Astrology Glossary

Fixed Stars

40 terms with definitions, classical sources and practice notes.

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Arabic: Menâzilü'l-Kamer

The stations the Moon traverses along the ecliptic in 28 days; used in electional and talismanic astrology.

10th century Islamic astronomer es-Sufi's work Kitathis Suveri'l-Kevakib and star catalogue.

Arabic: ed-Deberân

The brightest star of the Taurus constellation; one of the four Royal Stars, of Mars nature.

Arabic: Ra'sü'l-Gûl (Head of the Ghoul) / Latin: Caput Algol / Hebrew: Rosh ha-Satan

The fixed star traditionally considered the most malefic; represents Medusa's head in the Persianeus constellation.

Arabic: Ra'su'l-Ğûl — Head of the Devil

The effect of the star Algol in the natal chart; intense transformation, risk of violence and themes of extremism.

Latin: Co-Anticulminating

A fixed star that crosses the lower meridian at the same time as the IC degree; affects private life and roots.

Arabic: en-Nesr et-Tâir

The brightest star of the Eagle (Aquila) constellation; of Mars-Jupiter nature.

Arabic: Kalbü'l-Akreb / Greek: Anti-Ares

The brightest star of the Scorpio constellation; 'Rival of Mars', one of the four Royal Stars.

Greek: Arktouros — Bear Guardian

The brightest star in the Bootes constellation; carries meanings of leadership, pathfinding and following a different path.

Arabic: Menâzilü'l-Kamer / Sanskritçe: Nakshatra / Çince: Xiu

A star mansions system dividing the Moon's 27-28 day cycle around the zodiac; used in Islamic, Indian and Chinese traditions.

Arabic: Bahman

15 stars believed to haand special powers in the Hermetic magic tradition; used in talisman making.

Arabic: Yedü'l-Cevzâ (يد الجوزاء) / Latin: Betelgeuse

One of the brightest stars of the Orion constellation, associated with military honor, courage and leadership qualities.

Latin: Cooccidens

A fixed star that sets on the horizon simultaneously with the Descendant degree; affects relationships and late-period life.

Latin: Coascendens

A fixed star that rises from the horizon simultaneously with the Ascendant degree; carries powerful influence in natal interpretation.

Latin: Coculminans

A fixed star that crosses the meridian simultaneously with the MC degree; affects career and public image.

Bernadette Brady's system of using fixed stars in the natal chart through the parans method.

Greek: Kanopos

The second brightest star in the sky; associated with wisdom, exploration and navigation.

Arabic: Ra'su'l-Gûl (رأس الغول) / Latin: Caput Algol

The most infamous fixed star in the Persianeus constellation, associated with violence, loss and extremism.

Extra-Ecliptical Stars

The astrological evaluation of fixed stars distant from the ecliptic plane and projection issues.

Arabic: Femü'l-Hût

The brightest star of the Southern Fish constellation; one of the four Royal Stars, of Venus-Mercury nature.

Greek: Heliakos Phasis

The period whthe most a star first or last becomes visible relatiand to the Sun; an important observation technique in ancient astrology.

The apparent brightness level of a star; 1st magnitude is the brightest, 6th magnitude is the faintest visible to the naked eye.

English: Royal Stars / Persian: Dört Bekçi Yıldız

The four great stars of the ancient Persian tradition guarding the four cardinal directions: Aldebaran, Regulus, Antares and Fomalhaut.

Greek: Paranatellonta / English: Paran

The relationship of a fixed star rising, setting or culminating simultaneously with a planet on the horizon or meridian.

English: Parans vs. Ecliptic Conjunctions

The difference between the ecliptic projection of fixed stars and their true paran relationship.

Paranatellonta

The astrological interpretation of constellation figures that rise or set simultaneously with specific degrees on the ecliptic.

Arabic: es-Süreyyâ (الثريا) / Türkçe: Ülker / Greek: Pleiades

A famous star cluster in the sign of Taurus, associated with sorrow, loss, collective experiences and spiritual quest.

Greek: Prokyon — Köpekten Önce Doğan

The brightest star of Canis Minor; associated with themes of rapid success, impatience and early brilliance.

Latin: Cor Leonis / Arabic: Kalbü'l-Esed / Persian: Venant

One of the four Royal Stars; the heart of the Leo constellation, Mars-Jupiter nature, associated with success and leadership.

Latin: Stellae Fixae / Arabic: el-Kevâkib es-Sâbite

Stars that appear not to change their positions relative to each other unlike planets; the bright ones have astrological effects.

Latin: Stellae Fixae / Arabic: el-Kevâkib es-Sâbite

Stars that appear not to change their positions relative to each other unlike planets; points with powerful influence in classical astrology.

Arabic: es-Sâk — Bacak

A malefic star in the Pegasus constellation; associated with themes of danger, disaster and extremism.

Arabic: eş-Şi'ra el-Yemâniyye / Latin: Canicula

The brightest star in the sky; the foundation of the Egyptian calendar, herald of the Nile floods.

Latin: Spica Virginis / Arabic: es-Simâkü'l-A'zel (Silahsız Yükselen)

The brightest star of the Virgo constellation; Venus-Mercury nature, one of the most benefic fixed stars.

The fundamental distinction between astronomical constellations and astrological signs.

Arabic: en-Nesr el-Vâki'

The brightest star in the constellation Lyra; of Venus-Mercury nature.

Latin: Vindemiatrix — Bağ Bozumcu

A fixed star in the constellation Virgo; of malefic nature, carrying themes of loss, separation and widowhood.

Stellar Magnitude Classes

The classification of fixed stars by brightness magnitude and the evaluation of their astrological effects according to magnitude class.

Star Phase Cycles

The astrological interpretation of the heliacal rising, setting and culmination phases of fixed stars in relation to the Sun.

Star Phases

The visibility cycle of fixed stars in relation to the Sun: curtailed passage, arising, laying hidden, etc.