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She grew up in New Jersey.


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A Fixed Star Index

A list of the constellations, myths and magical properties of
67 major fixed stars
An Introduction
How do I find the Fixed Stars in my Chart?
How do I connect with the fixed stars myself?

Free PDF Version Available for Download:

Alderamin

Zodiacal Degree: 13º07’ Aries
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Jupiter 
Constellation: Cepheus, the King
Greek Myth: Perseus and Andromeda (father of Andromeda)
  • Leadership
  • Honor
  • Acting and Theatrical Ability

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Alpheratz


Zodiacal Degree: 14º39’ Aries
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Venus
Constellation: Andromeda, the Princess + Pegasus
Greek Myth: Perseus and Andromeda
  • Freedom
  • Romance and Love
  • Connection
  • Intuition

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Al-Risha


Zodiacal Degree: 29º43’ Aries
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mercury
Constellation: Andromeda, the Princess + Pegasus
Greek Myth: Venus and The Ikhthyes
  • Wisdom
  • Business Acumen
  • Connection

Mirach


Zodiacal Degree: 0º45’ Taurus

Planetary Nature: Venus
Constellation: Andromeda, the Princess
Greek Myth: Perseus and Andromeda
  • Romance and Love
  • Beauty and Glamour
  • Dream Magic
  • Intuition

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Hamal


Zodiacal Degree: 8º00’ Taurus
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mars
Constellation: Aries the Ram
Greek Myth: Jason and the Golden Fleece
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Power
  • Skill in Craft

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Schedar


Zodiacal Degree: 8º08’ Taurus
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Venus
Constellation: Cassiopeia the Queen
Greek Myth: Perseus and Andromeda (mother of Andromeda)
  • Artistic Ability
  • Leadership
  • Mysticism
  • Intuition

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Menkar


Zodiacal Degree: 14º40’ Taurus
Planetary Nature: Saturn 
Constellation: Cepheus the Sea Monster
Greek Myth: Perseus and Andromeda
  • Dream Magic
  • Surrender
  • Collective Action
  • The Monstrous

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Algol


Zodiacal Degree: 26º21’ Taurus
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Jupiter
Constellation: Perseus the Warrior/ Medusa
Greek Myth: Perseus and Andromeda
  • Behenian
  • Protection
  • Creative Ability
  • Power
  • Wisdom
  • Monstrous Feminine
  • Underworld

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Alcyone


Zodiacal Degree: 0º20’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and the Moon/ Mars and the Moon
Constellation: The Pleiades/ Taurus
Greek Myth: Orion and the Pleiades
  • Behenian
  • Wisdom
  • Mysticism
  • Prophetic Ability
  • Travel to Other Worlds

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Mirfak


Zodiacal Degree: 2º26’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Jupiter
Constellation: Perseus the Warrior
Greek Myth: Perseus and Andromeda
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Power
  • Virility

Aldebaran


Zodiacal Degree: 10º08’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Mar and Venus
Constellation: Taurus the Bull
Greek Myth: Zeus and Europa
  • Behenian
  • Royal Star
  • Wealth
  • Honor
  • Power
  • Connection to Nature

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Rigel


Zodiacal Degree: 17º11’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Jupiter
Constellation: Orion the Hunter
Greek Myth: Orion and the Scorpion
  • Wisdom
  • Protection
  • Mysticism
  • Teaching and Guiding

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Bellatrix


Zodiacal Degree: 21º18’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Mars and Mercury
Constellation: Orion the Hunter
Greek Myth: Hercules and the Amazons
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Rebellion
  • Mental Sharpness
  • Monstrous Feminine

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Capella


Zodiacal Degree: 22º12’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Mercury and the Moon
Constellation: Auriga the Charioteer
Greek Myth: Erichthonius and Athena; Zeus and Almathea
  • Behenian
  • Freedom
  • Connection
  • Skill Building
  • Eminence

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Phact


Zodiacal Degree: 22º31’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Venus and Mercury
Constellation: Columba the Dove
Greek Myth: N/A; recognized in 1679 as the dove of Noah’s Ark
  • Exploring Other Worlds
  • Freedom
  • Peace


El Nath


Zodiacal Degree: 22º55’ Gemini

Planetary Nature: Mars
Constellation: Taurus the Bull
Greek Myth: Zeus and Europa
  • Power
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Sharp Mind

Alnilam


Zodiacal Degree: 23º49’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Saturn
Constellation: Orion the Hunter
Greek Myth: Orion and the Scorpion
  • Wisdom
  • Healing
  • Commitment

Meissa


Zodiacal Degree: 24º03’ Gemini

Planetary Nature: Saturn and Jupiter
Constellation: Orion the Hunter
Greek Myth: Orion and the Scorpion
  • Wisdom
  • Dream Magic

Polaris


Zodiacal Degree: 28º55’ Gemini

Planetary Nature: Saturn and Venus
Constellation: Ursa Minor the Little Bear
Greek Myth: Zeus and Callisto
  • Purpose
  • Path Finding

Betelgeuse


Zodiacal Degree: 29º06’ Gemini
Planetary Nature: Mars and Mercury
Constellation: Orion the Hunter
Greek Myth: Orion and the Scorpion
  • Power
  • Success
  • Popularity
  • Warrior Spirit

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Murzim


Zodiacal Degree: 7º32’ Cancer
Planetary Nature: Venus 
Constellation: Canis Major
Greek Myth: Orion’s Hunting Dog/ Laelaps, gift from Zeus to Europa
  • Prophetic Ability
  • Writing and Speaking Talent
  • Animal Nature

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Alhena


Zodiacal Degree: 9º27’ Cancer
Planetary Nature: Venus and Mercury
Constellation: Gemini the Twins
Greek Myth: Castor and Pollux
  • Path-Finding
  • Artistic Ability
  • Mysticism

Sirius


Zodiacal Degree: 14º26’ Cancer
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Mars/ Venus 
Constellation: Canis Major
Greek Myth: Orion’s Hunting Dog/ Laelaps, gift from Zeus to Europa
  • Behenian
  • Love and Sensuality
  • Power and Success
  • Divine Purpose
  • The Underworld
  • Animal Nature

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Canopus


Zodiacal Degree: 15º19’ Cancer
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Jupiter
Constellation: Carina the Ship
Greek Myth: Jason and the Argonauts
  • Power
  • Purpose
  • Leadership

Castor


Zodiacal Degree: 20º35’ Cancer
Planetary Nature: Mercury
Constellation: Gemini the Twins
Greek Myth: Castor and Pollux
  • Writing Ability
  • Artistic Ability
  • Play

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Pollux


Zodiacal Degree: 23º33 Cancer
Planetary Nature: Mars
Constellation: Gemini the Twins
Greek Myth: Castor and Pollux
  • Writing Ability
  • Artistic Ability
  • Fighting Spirit

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Procyon


Zodiacal Degree: 26º08’ Cancer
Planetary Nature: Mars and Mercury
Constellation: Canis Minor
Greek Myth: Maera and Icarius
  • Behenian
  • Protection
  • Witchcraft
  • Animal Nature
  • Shape-shifting

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Praesape


Zodiacal Degree: 7º33’ Leo
Planetary Nature: Mars and the Moon
Constellation: Cancer the Crab
Greek Myth: The Gigantomachy
  • Underworld
  • Ancestors
  • Mysticism


Acubens


Zodiacal Degree: 13º59’ Leo
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mercury
Constellation: Cancer the Crab
Greek Myth: Hercules and the Hydra
  • Business Acumen
  • Mysticism
  • Cyclical Time

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Dubhe


Zodiacal Degree: 15º33’ Leo
Planetary Nature: Mars/ Venus and the Moon
Constellation: Ursa Major the Big Bear
Greek Myth: Zeus and Callisto
  • Connection to Nature
  • Cyclical Time
  • Quiet Strength

Alphard


Zodiacal Degree: 27º37’ Leo
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Venus
Constellation: Hydra the Watersnake
Greek Myth: Hercules and the Hydra
  • Monstrous Feminine
  • Power
  • Transformation

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Regulus


Zodiacal Degree: 0º10’ Virgo
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Mars
Constellation: Leo the Lion
Greek Myth: Hercules and the Nemean Lion
  • Behenian
  • Royal Star
  • Leadership
  • Visibility
  • Power
  • Ancestors

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Thuban


Zodiacal Degree: 7º49’ Virgo
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mars
Constellation: Draco the Dragon
Greek Myth: The Dragon Guarding the Golden Apples at Hesperides
  • Wealth
  • Transformation
  • Protection
  • Material Wisdom

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Zosma


Zodiacal Degree: 11º40’ Virgo
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Venus
Constellation: Leo the Lion
Greek Myth: Hercules and the Nemean Lion
  • Prophetic Ability
  • Artistic Ability
  • Sacrifice

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Denebola


Zodiacal Degree: 21º57’ Virgo
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Venus
Constellation: Leo the Lion
Greek Myth: Hercules and the Nemean Lion
  • Rebellion
  • Power
  • Transformation
  • Animal Nature

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Alkes


Zodiacal Degree: 24º02’ Virgo
Planetary Nature: Venus and Mercury
Constellation: Crater the Cup
Greek Myth: Apollo and the Raven
  • Mysticism
  • Connection
  • Path-Finding
  • Sacrifice

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Alkaid


Zodiacal Degree: 27º17’ Virgo

Planetary Nature: Venus and the Moon
Constellation: Ursa Major
Greek Myth: Zeus and Callisto
  • Behenian
  • Protection
  • Connection to Nature
  • Mourning

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Diadem


Zodiacal Degree: 9º17’ Libra
Planetary Nature: Venus and the Moon
Constellation: Coma Berenices
Greek Myth: The Hair of Berenice
  • Sacrifice
  • Romance and Love

Vindemiatrix


Zodiacal Degree: 10º17’ Libra
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mercury
Constellation: Virgo the Maiden
Greek Myth: Erigone and Icarius
  • Skill Building
  • Connection to Nature
  • Cyclical Time
  • Time Magic

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Algorab


Zodiacal Degree: 13º47’ Libra
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mars
Constellation: Corvus the Crow
Greek Myth: Apollo and the Raven
  • Behenian
  • Underworld
  • Exorcism
  • Skill in Craft

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Spica


Zodiacal Degree: 24º11’ Libra
Planetary Nature: Venus and Mercury
Constellation: Virgo the Maiden
Greek Myth: Erigone and Icarius
  • Behenian
  • Skill Building
  • Solitude
  • Connection to Nature
  • Genius
  • Peace

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Arcturus


Zodiacal Degree: 24º34’ Libra
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Mars
Constellation: Bootes the Hunter-Farmer
Greek Myth: Erigone and Icarius
  • Behenian
  • Leading
  • Teaching
  • Path Finding
  • Stewardship
  • Warrior Spirit

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Acrux


Zodiacal Degree: 12º12’ Scorpio
Planetary Nature: N/A
Constellation: Crux the Cross
Greek Myth: N/A
  • Spirituality
  • Sacrifice
  • Wealth

Alphecca


Zodiacal Degree: 12º38’ Scorpio
Planetary Nature: Venus and Mercury
Constellation: Coronoa Borealis the Flower Crown of Ariadne
Greek Myth: Bacchus and Ariadne
  • Behenian
  • Romance and Love
  • Artistic Ability
  • Fertility
  • Beauty and Glamour

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Zuben Elgenubi


Zodiacal Degree: 15º25’ Scorpio
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mars
Constellation: Libra the Scales
Greek Myth: n/a (was originally part of the Scorpion’s claws)
  • Justice
  • Sacrifice
  • Collective Action

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Zuben Eschamali


Zodiacal Degree: 19º43 Scorpio
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Mercury
Constellation: Libra the Scales
Greek Myth: n/a (used to be part of the Virgo constellation)
  • Justice
  • Business Acumen
  • Collective Action

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Agena


Zodiacal Degree: 24º08’ Scorpio
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Venus
Constellation: Centaurus the Centaur
Greek Myth: The Wound of Chiron
  • Mysticism
  • Wisdom
  • Collective Action
  • Healing

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Toliman


Zodiacal Degree: 29º47’ Scorpio
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Venus
Constellation: Centaurus the Centaur
Greek Myth: The Wound of Chiron
  • Mysticism
  • Wisdom
  • Teaching
  • Healing
  • Connection

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Antares


Zodiacal Degree: 10º06’ Sagittarius
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Mars
Constellation: Scorpius the Scorpion
Greek Myth: Orion and the Scorpion
  • Behenian
  • Royal Star
  • Underworld
  • Wisdom
  • Warrior Spirit

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Ras Algethi


Zodiacal Degree: 16º29 Sagittarius
Planetary Nature: Mercury
Constellation: Hercules the Kneeler
Greek Myth: Hercules’ Twelve Labors
  • Connection to Nature
  • Devotion
  • Order
  • Scientific Skill


Ras Alhague


Zodiacal Degree: 22º47’ Sagittarius
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Venus
Constellation: Ophiucus the Snake Charmer
Greek Myth: Asclepius the Divine Healer
  • Healing
  • Embodied Wisdom
  • Dream Magic
  • Mysticism
  • Poison

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Aculeus


Zodiacal Degree: 26º08’ Sagittarius
Planetary Nature: Mars and the Moon 
Constellation: Scorpius the Scorpion
Greek Myth: Orion and the Scorpion
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Sharp Mind
  • Underworld

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Acumen


Zodiacal Degree: 29º03’ Sagittarius
Planetary Nature: Mars and the Moon
Constellation: Scorpius the Scorpion
Greek Myth: Orion and the Scorpion
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Sharp Mind
  • Underworld

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Facies


Zodiacal Degree: 8º39’ Capricorn
Planetary Nature: Mars and the Sun
Constellation: Sagittarius the Archer/Centaur
Greek Myth: n/a (most likely derived from Babylonian Pa.Bil.Sag)
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Prophetic Ability
  • Power

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Vega


Zodiacal Degree: 15º39’ Capricorn
Planetary Nature: Venus and Mercury
Constellation: Lyra the Lyre
Greek Myth: Orpheus and Eurydice
  • Behenian
  • Underworld
  • Artistic Ability
  • Mysticism
  • Power

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Rukbat


Zodiacal Degree: 16º58’ Capricorn
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Jupiter
Constellation: Sagittarius the Archer/Centaur
Greek Myth: n/a (most likely derived from Babylonian Pa.Bil.Sag)
  • Stability
  • Power
  • Animal Nature

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Peacock


Zodiacal Degree: 24º09’ Capricorn
Planetary Nature: N/A, probably Venus 
Constellation: Pavo the Peacock
Greek Myth: Argos
  • Beauty and Glamour
  • Eminence

Altair


Zodiacal Degree: 2º07’ Aquarius
Planetary Nature: Jupiter and Mars
Constellation: Aquila the Eagle
Greek Myth: Prometheus
  • Warrior Spirit
  • Freedom
  • Honor

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Sualocin


Zodiacal Degree: 17º43’ Aquarius
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mars (traditionally, though I see it more as Jupiter and Mercury)
Constellation: Delphinus the Dolphin
Greek Myth: Poseidon and Amphitrite
  • Wisdom
  • Freedom
  • Play
  • Travel to Other Worlds
  • Dream Magic

Sadalsuud


Zodiacal Degree: 23º44’ Aquarius
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mercury
Constellation: Aquarius the Water Bearer
Greek Myth: Zeus and Ganymede
  • Business Acumen
  • Luck
  • Connection
  • Wealth

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Deneb Algedi


Zodiacal Degree: 23º53’ Aquarius
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Jupiter
Constellation: Capricorn the Sea-Goat
Greek Myth: Pan Escaping Typhon
  • Behenian
  • Protection
  • Wealth
  • Leadership
  • Justice
  • Ancestors

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Sadalmelek


Zodiacal Degree: 3º41’ Pisces
Planetary Nature: Saturn and Mercury
Constellation: Aquarius the Water Bearer
Greek Myth: Zeus and Ganymede
  • Business Acumen
  • Luck
  • Connection
  • Wealth

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Fomalhaut


Zodiacal Degree: 4º12’ Pisces
Planetary Nature: Venus and Mercury
Constellation: Piscis Austrinus the Southern Fish
Greek Myth: The Great Fish
  • Royal Star
  • Beauty and Glamour
  • Travel to Other Worlds
  • Mysticism

Learn more:
  • “Stars of Creativity Part II”
  • “Stars of Mysticsm Part I”
  • “The Fixed Star Essay Collection”

Deneb Adige


Zodiacal Degree: 5º39’ Pisces
Planetary Nature: Venus and Mercury
Constellation: Cygnus the Swan
Greek Myth: Leda and the Swan
  • Beauty
  • Creative Ability
  • Mysticism
  • Travel to Other Worlds

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Achernar


Zodiacal Degree: 15º39 Pisces
Planetary Nature: Jupiter
Constellation: Eridanus the River
Greek Myth: Phaeton and the River
  • Surrender
  • Mysticism
  • Eminence

Markab


Zodiacal Degree: 23º49’ Pisces
Planetary Nature: Mars and Mercury
Constellation: Pegasus
Greek Myth: The Birth of Pegasus
  • Freedom
  • Wisdom
  • Herbal Knowledge
  • Stability

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Scheat


Zodiacal Degree: 29º43 Pisces
Planetary Nature: Mars and Mercury
Constellation: Pegasus
Greek Myth: The Birth of Pegasus
  • Freedom
  • Wisdom
  • Herbal Knowledge
  • Mental Exploration

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