Crux Constellation Meaning

Crux Constellation [Stellarium]

Constellation Crux, the Southern Cross, is a southern constellation bordering Centaurus and Musca. It was introduced by Johann Bayer in 1603, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Crux spans 10 degrees of the zodiac in the Sign of Scorpio.

Crux Constellation Stars

2000	2050	Star	Name	Sp. Class	Mag.	Orb
05♏39	06♏21	δ Cru	Imai	B2	2.79	2°00′
06♏43	07♏26	γ Cru	Gacrux	M4	1.60	2°20′
08♏16	08♏57	ε Cru	Ginan	K3	3.59	1°40′
08♏46	09♏28	θ¹ Cru		A3	4.32	1°10′
08♏47	09♏29	θ² Cru		B2	4.72	1°00′
10♏36	11♏18	μ¹ Cru		B2	4.03	1°20′
10♏54	11♏35	η Cru		F2	4.14	1°20′
11♏38	12♏20	β Cru	Mimosa	B1	1.25	2°30′
11♏52	12♏34	α Cru	Acrux	B1	0.76	2°40′

Crux Astrology

Robson

History. Usually attributed to Royer, 1679, but much older

Influence. Crux is said to give perseverance, but many burdens, trials and responsibilities, together with much suffering and many hardships.

Note.—In connection with rulerships of countries it may be noted that Brazil was named the Land of the Holy Cross by the discoverer Cabral on May 1st 1500, and that the constellation Crux has been represented on the postage stamps of that country. ^[1]

Houlding

In the new identification of ‘the Cross’, the theme of sacrifice and stoic resilience has been further emphasized with heightened ecclesiastical connections…a need to sacrifice the animal/ego-driven instincts in pursuit of fortitude in the face of adversity, spiritual advancement and wounds that can never be healed. ^[2]

Allen

With us it is the Southern Cross. It was unknown to the ancients by its present title, its four chief stars being noted by Ptolemy as a part of the Centaur (Centaurus), which now surrounds it on three sides… Crux lies in the Milky Way, — here a brilliant but narrow stream three or four degrees wide, — and is noticeable from its compression as well as its form, being only 6° in extent from north to south, and less in width, the upper star a clear orange in color, and the rest white; the general effect being that of a badly made kite rather than of a cross. So that, notwithstanding all the poetry and romance associated with it, — perhaps owing to these, — it usually disappoints those from northern latitudes who see it for the first time. ^[3]

Crux Constellation [Bullinger]

Bullinger

The Hebrew name was Adom, which means cutting off, as in Daniel 9:26 “After threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off.” The last letter of the Hebrew alphabet was called Tau, which was anciently made in the form of a cross. This letter is called Tau, and means a mark; especially a boundary mark, a limit or finish. And it is the last letter, which finishes the Hebrew alphabet to this day.

It is a small asterism, containing only about five stars, viz., one of the 1st magnitude, two of the 2nd, one of the 3rd, and one of the 4th. Four of these are in the form of a cross.

The Hebrew names of this constellation–Adom and Tau–rebuke our Pharisaic spirit, which is the relic and essence of all false religions, and points to the blessed fact that the Sacrifice was offered “once for all,” and the atoning work of Redemption completely finished on Calvary.

In the ancient Egyptian Zodiac of Denderah this first Decan of LIBRA is represented as a lion with his tongue hanging out of his mouth, as if in thirst, and a female figure holding a cup out to him. Under his fore feet is the hieroglyphic symbol of running water. ^[4]