THE FIXED STARS - Astroweb

General influence of the star: It causes much sickness, trouble, loss of fortune, disgrace and great affliction, and
may give legacies and inheritances attended by much evil. The Arabs were of the opinion that the contemplation of
Polaris cured ophthalmia. (Robson).
The Chinese considered the Pole Star as the 'Great Honorable Lord of the Heavens'. Other races too had high
admiration for it and one can draw the conclusion that, in a relevant position in the natal chart, it will give spiritual
powers to the bearer and he will be highly respected. The Pole Star serves as a guide and indicator. If it is conjunct
with planets in the angles, the native will have a good sense of discretion and is able to follow 'his intellect'. He clearly
recognizes his aims and will pursue and achieve them. (Ebertin).
Ptolemy gives it a Saturn-Venus rating entirely right for the star which serves so well to guide us in our wanderings
and this is just what it tell us about people when we find it strong in their charts. According to its aspects, they are
excellent, or not so good at, receiving and giving guidance, and give it they always will and to any and all who will
listen. (Dr Eric Morse).
With Sun: Many troubles and evils. (Robson).
With Moon: Hatred of the vulgar, ill will of women and danger from thieves. (Robson).
Fixed star: BETELGEUSE.
English translation: Armpit of the Hunter. The Coming of the
Branch.
Constellation: Alpha Orion
Longitude 1900: 27GEM21. Longitude 2000: 28GEM45.
Declination 1900: +07.23'. Declination 2000: +07.24'.
Right ascension: 05h55m. Latitude: -16.01'.
Spectral class: M2. Magnitude: 0.50 Variable.
Suggested orb: 1' 10" Planetary nature: Mar-Mer
Influence of the constellation: It is said to give a strong and dignified nature, self-confidence, inconstancy,
arrogance, violence, impiety, and prosperity in trade and particularly in voyages or abroad, but danger of treachery
and poison. It was thought by the Romans to be very harmful to cattle and productive of storms. By the Kabalists it is
associated with the Hebrew letter Aleph and the 1 st Tarot Trump "The Juggler" (The Magician). (Robson).
General influence of the star: According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Mars and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of
Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter in good aspect. It gives martial honor, preferment and wealth. (Robson).
Superior athlete, being endowed with outstanding agility and speed of body. Variable moods and the mind always
anxious with the immediate problems of the day. Honors and titles. (Noonan).
Everlasting fame. (Ebertin).
Said to be a harbinger of wealth. (Larousse Encyclopedia of Astrology).
Orion will fashion alert minds and agile bodies, souls prompt to respond to duty's call, and hearts which press on with
unflagging energy in spite of every trial. A son of Orion's will be worth a multitude and will seem to dwell in every
quarter of the city; flying from door to door with the one word of morning greeting, he will enjoy the friendship of all.
(Manilus).
Placed in the angles, preferment, luck, success and everlasting fame are promised. On the Ascendant and in
conjunction with Mars there will be danger of death by lightning, fire, explosions, firearms or similar things. Elsbeth
Ebertin recorded that in June and July of 1927, when the Lunar Node was in conjunction with this fixed star, that
groups of people died by lightning or were victims of explosions or assassination. (Ebertin).
If Rising: Honors and titles that will not come until after death. (Noonan).
If culminating: Great military fortune, command, invention, ingenuity and helps in the perfection of arts and sciences.
If at the same time with Sun, Moon or Jupiter, ample fortune and great honor. (Robson).
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