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Asterion at 17°42′ Virgo has an orb of 1°20′

Fixed star Asterion, Beta Canum Venaticorum (β CVn), is a 4th-magnitude single star situated in the Hunting Dogs, Canes Venatici constellation.
      Magnitude 4.25, spectral type G0 V. ^[1]

β CVn is officially named Chara.
      Applied in Renaissance times from the Greek word χαρά, “joy,” that was used by Hevelius in 1690 to name the southern dog (marked by α and β CVn) in his new constellation Canes Vanatici. (“Asterion,” from the mythological Greek name Ἀστερίων, “Little Star,” was the name Hevelius gave to the northern dog. [marked by 18n 19n 20, and 23 CVn].) ^[2]
      Astrologers still use the name Asterion for this star.

In Chinese astronomy, β CVn is named 常陳四 Chángchénsì “Imperial Guards IV.” Changchen (Imperial Guards) is the 14th asterism of the Taiwei (Supreme Palace) Enclosure. ^[3]

2000	2050	Name	Orb
13♍26	14♍08	Coxa	1°40′
15♍42	16♍25	Mizar	2°10′
17♍42	18♍24	Asterion	1°20′
21♍37	22♍19	Denebola	2°10′
23♍41	24♍23	Alkes	1°20′

Asterion Astrology

Fixed star Asterion has the spectral type G0, which indicates the planetary nature of the Sun and to a lesser extent, Mercury.

SPECTRAL CLASS G:   Fortunate for success, material matters, careers, leadership ability, the ability to conquer, mental keenness, a demanding person, one who is thoughtful, serious person, brings on melancholy, one who is a hard worker, a determined person, an adventurer, a private person, a rise followed by a fall, one who is enduring, a sincere person, a self centered person, causes self destruction and possibly violence. ^[4]

The star Chara has a most beneficial reputation as regards the  heads of state. It was said to have shown with particular brilliance when Charles II returned to London on May 29, 1660. ^[5]

Asterion has the same Saturn-Venus qualities as Cor Caroli and Copula, which can signify great respect given to the individual for services well given. ^[6]

Asterism Changchen the Imperial Guards

10♍03 to 24♍34

Changchen, “Imperial Guards,” is the 14th asterism of the Taiwei (Supreme Palace) Enclosure. It represents the Emperor’s elite guards, forming a powerful defensive force, signifying strength and resolve. If the stars move, the Emperor personally leads troops; if they are bright, military forces are employed; if they are dim, the Emperor is weak. If a guest star invades Changchen, the ruler will carry out executions. ^[7]

Constellation Canes Venatici the Hunting Dogs

04♍49 to 16♎47

CANES VENATICI.   The Hunting Dogs.
      History.   Formed by Hevelius in 1690. They are represented by two greyhounds, the northern one named Asterion, and the southern Chara, held in leash by Boötes and assisting in his pursuit of the Bear.
      Influences.   This constellation gives a love of hunting and a penetrating mind, making those born under it faithful, keen, clever and fond of speculation. ^[8]

The unfigured stars beneath the tail of the Big Bear in what is today Canes Venatici have the nature of the Moon and Venus. They can be quite beneficial as regards to the affairs of nations and kings. ^[5]

Asterion Star Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Asterion: Salma Hayek 0°11′ (and Pluto), John Malkovich 0°11′, Jeff Bridges 0°23′, Richard Nixon 0°54′, Andrea Bocelli 1°03′ (and Mercury), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1°29′.

Midheaven conjunct Asterion: John Wayne Gacy 0°51′.

Descendant conjunct Asterion: Deepak Chopra 0°31′.

Imum Coeli conjunct Asterion: Taibi Kahler 0°48′.

Part of Fortune conjunct Asterion: Imelda Marcos 0°14′, Javier Milei 0°19′, Robert Downey Jr. 1°04′, Albert Anastasia 1°10′ (and Venus), Dua Lipa 1°19′.

Sun conjunct Asterion: Ivan the Terrible 0°05′.

Moon conjunct Asterion: J. P. Morgan 0°15′, Marquis de Sade 0°24′, Jamison Twins 0°36′, John F. Kennedy 0°38′.

Mercury conjunct Asterion: Andrea Bocelli 0°28′ (and AC), Robert De Niro 1°13′, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway 1°15′.

Venus conjunct Asterion: Albert Anastasia 0°11′ (and POF), Roger Federer 0°14′, Kamala Harris 0°41′, Danielle Carolan 0°46′, Alexandra David-Néel 1°07′, Dolores O’Riordan 1°09′, Hera Mirtel 1°13′.

Mars conjunct Asterion: Kim Novak 0°04′, Clarence Thomas 0°09′, David Koresh 0°29′, Jenna Ortega 0°59′. 

Jupiter conjunct Asterion: Sylvia Plath 0°44′ (and S. Node), Patch Adams 0°52′.

Saturn conjunct Asterion: Charles de Gaulle 0°08′, Caitlyn Jenner 0°53′, Max Götze 0°56′, Richard Branson 1°11′, Bernadette Brady 1°14′.

Uranus conjunct Asterion: Liz Cheney 0°04′4 (and Pluto), Charles Ponzi 0°34′, Pablo Picasso 0°57′, Eric Gill 0°59′, Halle Berry 1°00′ (and Pluto), Charles II of England 1°16′.

Neptune conjunct Asterion: Bill Cosby 0°07′, Warren Beatty 0°08′, Woody Allen 0°08′, Jack Nicholson 0°21′, Morgan Freeman 0°39′, Bruce McLaren 1°23′.

Pluto conjunct Asterion: Halle Berry 0°03′ (and Uranus), Albrecht Dürer 0°07′, Liz Cheney 0°27′ (and Uranus), Salma Hayek 0°41′ (and AC). 

North Node conjunct Asterion: Stormy Daniels 0°11′, Henry Kissinger 0°41′, Cecilia Bartoli 1°24′, Sean Penn 1°29′.

South Node conjunct Asterion: Sylvia Plath 0°36′ (and Jupiter), Conor McGregor 0°42′, William S. Burroughs 1°13′.

References

1. Beta Canum Venaticorum – Wikipedia.
2. A Dictionary of Modern Star Names, Kunitzsch, Smart, 2006, p.22.
3. Taiwei Enclosure – Baidu Encyclopedia.
4. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.246.
5. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.7-9.
6. The Living Stars, Dr Eric Morse, 1988, p.51.
7. Song History, Volume 29, Chapter 2, 1346.
8. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.34.