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you will find the interactive calculation of a few dozen fixed stars with their position, brightness and interpretation.
What is the exact meaning of "fixed" in fixed stars, since in the universe, everything is in a state of constant move?
Actually, it is a wrong wording which is caused by the fact that by the traditional parameters used in astrology, the
movements of planets, asteroids, the Sun and the Moon, as well as the division into astrological houses, the stars, which
are not part of the solar system, seem almost motionless.
Actually, the fixed stars' position move by a few dozens of seconds of arc per year, 50.2 seconds to be more precise,
which means one degree every 72 years, approximately.
The Ancients had rapidly understood that the most important stars, those they could observe, had an influence when
they were in tight conjunction - less than 2° of orb, and even better, less than 30' of orb - with planets or angles of the
natal chart.
In 130 B.C., the Greek astronomer Hipparcus of Nicea, and later, in 140 A.D., Ptolemy in his astronomy treaty entitled
Almagest, described a great number of fixed stars with their meanings. Modern astrologers were also interested in the
subject and went further in-depth. For instance, André Boudineau, Edouard Symours, André Volguine, René Dumont,
Paul Chacornac, William Lilly, or Vivian Robson, contributed in shedding light in this area of astrology which was not
much used and not well-known yet.
Nowadays, nearly 150 fixed stars and their meanings are listed. In real practice, the few astrologers who use them
consider some sixty fixed stars only, and most of the time, only 22 fixed stars of first magnitude (the biggest ones) are
taken into account.
Those 22 fixed stars are described below in this column, as well as a few other stars having a significant interest.
Astrotheme is currently devising a new option which calculates and displays the position of fixed stars for your natal
chart. The programming work should be completed within a couple of weeks.
How are fixed stars interpreted in astrology? Rules are numerous and similar to those applied to the interpretation of
planets, except that fixed stars are active only when they are found in tight conjunction with a natal point. For instance,
André Boudineau suggests that the following conditions only are to be taken into account:
The size: stars are classified in groups of " brilliance ". Stars of 1st magnitude are the most brilliant ones, twice
and a half times more brilliant than the group 2 stars, the latter being themselves twice and a half times more
brilliant than the group 3, and so forth. To the naked eye, it is possible to see them up to the group 6 only. As a
matter of rule, the more brilliant the star, the more active it is supposed to be in astrology. However, there are
exceptions, for instance in the case of nebulas which shine dimly.
The angularity: similarly to planets, the power of a star posited near an angle is highly strengthened. The most
potent angles are, in decreasing order, the MC (Midheaven, or the 10th house cusp), the ASC (Ascendant, or the
1st house cusp), the IC (Imum Coeli, or the 4th house cusp), and the DC (Descendant, or the 7th house cusp). It is
interesting to note that, owing to their large latitude, contrary to planets, a given star may be located far from
the ASC or the MC zodiacal degree, but that it may be on the horizon plane or on the meridian. An additional
calculation is needed in order to find out whether the star is really on the horizon plane, regardless of its
longitude.
The conjunction to a natal planet, as already indicated earlier: the more brilliant the star, the more powerful its
influence, and as a consequence, the wider its orb may be. Orbs depend on the star's magnitude. According to
some authors, and for 1st magnitude stars, the orb can range from 1 degree to 6 degrees.
The aspects: Vivian Robson seems to be one of the only astrologers to consider that other aspects should be
used in addition to the conjunction. Owing to the lack of systematic statistical research, this matter cannot be
settled yet.
Declinations: here also, similarly to planets, the parallel of declination may be considered as a conjunction.
Nonetheless, the orb must be very tight, about five times smaller than the conjunction, which means 30 minutes
of arc or less. In this area also, there is not enough experience in order to know whether the parallel of
declination should be taken into account.
The nature of the star: the Ancients had identified the nature of each star. For instance, Aldebaran is of the
nature of Mars, according to Ptolemy, Rigel is of the nature of Jupiter and Saturn, or according to other authors,
of the nature of Mars and Jupiter. Vega is of the nature of Mercury and Venus, and Altair, of the nature of Mars
and Jupiter, etc. The conjunction of a given fixed star with a planet is thus most likely to have an effect which is
in line with its nature and to influence the signification of the planet so aspected.
The domification: since a star can have a wide latitude, it is important to understand that, even though it has the
same longitude as a planet to which it is in conjunction in any given house, the star may be corporally posited in
a different house. Therefore, the relative position of the star on its diurnal or nocturnal arc must be taken into
account. The domification of fixed stars is no trivial matter and we underline again that knowing its longitude
does not allow to know in which house it is posited. As a reminder, the longitude indicates the planets' position
on the Zodiac, for instance, 22° of Virgo. The house position of a star depends on the house system chosen
(Placidus, Campanus, Regiomontanus, Koch, topocentric, Alcabitius, Porphyry, Hindu and non-equal, etc.).
An additional principle is to be taken in consideration: the constellations, which have also been interpreted by numerous
astrologers since very ancient times. The sky is divided into 89 regions which include groups of stars forming
constellations, themselves divided into three categories:
the 29 constellations of the Northern hemisphere, from the North Pole to the ecliptic,
the 47 constellations of the Southern hemisphere, from the ecliptic to the South Pole.
The most important stars in these constellations are called fixed stars. They are 149 and their name includes a letter or a
number, and the name of the constellation they belong to.
Thus, there are 80 constellations, which are regions of the sky, usually measuring between 15 to 40 degrees each (half a
sign to one sign and a half). Each region "tinges" the near-by angles and planets with its nature, and the 149 fixed stars
influence accordingly any natal planet or angle they are in tight conjunction with.
Before we provide you with the list of constellations and fixed stars, as an example, we list the 22 1st magnitude stars'
position as of March 2009. For different dates, and pending the Astrotheme device which computes the position of fixed
stars for any date, should you want to calculate them yourself, add 50.2'' per year. For instance, for the position of Algol
as of 1st January 2000, there is a time-lag of 9 years, 2 months and 5 days as compared to its 5 March 2009 position.
Therefore, subtract 9.175 years x 50.2'' = 460.585''= 7.6764 = 7'40.6'', which makes approximately 8 minutes of arc.
Therefore, Algol's position is 26°18' - 8' = 26°10' Taurus.
Algol, Beta Persei, 26°18' Taurus, the Head of Medusa (Caput Medusae), from Al-Ghul, the monster or the devil: this star
brings about woes, violence, brutality and cruelty. According to Ptolemy, the star is of the nature of Jupiter and Saturn.
According to Leowicz, it is of the nature of Saturn and Venus. It often indicates violent death, but it does not exclude
elevation and wealth. Robson considers it the worst star. Junctinus of Florence believed that when in it is in conjunction
with the Sun or the Moon, or the ruler of the Ascendant, or the ruler of the 8th House, the individual is very likely to
experience a violent death. It is only when it is in conjunction with Jupiter, and when the said conjunction receives soft
aspects, that Algol may bring about power and wealth.
Algol often indicates violent death, but it does not exclude elevation and wealth. Robson considers it the worst star.
Junctinus of Florence believed that when in it is in conjunction with the Sun or the Moon, or the ruler of the Ascendant, or
the ruler of the 8th House, the individual is very likely to experience a violent death. It is only when it is in conjunction
with Jupiter, and when the said conjunction receives soft aspects, that Algol may bring about power and wealth.
The Pleiades, M45 Eta Tauri for Alcyone, 0°07' Gemini, Septistellium, or the Atlantides, the Spring stars (Vergilies), the
Hen and its chicks, or the chicken coop, from Dad-Jadja-Al-Sama-Mabanatihi, the celestial Hen with its chicks, or Wine
grape, or Alcyone, the Brightest One of The Pleiades: according to Ptolemy, The Pleiades are of the nature of the Moon
and Mars. They are in analogy with fair, love, wine, feast, or when they are not well-aspected, with debauchery, lechery,
wantonness, and excesses in general.
According to Ptolemy, The Pleiades are of the nature of the Moon and Mars. They are in analogy with fair, love, wine,
feast, or when they are not well-aspected, with debauchery, lechery, wantonness, and excesses in general.
Aldebaran, Alpha Tauri, 9°55' Gemini, in the left eye of Taurus (Oculus Tauri australi), from Al-Debaran, the follower, or
the Eye of God, or Pallilitium, or the Small Torch, Facula, or Stella Dominatrix: according to Ptolemy, Aldebaran is of the
nature of Mars and brings about firmness, courage, integrity, and strength. Honours and wealth may be favoured, but
Aldebaran usually tends to withdraw what it offers since durability is not its feature. Robson mentions danger, violence,
and illnesses. Like Algol, when Aldebaran is in conjunction with the Sun, the Moon, the ruler of the Ascendant,
sometimes when it is on the Ascendant or ruler of the 8th House, it may cause a violent death, according to Garcoeus.
According to Ptolemy, Aldebaran is of the nature of Mars and brings about firmness, courage, integrity, and strength.
Honours and wealth may be favoured, but Aldebaran usually tends to withdraw what it offers since durability is not its
feature. Robson mentions danger, violence, and illnesses.
Rigel, Beta Orionis, 16°57' Gemini, on Orion's left leg (Sinister pes Orioni), from Ridjl-Al-Jauza, the Giant's leg, or the
Marine Star (Marinus aster): according to Ptolemy, Rigel is of the nature of Jupiter and Saturn - according to Julevno, of
the nature of Mars and Jupiter. According to Robson, it brings about benevolence, honour, wealth, glory, fame, and
inventive and mechanical abilities. When it is not well-aspected, the individual may be reckless and foolhardy.
According to Ptolemy, Rigel is of the nature of Jupiter and Saturn - according to Julevno, of the nature of Mars and
Jupiter. According to Robson, it brings about benevolence, honour, wealth, glory, fame, and inventive and mechanical
abilities. When it is not well-aspected, the individual may be reckless and foolhardy.
Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis, 28°53' Gemini, on Orion's right shoulder (Dexter humerus Orionis), from Ibt-Al-Jauza, the
Giant's shoulder: according to Ptolemy, Betelgeuse is of the nature of Mars and Mercury, and according to Robson, it
brings about martial honours, preferment and riches. When it is not well-aspected, it may cause brutal death through
lightning bolt or cannon. When it is very well-aspected, it may bring about sudden wealth such as hitting the jackpot or
making gains from the stock exchange market.
According to Ptolemy, Betelgeuse is of the nature of Mars and Mercury, and according to Robson, it brings about martial
honours, preferment and riches. When it is not well-aspected, it may cause brutal death through lightning bolt or
cannon. When it is very well-aspected, it may bring about sudden wealth such as hitting the jackpot or making gains
from the stock exchange market.
Sirius, Alpha Canis Majoris, 14°12' Cancer, the brilliant star named the Dog (in ore splendissimus vocata Canis), from
Seir, to shine, or Heat wave: according to Ptolemy, Sirius is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter, according to Leowicz, of
the nature of Mercury and Mars. According to Welling, it is of the nature of Jupiter, Mars and Venus, and it gives a
violent and impetuous character inclined to fury. When it is on the MC, or very-well aspected, it may bring about fame
and riches, but in general, the individual is violent, proud, quick to threaten, and irascible.
According to Ptolemy, Sirius is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter, according to Leowicz, of the nature of Mercury and
Mars. According to Welling, it is of the nature of Jupiter, Mars and Venus, and it gives a violent and impetuous character
inclined to fury. When it is on the MC, or very-well aspected, it may bring about fame and riches, but in general, the
individual is violent, proud, quick to threaten, and irascible.
Castor, Alpha Geminorum, 20°22' Cancer, the star on the head of the Western Twin (in capite Gemini praecedentis), or
Apollo, from Ras-Algeuze: according to Ptolemy, Castor is of the nature of Mercury, according to Leowicz, of the nature
of Mercury and Jupiter, and according to Julevno, it is of the nature of Mars, Venus, and Saturn, and it gives a keen
intellect, distinction, success in laws and publishing, honours, and fame. However, reversals of fortune are sudden
because Castor often takes back what it offers. When it is not well-aspected, Castor may turn the individual into a
pernicious and violent person, according to Robson.
According to Ptolemy, Castor is of the nature of Mercury, according to Leowicz, of the nature of Mercury and Jupiter, and
according to Julevno, it is of the nature of Mars, Venus, and Saturn, and it gives a keen intellect, distinction, success in
laws and publishing, honours, and fame. However, reversals of fortune are sudden because Castor often takes back what
it offers. When it is not well-aspected, Castor may turn the individual into a pernicious and violent person, according to
Robson.
Pollux, Beta Geminorum, 20°22' Cancer, the star on the head of the Eastern Twin (in capite Gemini sequentis subflava),
or Hercules, or Abrachaleus: according to Ptolemy, Pollux is of the nature of Mars and gives a subtle, skilful, clever,
brave, and daring temperament. When it is not well-aspected, it brings about malice, cruelty, a link with fishes, and may
cause death through fire or through thieves. In addition, there is always the risk of violent death, as with all "dangerous"
fixed stars, when the condition regarding the conjunction with the luminaries, the ruler of the Ascendant, or the ruler of
the 8th house is met.
According to Ptolemy, Pollux is of the nature of Mars and gives a subtle, skilful, clever, brave, and daring temperament.
When it is not well-aspected, it brings about malice, cruelty, a link with fishes, and may cause death through fire or
through thieves.
Procyon, Alpha Canis Minoris, 25°53' Cancer, the rump of the Dog (infemore fulgens), from Pro-Cyon, precursor of the
Dog, from Al-Gomeiza: according to Ptolemy, Procyon is of the nature of Mercury and Mars, according to Julevno of the
nature of Venus and Mars, and according to Wellin, of the nature of Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. According to Robson,
Procyon creates activity, but also violence, and it is related to hunting and weapons used for hunting. Procyon may make
the individual an insolent, proud and neglectful person, but when it is well-aspected, it brings about loyalty in friendship.
According to Ptolemy, Procyon is of the nature of Mercury and Mars, according to Julevno of the nature of Venus and
Mars, and according to Wellin, of the nature of Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. According to Robson, Procyon creates activity,
but also violence, and it is related to hunting and weapons used for hunting. Procyon may make the individual an
insolent, proud and neglectful person, but when it is well-aspected, it brings about loyalty in friendship.
Regulus, Alpha Leonis, 29°57' Leo, the Lion's heart (cor Leonis) from El-Maliki, the Royal one, Regulus or Basiliscos, the
little king, or Regia Stella, or Monoualos: according to Ptolemy, Regulus is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter, according to
Fludd, of the nature of Jupiter and Mars, and according to Julevno, of the nature of Mars. Regulus brings violence,
destruction, and short-lived martial honours, prison and violent death, if it is not well-aspected. It endows with courage
and the will to reign, ambition, and the thirst for power, and it may bring about might and independence. This star is
very active and strengthens the planet it touches, for better or for worse...
According to Ptolemy, Regulus is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter, according to Fludd, of the nature of Jupiter and Mars,
and according to Julevno, of the nature of Mars. Regulus brings violence, destruction, and short-lived martial honours,
prison and violent death, if it is not well-aspected. It endows with courage and the will to reign, ambition, and the thirst
for power, and it may bring about might and independence. This star is very active and strengthens the planet it touches,
for better or for worse...
Spica or the Ear of Wheat, Alpha Virginis, 23°58' Libra, that which is at the tip of the left hand (in sinistra manu), the Ear
of the Wheat (Spica Virginis), or Arista: according to Ptolemy, the Ear of the Wheat is of the nature of Mercury and Mars,
according to Fludd, of the nature of Mars and Venus, and according to Leowicz, of the nature of Venus and Mercury.
Spica, the Ear of the Wheat, gives a taste for the countryside, or for arts related to products of the earth. It endows with
sculpture talents, as well as an inclination for agriculture and cooking. It brings success, riches, love for the arts and
science, erudition, and precision. In general, Spica, the Ear of the Wheat, is a beneficial star, unless it is very adversely
aspected.
Spica, the Ear of the Wheat, gives a taste for the countryside, or for arts related to products of the earth. It endows with
sculpture talents, as well as an inclination for agriculture and cooking. It brings success, riches, love for the arts and
science, erudition, and precision. In general, Spica, the Ear of the Wheat, is a beneficial star, unless it is very adversely
aspected.
Arcturus, Alpha Bootis, 24°22' Libra, the star with the colour of fire, between the thighs (informis inter crura), from Al-
Simak, the Northern Guardian, or Abramech, the big Shouter, or Arkturos, the guardian of the Bear, or the tail of the
Bear: according to Ptolemy, Arcturus is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter, and according to Fludd, of the nature of
Jupiter and Mars. Arcturus produces treasurers, depositors of wealth, financiers working for the public. It brings about
high-ranking positions, honour and prosperity through navigation and travels. When it is not well-aspected, Arcturus
may cause ruin and poverty.
Arcturus produces treasurers, depositors of wealth, financiers working for the public. It brings about high-ranking
positions, honour and prosperity through navigation and travels. When it is not well-aspected, Arcturus may cause ruin
and poverty.
Acrux, Alpha Crucis, 12°00' Scorpio, the twinkling star of the Southern Cross: according to Ptolemy, Acrux, the brightest
star of the Southern Cross, is of the nature of Jupiter and favours an interest in mysteries, occultism, astrology, as well as
religious and legal careers.
According to Ptolemy, Acrux, the brightest star of the Southern Cross, is of the nature of Jupiter and favours an interest in
mysteries, occultism, astrology, as well as religious and legal careers.
Agena, Beta Centauri, 23°55' Scorpio: according to Ptolemy, Agena (sometimes called Hadar) is of the nature of Venus
and Jupiter and favours honour, friendship, morality, the profession, and endows the personality with refinement.
According to Ptolemy, Agena is of the nature of Venus and Jupiter and favours honour, friendship, morality, the
profession, and endows the personality with refinement.
Bungula, Alpha Centauri, 29°35' Scorpio, which is at the tip of the rear right foot (in summo pede dextro priore), or Rigil,
Toliman, or Kentarus: according to Ptolemy, Bungula is of the nature of Venus and Jupiter, according to Fludd, it is of the
nature of Venus and Saturn. Bungula is a beneficial star which gives benevolence, friends, refinement, and an
honourable position.
Bungula is a beneficial star which gives benevolence, friends, refinement, and an honourable position.
Antares, Alpha Scorpii, 9°53' Sagittarius, in between two other stars in the body (media in corpore trium), or Kalb Akrab,
the Scorpio's heart (cor Scorpii), Mars' rival: according to Ptolemy, Antares is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter,
according to Fludd, of the nature of Saturn and Mars, and according to Julevno, of the nature of Mercury and Mars.
According to Fludd, Antares gives violence, ambition for power, and greed. According to Robson, it brings about self-
destruction through one's own obstinacy. According to Julevno, it causes success through efforts, followed by ruin and
death. This star is almost as evil as Algol, and it is dangerous when it is in conjunction with the Sun, the Moon, the ruler
of the Ascendant, the ruler of the 8th House, or when it is dominant on the Ascendant. It is all the more so if it is not
well-aspected. If Antares is in very good celestial state, without dissonance, it may nonetheless bring about honour
through courage and efforts.
Antares is almost as evil as Algol, and it is dangerous when it is in conjunction with the Sun, the Moon, the ruler of the
Ascendant, the ruler of the 8th House, or when it is dominant on the Ascendant. It is all the more so if it is not well-
aspected. If Antares is in very good celestial state, without dissonance, it may nonetheless bring about honour through
courage and efforts.
Spiculum, M21 Sagittarii, 0°47' Capricorn, the cluster in Sagittarius' arrow head: according to Ptolemy, M21 Spiculum is
of the nature of Mars and the Moon. Spiculum is an evil star and may cause blindness or problems with the eyes.
According to Ptolemy, M21 Spiculum is of the nature of Mars and the Moon. Spiculum is an evil star and may cause
blindness or problems with the eyes.
Vega or Wega, Alpha Lyrae, 15°27' Capricorn, in the lower part of the Lyre (Lucida Lyra), from Al-Nash-Al-Waki, the
falling vulture (vultur cadens), Orpheus' Lyre, or Fidicula: according to Ptolemy, Vega is of the nature of Venus and
Mercury. The people Vega influences have a strong inclination for music, intellectual pleasures, and charity work. It gives
refinement, mobility, but also wantonness and immodesty. When it is well-aspected, Vega may bring about wealth or
unexpected riches such as the lottery jackpot. It is a beneficial star, but when it is in a bad position and not well-
aspected, particularly when it in conjunction with Mars, Vega may cause death through animals' venom. When it is in
conjunction Saturn, it may bring about ruin.
The people Vega influences have a strong inclination for music, intellectual pleasures, and charity work. It gives
refinement, mobility, but also wantonness and immodesty. When it is well-aspected, Vega may bring about wealth or
unexpected riches such as the lottery jackpot. It is a beneficial star, but when it is in a bad position and not well-aspected,
particularly when it in conjunction with Mars, Vega may cause death through animals' venom. When it is in conjunction
Saturn, it may bring about ruin.
Altair, Alpha Aquilae, 1°54' Aquarius, the bright one on the head (in scapulis lucidae), from Al Ners-Al-Taîr, the flying
eagle, or falcon: According to Ptolemy, Altair is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter. Altair produces soldiers and warriors.
When it is on the Midheaven, it endows with courage, confidence, boldness, inflexibility, bravery, sturdiness,
invincibility, and military honours. When it is not well-aspected, Altair turns the individual into a bloodthirsty person
capable of murder, and brings about violence, impetuosity, an uncontrollable temperament, as well as danger through
reptiles.
Altair produces soldiers and warriors. When it is on the Midheaven, it endows with courage, confidence, boldness,
inflexibility, bravery, sturdiness, invincibility, and military honours. When it is not well-aspected, Altair turns the
individual into a bloodthirsty person capable of murder, and brings about violence, impetuosity, an uncontrollable
temperament, as well as danger through reptiles.
Fomalhaut, Alpha Piscis Australis, 3°59' Pisces, the star of the mouth at the beginning of the water (in ore, atque eadem,
quae in extrema aqua), from Fom-Al-Hut, the mouth of the fish: according to Ptolemy, Fomalhaut is of the nature of
Saturn and Mercury, according to Fludd, it is of the nature of Saturn, whereas according to Leowick, it is of the nature of
Saturn and Jupiter, and according to Argol, it is of the nature of Venus and Mercury. Fomalhaut may bring wealth,
power, fame, and honour. It may also endow with a not too materialistic temperament and gives a spiritual orientation
if it is well-aspected. When it is adversely-aspected, Fomalhaut may give a malicious character in order to achieve a
sublime objective: the end justifies the means becomes one of the individual's rules.
Fomalhaut may bring wealth, power, fame, and honour. It may also endow with a not too materialistic temperament
and gives a spiritual orientation if it is well-aspected. When it is adversely-aspected, Fomalhaut may give a malicious
character in order to achieve a sublime objective: the end justifies the means becomes one of the individual's rules.
Deneb Adige, Alpha Cygni, 5°27' Pisces, the bright one of the tail (in cauda lucens), from Dheneb-Al-Dajajeh, the hen's
tail, or Al-Ridph, or Arided, which smells as lilly (redolens lillium), the Rose, or the Cross: according to Ptolemy, Deneb is
of the nature of Venus and Mercury; it endows with an ingenious temperament, as well as a subtle, quick to learn
intelligence. According to Pezellius, it favours studies and all liberal arts.
According to Ptolemy, Deneb is of the nature of Venus and Mercury; it endows with an ingenious temperament, as well
as a subtle, quick to learn intelligence. According to Pezellius, it favours studies and all liberal arts.
Achernar, Alpha Eridani, 15°27' Pisces, the river's last bright one (in extremo fluminis), from Al-Ahir-Nahr, the end of the
river: according to Ptolemy, Achernar is of the nature of Jupiter and favours success in public careers. It makes the
individual charitable and very broad-minded, as far as religions or spirituality are concerned.
Achernar makes the individual charitable and very broad-minded, as far as religions or spirituality are concerned.
The following list gives the name of the 109 most important fixed stars with their longitude and latitude positions as of
1st January 2000, midnight, U.T. Free interactive calculation will soon be available on Astrotheme. If you want to find the
exact position for any particular natal chart, please refer to the explanations given above, and apply the rule of 50.2''
motion per year.
The computing of these fixed stars' position, as well as their meanings, will be available on Astrotheme shortly, as an
option for all our free interactive charts.
In astrology, fixed stars are quite a special subject, a controversial one like for instance the so-called karmic astrology,
the meaning of the black Moon, the Lunar Nodes, and the planets' retrogradations. Nevertheless, one must bear in mind
that whenever a star is in very tight conjunction with a personal element of the natal chart (any fast-moving planet, or
any angle, ASC, MC, DS, or IC), results are often amazing, and it may be interesting to take them into account, in addition
to more traditional factors of the natal chart. They may also yield good results when used on the progressed chart
(secondary progressions). Ancient astrologers certainly had good reasons to do so, and anybody with a passion for
astrology can realise that when fixed stars are used, very strange coincidences are bound to be experienced.
The topic of fixed stars is similar to that of symbolic degrees. They are not very much utilised. However, they sometimes
offer quite stunning and spectacular information. On Astrotheme, the meaning of the 360 symbolic degrees of your
natal chart is available. You can compute and display them. (First, calculate and display the degrees where your fast-
moving planets and your angles are found, i.e. mainly the Sun, the Moon, the MC and the ASC, then Mercury, Venus and
Mars, as well as the ruler of your Ascendant, the ruler of your luminaries, of your MC, and of the 8th House). And then,
check whether they match your experience!
As we have already announced, we will soon offer the possibility to display the fixed stars' position in the natal chart, the
progressed chart, the solar revolution chart (without interpretation), as well as in the composite and the mid-space mid-
time charts. We are planning to have the fixed stars option ready on Astrotheme, for free, as soon as possible.
http://www.segundoruiz.com/2011/07/los-dominantes-en-la-carta-natal.html
stos días estoy recibiendo algunos emails donde me preguntan como encontrar los Dominantes de la Carta
Natal. Escribo este mensaje para aclarar el concepto del Dominante en la Astrología Predictiva Contemporánea.
En astrología predictiva este concepto es muy importante. Tiene mucho que ver con el análisis de las fuerzas
planetarias. Aunque esto en la astrología clásica era un concepto bastante elaborado, con el tiempo se ha ido
simplificando.
En una carta natal existen planetas que impactan de lleno en el destino de la persona y en sus asuntos, digamos que
tienen una potencia mayor que otros y dichos planetas serán los que con su potencia arrastren el significado de los
demás. Además los planetas que dominen la carta o que la co-dominen -pues una persona puede tener varios planetas
dominantes- imprimen una fuerte huella en la personalidad del individuo.
En la astrología predictiva es importante conocer el planeta o planetas dominantes, pues ayudan a matizar la
interpretación, pongamos un ejemplo, si una persona tiene un Sol en Aries y en su carta natal tiene a Venus como
planeta Dominante, la persona no será tan agresiva, como si tiene al propio Marte o a Urano o Plutón como planetas
dominantes en su carta.
Es importante distinguir entre la fuerza o potencia de un planeta en la carta natal y la calidad que tenga dicho planeta.
Por ejemplo, una persona puede tener el Sol en Leo y ser Dominante. Aquí el Sol al estar en Domicilio se puede
manifestar muy bien y dispondrá de todos los recursos se puede decir que además de fuerza tiene calidad. Sin embargo,
una persona puede tener como Dominante un Sol en Acuario. El Sol en Acuario se encuentra Desterrado, por tanto no
esta en un signo que le ayuda a manifestarse y por tanto no tiene mucha calidad, la persona tendrá dificultades para
manifestar su yo y es posible que manifieste en ocasiones cierto egoísmo o egocentrismo para compensar dicha
dificultad. Sin embargo, aunque el Sol tenga mala calidad, puede tener mucha fuerza o potencia en la carta si es
Dominante. En este caso, se tratará de un Sol Dominante Inarmónico o Disonante. En el Caso del Sol en Leo será un Sol
Dominante Armónico.
Supongamos que una persona tiene un planeta angular en el Ascendente y otro en el Medio Cielo. Entonces tendría
prioridad como Dominante el que se encuentre en el Ascendente y el que se encuentra en el Medio Cielo le seguiría y
actuaria como Co-Dominante.
¿Y que ocurre si la persona no tiene planetas en los Angulos? Entonces tenemos que fijarnos en los planetas que se
encuentran en conjunción -a 5 grados de orbe-con las cúspides de las casas-, incluso si se encuentran en la casa
anterior-, pues dichos planetas impactan con fuerza en el destino de la persona, a través de los asuntos de la casa a la
cual conjuntan.
Si hay Dominantes en los ángulos también se pueden considerar los planetas en las cúspides de las casas, pero la
prioridad siempre la tendrán los planetas en los ángulos pues su impacto será más fuerte en la vida de la persona.
¿Y que sucede si la persona no tiene planetas en los Angulos ni en las Cúspides de las casas? Entonces se considera
Dominante al Regente del Ascendente.
Fidel Castro no tiene planetas en los ángulos, ni en conjunción con las cúspides de las casas, por tanto Marte y Plutón
son sus Dominantes por ser regentes de su Ascendente.
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Comentarios
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Anónimolunes, noviembre 11, 2013
Buenas.
¿Qué ocurre cuando el planeta dominante está retrógrado? ¿Sigue considerándose dominante? ¿No se está alejando del
ángulo?
Gracias.
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Segundo Ruizlunes, noviembre 11, 2013
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Sophia Rexmiércoles, febrero 26, 2014
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Mauro Cesolaridomingo, abril 06, 2014
Gracias Segundo por la información. ¿Podrías recomendar algún libro o autores que hablen de Planetas Dominantes en
la carta?
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Segundo Ruizdomingo, abril 06, 2014
En el Tratado Práctico de Astrología de André Barbault te habla de los dominantes, posiblemente en otros libros
también. Pero en ningún libro lo he visto tratado de la manera en que yo lo desarrollo.
4.
jaime fernando peregrina casillasmartes, agosto 05, 2014
Hola, me gustaria saber si hay algun efecto negativo al tener el planeta dominante en retrogrado. Gracias, Saludos.
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Segundo Ruizjueves, agosto 07, 2014
Por supuesto, la persona tendrá dificultades para expresar de forma directa la energía del Planeta Dominante. Por
ejemplo, si fuera Júpiter es posible que tenga dificultades para mostrar su lado religioso o filosófico, pero seguro que
pensará mucho en la filosofía o la religión, puesto que para esta persona es importante buscar un sentido a la vida para
luego transmitirlo y reflexionará mucho sobre ese sentido.
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Luz Del Solarlunes, febrero 01, 2016
Yo tengo Júpiter retro en 9 conj al medio cielo. Soy ultra espiritual pero me ha costado mucho y aun me sigue costando
encontrarle la forma de dedicarme vocacionalmente a eso considerando que encima mi dominante principal es marte
en tauro conj ascendente y cuadrando a Júpiter!!!! Gracias!
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Anónimolunes, agosto 11, 2014
¿Que sucede cuando por ejemplo en una carta esta la luna conjunta al ascendente y el sol en el medio-cielo, estando asi
en cuadratura? ¿Son los dos planetas dominantes? ¿Uno anula al otro? Gracias y saludos.
RESPONDER
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Segundo Ruizmartes, agosto 12, 2014
Los dos son Dominantes, pero el que está en conjunción con el Ascendente tiene preferencia. Cuando dominan planetas
de naturaleza distinta, genera tendencias contradictorias en el destino. Aquí se trataría de una persona lunar que tiene
tendencia a tener un destino solar y con dicho destino es posible que no se encuentre cómoda.
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Anónimoviernes, enero 23, 2015
Cuando los dominantes son dos planetas que no tienen nada en común.... ¿cómo actúan? Por ejemplo, la Luna y Urano
en conjunción al ascendente (orbes de 3º y 5º respectivamente) ¿Se anulan entre ellos? ¿O el más fuerte -en este caso
Urano, por ser un planeta violento- toma el control?
Gracias
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Segundo Ruizviernes, enero 23, 2015
Siempre hay una prioridad si los planetas se encuentran en ángulos diferentes. El orden es:
1. Asc.
2.MC.
3. Desc.
4. IC
Si una persona tiene planetas en diferentes ángulos de naturaleza diferente, tendrá una vida contradictoria. Mucho más
contradictoria y tensa si dichos planetas se encuentran en mal aspecto.
Si hay varios planetas en un ángulo a igual distancia, tiene más fuerza el que es aplicativo al ángulo que el que es
separativo y siempre tendrá más importancia el planeta que tenga el aspecto más exacto al ángulo y esto especialmente
si es aplicativo.
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Anónimomartes, abril 28, 2015
Hola Sr. Segundo. si hay planetas en los angulos, ejemplo neptuno en el Ascendente, nodo norte en el MC, sol en el
Desc., y saturno en nadir; el dominante es neptuno. los otros planetas y el nodo, como se van a manifestar en el
individuo?.gracias Atte. Jesus
Hola, una consulta, quería saber que significa el símbolo de la cruz en la carta astral?Veo que en éstas, está fuera, en mi
caso se encuentra en casa 8, pero no sé qué significa. Ojalá pueda responderme!Saludos,Gisela
Quizá te refieras al Parte del Infortunio. Si buscas en el Blog encontrarás información al respecto.
https://carta-natal.es/archivos/cartas/famosos/carta-astral_ea1d5d982c36184d6bc511117a27dfe6.png
¿Que sucede cuando un planeta se encuentra a 11 ° de un ángulo? Se lo puede considerar dominante o el valor de 10 °
es inamovible? Gracias.
1.
Yo creo que dándole 10 grados es bastante. En algún punto hay que poner un límite.
¿Cuantos planetas codominantes se tienen en la carta natal?
Buenos dias ,si yo tengo jupiter conjunción a 9º del ascendente , lo considero mi planeta dominante aun ?
8.
No cuenta como planeta dominante. Pero sin duda, que te ayudará a tener recursos
http://entenderastrologia.blogspot.com/2017/04/planeta-dominante-y-planeta-angular-el.html
El planeta dominante de un horóscopo es aquel que se encuentra en mejor estado cósmico, temporal, mundano o
accidental, por este orden. Es el rasgo más fuerte de la persona, ya que en su relación con el resto de los factores tendrá
una posición privilegiada o de superioridad. Indica el máximo talento y fortaleza del individuo.
El planeta angular es aquel que está en conjunción con un ángulo, situado en casas angulares o en conjunción con
alguna cúspide intermedia, por este orden. Un planeta se vuelve especialmente destacado cuatro veces al día: en los
momentos que sale, culmina, se pone o anticulmina, es decir, cuando se encuentra en conjunción con el ASC, el MC, el
DSC o el IC. Las cimas se producen a la salida y la culminación, los próximos al ASC o el MC parecen más fuertes que los
próximos al DSC o al IC.
Un planeta también es fuerte, aunque en menor medida, si se encuentra en las casas I, X, VII o IV.
También tiene una cierta influencia si está en conjunción con alguna cúspide de otra casa. Es más fuerte en conjunción
con una casa sucedente y menos con una casa cadente. Lo mismo vale para los planetas contenidos en ellas.
La angularidad de un planeta indica su importancia en la vida de la persona. El planeta angular es aquella energía que se
va a manifestar de forma destacada en la vida del individuo, impregnando su comportamiento y su camino. Con
frecuencia indica la vocación(del latín vocare: invocar, llamar a), es decir aquello que estamos llamados a realizar. A
veces se asocia este planeta con la profesión, pero esto sólo se da si tiene alguna relación con la casa X. En realidad
indica aquello a lo que nos dedicamos, aquello en que invertimos nuestro tiempo y esfuerzo por afición, pero también
porque no lo podemos evitar, “nos llama”.
El rango de angularidad determina la influencia de cada energía planetaria en la vida de una persona, su importancia en
la personalidad, pero no indica fortalezas o debilidades como el estado cósmico o mundano. Puede ser una fuerza o
energía muy importante o determinante en su vida (en conjunción con el ASC), y sin embargo ser una debilidad (en
detrimento por signo o casa).
Rango de angularidad:
1. En conjunción con los ángulos: ASC, MC, DSC, e IC, por esta orden a orbes iguales.
Cuando hay dos planetas angulares ambos serán importantes, y si están en conjunción expresarán sus energías de forma
conjunta.
Dignidades temporales
Cada mes del año, día de la semana y hora del día se han asociado tradicionalmente a uno de los siete planetas
clásicos. En ciertas épocas del año o meses, en ciertos días y en ciertas horas podemos experimentar más intensamente
la influencia de un planeta y las funciones que representan.
El planeta asociado al mes, el día y la hora de nacimiento indica que tenemos una especial vinculación con su
cometido. Son planetas importantes para la persona, ya que ha nacido en el momento en que su poder se hace sentir
de una forma especial.
Igual que el buen estado cósmico representa una dignidad espacial, por situación en un lugar del cielo, haber nacido en
el tiempo de un planeta representa una dignidad temporal. Esto le dará fuerza e importancia a un planeta en el
horóscopo.
Los planetas rigen los meses de acuerdo a su regencia sobre el signo solar. El dueño del mes sería el regente del signo
donde se encuentra el Sol, ya que estamos considerando meses zodiacales y no civiles:
Los planetas como regentes de los días de la semana provienen de una tradición babilonia. En realidad, son los días de
la semana los que tomaron el nombre de los planetas, excepto el domingo que se cambió en época cristiana por
dominus o día del Señor. Los planetas rigen los días de un amanecer a otro, no de un día civil a otro: el lunes dura desde
el amanecer de ese día hasta el amanecer del martes, no comienza a las 0 horas del lunes civil y termina a las 0 horas del
martes civil. En caso de nacimientos que rayan con el amanecer, para saber cuál es el día de nacimiento hay que
consultar un calendario (como el zaragozano) o calcular la hora de amanecida para cada día del año (ver más abajo, en
horas planetarias).
Lunes: Luna
Martes: Marte
Miércoles: Mercurio
Jueves: Júpiter
Viernes: Venus
Sábado: Saturno
Domingo: Sol
También se ha asociado cada hora del día con un planeta clásico, correspondiendo la primera hora tras el amanecer al
planeta regente de cada día. La secuencia parece que en realidad empezaría con el sábado, día sagrado de los pueblos
semíticos como el babilonio, ya que los planetas siguen una ordenación del exterior hacia el interior colocando al Sol en
el lugar de la Tierra, como se hacía en el sistema geocéntrico.
Las horas planetarias son horas solares, contadas a partir de la hora de amanecida, y hay que calcularlas a partir del
horóscopo, y luego consultar la siguiente tabla.
Si el Sol está por encima del horizonte se puede calcular la hora de amanecida contando los grados que le separan del
ASC, ya que cuando el Sol está en conjunción con el ASC se produce el amanecer exacto. Se multiplica ese número de
grado por 4 minutos, que es el tiempo que tarda el ASC en recorrer 1 grado, y se divide por 60 minutos. El resultado son
las horas transcurridas desde el amanecer, y sirve para saber el día de nacimiento y la hora planetaria, que se llama x
horas del día del planeta. La sexta hora tendría que coincidir con el paso del Sol por el MC.
Si el Sol está por debajo del horizonte, se hace lo mismo pero con el DSC. Da las horas transcurridas desde la puesta de
Sol, y se llama x horas de la noche del planeta.
amanecer
Sol debajo del horizonte o tabla tras el anochecer (equivale de la hora 13 a la 24)
PLANETAS AISLADOS
Un planeta aislado en aquel que es el único de su categoría, sea por polaridad, triplicidad, cuadruplicidad, orientación, el
único en un hemisferio o en una clase de casa, retrógrado, interceptado....
Esa categoría y ese planeta se encuentran en desventaja frente al resto de las funciones, es como el “patito feo”, que no
encuentra su sitio dentro de la personalidad, no se siente perteneciente a la familia. Es una parte que va a tener que
buscar su sitio y hacerse un hueco. En un principio podemos no entender esa parte nuestra, es poco a poco como
vamos aceptando su diferencia y convirtiéndolo en algo valioso para nosotros mismos.
Esa diferencia que poseemos es a la vez un don que nos eleva por encima. Es algo que no sabemos que poseemos, pero
que cuando descubrimos lo reconocemos como algo bueno y útil en nuestra vida.
Estrictamente se consideran planetas no aspectados a aquellos que no realizan ni reciben aspectos de otros
planetas. Pero también se consideran como tales, aunque en menor medida, aquellos que no tienen ningún aspecto
mayor.
Funcionan como una parte autónoma de la persona, como una subpersonalidad. Al no tener conexión con el resto de la
carta actúan desligados del resto. Parece que van por libre, respondiendo más a las circunstancias externas,
representadas por los tránsitos, que a nuestro control interno.
Indican pautas y energías que actúan solapadamente en el área de la vida o casa donde se encuentran. Se considera una
energía débil en la personalidad por la dificultad que supone para nosotros darle una salida externa adecuada. Para
poder manejarla es posible que tengamos que pasar por experiencias de aislamiento o encierro, como si la vida nos
negara algo relativo a esa casa hasta que dejemos de cometer los mismos errores y aprendamos a manejarnos en ciertas
situaciones. Algunos autores relacionan los planetas interceptados con el karma, como si fuera una lección que traemos
para aprender en la vida.
Es importante estudiar las progresiones para estos planetas, ya que en algún año crítico de la vida saldrán de su posición
interceptada y se podrá tomar conciencia de los errores y manifestar adecuadamente esa energía en nuestra vida.