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the fixed stars Alpheratz The star of Pegasus and Andromeda, a lady in distress THE DISTANT backdrop of deep space twinkles with unique cosmic energies. Some stars are glorious and helpful, while others are negative, even sinister. The fixed stars have been important since astrology’s earliest days. Fixed is something of a misnomer. The stars do move ever so slightly; however, the distance traveled over a century is barely perceptible. Alpheratz is a purplishwhite double star of the 2nd magnitude located at 14 degrees Aries 26 minutes. It is benevolent, with the overall nature of Venus. A part of two constellations, both Andromeda and Pegasus, Alpheratz has the added distinction of being among the fifty stars catalogued by the Elizabethan astrologer William Lilly in his book Christian Astrology. Alpheratz is also noted by the 1st-century astrologer Manilus in his work Astronomica where it appeared on the title page in a drawing of the constellation Andromeda. The legend is that King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia of Ethiopia had a beautiful daughter. The proud parents claimed Andromeda was even more beautiful than the sea nymphs. The nymphs complained to their father, Poseidon, who sent a sea monster to ravage the coast. Terrified, Cepheus learned that the only way to save his kingdom was to sacrifice his daughter. Andromeda was chained to a rock and left to the mercy of the monster. A hero, Perseus, had a quick consultation with the parents who agreed that he could marry her if he rescued the situation. Perseus rode through the air on the winged horse Pegasus and turned the sea monster to stone. The wedding soon followed. The name Alpheratz derives from the Arabic, Al Surrat al Faras, or “the horse’s navel.” Later this transferred to Andromeda’s hair or “the head of the woman in chains.” Ptolemy, the 2ndcentury Greek astronomer, has been credited with making the switch. When a fixed star conjoins a luminary or planet it will dominate the outcome of events or the path of an individual’s destiny. Consider only the conjunction when placing a fixed star in a birth chart, and the orb is just three degrees. Some keywords showing the significance of Alpheratz’ influence in the Natal Horoscope are in the chart below. Alpheratz will exert a great deal of influence during 2014 – 15. Uranus will be in orb of a conjunction with this fixed star most of the year. The aspect will be strongest when Uranus is at 14 degrees of Aries during April 30 – May 19, 2014; September 26 – October 20, 2014; and again February 20 – March 11, 2015. The total lunar eclipse on October 8, 2014, will also be in very close proximity to Alpheratz. At these times those practicing ritual magic can invoke the myth archetypes of the rescue of Andromeda by Perseus as well as the power of flight through calling upon Pegasus. Magical workings to save those in distress, especially for the sake of love, and travels for the sake of pure and virtuous motives would be favored. – Dikki-Jo Mullen Alpheratz’s Influence in Astrology With the Sun Honors, favors granted, and assistance from others (Those born April 1–7 of any year will have Alpheratz conjunct the Sun.) With the Moon Energy, good friends, business success, persistence, and wealth With Mercury Pioneering work brings prominence; interest in science, religion, philosophy With Venus Good health, luck in games of chance, sociable, pleasant, and a tidy appearance With Mars Astute, high energy, success through originality With Jupiter Dignity, spiritual growth, good professional networking With Saturn Frugal, seeks popularity, domestic harmony, prone to health problems involving the head With Uranus Good speaker, talent in occult studies, honorable, practical application of inventive ideas With Neptune Humane, reformer, charitable, attracted to animals With Pluto Interest in big business; good vitality and recuperative powers