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Gomeisa is at 22°12′ Cancer with an orb of 1°00′
Canis Minor Constellation [Stellarium]
The traditional name Gomeisa, comes from the Arabic al-ghumaisa’ “the bleary-eyed (woman)” [1] short for مرزم الغميصاء mirzam al-ghumaisa’ “girdle of the bleary-eyed one“. In Arabic, the short form would be identical with the name of Procyon. In Chinese, it is known as 南河二 (Nán Hé èr, English: the Second Star of South River.)[2]
Occasionally it has been Al Gamus, from another of the Arabians’ titles for the whole; and Al Mursin, identical with the name of Beta Canis Major, and for a similar reason, – as if announcing the rising of the brightest star of the figure. [3]
Asterism Nanhe, the South River
21♋40 to 25♋47
The North River (19♋06 to 23♋12) and the South River are actually garrisons. In winter, they form a crossing point between the Milky Way and the ecliptic called the “gateway on the ecliptic.” The North and South Rivers, situated on either side of the ecliptic, guard this vital passageway, also called the “Heavenly Gate.” The starry sky calls to me (9) — Your Name (Part 2)
If the River Garrison is disturbed, war will break out in China. If the River Stars are not complete, roads will be impassable, and waters will overflow.
When the Moon rises or falls between the two Rivers, the people will be at peace, the year will be bountiful, and there will be no war; if it rises south of the middle path, the ruler will dislike it, and ministers will not be loyal.
A bright star signifies good fortune; a dim or wavering star indicates border conflicts, rebellion by distant peoples, and general worry.
If the moon occupies this position, it signifies worry for the central state, including war, mourning, drought, and plague; if it travels southwest, it signifies war and drought; if it enters the southern border region, it signifies plague among the people; a halo around the moon indicates earthworks; if it is accompanied by a moon, war will break out in all directions; if it passes through the south and guards the south, it signifies punishments will be lost.
If Jupiter occupies this position, the north signifies worry.
If Mars occupies the two rivers, it signifies war; if it stays there for more than thirty days, rivers will overflow; if it stays in the south of the river, grain will not ripen, and the empress will worry; if it stays in the south and guards the west, fruit will not be harvested; if it is in the east, there will be attacks and wars.
If Saturn travels along the south river, it signifies drought and people’s worry; if it guards this position, it signifies war and impassable roads.
If Venus occupies this position for thirty days, rivers will overflow; it also signifies treachery; if it guards the two rivers, it signifies war.
If a guest star guards this position, it signifies drought and plague.
If a comet or a comet appears, it signifies war; if it guards this position, it signifies drought.
If a meteor appears, it signifies war, mourning, and worry for the border regions. When a meteor passes between the two rivers, there will be calamity throughout the land. If it enters, it means northern armies will invade China, and passes will be blocked.
When pale clouds enter, rivers become impassable; when they emerge red, the emperor’s army turns against the feudal lords. When yellow clouds enter, there is a virtuous decree; when they emerge, disaster strikes. Song History, Volume 51, Chapter 4, 1346.
References
- http://stars.astro.illinois.edu/sow/gomeisa.html
- http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Space/Research/StarName/c_research_chinengstars_e_g.htm
- Star Names, Their Lore and Meaning, Richard Hinckley Allen, 1889, p.135.
- Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.35.
- Manilius, Astronomica, 1st century AD, book 5, 317.[wp_ad_camp_3]