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Canopus at 14°59′ Cancer has an orb of 2°40′

The Sun joins Canopus on July 6

Fixed star Canopus, Alpha Carinae, is a 1st magnitude single star marking the rudder on the Keel of the Ship, Constellation Carina (Argo Navis). Canopus is the second brightest star in the sky, after Sirius.
      Magnitude −0.74, spectral type A9 II, color white. ^[1]

α Car is officially and traditionally named Canopus. From the ancient Greek name Κάνωβος (Ptolemy’s spelling), an untranslated proper name that was introduced rather late into Greek astronomy (perhaps in the 2nd century B.C.). There seem to be Egyptian influences in the name’s development. Reapplied in Renaissance times. ^[2]
      Allen gives two possible derivations for the name Canopus. One is from Canpous, the chief pilot of the fleet of Menelaos, who, on his return from the destruction of Troy, 1183 B.C., touched at Egypt, where, twelve miles to the northeastward from Alexandria, Canopus died and was honored by a monument raised by his grateful master, giving his name to the city and to this splendid star, which at that time rose about 7½° above that horizon.
      The other derivation is that the name of the town Canopus comes from the Coptic, or Egyptian, Kahi Nub, “Golden Earth,” which refers to how Canopus would have appeared near the horizon in ancient Egypt, reddened by atmospheric extinction from that position. ^[3]

Another traditional name for α Car was Suhel. Applied in medieval times from its Islamic-Arabic name suhail, of unknown meaning.
      Suhail may be derived from Al Sahl, “the Plain.” This word was also a personal title in Arabia, symbolizing brilliance, glory, and beauty. Among the Persians, Suhail is a synonym of wisdom.

In Chinese astronomy, α Car belongs to the asterism Lǎorén, “Old Man,” and it has six traditional names:
      Lǎorén, “Old Man”
      Lǎorénxīng, “Star of Old Man”^[1]Shòu xīng, “God of longevity”
      Nánjílǎorén, “Old man in the south pole”
      Nánjí, “South pole”
      Lìdànnándìèrxīng, “2nd star in southern area of Whetsone constellation” ^[4]

Canopus was originally designated Alpha Argus (α Arg) but is now termed Alpha Carinae (α Car).
      In 1763, the Constellation Argo Navis (the Ship Argo) was divided into three smaller ones: Carina (the Keel), Puppis (the Poop Deck or Stern), and Vela (the Sails). They were officially recognized in 1930, and Argo Navis was declared obsolete. Astrologically, Carina, Puppis and Vela are still considered together as Argo Navis.

2000	2050	Fixed Star	Orb
09♋07	09♋49	Alhena	2°20′
14♋05	14♋47	Sirius	2°50′
14♋59	15♋41	Canopus	2°40′
18♋31	19♋13	Wasat	1°40′
18♋58	19♋40	Propus	1°30′

Canopus Astrology

Fixed star Canopus has the spectral class A9, indicating the planetary nature of Venus, and to a lesser extent, Mercury.

VENUS-MERCURY:   Idealistic, psychic, handsome, neat, lovable, refined, genteel, intelligent. ^[5]

CANOPUS. α Argus.
      Notes.   A white star in one of the oars of the ship Argo. Named in honor of Canopus, the chief pilot of the fleet of Menelaus, who was killed in Egypt by the bite of a serpent on his return from the destruction of Troy.
      Influence.   According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Saturn and Jupiter; and, to Alvidas, of the Moon and Mars. It gives piety, conservatism, a wide and comprehensive knowledge, voyages and educational work, and changes evil to good. ^[5]

CANOPUS. α Carinae.
      A yellow star in the ship Argo. Named for Canopus, chief pilot of the fleet of Menalaos. Class: FO.
      BASIC INFLUENCES:   Brings the native fame, good or bad; martial preferment, domestic or family problems. ^[6]

Canopus, Alpha in the Boat Argo.
      Combined in Canopus are powers ascribed to Jupiter and Saturn. Its rising is associated with extensive sea voyages.
      Linked to a badly placed Saturn, the tendency to depression and even suicide is inherent. However, if Saturn and Jupiter are well placed in the chart, harmonizing and spiritual powers are evoked. According to tradition, Canopus on the Ascendant is supposed to give a love of travel and also to instigate fights and quarrels resulting in lawsuits; the native, however, can channel these tendencies constructively, with astuteness and a sense of real earnestness.
      Links to the fixed star Canopus have been noted several times in the nativities of writers and film actors, and especially of those persons who, in our times, have had to undertake many journeys in connection with their position. ^[7]

Canopus was worshipped on the Nile as early as 6400 B.C. Astrologically it is correlative of events concerning the sea and shipping and of rivers and springs. It also has been said to be connected with death by drowning, especially if connected with the eighth house. It promises immunity from disease and indicates unrequited love when connected with Venus. It also gives piety and changes evil to good. ^[8]

Canopus, α star of Carina the hull, and once the α of the whole ship, is a truly brilliant sight, but 53° below the equator. Honored by Ptolemy with a Saturn-Jupiter simile, the name has two possible origins: first, Canopus, or Kanobos, was the chief navigator of the Greek fleet that sacked Troy, 1183 BC, and who died near Alexandria, Egypt, some years later. A monument was erected to him there, and in fact a town was renamed after him. The site is close to the present Aboukir, scene of famous naval battles ever since. In due course, it is said, it was Ptolemy who named the great star in Argo after him also.
      But a still earlier source of the name is the Coptic-Egyptian Kahi-Nub, Golden Earth, with a truly alchemical connotation. And with this star practically on the center-line of Cancer, 14°58′, and conjunct with the wondrous Sirius, what better hope of mastery of Life can one ask than to have these two promising symbols well placed and aspected on one’s horoscope. Only let it not be forgotten that the quest for the Golden Fleece is still an arduous journey, even for those who will actually find it. Not all the stars together can bestow it without the questor earning it for him or herself. ^[9]

Fixed star Canopus rules the left side below the breast. ^[10]

Constellation Argo

ARGO NAVIS. The Ship Argo.
      Legend.   This constellation represents the ship in which Jason brought the Golden Fleece from Colchis, said to be the first ship ever built.
      Influence.   According to Ptolemy the bright stars are like Saturn and Jupiter. Argo is said to give prosperity in trade and voyages, and strength of mind and spirit, but it has been observed to accompany cases of drowning, a notable instance being furnished by the horoscope of Shelley, where Argo occupied the 8th house and contained the Sun, Venus and Uranus. Drowning is particularly to be feared when Saturn afflicts the Moon in or from Argo. It is probably on account of this constellation that Virgo, especially the first decanate, is frequently found to be connected with drowning.
      Argo was sub-divided by Lacaille into Carina, The Keel; Malus, The Mast; Puppis, The Poop; and Vela, the Sails: but the separate influence, if any, of these divisions is not known.
      Magical.   Gives security on the waters. ^[5]

Argo is the ship that carried Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece is today composed of the constellations Carina, Puppis, Pyxis, and Vela. In classical astrology, it is correlative of events concerning the sea and shipping and of rivers and springs. It also has been said to be connected with death by drowning, especially if connected with the eighth house. Tetrabiblos asserts that its bright stars are of the nature of Saturn and Jupiter. ^[8]

Fixed Star Canopus Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Canopus: 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. ^[11]

Extensive sea voyages, a love of travel and also to instigate fights and quarrels resulting in lawsuits; the native, however, can channel these tendencies constructively, with astuteness and a sense of real earnestness. ^[7]

Oliver North 0°26′, Elon Musk 1°03′ (and Mercury), Billy Joel 1°07′, Robert De Niro 1°15′, Michael Jordan 1°21′, Fromental Halevy 1°38′ (and Venus, Mars), Albert Einstein 1°39′, Robert Hand 1°49′, Josef Mengele 1°51′, Matt LeBlanc 1°52′ (and Mercury), Charles Cullen 2°00′, Mark Wahlberg 2°06′.

Midheaven conjunct Canopus: 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. ^[11]

Honor and preferment. Great glory, fame and wealth, dignity and authority by the help of an old clergyman or influential person. ^[5]

Cat Stevens 1°23′, Boris Johnson 1°34′, Tony Abbott 2°27′.

Descendant conjunct Canopus: 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. ^[11]

Gwen Stefani 0°20′ (and Moon), Marie Curie 1°06′ (and Uranus), Novak Djokovic 1°18′, Léon Degrelle 1°22′, Barbara Castle 1°36′, Anton Mussert 2°04′, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán 2°07′, Dennis Rodman 2°17′, Elizabeth I 2°27′, Nicholas Culpeper 2°28′.

Imum Coeli conjunct Canopus: 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. ^[11]

Sam Altman 1°39′.

Part of Fortune conjunct Canopus: Edwin Castro 1°03′, Barron Trump 1°18′, Chuck Schumer 2°07′.

Sun conjunct Canopus: Domestic affliction, trouble with father or parents, financial loss, danger of accidents, burns and fevers, unfavorable end to life. ^[5]

Preferment in business and all matters dealing with the public. Fame is possible but probably not of a lasting nature. There is also the possibility of domestic problems or minor problems with employers or friends. These natives generally find friends who assist them when needed. Negative nativities generally encounter misfortune brought on by their own actions, and if Jupiter is adversely aspected, there is the possibility of an unfavorable end to their life. ^[6]

Sylvester Stallone 0°03′, Frida Kahlo 0°16′, George W. Bush 0°24′, Cecil Rhodes 0°40′, Megan Rapinoe 1°02′ (and Mars), Leona Helmsley 1°45′ (and Venus), James VI and I 2°06′ (and Mercury), O. J. Simpson 2°23′.

Moon conjunct Canopus: A splendid and illustrious life; great, distinguished and opulent nature. ^[11]

Success in martial matters as a soldier, metal worker, etc. ^[5]

The native can become successful in material matters, some of which might come late in the life of the native. ^[6]

Annie Besant 0°00′, Michael Richards 0°20′, William Blake 0°24′, Gwen Stefani 0°30′ (and DC), Dua Lipa 1°13′, Kurt Cobain 1°18′, Priyanka Chopra 1°45′ (and N. Node), Olivia De Havilland 1°45′ (and Venus), Dave Chappelle 2°10′, Drake 2°28′.

Mercury conjunct Canopus: Rash, headstrong, stubborn, kind-hearted, speaker or writer on unpopular subjects incurring criticism; trouble and loss through domestic matters, partners and law. ^[5]

The native might engage in controversial matters, and with this conjunction giving the native so endowed with a clear intellect, they are adapted to legal profession or a career requiring decision-making procedures affecting a number of people. These natives are quite determined, almost of a headstrong nature, and some such natives will resort to rash acts. Many domestic problems are possible. ^[6]

Elon Musk 0°28′ (and AC), Nayib Bukele 0°28′, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 0°49′, Matt LeBlanc 1°06′ (and AC), Emmett Till 1°11′, Lionel Messi 1°30′, Will Ferrell 1°36′, Lana Del Rey 1°39′, Khloé Kardashian 1°47′, Xi Jinping 1°49′, Martin Bormann 2°14′, Vera Atkins 2°16′ (and Mars, Neptune), Robert Graves 2°22′, James VI and I 2°26′ (and Sun).

Venus conjunct Canopus: Emotional, sensitive, stubborn, strong passions, scandal through an intrigue by which reputation will suffer, public disgrace, bad for gain. ^[5]

Positive: The native is emotional and sensitive and has strong feelings but is able to conceal them. These feelings could erupt as opinions on questionable subjects or people. Domestic problems are possible.

Negative: Emotional, sensitive and have strong feelings or opinions. Unless common sense prevails over their personal feelings they may get themselves involved in intrigues or embarrassing situations that could be difficult to resolve. Violence or self-destruction is possible. Domestic problems are possible. ^[6]

Unrequited love. ^[8]

These individuals are nurturing, loving and caring for all. They are well-loved in return and their friends consider them part of their family. Friends and relatives support these individuals to obtain whatever they desire. Many are set up in a business by a friend, relative or family member. They have many family-type relationships. Although they are involved with their own advancement, in return they do good for those who have helped them. This position does not affect the health. ^[10]

Carlos Santana 0°11′, Kathie Lee Gifford 0°23′, Ernest Hemingway 0°24′, Olivia De Havilland 0°34′ (and Moon), Padre Pio 0°35′, Mata Hari 0°48′, Tom Jones 0°51′ (and Mars), Bob Dole 0°51′, Tylyn John 0°55′, Rafael Nadal 0°55′, Nancy Sinatra 1°00′ (and Mars), Fromental Halevy 1°01′ (and AC, Mars), Petrarch 1°34′, Leona Helmsley 1°36′ (and Sun), Nikola Tesla 1°52′, Sidney Gottlieb 1°57′, Errol Flynn 2°02′, Steve Forbes 2°23′, Lucy Hale 2°38′, Corey Feldman 2°40′.

Mars conjunct Canopus: Cruel, bad-tempered, envious, jealous. ^[5]

Positive: The native will have a tendency to be very industrious. Any changes or decisions such natives make will be at their convenience or to suit their purpose, desires, or motives.

Negative:  Natives with a negative Mars or nativity, will have the same attributes as with the positive Mars, however, there may develop a tendency towards poor temper control, thereby clouding their judgment. They may also suffer from imaginary wrongs. There may be a tendency to self-destruct or be subject to chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or possibly serious illness. ^[6]

Nancy Sinatra 0°00′ (and Venus), Fromental Halevy 0°02′ (and AC, Venus), Karen Silkwood 0°06′, Travis Scott 0°36′, Roger Federer 0°44′, Pablo Picasso 0°59′, Tom Jones 1°01′ (and Venus), Diego Maradona 1°21′, Vera Atkins 1°30′ (and Mercury, Neptune), Liza Minnelli 1°52′, Liz Cheney 2°22′, Robin Williams 2°22′, Noor Inayat Khan 2°23′, Megan Rapinoe 2°40′ (and Sun), Alexander the Great 2°40′.

Jupiter conjunct Canopus: Great pride, religion used for business ends, voyages, honor and preferment but reversal through public dissatisfaction. ^[5]

Preferment in writings, sports, religion and affairs associated with the public. The native may receive high honors but are subject to reversals, either business or domestic. Natives with this conjunction who are religiously oriented will tend to use religion for business purposes, and this may exhibit itself as a healer or a religious leader. ^[6]

This is a similar energy to Venus. They have family-oriented ties with others who delight in giving these individuals a helping hand towards success. In return, however, they give back very little to those who have helped them. They do not harm others, but are simply looking out for themselves. They do not use any effort in controlling how things are done but just depend on others to bring about their security. They are in the habit of consuming rich foods and do not take the time to develop a good diet plan. They simply accept whatever food others offer them. ^[10]

Warren Buffett 0°20′, Bobby Fischer 0°59′, Bonnie Parker 1°08′, Bob Woodward 1°20′, Rosemary Kennedy 1°53′, Eva Perón 1°54′, Mark Twain 2°01′, James Dean 2°25′, Billie Eilish 2°35′.

Saturn conjunct Canopus: Discontented, occult interests, unfavorable for reputation and domestic matters, little prominence but may do good. ^[5]

Linked to a badly placed Saturn, the tendency to depression and even suicide is inherent. However, if Saturn and Jupiter are well placed in the chart, harmonizing and spiritual powers are evoked. ^[7]

This puts the natives in a position where others depend on them for help, financial and otherwise. These are the persons who are left “holding the bag”. They give so much to others that their own finances are at the minimum. There is a restriction here so that these persons are unable to develop their own success. Others benefit at the expense of these individuals. This can cause physical problems such as cysts developing in the chest and stomach areas. ^[10]

David Beckham 0°34′, Augusto Pinochet 2°00′‚ Mel B 2°06′, Sarah Paulson 2°19′, Drew Barrymore 2°20′, Mary Shelley 2°34′.

Uranus conjunct Canopus: Materialistic, dishonorable, many difficulties, easily influenced, estranged from relatives and friends, trouble through enemies and opposite sex, domestic disharmony, violent and possibly public death. ^[5]

Marie Curie 0°25′ (and DC), David Berkowitz 2°10′.

Neptune conjunct Canopus: Aggressive, materialistic, strong mind and body, loss through quarrels, speculation and friends, ideas or inventions often stolen, peculiar events throughout life, unexpected losses and gains, disharmony with father in earlier life, liable to accidents, sudden death. ^[5]

Vera Atkins 0°06′ (and Mercury, Mars), Simone de Beauvoir 0°20′ (and N. Node), Melvin Belli 0°25′, Frida Kahlo 1°15′, Ed Gein 1°39′. 

Pluto conjunct Canopus: Jorge Rafael Videla 0°09′, Lorraine Warren 0°22′, Jimmy Carter 0°23′, Marilyn Monroe 0°31′, Johnny Carson 0°47′, Margaret Thatcher 0°48′, James Earl Ray 1°04′, Elizabeth II 1°13′, Hugh Hefner 1°18′, Che Guevara 1°26′, Charlton Heston 1°32′, Malcolm X 1°55′, Linda Goodman 2°28′, Audrey Hepburn 2°28′, Jane Roberts 2°32′, George H. W. Bush 2°32′.

North Node conjunct Canopus: Simone de Beauvoir 0°33′ (and Neptune), Prince William 1°21′, Adolf Hitler 1°40′, Priyanka Chopra 1°59′ (and Mercury), Charlie Chaplin 2°00′.

South Node conjunct Canopus: Leonardo da Vinci 0°28′, Woody Allen 0°54′, John F. Kennedy 2°33′.

References

1. Canopus (Alpha Carinae): Star Facts.
2. A Dictionary of Modern Star Names, Kunitzch, Smart, 2006, p.25.
3. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Richard H. Allen, 1889, pp. 67-70.
4. Carina in Chinese astronomy – Wikipedia.
5. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.30, 102, 150.
6. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, pp. 101-102.
7. Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1971, p.32.
8. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, pp. 67-68.
9. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.161.
10. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.48.
11. Shiny stars, passionate, harmful, rescuers. Anonymous from the year 379, translation by Giuseppe Bezza from CCAG V/1 pp. 194-211.