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Syrma at 03°48′ Scorpio has an orb of 1°20′

The Sun joins Syrma on October 27

Fixed star Syrma, Iota Virginis, is a binary star in the left shin of the Maiden, Virgo Constellation. Magitude variable 4.08 (4.06 to 4.11), spectral type F6, ^[1] color yellow-white.

ι Vir is officially named Syrma.
      From the Greek word συρμα, “train of a dress,” used by Ptolemy in the Almagest in describing this star. The word was applied as a star name to ι Vir in recent times. ^[2]

The stars ι, κ and φ Vir form a line on the Train of the Virgin’s robe. They were the Arabian ḣimār, “skirt,” of the garment. They formed the 13th manzil, Al Ghafr, “the Covering.” Al Bīrūnī also said that the Arabs considered this the most fortunate of their lunar stations, as lying between the evils of the Lion’s teeth and claws on one side and the tail and venom of the Scorpion on the other, adding that the horoscope of the Prophet lay here, and that the date of the birth of Moses coincided with it.

As a lunar station these stars were the Sogdian Sarwa and the Khorasmian Shushak, “the Leader;” the Persian Huçru, “the Good Goer;” and the Coptic Khambalia, “Crooked-clawed,” λ being substituted for φ; and it is said that they were the Akkadian Lu Lim, “the He Goat, Gazelle, or Stag,” the original perhaps also meaning “King,” and employed for δ. ι alone, according to Hommel, was the Death Star, Mulu Bat. [Allen]

2000*	2050	Name	Orb
28♎06	28♎49	Izar	2°10′
03♏10	03♏52	Princeps	1°40′
03♏48	04♏30	Syrma	1°20′
06♏57	07♏39	Khambalia	1°10′
11♏52	12♏34	Acrux	2°40′

Syrma Astrology

Fixed star Syrma has the spectral type F6, indicating the planetary nature of Mercury.

Basically, the yellow group is fortunate for success, material matters, careers, leadership ability, the ability to conquer, mental keenness, a demanding person, one who is thoughtful, serious person, brings on melancholy, one who is a hard worker, a determined person, an adventurer, a private person, a rise followed by a fall, one who is enduring, a sincere person, a self centered person, causes self destruction and possibly turbulence. ^[3]

According to Al Bīrūnī, the Arabs considered Iota Virginis the most fortunate of their lunar stations, adding that the horoscope of the Prophet lay here, and that the date of the birth of Moses coincided with it. ^[4]

Iota Virginis, Syrma, or Surma by its Greek titles, Al Ghafar by its more meaningful name in Arabic. The significance of this star and title lies firstly in the heavy personal responsibility which is implicit in the occult questing and acquisition of spiritual power seen in Khambalia and secondly in the Islamic concept of Istighafar (the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah). ^[5]

Constellation Kang the Neck

03♏48 to 06♏57

Those born under the Kang constellation are capable leaders, speak eloquently, and manage wealth. They are clean-cut, well-dressed, and enjoy good food and household items. They are devoted to good deeds and contribute to their family’s reputation. [2] They are shrewd and persuasive in their decisions, but their plans often lack thoroughness. They tend to act impulsively, with a fighting spirit but fluctuating fortunes. They are also easily tempted to act rashly. They often suffer losses due to arrogance and vanity. [1]

Kang Constellation is generally considered auspicious. It is suitable for training horses, mules, and donkeys, which are easy to tame and efficient; for teaching drums and other musical instruments, marriage, making friends, venting grievances; for not acting independently; and for planting pine trees, grains, beans, soybeans, and hemp. 2 It is auspicious for seeking things; marriage and sacrifices have auspicious origins; burial will surely produce officials and nobles; opening doors and releasing water will produce dukes and marquises. 1

1. Twenty-Eight Mansions – Baidu Encyclopedia.
2. Comprehensive Analysis | Unveiling the Personality Traits of the Kang Constellation.

Song History (1346)

The four stars of the Kang (Neck) Mansion represent the Emperor’s inner court, overseeing all matters submitted from across the realm. They govern the hearing of lawsuits, the administration of justice, and the recording of merits. Also known as the Shū miào (the sparse temple, or the temple of Venus), it governs epidemics and diseases.

If the stars are bright and large, loyal ministers will help maintain public safety; if they move or waver, many illnesses will follow. They represent the Emperor’s throne and serve as a celestial omen. If invisible at the Autumn Equinox, grain crops suffer, and prices soar.

If the Sun transgresses Kang Su, feudal lords will plot against the state, causing the ruler anxiety. A solar halo indicates that high ministers in its region will suffer misfortune; heavy rains will follow, leading to famine and epidemics among the people.

If the moon transgresses Kang Su, either the ruler or a high minister will suffer; the left side signifies floods, the right signifies warfare. A lunar halo here favors the side that initiates hostilities first; in winter, it brings anxiety to high-ranking figures.

If Mercury transgresses Kang Su, it signifies floods and major warfare; if it lingers, rice prices rise, disease spreads, drought strikes, bandits emerge, and social discord prevails.

If Venus transgresses Kang Su, the country will suffer loss and its people disaster; if it moves in retrograde, military chaos will follow; rays or spikes indicate the execution of high officials; if it lingers, floods, droughts, or royal mourning occur.

If Mars transgresses Kang Su in a Yang position (in the Sun), it signifies good news; if in Yin position (in the shadows), it indicates concern. If it displays rays or spikes, high officials face misfortune. A prolonged stay by Mars over Kang Su brings public worry, heavy rains, and also war.

If Jupiter transgresses Kang Su, there will be a pardon and a bountiful harvest; if it lingers, there will be warfare and widespread illness. If it lingers for more than thirty days, there will be another pardon. It is also said: “If it transgresses, rebellious ministers will cause chaos.”

If Saturn transgresses Kang Su, crops will be damaged, and people will perish; retrograde motion signals a woman usurping power and plots by disloyal ministers; if it lingers, warfare ensues.

If a “Guest Star” (nova or comet) transgresses Kang Su, the state becomes unstable; a red color signifies war and drought; yellow signifies major earthworks or construction; greenish-black signifies trouble for envoys; lingering indicates crop damage. Some sources predict an amnesty; black signifies that the people will be displaced or become refugees.

If a comet transgresses Kang Su, disaster will strike the country; its appearance brings floods, war, epidemics, and ministerial rebellion; a white color signifies death or mourning.

If a bō xīng (a hairy, hazy, or rayed star) transgresses Kang Su, the nation is in peril, and floods and war will follow; its entry causes mass displacement; its exit brings famine.

If a meteor or falling star enters Kang Su, foreign envoys will arrive, and crops will mature; if it exits, the Emperor dispatches envoys and issues amnesties. Li Chunfeng stated: “If a meteor enters Kang, a favored minister dies.”

If clouds or vapors transgress Kang Su: bluish-green brings epidemics; white signifies earthworks or construction projects; black signifies floods; red signifies imminent warfare. Another interpretation says: if white, the people suffer from violent diseases; if yellow, it indicates earthworks or construction projects. Song History, Volume 50, Chapter 3, 1346.

Constellation Virgo the Maiden

Ptolemy makes the following observations; “The stars in the head of Virgo, and that at the top of the southern wing, operate like Mercury and somewhat like Mars; the other bright stars in the same wing, and those about the girdle, resemble Mercury in their influence, and also Venus, moderately); those at the points of the feet and at the bottom of the garments are like Mercury, and also Mars, moderately.” By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Gimel and the 3rd Tarot Trump “The Empress.” ^[6]

This constellation is indicative of an abundance in harvest and a fruitfulness of agriculture in general. But when prominent in the charts of eclipses it portends events concerning kings (heads of state) and in this regard can be an ill omen indeed. ^[7]

Fixed Star Syrma Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Syrma: Honor, intellect, great learning (Mercury nature). ^[6]

Vladimir Putin 0°02′, Caitlyn Jenner 0°16′, Mel B 0°25′, Charlton Heston 1°01′, Charles Dickens 1°13′.

Midheaven conjunct Syrma: Business activity, gain through books and intellectual matters (Mercury nature). ^[6]

Manuel Noriega 0°19′, Gwen Stefani 0°35′, Sirhan Sirhan 0°52′, Duke William of Cambridge 1°04′

Descendant conjunct Syrma: Serena Williams 0°21′, Percy Bysshe Shelley 0°45′.

Imun Coeli conjunct Syrma: 

Part of Fortune conjunct Syrma: Anton Mussert 0°05′, Drew Barrymore 0°08′ (and Uranus), Mikey Madison 1°18′.

Sun conjunct Syrma: Pablo Picasso 0°34′, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 0°38′, Hillary Clinton 0°45′, Hera Mirtel 0°47′, Alexandra David-Néel 0°52′.

Moon conjunct Syrma: Michael Hutchence 0°21′, Mark Wahlberg 0°32′, Anita Bryant 1°06′, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway 1°08′.

Mercury conjunct Syrma: Charles Manson 0°06′, Joseph McCarthy 0°28′, Carl Sagan 0°35′, Charles Bronson 0°53′, Theodore Roosevelt 1°08′.

Venus conjunct Syrma: Bryan Kohberger 1°11′.

Mars conjunct Syrma: Marilyn Manson 0°40′, Ben Shapiro 1°08′.

Jupiter conjunct Syrma: Andrea Bocelli 0°24′ (and Neptune), Amy Lee 0°25′, MacKenzie Scott 0°32′, Martin Luther 0°44′ (and S. Node).

Saturn conjunct Syrma: Mark Twain 0°39′, Lloyd L. Burke 1°01′, Charles II of England 1°05′.

Uranus conjunct Syrma: Alexei Navalny 0°07′, Petrarch 0°37′, Erwin Rommel 0°47′, Drew Barrymore 1°06′ (and POF), Itamar Ben-Gvir 1°11′, Max Götze 1°19′.

Neptune conjunct Syrma: Andrea Bocelli 0°00′ (and Jupiter), John III Sobieski 0°24′, Tony Abbott 0°31′, Michael Jackson 0°38′, Tim Burton 0°43′, James Van Praagh 0°46′, Prince 0°52′, Colleen Stan 0°54′.

Pluto conjunct Syrma: Sam Altman 0°12′, LeBron James 0°35′.

North Node conjunct Syrma: Pat Tillman 0°07′, Nancy Spungen 0°23′.

South Node conjunct Syrma: J. P. Morgan 0°05′, Clint Eastwood 0°37′, Martin Luther 0°43′ (and Jupiter), Anton LaVey 0°48′, Charles III 0°51′.

References

1. Syrma, stars.astro.illinois.edu, Jim Kaler, 2009.
2. A Dictionary of Modern Star Names, Kunitzch, Smart, 2006, p.61.
3. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.242.
4. Star Names Their Lore and Meaning, Richard Hinckley Allen, 1963, p.472.
5. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.73-74.
6. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.66-67, 100.
7. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.44.