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Zavijava at 27°11′ Virgo has an orb of 1°40′

The Sun joins Zavijava on September 19

Fixed star Zavijava, Beta Virginis (β Vir), is a single star on the left side of the Head of the Maiden, Virgo Constellation. Magnitude 3.60, spectral type F9 V.

β Vir is officially named Zavijava.
      From a contraction of the indigenous Arabic name zāwiyat al-‘awwā’, “the Angle of al-‘awwā’,” for γ Vir. Wrongly transferred to β Vir in recent times. The stars β, η, γ, δ, and ε Vir marked the indigenous Arabic lunar mansion al-‘awwā’ (with γ in its “angle”), but the meaning of al-‘awwā’ is unknown. [A Dictionary of Modern Star Names, Kunitzch, Smart, 2006, p.60.]
      Another name was Alaraph.

In Chinese astronomy, β Vir belongs to the asterism Taiweiyuuyuan (Supreme Palace Right Wall), the 2nd asterism of the Taiwei (Supreme Palace) Enclosure. β Vir has the astronomical name 太微右垣 Tàiwēiyòuyuányī, “Right Wall I.” It is also known as:

• 右執法 Yòuzhífǎ, “The Right Law Administrator.”
• 御史大夫 Yùshǐdàifu, “Imperial censor and minister of state.”
• 司怪南星 Sīguàinánxīng, “Star in the south of Deity in Charge of Monsters.” [Virgo in Chinese astronomy – Wikipedia.]

2000	2050	Name	Orb
26♍41	27♍23	Labrum	1°40′
26♍56	27♍39	Alkaid	2°20′
27♍11	27♍53	Zavijava	1°40′
28♍53	29♍07	Markeb	2°10′
02♎04	02♎24	M87, Virgo A	1°00′

Zavijava Astrology

Fixed star Zavijava has the spectral type F9, indicating the planetary nature of Mercury, and to a lesser degree, the Sun.

ZAVIJAVA. β Virginis. A pale yellow star situated below the head of Virgo. From Al Zawiah, the Angle or Corner (see Zaniah), but according to Bullinger the name means the Gloriously Beautiful. Symbolically called Correct Weighing. Of the nature of Mercury and Mars. It gives beneficence, force of character, strength, combative movements and destructiveness. [1]

Both Zaniah and Zavijava have a good astrological reputation following closely their natures as indicated by their stellar spectra. [2]

ALARAPH, β Virginis. A yellowish-white star below the head of Virgo. Spectral class F8. This star imparts to its natives strong character, self-destruction, boldness, patience, salvation, combativeness, many problems and perfection. NOTE: This, being a 4th magnitude star, is not nearly as effective, and then only when in direct conjunction, as 1st or 2nd magnitude stars would be. [6]

Head of the Virgin: β Virginis. A weakly acting star of a Mercury-Mars nature. Its effect is not favorable, making one stubborn and quarrelsome, but only in close conjunction with Mars, Uranus, or Pluto and with a poorly positioned Mercury or a corrupted Venus, wounded by Mars, especially in women. Course in scientific natal astrology; Volume 2, Johannes Vehlow, 1934, p.263.

The second star of Virgo by Greek-letter rating, β Virginis, is not actually the second brightest; its current visual magnitude is 3,8, whereas there are several others between 2.9 and 3. This star is alternatively named Zavijava or Al Araf (or Alraph). It is not surprising that Ptolemy gave it the very Leonine qualities of a Mercury-Mars star. Of the names, Zavijava probably derives from Al Zawiyah which among other things means a small Mosque subsidiary to a larger one nearby. Since such a Mosque is very much a symbol of authority in its locality, as a parish church is in other communities, the idea conveyed here is of someone holding a position of command but subject to a higher command behind them.

Al Araf conveys the same notion in another way, being a much-diminished corruption of an original which meant: ‘Those who send forth (others to carry out their orders)’, or: ‘Those who are Sent forth…’.That seems a very logical notion for the star which carries us on from Leo, symbol of commanding others, into Virgo where we work for those who have command over us. The Mercury-Mars quality perhaps suggests more of the Leo nature, the intelligent director behind the action, but the name can just as well imply that ‘the successful applicant will work in the field on his own initiative, directly responsible to the M.D.’, as current top-job adverts put the matter. The planetary smile therefore suggests one who has the intelligence and energy to be sent out and not need a higher authority to lead him all the time.

And so the qualities we find in people with this star very precisely engaged upon their horoscopes (it is faint, with small orb), are those of a reliable worker, attentive to every detail of the job, able to control this if the star and its companion planet is well aspected, so that he will make a good salesman, executive, manager or subordinate commander, but needs someone of higher rank to have given him the job. If less well aspected he can be the sort of underling who provokes his men to strike or mutiny by over-playing the ‘little Hitler’ act. His own downfall is then assured. If he does have that harder aspect there, however, he can best use it by avoiding controlling others, taking on instead something like painstaking research in difficult fields where there are few people or sources to guide him.

Several more stars, not in the Zodiacal constellation, lie very close to Al Araf by longitude: Labrum, the lip of Crater the Cup; Alkaid, the Head Man in the locality, an Ursa Major star; and Markeb the Boat, in the Argo Constellation. All these have to do with swearing loyalty to another, taking charge under him, and’running the ship’ for him. [2]

Zavijava rules the center of the pancreas. [4]

Zavijava belongs to the Chinese asterism Taiwei Right Wall. It is known as You Zhi Fa, the “Right Law Administrator,” or “Right Enforcer,” symbolizing the Grand Censor, responsible for exposing and punishing evildoers.

Asterism Taiweiyouyuan, Supreme Palace Right Wall

11♍19 to 27♍11

The five stars of the Taiwei Right Wall represent power and balance. They also represent the celestial court, overseeing legal matters and fair judgments, supervising appointments based on virtue, distributing symbols to constellations, examining conduct of deities, and resolving doubts with care. Song History, Volume 29, Chapter 2, 1346.

If the Taiwei Enclosure is visible during the day, it foretells war and funerals for the nation. A bright star in the Taiwei Enclosure: Good governance, a well-governed nation, and laws are enforced. The Right Chancellor and the Right Second Chancellor of the Taiwei Enclosure.

If stars in the eastern or western enclosures display halos (bright light) or show signs of movement and instability, it indicates that feudal lords are plotting against the emperor. If the Enforcer moves, punishments will be more severe.”

If the Moon or any of the Five Planets enter the Taiwei orbital path, it is considered auspicious; however, if they transgress a central position within this area, it signifies punishment.

If the Moon transgresses the Taiwei Enclosure, it is an ill omen for assistant ministers; it also indicates a weak ruler and strong ministers, with military forces in all directions beyond control.

If the Moon transgresses Zhifa (β Vir, η Vir), according to the Haizhong Zhan, “Generals and ministers who are exempted from punishment will have a three-year reprieve period.”

If the Moon enters through the eastern or western gates, or through the left and right Yimen (flank gates), then exits to the south via the Duan Gate (between β Vir and η Vir), it indicates a traitorous minister, and the ruler will be worried.

If the Moon enters the West Gate (Right Wall) and exits through the East Gate (Left Wall), the ruler will be worried, and ministers will abuse the ruler’s authority.

If the Moon transgresses or occupies any of the Four Fu stars (Assistants), it signifies that a minister has violated etiquette, and an assistant minister will be executed.

If the Moon is surrounded by a halo, it indicates the emperor will defend himself with military force. Three lunar halos in Taiwei within one month indicate an imperial pardon will be issued. A lunar eclipse in Taiwei indicates that high-ranking ministers will be worried, and it is a bad omen for the ruler.

When Mercury enters Taiwei, the emperor will suffer, and there will be internal strife; if it enters Tian Ting (the Heavenly Court), the empress will be worried, and there will be great floods; if it guards or enters enters the Right Side Gate (between β Vir and σ Leo), war will break out, and there will be a pardon; if it enters the Right Side Gate, the empress will suffer disaster, and there will be great floods; if it enters the West Gate and exits through the East Gate, there will be war, mourning, and floods.

When Venus enters Taiwei, it signifies war and ministers killing each other. If it remains in this area for an extended time, there will be military conflict or mourning. If Venus and Saturn jointly transgress the center of the Taiwei Enclosure, it is a bad omen to the ruler. If Venus enters You Yimen (between β Vir and σ Leo) and exits through the Duan Gate (between β Vir and η Vir), a nobleman will seize power. If Venus is seen in Taiwei during the day, the country will suffer war and mourning. If the Moon occults Venus outside the Duan Gate, the country will be attacked by war. Song History, Volume 29, Chapter 2, 1346.

When Venus enters the Right Enclosure: The emperor appoints treacherous officials. It warns the Emperor against his favoritism towards treacherous ministers and alludes to the prime minister’s loss of his position. The Right Chancellor and the Right Second Chancellor of the Taiwei Enclosure.

When Mars enters Taiwei Enclosure: Ministers kill each other; the land is in turmoil; the palace must defend itself; wicked ministers will be executed; the ruler will personally lead troops or be promoted to a high-ranking official, prime minister, or censor. If it enters on a Gengzi day, it signifies the emperor’s mandate, transgression, and loss of the garrison, and also results in water-related loss. Taiwei Enclosure – Baidu Encyclopedia.

If Mars and Jupiter enter the Taiwei Enclosure in retrograde motion, it foretells war and funerals; their entry into the Taiwei Enclosure, appearing white and without light, foretells famine throughout the land; their unconventional backward movement foretells a major case. In the celestial realm, it foretells the death of the Left and Right Generals in battle. The Right Chancellor and the Right Second Chancellor of the Taiwei Enclosure.

If Mars or Saturn enter the Taiwei Enclosure in retrograde motion, it signifies war and death. If they remain at the Duan Gate (between β Vir and η Vir) for a long time, the nation will face destruction, or the Three Dukes will plot against the Emperor, and ministers will be executed. If Mars or Saturn enter the Taiwei Enclosure with a white color and no halo, there will be famine across the land. If their retrograde movement is irregular, major legal cases will arise. If they invade any gate in Taiwei, the left or right generals will perish; if they enter Tian Ting (the Heavenly Court) south of Neiping (Inner Screen) and exit through the Right Side Gate (between β Vir and σ Leo), the right general will die, but if they exit directly through the Duan Gate (between β Vir and η Vir), there will be no harm. If they enter Taiwei and transgress or remain for an extended period, military conflict will occur; if they stay within this area for twenty days, Tingwei (the Court of Justice) will be in charge; remaining in Tian Ting (the Heavenly Court) for ten days results in an imperial pardon. Transgression of the southeast corner of Taiwei indicates a year of famine and suffering by high-ranking law enforcers. If they transgress Shangxiang (δ Leo), a major minister will die.

If Jupiter enters the Taiwei Enclosure, an imperial pardon will occur; if it transgresses, the ministers who enforce the law will be worried. If it enters through the east gate, there will be an emergency military operation throughout the country. If Jupiter remains in this area for a prolonged period, generals, chancellors, and law enforcers will die. If it passes through the Duan Gate (between β Vir and η Vir) and guards the Heavenly Court, great calamity will arrive. If it enters the South Gate (between β Vir and η Vir) and exits through the West Gate (Right Wall), the country will suffer a loss or mourn a ruler’s death. If Jupiter moves retrograde, enters the East Gate (Left Wall) and then exits through the West Gate (Right Wall), the country will face destruction and collapse.

When Saturn enters the Taiwei Enclosure, there will be virtuous decrees, and a female ruler will govern. If it moves retrograde and guards any of the ten stars of the Left and Right Wall, there will be misfortune. If Saturn remains for a prolonged period, the nation faces destruction; if it occupies the Right Wall, the emperor will be worried. History, Volume 29, Chapter 2, 1346.

When a guest star appears, the ruler’s decrees are unusual; the army will suffer a loss, and law enforcement officials will execute the guilty. Taiwei Enclosure – Baidu Encyclopedia.

If a guest star enters Taiwei and appears yellowish-white, the emperor will be happy; if it enters or exits through the Duan Gate (between β Vir and η Vir), there will be national worries; if it enters the Right Side Gate (between β Vir and σ Leo), the country will be in turmoil; if it exits from Tian Ting (the Heavenly Court), there will be harsh decrees and war; if it enters Taiwei for thirty days, there will be a pardon; transgression of the Four Fu indicates ill fortune for assistant ministers. Song History, Volume 29, Chapter 2, 1346.

A comet entering Taiwei signifies change in the world; its emergence from Taiwei indicates worry in the palace and fire; transgression of Zhifa (β Vir or η Vir) means law enforcers will be demoted or dismissed. If a comet invades Tian Ting (the Heavenly Court), a new ruler will be enthroned.

A 孛 (Bo, goblin, abnormally bright star) near Yi, close to Shangjiang in Taiwei, signifies war or mourning. A孛 star appearing over the western enclosure (Right Wall) signifies revolution.

If a shooting star (meteor) emerges from Taiwei Yuan, ministers will engage in foreign affairs; a large number emerging from the South Gate (between β Vir and η Vir) signifies the death of a noble; shooting stars moving freely across the Taiwei Palace indicate a weak ruler and dominant ministers; a shooting star entering Yi from Duan Gate (between β Vir and η Vir) with light illuminating the earth and producing sound signifies the enthronement of a new king.

If clouds enter or exit the Taiwei Enclosure with a faint bluish hue, it indicates that the ruler has lost his position. Bluish-white or black clouds entering through the Right Flank Gate (between β Vir and σ Leo) signify mourning; their exit signifies no harm. Yellowish-white clouds entering the Taiwei Palace signify joy for the ruler and longevity. Clouds entering the left or right side gates signify the emperor’s virtuous decrees. Black or pale clouds entering signify worry for the emperor; their exit signifies no harm. Black clouds shaped like snakes entering through the Left or Right Wall signify mourning. Song History, Volume 29, Chapter 2, 1346.

Constellation Virgo

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.” [1]

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. [2]

In astrology this constellation and Gemini were the House of Mercury. But usually, and far more appropriately, Virgo’s stars have been given over to the care of Ceres, her namesake, the long-time goddess of the harvest. For her astrological colors Virgo assumed black speckled with blue; and was thought of as governing the abdomen in the human body, but always as an unfortunate, sterile sign. The appearance of a comet within its borders implied many grievous ills to the female portion of the population. [5]

Fixed Star Zavijava Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Zavijava: Emma Watson 0°02′, Walt Disney 0°07′, Hugh Hefner 0°14′, Dave Chappelle 0°52′, Paul McCartney 1°02′ (and Neptune), Bruce Willis 1°09′, David Duke 1°26′, Alexei Navalny 1°27′.

Midheaven conjunct Zavijava: Curtis Sliwa 0°04′, Brad Pitt 0°20′ Elvis Presley 0°35′, Mark Ruffalo 0°45′ (and Uranus), Simone de Beauvoir 1°29′.

POF: Albrecht Dürer 0°30′.

Sun conjunct Zavijava: Preferment in business and occupations requiring attention to details. Natives with this conjunction have an appetite for details, such as scientific research, news reporting or legal careers. [6]

Frances Farmer 0°01′, Danielle Carolan 0°08′, Stephen King 0°58′, Leo Strauss 1°20′.

Moon conjunct Zavijava: These natives can become sticklers for details. Preferment would be in matters associated with public affairs. This conjunction has a great influence on the happiness of the natives. [6]

Anton LaVey 0°11′, Robert McNamara 0°54′.

Mercury conjunct Zavijava: Boldness, almost a combative nature is the keynote of this conjunction. Native is ‘shameless’. Good at details. However, such natives can acquire tactfulness. [6]

Barbara Castle 0°27′, River Phoenix 0°36′ (and Pluto), Oliver North 0°38′, Travis Kelce 1°05′.

Venus conjunct Zavijava: Natives with this conjunction are generally of a pleasant nature and steadfast. Domestic problems are possible. [6]

Roman Polanski 0°01′ (and Jupiter), Baba Sora 0°10′, Chiang Kai-shek 0°39′, George Wallace 1°06′.

Mars conjunct Zavijava: This conjunction brings beneficial effects, but also can bring destruction to its natives, generally brought about by the natives indiscretion. [6]

The pancreas is so energized that foods these persons consume are broken down and refined quickly. These are the individuals who are always hungry. They can consume a lot of food without becoming obese. They eat a well-balanced diet for the most part and the energy is absorbed well into the body. These are the persons who can recover quickly from nerve damage due to an accident, or through an injury. They are conscious of nutrition and they stay on a good diet throughout their lives. There is a tendency here for the natives to over-extend themselves in mental and physical pursuits, thus making it difficult for them to rest. Meditation would be a blessing as they need to slow down and rest from their continual quest to reach their mental goals. [4]

Agnetha Fältskog 0°36′, Simone Biles 0°45′ (and N. Node).

Jupiter conjunct Zavijava: With a well aspected Jupiter, the native will be somewhat of a moralist and perfectionist. [6]

Bob Marley 0°07′, Tucker Carlson 0°33′ (and S.Node), Roman Polanski 0°57′ (and Venus).

Saturn conjunct Zavijava: Robin Williams 1°22′.

Uranus conjunct Zavijava: Marine Le Pen 0°04′, Celine Dion 0°05′, Peter Thiel 0°28′, Gavin Newsom 0°30′, Timothy McVeigh 0°59′, Mark Ruffalo 1°40′ (and MC).

Neptune conjunct Zavijava: Ernesto Miranda 0°11′, John Lennon 0°17′, Emmett Till 0°46′ (and N.Node), Paul McCartney 0°46′ (and AC), Brian Wilson 0°47′, Phil Spector 0°47′, Dick Cheney 1°04′, Bruce Lee 1°04′, Eric Burdon 1°14′, Anthony Fauci 1°21′, Bob Dylan 1°23′, Aldrich Ames 1°23′, George Pell 1°25′.

Pluto conjunct Zavijava: Sean Combs 0°11′, Mark Wahlberg 0°13′, Marco Rubio 0°14′, Hunter Biden 0°17′, Elon Musk 0°19′, River Phoenix 0°31′ (and Mercury), Corey Feldman 0°37′, Michelangelo 0°46′, Gwen Stefani 1°12′, MacKenzie Scott 1°15′, Javier Milei 1°38′.

North Node conjunct Zavijava: Michael Hutchence 0°21′, Benjamin Creme 0°26′, Salvador Dali 0°27′, Richard Ramirez 0°58′, Emmett Till 1°04′ (and Neptune), Simone Biles 1°36′ (and Mars), Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 1°44′. 

South Node conjunct Zavijava: Elizabeth Taylor 0°04′, Tucker Carlson 0°41′ (and Jupiter), Ted Kennedy 1°18′.

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.66, 219.
2. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.45.
3. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.67.
4. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.74.
5. Star Names Their Lore and Meaning, Richard Hinckley Allen, 1963, Virgo.
6. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.134-135.