [Phaen. 205] designated it as ξυνὸς ἀστήρ, i.e., common to both constellations, and it is still retained in Pegasus as the δ of that figure, although not in general use by astronomers.
      In England, two centuries ago, it was familiarly known as Andromeda’s Head.
      With β Cassiopeiae and γ Pegasi, as the Three Guides, it marks the equinoctial colure, the prime meridian of the heavens; and, with γ Pegasi, the eastern side of the Great Square of Pegasus.
      In the Hindu lunar zodiac this star, with α (Markab), β (Scheat), and γ (Algenib) Pegasi, — the Great Square, — constituted the double nakshatra, — the 24th and 25th, — Pūrva and Uttara Bhādrapadās, the Former and the Latter Beauti­ful, or Auspicious, Feet; also given as Proshthapadās, “Footstool Feet”; while Professor Weber of Berlin says that it was Praṭishthana, a “Stand” or “Support,” which the four bright stars may represent.
      With γ Pegasi, the determinant star, it formed the 25th sieu Pi, or Peih, a “Wall” or “Partition,” anciently Lek, and the manzil Al Fargu, from Al Farigh al Mu᾽aḣḣar, “the Hindmost Loiterer”; or, perhaps more correctly, “the Hind Spout of the Water-Jar,” for Kazwini called it Al Farigh al Thānī, “the Second Spout”; a Well-mouth and its accompaniments being imagined here by the early Arabs.
      The Persian title for this lunar station, Miyan; the Sogdian, Bar Farshat; the Khorasmian, Wabir; and the Coptic, Artulosia, all have somewhat similar meanings.
      In astrology, α portended honor and riches to all born under its influence. [3]

In Chinese astronomy, Alpheratz is known as Bi Su Er (Wall Constellation II). It belongs to the Chinese asterism Bi (Wall),  the 1st asterism of the 14th lunar mansion Bi Su (Wall Mansion). [4]

Great Square of Pegasus

Great Square of Pegasus

2000*2050NameOrb
09♈0909♈51Algenib2°00′
12♈4713♈28Alderamin2°00′
14♈1915♈01Alpheratz2°10′
20♈3521♈17Shimu1°20′
21♈5722♈39Baten Kaitos1°30′

Alpheratz Astrology

Fixed star Alpheratz has spectral class B8 + A3, which indicates a planetary nature of Jupiter, and to a lesser extent, Venus.

SPECTRAL CLASS B:   A fondness for power, great authority, the ability to command, martial honors, kingly preferment, victory over enemies, liberality, and cosmopolitan views. High honors, wealth, and renown are possible. It also suggests a higher spiritual nature, but few can respond. A variable star adds a tendency to be loquacious, changeable, rash, and headstrong. [5]

JUPITER-VENUS:   Contented, happy disposition, honorable, philosophical mind, legal or ecclesiastical preferment, help through women. If rising or culminating, honor and riches. [6]

ALPHERATZ. α Andromedae.
    Notes.   A double star, white and purplish, in the hair of Andromeda. From Al Surrat al Faras, The Horse’s Navel, as it was formerly located in Pegasus. According to Bullinger, though with less likelihood, it is from Al Phiratz, the Broken Down. Frequently called Caput Andromedae or Andromeda’s Head.
    Influence.  According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Jupiter and Venus, and to these Alvidas adds Mars also. It gives independence, freedom, love, riches, honor and a keen intellect. [6]

ALPHERATZ. α Andromedae.
    This star is called Sirrah; a bluish-white star with a spectrum B8, and located a distance of 105 light years. Sirrah represents the head of a chained woman.
    BASIC INFLUENCES:   The general effect of this star is to bestow wealth, honors, cheerfulness, optimism, versatility, good judgment, a love of life, a love of ease and comfort and a tendency towards being lazy.
    NEGATIVELY:   The native can be too outspoken, self-destruct, create or become involved in actions of a disgraceful nature, harbor wrong thoughts; violence possible. [5]

Sirrah: Arabic: “Navel” (of the horse Pegasus), α Andromedae, of a Venus-Jupiter nature, which manifests itself favorably mainly in the charts of spiritually inclined people: The famous French writer Zola had the Sun exalted in Aries and on the MC and in conjunction with Sirrah! Cf. Uhle, No. 43. — Of a similar Venusian nature is also β Andromedae, see Mirach, as well as Alhena. [7]

Sirrah. Alpha Andromedae.
    Sirrah, in the Head of Andromedae, is supposed to have properties of Venus and Jupiter. In good aspects, it is significant for a harmonious nature, which in itself brings about a good relationship to other people and makes for popularity. If it is in affinity to propitious stellar bodies and with the personal points Midheaven, Ascendant, Sun, Moon, one can count on becoming well known in public and popular with the masses.
      If Sirrah is connected to the Sun, the native can easily become unpopular and can be toppled over. Also if transiting Saturn passes over the fixed star in conjunction with another stellar body a weakening of popular appeal is indicated. In this way, E. Ebertin noted that in many cases directors and administrators who had in their cosmogram Sun conjunction Sirrah, lost their posts, when in 1938 and 1939 transiting Saturn passed over this conjunction.
      In Bismarck’s (the Iron Chancellor) cosmogram, we find Sirrah in conjunction with Sun. He forged the second Reich, but was then made to resign under the younger German Kaiser Wilhelm II.
      The natal chart of the former minister for foreign affairs, Von Ribbentrop, shows a conjunction with MC [Mercury]. He experienced a quick rise and then ended on the gallows. The Russian revolutionary Lenin had the fixed star conjunction Mars. Significant for the eminent inventor Edison in the conjunction with Uranus = Mercury/Jupiter. [8]

Alpheratz is of the nature of Venus and is one of the lunar stations. Being also a star in the constellation of the Horse, it takes some of the nature of those stars, too. In the culminating aspects it brings riches and honor and a keen mind. [9]

Fixed star Alpheratz rules the area connecting the head with the neck and the lower jaw. [10] 

Asterism Bi the Wall

09♈09 to 14♈19

The 14th Chinese lunar mansion is named Bi (Wall). Its 1st asterism, also called Bi, resembles a wall. It symbolizes the celestial library and is in charge of literature, the compilation and editing of secret documents, calligraphy, painting, the Heavenly Treasury, earthworks and construction.
      The Bi asterism has a dual nature: Materially, it symbolizes the barrier of the homeland. The spiritual aspect is related to the inheritance of knowledge, which led to the function of managing the secret archives of articles and books. [4]
      Bi the Wall is auspicious and favorable, bringing good fortune to sacrifices and construction projects. Building or installing doors on this day will bring wealth within three to seven days. [11]
      It is advisable to perform rituals for longevity and increased benefits. Traveling south is not advisable. Building cities is suitable. Acquiring clothing, wealth, marriage, and other auspicious activities are all auspicious. [12]

The Wall Personality

Those born under Bi are introverted and calm, with meticulous thoughts and thorough handling of affairs. They easily gain the trust of their superiors, but their interpersonal relationships are not particularly good. Their stubbornness and aloofness may cause others to misunderstand their inherent sense of justice. It is best for them to stay away from places of trouble and avoid gossip. [11]
      The Bi person is kind and compassionate, tending to prioritize feeling over logic and theory. They have a special appreciation for art and the beautiful things in life. They cannot stand idly by when others suffer, and are willing to sacrifice themselves for others. They may be easily manipulated by wicked people. However, because they are generally optimistic, they can recover quickly even from setbacks.
      This person is destined to receive the king’s favor. They are careful and frugal in their dealings with their family and have romantic relationships. They are good at making offerings to gods and Buddhas and are generous in giving alms. They are not particularly fond of studying Buddhist scriptures. [12]

Song History (1346)

The two stars of the Bi (Wall) Mansion govern literature and serve as the repository for the realm’s secret texts and records. When they shine brightly and large, a virtuous ruler rises, moral teachings prevail, and the nation abounds with men of noble character. If the stars lose their luster or vary abnormally in size, the ruler favors martial pursuits over classical scholarship, and the study of texts falls into neglect; if the stars stir or shift, major construction projects involving earthworks are imminent.

A solar eclipse in the Bi Mansion signifies the waning of yang and the rise of yin; it portends harm to the populace and a failure to employ talented men. A solar halo brings anxiety to eminent scholars.

A lunar eclipse causes distress among high officials, sidelines men of letters, and brings epidemics to the people. A lunar halo heralds wind and floods, and brings misfortune to the region associated with the mansion.

If the Moon encroaches upon it, the state faces trouble—specifically famine—and military conflict arises in the territory of Wei.

If Mercury encroaches, the state will focus on stockpiling and defense, and the ruler will enforce penal laws strictly; if it lingers, close ministers will face anxiety—interpretations include: a death or military conflict in the region; treacherous ministers plotting; or, if it lingers while in retrograde motion, bridges becoming impassable.

If Venus encroaches upon it by one or two cun [one cun = one finger’s width], the feudal lords will obey orders; if it lingers there, civil and military measures will be employed in tandem—interpretations include: an army exists but does not engage in battle; deaths occur involving the military; floods and heavy wind and rain; or frequent fires.

If Mars encroaches upon it, the territory of Wei faces trouble; if it lingers there, the state suffers drought, and the people go hungry, while the virtuous go unemployed; another interpretation holds that the King faces a major calamity.

If Jupiter encroaches upon it, water damages the five grains; if it lingers or encroaches and forms a gou-si (hook-like) pattern [stations retrograde or direct], war breaks out.

If Saturn encroaches upon or lingers at the position, state records and maps flourish, the King enjoys longevity, the realm sees abundant harvests, and the virtuous are employed; another interpretation holds that crops fail and the people suffer widespread illness; if it moves in retrograde to form a gou-si pattern [stations retrograde or direct], major earthworks are undertaken, and within sixty days, a new king ascends to the throne.

If a guest star encroaches, scholars and writers will die, or there will be mourning or casualties; if it enters, it signifies earthworks and flooding; if it lingers, the year will see much wind and rain; if it stations there, many cattle and horses will die.

If a comet encroaches, it signifies warfare and fire, or alternatively, great floods and the displacement of the populace.

If a bei star (a type of broom star or hazy comet) encroaches, it signifies warfare, fire, and floods.

If a meteor encroaches, literary pursuits will fall into neglect; however, the Yi-si Zhan states: “If the color is yellow-white, scholars and writers across the realm will be employed.”

If red cloud-vapor enters it, it signifies warfare; if black, the state beneath it will fall; if yellow, foreign states will offer tribute, or a hero of great mettle will rise in the realm. [13]

Constellation Andromeda the Chained Woman

02♈31 to 24♉37

ANDROMEDA. The Chained Woman.
      Legend.   Andromeda was the daughter of Cepheus, king of Æthiopeia, and Cassiopeia. In consequence of Cassiopeia’s boast that the beauty of Andromeda surpassed that of the Nereids, Neptune sent a sea monster (CETUS) to lay waste to the country, and promised deliverance only on condition that Andromeda were offered as a sacrifice to it. She was accordingly chained to a rock, but was discovered and released by Perseus, who, riding through the air on Pegasus, slew the monster by turning it to stone with the Medusa’s Head and claimed Andromeda as his bride.
      Influence.   According to Ptolemy the influence of this constellation is similar to that of Venus, though the legend would lead one to suppose some connection with Virgo. It is said to bestow purity of thought, virtue, honor and dignity upon its natives, but to cause battle with chimerical fears and a tendency to become easily discouraged. By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Pé and the 17th Tarot Trump, The Stars. If Mars afflicts the luminaries from Andromeda, and especially if in an angle, it causes death by hanging, decapitation, crucifixion or impalement.
      Magical.   Gives love between husband and wife and reconciles adulterers. [6]

Tetrabiblos asserts that the bright stars of this constellation are of the nature of Venus and so is its brightest star. It is a generally favorable constellation denoting that which is honorable and eminent. Badly placed, however, it can portend earthquakes, and in the Middle Ages was said that Mars in this constellation in aspect with the Sun caused death by crucifixion or hanging. [9]

Alpha Andromedae, Alpheratz

Alpha Andromedae, Alpheratz [SIMBAD]

Fixed star Alpheratz Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Alpheratz: A splendid and illustrious life; a 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. [14]
      Honor and riches (Jupiter/Venus). [6]
      Can count on becoming well-known in public and popular with the masses. [8]

Martina Navratilova 0°54′ (and Moon), James Dean 1°06′ (and Uranus), Morgan Freeman 1°06′. 

Ascendant conjunct Alpheratz and born in the day: Bold, ferocious, repentant, false, thieving, godless, friendless, pretender, insolent, guilty of murder, counterfeiter, swindler and sometimes do not have a good death. [14]

Martina Navratilova, James Dean.

Ascendant conjunct Alpheratz and born at night: Military leader, valiant, energetic, versatile, shrewd, capable of many and varied activities, sensible, high-pitched, deceitful, have a happy outcome, stubborn, impetuous and insatiable in their desires, corrupt both boys and girls, perjurers. [14]

Morgan Freeman.

Ascendant conjunct Alpheratz with Sun or Moon: Honor and Wealth. [15]

Martina Navratilova

Midheaven conjunct Alpheratz: 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. [14]
      Honor and riches (Jupiter/Venus). [6]
      Can count on becoming well-known in public and popular with the masses. [8]
      Riches and honor and a keen mind. [9]

John Travolta 0°04′, Charles III 0°17′, Celine Dion 0°43′, Queen Camilla 1°02′, Stephen King 1°04′, Priyanka Chopra 1°17′, Bobby Fischer 1°23′ (and Venus), George Wallace 1°24′, James Woods 1°38′, Larry Fink 1°45′, Marina Abramović 1°50′, Michael Richards 2°02′.

Midheaven conjunct Alpheratz with Sun or Moon: Honor and Wealth. [15]

Descendant conjunct Alpheratz: 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. [14]

Alexandra David-Néel 0°31′, Baba Sora 0°34′, H.P. Lovecraft 0°53′, Marine Le Pen 1°37′, Monica Lewinsky 1°42′, Roman Polanski 1°58′

Imum Coeli conjunct Alpheratz: 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. [14]

L. Ron Hubbard 0°15′, Brigitte Bardot 0°21′, Jimmy Swaggart 1°59′.

Part of Fortune conjunct Alpheratz: Cat Stevens 0°10′, Justin Bieber 0°35′, Salma Hayek 1°00′, The Weeknd 1°07′, Andy Warhol 1°12′, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard 2°08′.

Sun conjunct Alpheratz: Honor, preferment and favors from others. [6]
      Natives with this conjunction usually get what they go after; but, often after arriving at their predetermined goals, they are at a loss as to what to do next, or, they no longer have any interest in their achieved goal. They have the natural ability to be at the right place and the right time where it will be of most benefit to them. Because of this unique ability they often receive preferment and favors over others. [5]
      Can count on becoming well-known in public and popular with the masses. If transiting Saturn passes over the fixed star, a weakening of popular appeal is indicated. [8]

Nigel Farage 0°06′, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán 0°34′ (and Venus), Otto von Bismarck 0°47′, Marlon Brando 0°54′ (and Moon), Robert Downey Jr. 0°56′ (and Venus), Agnetha Fältskog 1°30′.

Moon conjunct Alpheratz: A splendid and illustrious life; great, distinguished and opulent nature. [14]
      Energetic, persevering, honor, wealth, many good friends and business success. [6]
      This conjunction produces natives who have a determination to arrive at their self-set goals. They are energetic and perservering, very aggressive and can be quite determined when it suits their purpose. They can enjoy a wide acquaintance with just the ‘right’ people and have the necessary drive to become successful. If the Moon is well aspected, they can expect riches and honors. In a negative nativity, the native will be too outspoken, possibly develop self-destructive tendencies as a result of being overly aggressive, or through developing poor health habits. [5]
      Can count on becoming well-known in public and popular with the masses. [8]

Marlon Brando 0°10′ (and Sun), Jim Jones 0°25′ (and N. Node), Louis Armstrong 0°27′, Andy Warhol 0°30′, Bernardo Provenzano 0°31′, Stephanie Cole 0°32′, Michael Wolff °′, Angelina Jolie 0°52′, Heinrich Caro 1°21′ (and Pluto), Martina Navratilova 1°24′ (and AC), James Taylor 1°33′, Luciano Pavarotti 1°59′.

Mercury conjunct Alpheratz: Active mind, benefits from judges, lawyers or churchmen, pioneer work bringing prominence, accused of selfish motives, writes on science, religion or philosophy. [6]
      The native is mentally keen, can develop good judgment, can become optimistic and cheerful. If natives with this conjunction pioneer in their undertakings; and this could express itself in new discoveries, new innovations, new ideas; they can be subject to fame – good or bad. There is a tendency for these natives to be self-seeking, even abrasive. Negative nativities could develop a tendency towards keeping their own counsel, emphasizing the phrase ‘silence is golden’, these natives can develop a temper that might be concealed, where they tend to keep their emotions ‘bottled up’ and eventually explode. There is evidence of great self-control under this conjunction. [5]

Rudolf Hess 0°20′, Joachim Von Ribbentrop 0°20′, Thomas Hayes 0°46′, Shirley MacLaine 2°02′.

Venus conjunct Alpheratz: Neat and tidy appearance, quiet life, good health, fond of pleasure and society, fortunate for speculation. [6]
      (+) Natives with this conjunction, if properly trained will encounter financial success, they will tend to gravitate towards acquisition of wealth, rather easily in most cases. They will be fond of a good social lifestyle, or of social activities. [5]
      (–) These natives are generally neat and clean in appearance, may develop a pushy nature, but in any case those natives will prefer a certain amount of solitude; however, they cannot be classed as loners, or a private person, in fact they may develop a rather outgoing personality, “plenty of acquaintances, but few friends”. [5]

Nicolaus Copernicus 0°11′, George Clooney 0°41′, Robert Downey Jr. 0°57′ (and Sun), Dennis Rodman 1°10′, Rihanna 1°12′, Tucker Carlson 1°32′, Bobby Fischer 1°40′ (and MC), John Stuart Mill 1°43′, Ted Kennedy 1°47′, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán 2°03′ (and Sun), Linda Goodman 2°07′

Mars conjunct Alpheratz: Sharp mind, energetic, business success through own endeavors. [6]
      (+) Native is mentally keen, and if the nativity is positive or well aspected, these natives, through hard work and application can become successful. [5]
      (–) The native is mentally keen, lacks a real desire for progress and in some cases these natives will be in or create actions of a disgraceful or violent nature. Many domestic problems a good possibility: These natives are generally impulsive and harbor wrong thoughts. Self-destruction. [5]
      This causes hot flashes around the head and face. These persons can feel the heat at times at the lips through blisters, rashes and sores. Surgery to the gums is certain but would not solve the problem as the problem would be enhanced at a later time through the development of gum diseases. [10]

Donald Maclean 0°11′, Emmett Till 0°54′

Mars conjunct Alpheratz and Moon with Sirius: The Native will die by some fiery, cutting Weapon, or by hurt from Beasts. [15]

Mars conjunct Alpheratz and Moon with Vega: The Native will perish by some violent death. [15]

Jupiter conjunct Alpheratz: Philosophical or religious mind, benefits from professional men, ecclesiastical honor and dignity, favorable for gain. [6]
      Natives with this conjunction will benefit from their association with mercurial people, professionals. If Jupiter is well aspected and not inharmonious to Saturn such natives can strive for and receive lasting recognition in religion, philosophy and social matters and expect to receive honors and preferment. [5]
      Can count on becoming well-known in public and popular with the masses. If transiting Saturn passes over the fixed star, a weakening of popular appeal is indicated. [8]
      This position causes the protruding jaw when Jupiter is in poor aspect to Saturn. It causes the persons to be unable to speak well as they would not be able to coordinate the muscles of the tongue leading down to the throat. [10]

Johnny Depp 0°11′, Robin Williams 0°14′, Viktor Orbán 1°23′, Tiger Woods 1°30′

Saturn conjunct Alpheratz: Open and affable but miserly, seeks popularity, pretends to be religious for business ends, favors from clergy and lawyers, likelihood of wealth, domestic harmony, liable to diseases in the head and tumors that finally cause death. [6]
      There are problems with the tongue which may also cause problems with the bone structure of the jaws. Difficulties can be experienced with the muscle of the tongue area. [10]

Celine Dion 0°49′, Bernie Madoff 1°38′, Joe Rogan 1°38′, Jon Voight 2°01′. 

Saturn conjunct Alpheratz and Moon with Sirius: The Native will die by some fiery, cutting Weapon, or by hurt from Beasts. [15]

Saturn conjunct Alpheratz and Moon with Vega: The Native will perish by some violent death. [15]

Uranus conjunct Alpheratz: Just, honorable, good speaker, domestic harmony if male, but not so fortunate for female, benefit from practical application of ideas, interest in the occult, considerable psychic power if female, favorable for gain. [6]

Rupert Murdoch 0°33′, The Big Bopper 0°39′, Thomas Edison 0°42′, James Dean 0°53′ (and AC), Clint Eastwood 1°02′, Warren Buffett 1°24′, Anton LaVey 1°26′, Jacob Schiff 1°40′, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 1°59′, Rajneesh 2°09′, Rolf Harris 2°09′.

Neptune conjunct Alpheratz: Sincere, earnest, humane, good speaker and writer, engaged in charitable work, religious reform or animal protection, knowledge of human nature, money sought and obtained chiefly for charitable purposes, many friends, domestic harmony, not very favorable for children. [6]
      Attracted to animals.

Marie Curie 0°22′, Cheiro 1°46′, Max Heindel 1°52′, William Butler Yeats 2°05′.

Pluto conjunct Alpheratz: Interest in big business; good vitality and recuperative powers. [3]

Heinrich Caro 0°48′ (and Moon), Mark Twain 0°56′, Lord Acton 1°12′, Leopold II of Belgium 1°24′.

North Node conjunct Alpheratz: Jim Jones 0°47′ (and Moon), Marshall Applewhite 0°57′, Rupert Murdoch 1°19′, Jeff Bridges 1°30′, Pablo Escobar 1°52′, Caitlyn Jenner 1°54′.

South Node conjunct Alpheratz: Isaac Newton 0°′17, Louis XVI 0°22′, William Bligh 1°16′.

References

  1. Alpheratz (Alpha Andromedae) – Star Facts.
  2. A Dictionary of Modern Star Names, Kunitzch, Smart, 2006, p.15.
  3. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Richard H. Allen, 1889, p.31-40.
  4. East Wall – Baidu Encyclopedia.
  5. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.26, 101, 133-134.
  6. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.51-53.
  7. Course in scientific natal astrology; Volume 2, Johannes Vehlow, 1934, p.276.
  8. Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1971, p.2.
  9. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990. p.30.
  10. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.11.
  11. Twenty-Eight Mansions – Baidu Encyclopedia.
  12. Comprehensive Analysis | Unveiling the Personality Traits of the “Wall Constellation.”
  13. Song History, Volume 50, Chapter 3, 1346.
  14. Shiny stars, passionate, harmful, rescuers. Anonymous from the year 379, translation by Giuseppe Bezza from CCAG V/1 pp. 194-211.
  15. Christian Astrology, William Sirius, 1647, pp. 620, 649.

25 thoughts on “Fixed Star Alpheratz

  1. Thanks, Jamie,
    A quick look at the ephemeris to see when Saturn last crossed natal Jupiter at 15* Aries and conjunct this Star, Alpheratz, to see Saturn in Libra opposing natal Jupiter and Alpheratz and immediately finding notes in my ephemeris, “too awful to describe”, “each lash worse than the previous”, of course I know what the notes refer to and it was indeed a struggle to be “seen” clearly. Even by the ones supposedly there to help and protect me; courts were involved, betrayal on every level, dashed and abandoned, heartbroken and crushed. This was the worst time of my life. But as they say, “what doesn’t kill you….” and ….something best eaten cold, was that Vichyssoise? Just kidding.

    Thanks for a great article. Love the Stars and their connections to our lives through our charts. I work with Tropical and Sidereal points, favoring sidereal. Cheers!

    • Saturn conjunctions are rarely pleasant even on a “nice” star. I would like to use sidereal but it is easier for most of us are way more familiar with the tropical degrees.

  2. Don’t know why but beginning of your article made me think of the poem ‘Ariel’ by Sylvia Plath. Love that poem and connection.

    Lovely to have you back. X

    • Thanks Lisa, great poem. I had not heard of it.

      Ariel
      BY SYLVIA PLATH
      Stasis in darkness.
      Then the substanceless blue
      Pour of tor and distances.

      God’s lioness,
      How one we grow,
      Pivot of heels and knees!—The furrow

      Splits and passes, sister to
      The brown arc
      Of the neck I cannot catch,

      Nigger-eye
      Berries cast dark
      Hooks—

      Black sweet blood mouthfuls,
      Shadows.
      Something else

      Hauls me through air—
      Thighs, hair;
      Flakes from my heels.

      White
      Godiva, I unpeel—
      Dead hands, dead stringencies.

      And now I
      Foam to wheat, a glitter of seas.
      The child’s cry

      Melts in the wall.
      And I
      Am the arrow,

      The dew that flies
      Suicidal, at one with the drive
      Into the red

      Eye, the cauldron of morning.

      http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/178962

  3. How about opposing moon Jamie?
    My moon is 14 Libra54 in 12th house, BML 15 Leo 10th house and Venus 15 Taurus in 7th house, I have been the “chained abused female” in the past and past life, however this time it seems to be working as a bit of a “sedna” story for me as in ones worked through to the depths of my emotional mind and freed myself from purgatory (12th house) I have been able to help others, (although not my biological family yet but then i have chiron in 4th and neptune is still on it) as a calling of sacred feminine purpose (bml) to be equally powerful to the masculine structural system yet ethical (10th) through community service, as a healer (6th), partnership issues although healed in me not yet manifested so not anything solid 7th house wise just yet, but yeah, just wondered how you would see the opposition of a moon to this star?

  4. oh and yes, I know I have been “chained in a dungeon” “burnt at the stake” and even drowned, in past life for my gifts and possibly deserved if I was wielding them negatively, so this description of this star is resonating quite strongly, hoping of course that the 13th fairy in me although the most powerful, is healed from being an eris architype subconsciously 🙂

  5. Hello Jamie, and thank you for another interesting analysis of this fixed star, Alpharez! This really hits home for me. I am natal Sun 16 degrees Aries as well as my Mercury 16 degrees Aries and my daughter (about to turn 18) has her Moon in 15 Aries. I have been subjugated to all kinds of negative comments and lies from my family of origin in the States who are not on any spiritual path, their on the “let’s acquire as much money as we can before we die and not share it with anyone” path! So since I am a spiritual teacher and astrologer and tarot reader and so on, I am their “black sheep” their “make fun of” and their “let’s talk about her behind her back, to make ourselves look better” . It is so infantile and is so vile that for me moving to London in 1985 was a no brainer! But as my mother turns 90 in November, the issues of her death and us returning to see her either once more are now really strong. I recently had a huge argument with my younger brother who is a true two faced Gemini….this then ended any hope of any reconnection with any of my family, and for me, they are just abusive, so I do not want to connect to any of them. I am wondering if the chains here which affect this woman (Andromeda) with this star on my Sun and Mercury and Uranus also conjuncting both to the degree, squaring my Cap rising at 17 degrees is finally being released from their toxic crap, and will my daughter also be ok? It is a big story with my second Saturn return coming up (2 Sag in the 10th) and my Jupiter Return also this year (Leo 21 degrees in the 7th conjunct Pluto 26 Leo) I am sure big changes are coming. My daughter is finishing her last year of A Levels. Any insight would be most helpful and many thanks Jamie, you always do a stellar job!! Shawn

  6. In the Greek myth, Andromeda was only chained up naked to a rock for a short time, don’t remember exactly but probably only a day or so before she was rescued.

  7. No, we need feminism now as much as we ever have. Feminism itself is a very large body of work that could be characterized as having three stages (so far); the most recent stage, aka “Third Wave,” is really very different from the bra-burning radical stereotypes of the ’60s. Real modern feminism is all about anti-oppression for everyone. It also gives us a framework for dismantling stereotypes around gender. Too bad all those broads who say they don’t need feminism don’t see that. If you’re right about the coming challenges, Jaime, we’re going to have to fight to keep from losing what equality we have. I hope it’s not already too late.

  8. Hi Jamie,i was wondering what your take on Alpheratz would be conjunct the NNode under 2 degrees.?

      • Well,i guess my strident G cross nullified those influences for the most part of my life,with Sun square Moon on the angles (IC/DC).However,the symbolism of the chained woman(head) & Cor Regis (heart)there also,speaks volumes to the cor(e) of my journey and awakening.Thanks for the reply & i hope your still embracing every moment of your experience……

  9. what kinda of effect will this have if venus is one of your dominant planets and on this degree?

  10. Hi Jamie, I have the star andromeda exactly on my IC and the star Sirius conjunct(1 degree) my south node. What are these stars mean? And are those things significant in a horoscope? Would be very interesting :)-

  11. I have this 2’11 away from my Venus – literally a minute out of orb. Should I still consider it?

    I do have it in orb conjunct my midheaven so I suppose I’ll feel the influence either way!

  12. Hello! I have that star in the 14th grade of Aries. Can I interpret it with conjunctions? Thank you!

  13. Can anyone please tell me which star was at 0 Aries in the Tropical Zodiac in the year 2830 BC?

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