Stars for Astrologers
Neeti Ray over at ASTROLOGY EXPRESSED is undergoing A Labor of Love in the third degree in order to determine what it is in the horoscope that incidates aptitude for astrology. I opened my yap about the possible influence of fixed stars so I have to back it up now. At Constellations of Words, there is a page called Occupations and Special Abilities which lists constellations and fixed stars which are associated with such things as astronomy, astrology and the occult. These three in particular are relevant here, but there are also others which would be useful to an astrologer, such as ability for research, esoteric studies, prominence in Uranian matters, and divination.
Another page at Constellations of Words is “Religion and the Higher Mind”. There are many stars and constellations listed here which would be usefull for an astrologer. Influences such as mediumistic, mystical interests, occult interests, and philosophical studies.
One star associated with astrologers in particular is around 12 degrees Scorpio at the moment. Acrux in the Southern Cross “is frequently prominent in the horoscopes of astrologers and occultists.” I just looked at a handful of prominent names in astrology and I did get the feel there is something to this interpretation for Acrux.
Marc Edmund Jones had Acrux rising. Nicholas Culpeper had Sun on Acrux. Milton Black, possibly the richest astrologer in the world has Mercury on Acrux. Abdul Al-Biruni had Neptune on Acrux, and following in his footsteps is Deborah Houlding, also with Neptune on Acrux.
There will be a large number of new generation astrologer with Acrux prominent in their horoscope. Those born in the early Sixties like Deborah have Neptune on Acrux. Uranus was there in late Seventies, and Pluto in the late Eighties.
A few other stars that I believe may have influence over astrology are Regulus “An old saying goes that Regulus in the 10th house ‘makes astrologers to kings.’” The other three Royal Stars of ancient Persia may also be involved. Arcturus also often pops up in charts of astrologers.
Jamie Funk 03 February 2010
Thanks for posting this, Jamie. Fixed stars always adds another layer to a chart. It’s nice to learn more about them.
And thank you for the mention and the link!
My North Node is 12 Scorpio 45′- it seems like it would need to be closer to 11 from the chart.
great post! here is a blog that looks at astrologer’s degrees/indicators that is pretty interesting….
http://chirotic.wordpress.com/2008/06/16/the-astrologers-degrees-a-study-of-the-evidence/
i named my internet connection arcturus
I looked at that “Occupation & Special abilities”
Darn it! I just have…
Jupiter (Yod apex) on Capella. Literary & poetic ability. Public position.
Jupiter on Mintaka. High position in law or church
Jupiter on Phact. Artistic. Music. Science.
Part Of Fortune on Betelgeuse. Fame through writings.
Sun on Altair. Position of command. Lawyer.
Mercury on Deneb Okab. Commanding ability
Black Moon Lilith on Deneb Algedi. Councilor.
Mars on Deneb Algedi. Legal advisor
Mercury on Sulphat. Music.
Nothing whatsoever there to do with Astrology. The nearest is councillor and a bit of science with Phact.
OK. I’ll give up and become a singing lawyer. I’d be richer that’s for sure and get to wear a groovy wig.
Thank god for the Astrologers degree. I have that atleast. And writing looks well starred
I’ve just been reminded of another link which has short descriptions of fixed stars by Rob Tillett: The Fixed Stars.
I agree with these interps about interest in astrology.
07 Taurus – Schedir
13 Leo – Acubens
02 Sagittarius – Yed Prior
01 Aquarius – Altair
05 Pisces – Deneb Adige
sheesh, I have hardly any special abilities! I did have the astronomy one, which was also connecting with science. Lots of arts and appreciation though. I fared much better in the religion and the higher mind section of this exercise. Meh, even my aqua rise fails at 18 degrees! Oh well, back to asteroid city for me!
Thanks
that was fun! xo
I study Astrology and my tenth house cusp is 12º Scorpio! I also keep a strong interest in Astronomy and Botanics. And as said, I have also an interest in arts.
However, I have Uranus at 2º Sag and I am not an excellent linguist! But I am scientific, as said.
Interesting: 25SAG Sun, “Rules medicines and those who had the power of discovering healing herbs and skill in curing the bites of poisonous serpents” I studied medicine and I enjoy learning new healing herbs.
And even more outstanding is the fact that several positions I have on my chart indicate for research ability and for medicine appear, exactly what I do as a job.
And thanks for your great work!
I also have Mercury in 29ºSAG, Mars in 0ºLIB, those should be also interesting to see…
hi Segurelha, you have found your calling with Acrux on the midheaven. all the best with your latest project at the Astrological Transits FORUM