Unukalhai at 22°05′ Scorpio has an orb of 2°00′

The Sun joins Unukalhai on November 14

Fixed star Unukalhai, Alpha Serpentis, is located in the neck of the Serpent, Serpens Constellation. Magnitude 2.62, spectral type K2 III, color orange. Unukalhai forms a visual double with an 11.8 magnitude star. There is also a 13th magnitude companion star.

The traditional name Unukalhai is from the Arabic عنق الحية (ʽunuq al-ḥayyah) “the serpent’s neck”. The Latin name for the star is Cor Serpentis which means “the Heart of the Serpent”. In Chinese astronomy, Alpha Serpentis represents the state Shu (蜀), or Shuh.

2000*	2050	Name	Orb
19♏22	20♏04	Zubeneschamali	2°00′
20♏06	20♏48	Blaze Star	1°00′
22♏05	22♏47	Unukalhai	2°00′
23♏47	24♏29	Agena	2°40′
29♏25	00♐07	Toliman	2°40′

Unukalhai Astrology

Fixed star Unukalhai has the spectral type K2, indicating the planetary nature of Mars.

UNUKALHAI. α Serpentis. A pale yellow star situated on the neck of the Serpent. From Unk al Hayyah, the Neck of the Snake. Sometimes called Cor Serpentis, the Serpent’s Heart. According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Saturn and Mars; to Simmonite, of Saturn and Venus; to Pearce, of Saturn, Venus and Mars; and, to Alvidas, of Mars and Saturn in opposition to Venus. It gives immorality, accidents, violence and danger of poison. [1]

UNUKALHAI. α Serpentis. An orange star on the neck of the Serpent. “The Snakes Neck.” Spectral class KO. This star gives the native criminal inclinations, immorality; makes the native bold and shameless, revolting. There can be a rise followed by a fall from favor. This star is (–), negative and should only be used in conjunction with negative nativities. Judge carefully. [6]

The star Cor Serpentis is of the nature of Mars, but classical astrologers say it is of the nature of Saturn. In any event, it is an evil mischief maker presaging accidents and violence of all kinds. [2]

Unukalhai, in the Neck of the Serpent, shows its properties as a Martian force combined with Saturn and is often really dangerous and destructive. There will be chronic diseases, which are not easily detected; these will result in a weakened state of health, and operations will be necessary. There will be accidents. [3]

Unukalhai (pr. Oonookh Al Hay), the Neck of the Snake. The neck, rather than the head, is where the snake has its brain, its seat of knowledge. So this star is all about that knowledge that the good doctor has won from his labors, that knowledge of where we came from, what we are, where we are going, what holds us back, what to do about healing it. This Saturn-Mars star, α Serpentis, does in some measure merit the black reputation it has gained from the debasers of astrology, for those who will abuse and, misuse, the gifts available here are as deserving of being struck off the register as any corrupt doctor. But those who will give service, in healing or teaching of what they receive, have only good fortune to expect where Unukalhai shines on them. This half of the snake, by the way, to the man’s left, is now called Serpens Caput, Head (side) of the Snake, counted a different constellation from Serpens Cauda, the Tail side, on the man’s right. [4]

Fixed star Unukalhai rules the top one-fourth of the colon. [5]

Constellation Serpens

According to Ptolemy, Serpens is like Saturn and Mars. It is said to give wisdom, craft, deceit, malice, a feeble will and danger of poison. [1]

Much of the evil influence of Ophiuchus is really due to this constellation, Serpens. Of the nature of Mars and Saturn, the constellation portends malice, deceit, and danger from poisoning. It also affects mines and minerals. [2]

Fixed Star Unukalhai Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Unukalhai: Benito Mussolini 0°05′, Keith Richards 1°19′.

Midheaven conjunct Unukalhai: Emanuel Swedenborg 0°48′, Marie Curie 1°35′.

Midheaven and a Malefic conjunct Unukalhai: If with the Meridian and in conjunction also with malefics, Unukalhai is damaging to the social position. Often there will be many difficulties in professional life. [3]

Descendant conjunct Unukalhai: George Washington 0°09′, Conor McGregor 0°13′, Ulysses S. Grant 0°33′, Chuck Schumer 0°52′, Allan Kardec 0°56′.

Imun Coeli conjunct Unukalhai: Jawaharlal Nehru 0°03′.

Part of Fortune conjunct Unukalhai: Kenneth Copeland 0°04′, Benjamin Netanyahu 0°15′, Bruce McLaren 1°10′, Vera Atkins 1°36′.

Sun conjunct Unukalhai: Many quarrels and disappointments, unfortunate life, seriously affected by the death of family or friends. [1]

Preferment in martial, writings, political and matters concerning public affairs. The native can be affected by family matters. Family matters of question could lead to an unfortunate life for the native, if they are adversely affected. The native tends to be bold, there can be a short rise in life and a fall follows. Native can get involved in intrigues, legal entanglement follows. [6]

Charles III 1°04′, Barbara Hutton 1°13′ (and Mars), Charles Manson 1°19′.

Moon conjunct Unukalhai: Clever, evil environment, hatred of authority, involved in intrigues and plots, banished, imprisoned or hanged for crime probably by poisoning. [1]

The native is clever, and can become involved in intrigues and plots which could prove to be disastrous, embarrassing or merely troublesome. Possible legal entanglement, violence. [6]

Al-Biruni 0°29′, Will Smith 0°29′, Nostradamus 0°40′ (DD), Roger Federer 1°04′, Uri Geller 1°51′.

Mercury conjunct Unukalhai: Dishonorable, accused of forgery or theft of papers, ill-health, narrow escapes, danger of bites from poisonous animals. [1]

The native can encounter many difficulties with employment, business or professional life, become accused, and if accused, unable to clear themselves, or experience great difficulty in clearing themselves. Possible legal entanglement, judicial sentence. Violence is possible. [6]

Gianni Versace 0°03′, Hillary Clinton 0°04′, Joe Biden 0°16′, Augusto Pinochet 0°41′‚ Mark Twain 0°59′, Diego Maradona 1°55′, Kim Kardashian 1°59′.

Venus conjunct Unukalhai: Enmity, jealousy of own sex, bad for domestic matters, favorable for gain, secret death probably by poison. [1]

These natives are envious, can be very cold hearted, subject to domestic problems, romantic problems. [6]

J. Paul Getty 0°32′, Ted Bundy 0°41′, Bill Gates 1°13′ (and Saturn), Uri Geller 1°39′, Leonardo DiCaprio 1°49′.

Mars conjunct Unukalhai: Violence, quarrels, lying, crime, violent death probably by poison. [1]

The native can be subject to family problems that never really surface or explode. The native can be an outspoken type, or pushy, shameless type person, some even obnoxious. Violence possible. [6]

This is similar to Mars at the South Scale. It is a drying process of the tissues in the colon. Mint teas and a teaspoon of olive oil three times per week would be very helpful here. The natives find it difficult to relieve their bowels which causes hemorrhoid problems. The external use of Vaseline would also be quite helpful. [5]

Bill Cosby 0°07′, Barbara Hutton 1°46′ (and Sun).

Mercury and Mars conjunct Unukalhai (2° orb): The tiny blood vessels in the wall of the colon are affected. Fine cuts begin to form on the inside of the colon wall thus allowing poisons to enter the system instead of nourishment. The result can be cancer of the colon as the seepage of poisons block the circulation through the tissue walls of the colon. cancer can begin at this point and then spread through the body so that having the colon removed would not solve the disorder. the symptoms of this problem appear early in life and would manifest as a child who is seldom hungry. Because of the discomfort, this imbalance brings, the natives form deep psychological problems due to the pain when relieving their bowels. Much of the problem can be remedied through a combination diet that would include drinking papaya juice and parsley tea one day; the next day mint teas; the following day apples, the next day one tablespoon of olive oil, then begin the process over again. This schedule must be maintained continuously. No red meat is to be eaten, but the diet could contain brown rice every day. [5]

The much loved and respected astrologer Robert P. Blaschke was taken from us too early. He died from colon cancer and had the Sun And Mercury conjunct Unukalhai.

Jupiter conjunct Unukalhai: Hypocrisy, deceit, banishment, imprisonment or exile. [1]

High preferment in government and matters dealing with the public, however, the native must use care, not to get involved in intrigues which could create lasting problems. [6]

David Bowie 0°18′, Manuel Noriega 1°02′, April Ashley 1°23′, David Koresh 1°47′, Charlton Heston 1°54′. 

Saturn conjunct Unukalhai: Secret insanity, drug taker, secret crime and poisoning often for no reason, shrewd, cunning, intelligent, studious, often physician or nurse, usually unmarried, may commit suicide or be confined in an asylum or prison. [1]

Megan Rapinoe 0°05′, Bill Gates 0°08′ (and Venus), Steve Jobs 0°17′, Marilyn Monroe 0°23′, Lana Del Rey 0°29′, Bruce Willis 0°33′, Maria Shriver 1°09′.

Uranus conjunct Unukalhai: Spasmodic insanity, wealthy and luxurious environment, often fails to obtain inheritance, bad for marriage, may commit crime, sudden death often by suicide. [1]

There will be accidents. [3]

(0°30′ orb): The effects with this planet are spasms in the muscle function of the colon. A relaxant is needed here to help the colon eliminate wastes. Chamomile tea with honey and hops would be an excellent remedy for this problem; however, beer must be eliminated from the diet. [5]

Michelangelo 0°38′, Stormy Daniels 0°58′, Kourtney Kardashian 1°54′.

Neptune conjunct Unukalhai: Shrewd, ingenious, courageous, persistent, intuitive, evil environment, often criminal, trouble through opposite sex and marriage, violent death. [1]

There will be accidents. Prone to infectious diseases and also poisoning. [3]

Joe Rogan 0°01′, Gavin Newsom 1°07′, Cecilia Bartoli 1°24′.

Pluto conjunct Unukalhai: Edwin Castro 0°55′, Ariana Grande 1°05′, Miley Cyrus 1°15′.

North Node conjunct Unukalhai: Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán 0°17′, Marguerite de Navarre 0°27′, Tiger Woods 0°48′, Sid Vicious 1°48′.

South Node conjunct Unukalhai: Anne Frank 0°09′, Jane Roberts 0°11′, Audrey Hepburn 0°14′.

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.62, 213.
2. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.23.
3. Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1971, p.63.
4. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.156.
5. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.94-96.
6. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.158-159.

• All fixed star positions are for the year 2000. Add one degree per 72 years to correct for precession.