Nunki at 12°23′ Capricorn has an orb of 2°10′

The Sun joins Nunki on January 3

Fixed star Nunki, Sigma Sagittarii, is a 2.1 magnitude star on the vane of the arrow of the Archer, Sagittarius Constellation. The traditional name Nunki means Open Sea in Latin, deriving from the Chaldean expression: The Edict of the Sea.

Nunki Star Astrology

Fixed star Nunki gives truthfulness, optimism, and a religious mind. According to Ptolemy, it is of the nature of Jupiter and Mercury (religious mind, thoughtful, philosophical, writer on religious or similar subjects.) [1]

Pelagus, alias Nunki is σ Sagittarii, at the rear end of the arrow in the Archer’s bow…it is one of the brightest in this generally faint Constellation. The Latin name, given first here, means the Open Sea, while Nunki is a word of Chaldean roots, all that is left to us from a longer expression: ‘The Edict of the Sea’. When we come to Pisces we shall find another star, Kullat Nuni, with very similar connotation, but perhaps more to be expected there in the watery Constellation of the fishes.

The immense and inexorable power of the sea has always impressed humanity with a sense of the Divine power which alone can rule such a force, and the idea of the Divinity commanding it well suggested by both the ‘Edict’ title and the ‘God is speaking’ theme in Ptolemy’s planetary simile for this star. Pelagus, Nunki, is an indicator on the chart of one who may be expected to be quite the authoritative orator on any matters concerned with the topics of Sagittarius and (Capricorn): Religion, Business, State or Foreign Affairs. Interest in long-distance travel and the ships and airplanes that make it possible is also likely, and it is interesting that the famous but very reclusive entrepreneur Howard Hughes has Phaethon on this star, a situation akin to having the visible Sun there but without the wish for publicity, even a desire to avoid it. [2]

This has been identified with Nunki of the Euphratean Tablet of the Thirty Stars, the Star of the Proclamation of the Sea, this Sea being the quarter occupied by Aquarius, Capricornus, Delphinus, Pisces, and Piscis Australis. It is the same space in the sky that the Greek astronomer Aratus, circa 270 B.C., designated as the Water; perhaps another proof of the Euphratean origin of much of Greek astronomy. [3]

Nunki star rules below the left knee in the human body. [4]

Constellation Sagittarius

Sagittarius was the House of Jupiter, that planet having appeared here at the Creation, although this honor was shared by Aquarius and Leo. Nor did Jupiter monopolize its possession, for it also was the domicile of Diana. Thus the constellation was known as Dianae Sidus. It inclined to fruitfulness, a character assigned to it as far back as the Babylonian inscriptions; and was a fortunate sign. Yellow was the color attributed to it, or the peculiar green sanguine. [5]

It is a fortunate and fruitful constellation indicating events pertaining to kings or a large portion of mankind. Ptolemy states: “The stars at the point of the arrow have an effect like that of Mars and the Moon; those on the bow and at the grip of the hand like that of Jupiter and Mars; the cluster in the forehead like that of the Sun and Mars; those in the cloak and in the back resemble Jupiter, and to a lesser degree like Mercury; the stars in the feet have a nature akin to that of Jupiter and Saturn; and the quadrangle upon the tail like Venus, and to a lesser degree like Saturn.” [2]

20th Arabic Manzil – Al Na’am

Helps the taming of wild beasts, strengthening of prisons, destroys the wealth of societies and compels a man to come to a certain place.

With Moon: Build, ask favors but do not marry.

8th Chinese Xiù – 斗 (Dǒu) Dipper

Associated with recompense, satisfaction, and completion, filling up, finishing, and rewards for tasks that have been fulfilled. It indicates every type of good fortune.

Favorable for wine-making activities, opening trenches and work of heavy physical labor. This mansion is also conducive to government officials, employees, and students.

Nunki Star Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Nunki: Elizabeth I 0°10′, Nicholas Culpeper 0°10′, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán 0°27′, Ted Kennedy 0°37′, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 0°48′, Marie Curie 1°29′, J. Paul Getty 1°29′, Ronaldinho 2°06′

Midheaven conjunct Nunki: Rihanna 0°39′

Descendant conjunct Nunki: Mark Wahlberg 0°27′, Josef Mengele 0°44′, Steven Spielberg 0°50′, Albert Einstein 0°56′, Michael Jordan 1°14′, Pope Francis I 1°29′

Part of Fortune conjunct Nunki: Clint Eastwood 0°56′ (and Saturn), Bill Cosby 1°56′

Sun conjunct Nunki: Influential public position, favorable for domestic and family matters. [1]

(2° orb): These natives are well-rounded individuals who have the ability to accomplish many things. They are capable of rising to the top in their career. They are achievers who once in authority delegate others to carry on tasks for them. Generally, they are in an authoritative position being attracted often to governmental careers. They do well in a career with the armed forces, achieving high military rank. These natives have a great ability for maneuvering machinery, military equipment and explosives to strategic areas where they would do the most good. Females with this configuration would be very frustrated for they would have a difficult time performing with this masculine energy. They would harbor a feeling of being deprived in achievement because of their sex. They could aspire to be great cooks and realize their goal, but would still resent the fact that they are relegated to careers they do not enjoy because they are females. In the military, they can possibly rise to a lower officer rank since they would be pushing very hard to be recognized for their maneuverable skills. [4]

Henri Matisse 0°18′, Noor Inayat Khan 0°35′

Moon conjunct Nunki: Successful writer on science, philosophy, education or agriculture, unorthodox in religion, defeats enemies, many friends, illness of a Saturnian nature. [1]

Otto von Bismarck 0°46′ (and S.Node), Harvey Weinstein 0°53′, Ernest Hemingway 1°04′, Kourtney Kardashian 1°13′, Sirhan Sirhan 1°24′, Johnny Depp 1°56′

Mercury conjunct Nunki: High government position, popular criticism, wealth, anxiety on account of illness to wife or mother. [1]

Pope Francis I 0°18′, John Milton 0°46′ (and Venus)

Venus conjunct Nunki: Heart rules head, favors from opposite sex, many friends. [1]

Miley Cyrus 0°10′, John Milton 1°08′ (and Mercury), Michael Jordan 1°19′

Mars conjunct Nunki: Reserved, diplomatic, strong mind, courageous, energetic, straightforward, false friends, favorable for gain. [1]

This causes a disturbance in the knee, but this is not a serious problem. the difficulty would be only a dull ache in the left knee which would simply need to be rubbed to relieve the problem. [4]

Amber Heard 0°31′, Edgar Cayce 0°33′,The Weeknd 0°58′ (and Neptune), Chuck Schumer 1°29′, Brad Pitt 1°50′

Jupiter conjunct Nunki: Diplomatic, philosophical mind, writer, ecclesiastical or legal preferment. [1]

Saturn conjunct Nunki: Thoughtful, reserved, self-centered, success delayed until after 50, ambition thwarted by enemies, danger of disgrace, wealth at end of life, trouble to parents, favorable marriage late in life, usually at least one child. [1]

Rolf Harris 0°03′, Anton LaVey 0°23′, Sean Penn 0°38′, Clint Eastwood 0°46′ (and POF), Chris Brown 1°33′ (and Neptune), Diego Maradona 1°33′, William Bligh 1°58′

Uranus conjunct Nunki: Proud, industrious, aggressive, high government or business position, early disgrace, especially if female, favorable for marriage in middle age, sudden gains and losses, many friends, natural death. [1]

Holly Parker 0°03′, Frida Kahlo 0°28′

Neptune conjunct Nunki: Practical, occult interests, wealthy, associated with large concerns, some domestic disagreements, defeats enemies, natural death in old age. [1]

Chris Brown 0°01′ (and Saturn), The Weeknd 1°24′ (and Mars), Adele 2°10′.

North Node conjunct Nunki: John F. Kennedy 0°00′, Woody Allen 1°41′, Leonardo da Vinci 2°10′.

South Node conjunct Nunki: Priyanka Chopra 0°33′, Patch Adams 0°39′, Brad Pitt 0°42′, Duke William of Cambridge 1°11′, Otto von Bismarck 1°26′ (and Moon).

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.180.
2. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, p.95.
3. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Richard H. Allen, 1889, p.359.
4. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.124.

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