posted November 25, 2010 01:24 AM         

Despite the foregoing, the allowed orb for fixed stars is a matter of some dispute among astrologers. Most modern astrologers lean to a very small orb, mainly based on the magnitude of the star (the brighter the star, the greater the orb). For a more detailed examination of magnitudes and other factors, check out Anne Wright's very comprehensive site at Constellations of Words.

Traditional astrology uses a smaller number of stars and allows a larger orb, especially for the four Royal Stars, Aldebaran, Regulus, Antares and Fomalhaut, plus Sirius and Spica. Caput Algol is also allowed a larger orb, because it is such a powerful influence for evil. [If you find this a trifle harsh, dear reader, please examine Medusa's Head, a remarkable article by Diana K. Rosenberg – perhaps the greatest modern authority on the fixed stars.]

In my own work, I have found that an orb of 1 degree (one finger's width) is usually quite noticeable, though I'd allow up to 6 degrees for Algol and various sizeable orbs for the other major stars. I generally ignore most of the smaller stars unless there is a very significant reason not to. Experience is the best teacher. Have a look at my article on the influence of the fixed stars on the September 11 attack, American Catastrophe for some insight into the way they work. Fixed stars are also said to "cast no rays" meaning that aspects other than conjunction should not be considered, but this is by no means always the case, as demonstrated by Rosenberg. See also my colleague Ian Thurnwald's article on the 2002 Uranus/Algol cycle The Cycle of Uranus and Algol in 2002.

posted November 25, 2010 02:09 AM         

SCARY
Caput Algol * squares my NN
The Gorgon's Head
† Behenian Star Primitive female sexuality; strangulation, beheading, danger to throat and neck, murder, violence, mass catastrophe; the "Evil One", the Demon Star; passionate; intense; hysterical. Also associated with extreme creativity, an expression of the Dark Side... More on Caput Algol.

Cursa sextiles Sun,Moon
Currents of Fate, fluctuating emotions, irreversible changes to rhythm of life, sense of oblivion

Rigel * sextiles Sun,Moon
Orion's Foot Technical and artistic ability, inventiveness, humour, honours, riches, happiness

Propus * conjuncts venus
Tejat Prior Overconfidence, pride, shamelessness, violence; eminence

Dziban trine ASc
The Two Jackals Artistic, emotional but sombre; penetrating, analytical mind, much travel, many friends; danger of robbery and accidental poisoning. Craft, ingenuity, valour. A binary star in Draco, the [COLOR=#009600 ! important][COLOR=#009600 ! important]Dragon[/COLOR][/COLOR].

Procyon * Conjuncts SN
† Behenian Star Violence, sudden success then disaster, occult, politics, dissipation

Acubens conjuncts Mercury,Moon, Sun
Astrology, writing, perseverance, domestic problems, poison, liars

Dubhe conjuncts Sun and moon
The Bear Astrology, arrogance, psychic power, destruction; aka Krathu, one of the 7 Rishis (Hindu sages) in Ursa Major; Bast Isis, the Egyptian goddess; "The Eye"; "Heaven's Pivot"

Merak conjuncts sun,moon
Prudent, restrained, mistrustful, self-controlled (but angry when roused), love of command, power to achieve, good with animals; Pulaha, one of the 7 Rishis (Hindu sages) of Ursa Major

Tania Borealis conjuncts Sun, Moon
In the right hind paw of Ursa Major, along with Tania Australis, this star was part of an early Arabian constellation, The Gazelle, of which this group is the "Second Leap". The Great Bear is mainly martial in action, considered unfortunate for nations and kings.

Subra Strength; plunder; swagger; yet simple and without guile
Adhafera Crime, lying and stealing, suicide
Al Jabhah * Wealth, sound judgement, cleverness, prone to violence, self-seeking, danger, loss, mutiny
All 3 conjuncts Mars

Coxa conjuncts Dsc
Good for voyages, gain by merchandise, redemption of captives; prophetic ability (with Zosma: "Kua, the Oracle"); strength; wisdom

Merga conjuncts Uranus
Guardians, ministers of state, custodians, treasurers, force behind the scenes, hidden masters, economists, architects, designers, "The Sickle"

Serpentis conjunts Lillith
the "Accursed Degree" A malefic degree, tragedy, misfortune, the "Accursed Degree". This degree does not precess.

Yed Prior * Conjuncts Neptune (chart ruler) in my 9th
Success in astrology & 9th house matters, shrewd

Atria Conjuncts MC
Just, truthful, righteous and benevolent, interest in architecture and freemasonry

Acumen Of the same nature as Aculeus; Conjuncts Jupiter
affects eyesight; blindness in one or both eyes if conjunct an afflicted luminary or a malefic afflicting the luminaries; morbid outlook, sharp mind, religious extremism

posted November 25, 2010 02:29 PM         

(This is exactly conjunct my DSC at 12'47 Aries)

Sirius *
the Dog Star
the Sun of the Sun
the prime Sun of our Galaxy
† Behenian Star Ambition, pride, emotionality, fame, leadership, wealth, fires, drought, danger through impetuosity. Sirius was worshipped in many cultures; its heliacal rising signalled the peak of summer, the annual flooding of the Nile and the beginning of the ancient Egyptian calendar. More on Sirius. 14° Cancer 05 Fortunate Jupiter/ Mars

(conjunct my MC under 1 orb.)