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Algenib at 09°09′ Aries has an orb of 2°00′

The Sun joins Algenib on March 29

Fixed star Algenib, Gamma Pegasi (γ Peg), is a 3rd magnitude single star on the tip of the wing of the Winged Horse, Pegasus constellation.
      Magnitude (variable) 2.84 (2.78 – 2.89), spectral type B2IV, color blue-white. γ Peg is a Beta Cephei variable, exhibiting small rapid variations in its brightness due to pulsations of the star’s surface. It is also a slow spinner, with a projected rotational velocity of 0. This means that either the velocity is too low to be measured, which would be unusual for a hot class B star, or the star is seen almost pole-on. ^[1]

Gamma Pegasi (γ Peg) is traditionally and officially named Algenib.
      From the modern Arabic al-janb, “the Side,” for α Per. Wrongly transferred to γ Peg in Renaissance times. ^[2]

γ, 3, white,
erroneously placed by Tycho in Pisces, marks the extreme tip of the Horse’s wing, so that its name Algenib has been considered as derived from Al Janāḥ, “the Wing,” but it probably is from Al Janb, “the Side.” It has sometimes been written Algemo. Al Bīrūnī quoted it, with δ (α Andromedae), as Al Fargh al Thānī, “the Second, or Lower, Spout,” i.e. of the Bucket. This also is the title of the 25th manzil, but appears in Professor Whitney’s list as Al Fargh al Mu᾽ḥir, “the Rear Spout,” and in Smyth’s as Al Fargu.
      Chrysococca called it Πήγασος from the constellation.
      Reeves said that it is the Chinese Peih, a Wall or Partition, thus taking the title of the 25th sieu, which it marked and, with δ, constituted. It lies at the junction of the nakshatras Bhādrapadā and Revatī; and, with δ, was included in the corresponding lunar station of several other nations. ^[3]

In Chinese astronomy, γ Peg is named 壁宿一 (Bi Su Yi), “Wall Constellation One,” or “the first star that forms the city wall.” It belongs to the 1st asterism of the 14th Chinese Lunar Mansion Bi (Wall). ^[4]

Algenib is one of the four bright stars that form the Great Square of Pegasus, an asterism that takes up much of the eastern portion of the Pegasus constellation. The other three stars that mark the vertices of the Great Square are Scheat (β Peg), Markab (α Peg) and Alpheratz (α And).

2000*	2050	Name	Orb
01♈03	01♈45	Kerb	1°10′
02♈35	03♈17	Deneb Kaitos	2°10′
09♈09	09♈51	Algenib	2°00′
12♈47	13♈28	Alderamin	2°00′
14♈19	15♈01	Alpheratz	2°10′

Algenib Astrology

Fixed star Algenib has a spectral type of B2, indicating the planetary nature of Jupiter.

SPECTRAL CLASS B:   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:   If rising, sober, grave, patient, legacies, ecclesiastical preferment. If culminating, honor, glory, preferment, success in trade and in the Church. ^[6]

Alpheratz (Alpha Andromedae), Caph (Beta Cassiopeiae) and Algenib (Gamma Pegasi) are together known as the Three Guides that mark the prime meridian of the heavens. It was believed to bless those born under its influence with honor and riches. ^[3]

ALGENIB. γ Pegasi.
      Notes.   A white star situated at the tip of the wing on Pegasus. From Al Janah, the Wing, or Al Janb, the Side. According to Bullinger it means “Who Carries.”
      Influence.   Of the nature of Mars and Mercury. It gives notoriety, dishonor, violence, and misfortune and denotes the naked and poor professional beggar. ^[6]

ALGENIB. γ Pegasi.
      A small white star at the wing tip of Pegasi. “The Wing.” Spectral class B2.
      BASIC INFLUENCES:   The native has a sharp, decisive mind, appears enthusiastic, and can be combative, obstinate, and ruined by headstrong conduct. Natives with this conjunction can expect some sort of notoriety, misfortune and, in negative nativities, violence. There is the possibility of them being a ward of society or reducing themselves to poverty and possibly some misfortune. ^[5]

Algenib II: Æ Arabic: “side” here in the sense of “wing”, namely of Pegasus, γ Pegasi, Mars – Mercury -Nature. The mercurial force is strong and highly spiritual and activated by the simultaneously present Martian force, that the star will often prove effective in inventors’ horoscopes, especially of the Age of Aquarius: Thus, it is in conjunction with Mercury and in trine to Uranus, (in Leo and in the 10th house) in the horoscope of Marconia. ^[7]

Algenib, Alpha Pegasi.
      Algenib, in the Wing on the Side of Pegasus, is supposed to have a Mars-Mercury nature. Therefore, it brings about a penetrating mind, a strong will, determination, an impressive way of speaking, and a gift for oratory. A conjunction with the Sun creates a fighting spirit and a love of learning. Connected with Mercury, Venus and Jupiter, one can count popularity, interest in art and literature, and distinction if further configurations also point to similar gifts. With Saturn, in general, is thought of as an impeding factor but has a name for good memory according to Morin. If angular with Mercury and Uranus, Algenib will make for an inventive spirit.
      The conjunction of the fixed star with the MC is found with the former minister of propaganda, ready-witted speaker Josef Goebbels. The conjunction with Mercury is significant in the Italian physicist Marconi (2°03′), and the conjunction with Venus in the popular tenor Gegli. ^[8]

Algenib is of the nature of Jupiter (spectral type B2) and, as such, has a good reputation. However, poorly placed with the Sun, there will be an excess of heat, resulting in violence and perhaps misfortune or dishonor. ^[9]

Similar to Scheat and Markab is Algenib, another Mars-Mercury, its name, pronounced Al Zhaynib, meaning The Side (of the horse). It’s placing in Aries since 754 years ago now gives it extra impetus for better or worse. It shows something of that kind of Master who feels perhaps that the old-style secrecy in which his fellows used to surround themselves should now give place to a more open attitude, at least to such of the laity as show a willingness to learn and listen. ^[10]

Fixed star Algenib rules the bottom portion of the skull between the nose and the upper lip. ^[11]

Asterism Bi the Wall

09♈09 to 14♈19

The 14th Chinese lunar mansion and its 1st asterism are both named Bi (Wall). It symbolizes the celestial library and treasury and governs literature, knowledge, the compilation and editing of secret documents, calligraphy, painting, earthworks and construction. ^[12]

Bi the Wall is an auspicious asterism bringing good fortune to rituals, sacrifices and construction projects. It is favorable for longevity, marriage, building cities, buying clothes and accumulating wealth. Building or installing doors on this day will bring wealth within three to seven days. However, traveling south is not advisable. ^[4]

The Wall Personality

The Wall asterism gives kindness, compassion, optimism, generosity, meticulous thought, a tendency to prioritize feeling over logic and theory, thorough handling of affairs, a sense of justice, an appreciation for art and beauty, and a willingness to help others. It makes people calm, introverted and trustworthy, with the ability to quickly recover from setbacks. However, it also leads to stubbornness, aloofness, poor interpersonal skills, gossip and trouble, with a tendency to be easily misunderstood and easily manipulated. ^[4]

This person is destined to receive the king’s favor. They are careful and frugal in their dealings with their family and in 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. ^[13]

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. ^[14]

Constellation Pegasus the Winged Horse

23♒53 to 15♈22

PEGASUS.   The Flying Horse.
      Legend.   Pegasus was born from the blood of Medusa after Perseus had cut off her head, and was afterwards tamed and ridden by Bellerophon. Being weary of earthly affairs Bellerophon attempted to fly to heaven but fell off, and Pegasus continued his course, entered heaven and took his place among the stars.
      Influence.   According to Ptolemy the bright stars are like Mars and Mercury. The constellation gives ambition, vanity, intuition, enthusiasm, caprice and bad judgment.
      Magical.   Prevails against diseases of horses and preserves horsemen in battle. ^[6]

The constellation portends events concerning ships and the ocean and also changes in the weather. In medieval times it was said to indicate vain individuals with a great deal of ambition but very poor judgment. ^[9]

Like birds, angels, and most celestial winged creatures, Pegasus is an allegory for the superior spiritual power that the hero first sought to aid him in his task, and the Owl represents the wisdom side of that same power. ^[10]

In mundane astrology, Pegasus is associated with drowning, accidents, catastrophes, earthquakes, tsunamis, storms, floods, shipwrecks, mining accidents, airplane accidents, falling accidents, shooting down from high, horses, jockeys, transportation, communications, space travel, exploration, pioneering, science, invention and heroism.

Fixed Star Algenib Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Algenib: Sober, grave, patient, legacies, ecclesiastical preferment (Jupiter nature). ^[6]

Stubborn but with original and inventive ideas. Can act rashly, leading to undesirable consequences.

Walt Whitman 0°38′.

Midheaven conjunct Algenib: honor, glory, preferment, success in trade and in the Church (Jupiter nature). ^[6]

Many changes in the career, but very determined to succeed. Willing to try new fields or start an original business.

Joseph Goebbels 0°17′, Tucker Carlson 0°35′, Michael Bloomberg 0°24′, William Blake 1°17′, Anne Frank 1°20′.

Descendant conjunct Algenib: Viktor Orbán 0°03′, Yoko Ono 0°17′, Tony Abbott 0°34′, Zoë Kravitz 1°07′, Edwin Castro 1°17′, Cat Stevens 1°23′, Nancy Pelosi 1°39′.

Imun Coeli conjunct Algenib: John III Sobieski 0°06′, Erich Fähling 0°26′, Garry Kasparov 0°36′, Bernardo Provenzano 0°41′, Pat Tillman 0°45′.

Part of Fortune conjunct Algenib: Marshall Applewhite 0°13′, Diego Maradona 0°23′, Oliver North 1°03′, Sylvester Stallone 1°20′.

Sun conjunct Algenib: Mental disturbances, fevers and ill health, some danger of accidents. ^[6] 

Natives with this conjunction can experience advancement in business and all matters dealing with the public, religious affairs and writings. Generally, these natives get what they go after. They can, however, be subjected to periods of being depressed or simply being melancholy, and this might not be evident unless the native is under a strain. This will be more obvious if Neptune is adversely aspected in the natal chart. At times, such natives will seek complete privacy, which should not be mistaken for being a loner or a private person.  Emotional strains will take their toll on such natives. Natives with this conjunction can readily develop a tendency towards being hypocritical, even becoming quite sarcastic in their responses. These natives,  while not outwardly appearing so, will be emotionally tense, accident-prone, and desire to continually push forward towards their objective. After they reach their goal(s), they will either not want it or be unable to determine precisely what they want to do. The native can be combative, quite decisive, and enthusiastic. ^[5]

A fighting spirit and a love of learning. ^[8]

Poorly placed with the Sun, there will be an excess of heat, resulting in violence and perhaps misfortune or dishonor. ^[9]

Rolf Harris 0°11′, Lady Gaga 1°19′, Celine Dion 1°21′, Warren Beatty 1°31′.  

Moon conjunct Algenib: Dishonor, loss by scandal, exiled or forced to flee, ill health, trouble through writings. ^[6]

Natives with the conjunction can become misunderstood through their seemingly headstrong actions, writings, and conversation, which could create difficulties or embarrassing situations. Some of these natives will turn away from problems, deciding that things will work out. Natives with this conjunction can easily get involved in unpleasant situations, even amounting to scandals or actions bordering on scandal. ^[5]

Leo Strauss 0°04′, Bill Gates 0°18′, Salma Hayek 1°40′, Melvin Belli 1°56′, Sarah, Duchess of York 1°58′.

Mercury conjunct Algenib: Quick temper, mental disturbances, success in legal and other disputes. ^[6]

(+) These natives will find preferment in matters associated with the public and its affairs. They can develop the ability to emerge successfully from disputes. However, unless Mars is well-aspected to the Moon, the native will be short-tempered. These natives are mentally keen. ^[5]

(–) Mentally very keen, but generally they do not have the necessary strength of their convictions. Some such natives will be subject to mental disturbances, which could create problems of a lasting nature. These natives can appear testy, of an argumentative nature. Generally no natural moral stamina. ^[5]

Liza Minnelli 0°37′, Albert Speer 0°38′, Stormy Daniels 0°41′, Donald Harvey 0°45′ (and Venus), Sam Altman 1°05′, Ruth Pointer 1°14′ (and Venus), Marguerite de Navarre 1°25′.

Venus conjunct Algenib: Generous, proud, quick temper, bad morals, drink or evil habits, favorable for financial affairs. ^[6]

(+) Natives with this conjunction can be magnanimous, even philanthropic; appear dignified or present a regal bearing. They will have fine, generous attributes, not always apparent. ^[5]

(–) These natives can develop a tendency to being loners and develop undesirable habits; they have a relatively quick short temper, and there could be, with some natives, a question of morals or character stability. ^[5]

Beniamino Gigli 0°09′, Abraham Lincoln 0°57′, Maximilien Robespierre 1°01′, Ruth Pointer 1°26′ (and Mercury), Charles Darwin 1°30′, Donald Harvey 1°44′ (and Mercury).

Mars conjunct Algenib: Quick mind and body, lying or theft, danger of accidents. ^[6]

(+) Natives with this conjunction are mentally quick and active. This does not necessarily indicate a high order of intelligence, nor a lack of intelligence, but the ready reply to questions that others would take time out to think the answers to a conclusion. These natives can acquire the ability to become leaders and be very active in whatever careers they choose to follow. Impulsive actions are possible. ^[5]

(–) These natives are mentally keen, but unless they have been carefully trained at an early age, they can develop into ‘con’ persons, swindlers, or in other ways become dishonest. In some cases lying would be second nature to such natives. There is also a danger of turbulent actions to or by the natives with this conjunction. Natives’ judgment is open to question. ^[5]

This causes hot flashes around the head and face. These persons sometimes feel the heat on 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 disease. ^[11]

Kourtney Kardashian 0°00′, Jeffrey Dahmer 0°33′, Reinhard Heydrich 0°42′, Hunter Biden 0°42′, Charles Dickens 1°08′, Emily Dickinson 1°37′ (and Pluto), Angelina Jolie 1°53′.

Jupiter conjunct Algenib: Hypocrisy, financial success, real or pretended religious enthusiasm. ^[6]

These natives can exhibit real or pretended zeal in their careers or hobbies. They can develop successfully; but be hypocritical. Natives with this conjunction in negative horoscopes can develop into losers, some even becoming wards of society. ^[5]

Mikey Madison 0°18′, Alexandra David-Néel 0°55′, Hera Mirtel 0°55′, Brad Pitt 1°11′, Nikola Tesla 1°26′, David Beckham 1°43′.

Saturn conjunct Algenib: Many enemies, success, secret help from powerful friends and influential relatives, bad morals. ^[6]

An impeding factor, but a good memory. ^[8]

This causes difficulties through growth patterns in the skull, such as a calcium growth. The larger the growth, the more problems the person would experience in their daily functions, such as dizziness and extreme pains in the head. ^[8]

Gavin Newsom 0°17′, Peter Thiel 0°23′, Simone Biles 0°54′, Vera Atkins 1°08′.

Uranus conjunct Algenib: Active and eccentric mind, reformer or agitator, great influence over the minds of others necessitating journeys, peculiar ideas in advance of the time, mystic and fond of mysteries though frank and open, domestic troubles, especially in a woman’s map. ^[6]

This affects the nervous system through the bottom of the skull to the brain and the nerves in the front of the face. There would be pain and numbness under the nose and upper teeth, which would also be very sensitive. The person would feel they need a dentist due to aching of the upper teeth and an irritation and burning sensation in the inner part of the ears. The nerve centers would be very sensitive, but the specific area could not be pinpointed. Although the sensitivity would not be constant, it would be noticed when the individual is under stress. These persons must be careful to balance out their diet and their thinking processes to compensate for their weakness in this area. ^[11]

Andy Warhol 1°00’, Audrey Hepburn 1°10′, Jane Roberts 1°25′, Antonio Vivaldi 1°58′.

Neptune conjunct Algenib: Conceited, stubborn, deceptive, cowardly, vacillating, untruthful, envious, superstitious, strong passions, sex troubles, evil surroundings, many enemies, mechanical ability, criminal tendencies, may be forger, sudden and violent death. ^[6]

Henry Ford 1°15′.

Pluto conjunct Algenib: Emily Dickinson 0°47′ (and Mars).

North Node conjunct Algenib: Novak Djokovic 0°00′, Bernadette Brady 0°01′, Louis-Ferdinand Céline 0°45′, Agnetha Fältskog 1°00′, Will Smith 1°01′, Richard Nixon 1°45′, Anton Mussert 1°51′.

South Node conjunct Algenib: Al-Biruni 0°03′, Zendaya 0°20′, Volodymyr Zelenskyy 0°24′, Bruce Lee 1°18′, Bella Hadid 1°37′.

References

1. Algenib (Gamma Pegasi): Star Facts
2. A Dictionary of Modern Star Names, Kunitzch, Smart, 2006, p.47.
3. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Allen, 1889, p.326-327.
4. Twenty-Eight Mansions – Baidu Encyclopedia.
5. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, pp. 49-51, 245,
6. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.56, 99, 122, 231.
7. Course in scientific natal astrology; Volume 2, Johannes Vehlow, 1934, p.250.
8. Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1971, p.2.
9. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, pp. 29-30.
10. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, pp. 127-128.
11. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.10.
12. East Wall – Baidu Encyclopedia.
13. Comprehensive Analysis | Unveiling the Personality Traits of the “Wall Constellation.”
14. Song History, Volume 50, Chapter 3, 1346.