Traditional Star

Alderamin

Alpha Cephei

The King (Cepheus)

Magnitude: 2.51 · Nature: Saturn-Jupiter

Ecliptic Longitude12 degree 55' Aries
Ecliptic Latitude69.23°
Right Ascension21.31h
Declination62.585°
NatureSaturn-Jupiter
Magnitude2.51 mag
royal authorityprudencedecision-makingCepheuskingfamilyresponsibilityprotection

Etymology

Origin: Arabic — al-Dhira' al-Yamin (The Right Arm)

From the right arm region of Cepheus.

Appearance and Observation

A white star in the right arm of Cepheus.

Astrological Meaning

Alderamin is a star of royal authority, power of action, and prudent decision-making. Cepheus is the husband of Cassiopeia and the father of Andromeda.

Mythology

Alderamin belongs to the constellation of Cepheus (The King). Cepheus is the King of Ethiopia who tried to protect his family but had to endure the consequences of his vain wife's actions.

Constellation Context

Alderamin is the brightest star of the constellation Cepheus (The King).

Angular Interpretations

Rising (ASC)

Alderamin on the Ascendant bestows an authoritative and prudent personality with natural leadership qualities.

Culminating (MC)

Alderamin at the Midheaven brings career success through authority and prudent leadership.

Natal Conjunctions

Interpretations of natal conjunctions with this star.

☉ Sun Conjunction

Alderamin conjunct the Sun bestows a regal identity with natural authority and the capacity for wise, measured decision-making.

☽ Moon Conjunction

Alderamin conjunct the Moon brings protective emotional instincts and the prudent management of family and domestic affairs.

☿ Mercury Conjunction

Alderamin conjunct Mercury grants authoritative communication skills and a talent for strategic counsel and wise deliberation.

♀ Venus Conjunction

Alderamin conjunct Venus brings dignified relationships and a regal sense of beauty, attracting partners of status and refinement.

♂ Mars Conjunction

Alderamin conjunct Mars channels assertive energy into decisive leadership, combining the warrior's drive with the king's judgment.

♃ Jupiter Conjunction

Alderamin conjunct Jupiter expands royal authority into benevolent leadership, bringing wisdom, generosity, and broad influence.

♄ Saturn Conjunction

Alderamin conjunct Saturn reinforces the heavy responsibilities of authority, producing a leader who earns respect through enduring discipline.

Paran Interpretations

Interpretations of the star's paran (paranatellonta) relationships with planets.

☉ Sun

Rising

Alderamin rising with the Sun brings an energy of royal authority and prudence from the early period.

Culminating

Alderamin culminating with the Sun indicates a career peak in the realm of authoritative leadership.

Setting

Alderamin setting with the Sun deepens the wisdom of royal authority in mature years.

At IC

Alderamin at the IC with the Sun creates a deep, unseen foundation of royal authority.

☽ Moon

Rising

Alderamin rising with the Moon brings protective emotional authority from the early period.

Culminating

Alderamin culminating with the Moon indicates a career peak through emotionally wise leadership.

Setting

Alderamin setting with the Moon deepens emotional wisdom and kingly composure in mature years.

At IC

Alderamin at the IC with the Moon creates a deep, unseen foundation of emotional authority.

☿ Mercury

Rising

Alderamin rising with Mercury brings authoritative intellect and strategic thinking from the early period.

Culminating

Alderamin culminating with Mercury indicates a career peak through wise counsel and diplomatic communication.

Setting

Alderamin setting with Mercury deepens the wisdom of measured speech in mature years.

At IC

Alderamin at the IC with Mercury creates a deep, unseen foundation of strategic intelligence.

♀ Venus

Rising

Alderamin rising with Venus brings regal charm and dignified relationships from the early period.

Culminating

Alderamin culminating with Venus indicates a career peak through graceful authority and artistic patronage.

Setting

Alderamin setting with Venus deepens the wisdom of dignified love in mature years.

At IC

Alderamin at the IC with Venus creates a deep, unseen foundation of refined sensibility.

♂ Mars

Rising

Alderamin rising with Mars brings commanding energy and decisive authority from the early period.

Culminating

Alderamin culminating with Mars indicates a career peak through bold leadership and fearless action.

Setting

Alderamin setting with Mars deepens the warrior-king's restraint and tempered authority in mature years.

At IC

Alderamin at the IC with Mars creates a deep, unseen foundation of royal courage and inner resolve.

♃ Jupiter

Rising

Alderamin rising with Jupiter brings magnanimous authority and benevolent rulership from the early period.

Culminating

Alderamin culminating with Jupiter indicates a career peak through wise governance and expansive influence.

Setting

Alderamin setting with Jupiter deepens philosophical kingship and generous wisdom in mature years.

At IC

Alderamin at the IC with Jupiter creates a deep, unseen foundation of noble vision and moral authority.

♄ Saturn

Rising

Alderamin rising with Saturn brings disciplined authority and the weight of royal responsibility from the early period.

Culminating

Alderamin culminating with Saturn indicates a career peak through enduring structures of power and patient governance.

Setting

Alderamin setting with Saturn deepens the solemn duty of kingship and austere wisdom in mature years.

At IC

Alderamin at the IC with Saturn creates a deep, unseen foundation of ancestral authority and lasting legacy.

Star Connections

Schedar

King and Queen

Husband and wife, authority and pride.

Alpheratz

The Royal Family

Father and daughter, authority and freedom.

Polaris

Northern Authority

Two authority stars of the northern sky.

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