aquarius7000
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Hi all,
As the traditional saying goes: The ancient man used stars to guide his way, so did traditional and ancient astrologers like Ptolemy, and, even more, Vedic Astrologers. This practice is still quite prevalent, however, I have not (yet) been able to completely convince my 3rd-house Uranus of considering the *stars* when studying charts. This morning though, I felt the urge to search for some information on some commonly-known stars, in particular on *Regulus*, one of the 'four royal stars' and the 'four guardians of the heaven'. Thought I'd share some of my findings with you.
For my part, I have Regulus conjunct my (Leo) Ascendant by about a 4° orb in my chart, and was particularly interested in finding out more about this star. Fortunately, I came across two websites, one of which sheds light on Regulus, in general, whilst the other explains astrological meanings of certain stars at particular degrees, including Regulus on 29° Leo.
Angelfire says:
Constellationofwords mentions:
courtesy of Constellationofwords
Where do you have REGULUS in your natal chart? If you do not yet know, the 'add fixed stars option' at astro.com could enlighten you on this.
aquarius7000
As the traditional saying goes: The ancient man used stars to guide his way, so did traditional and ancient astrologers like Ptolemy, and, even more, Vedic Astrologers. This practice is still quite prevalent, however, I have not (yet) been able to completely convince my 3rd-house Uranus of considering the *stars* when studying charts. This morning though, I felt the urge to search for some information on some commonly-known stars, in particular on *Regulus*, one of the 'four royal stars' and the 'four guardians of the heaven'. Thought I'd share some of my findings with you.
For my part, I have Regulus conjunct my (Leo) Ascendant by about a 4° orb in my chart, and was particularly interested in finding out more about this star. Fortunately, I came across two websites, one of which sheds light on Regulus, in general, whilst the other explains astrological meanings of certain stars at particular degrees, including Regulus on 29° Leo.
Angelfire says:
Regulus at the 29th degree of Leo bestows: Astrological ability, independent and high spirited. Destructiveness, mlitary honors. Power, success and leadership ability. Possible disasterous fall from prominent position.
Constellationofwords mentions:
Regulus was so called by Polish astronomer Copernicus (1473-1543), as a diminutive of the earlier Rex, equivalent to the (Greek) Basiliskos (translated "Little King") of the second-century Greek astronomer Ptolemy. This was from the belief that it ruled the affairs of the heavens,— a belief current, till three centuries ago, from at least 3000 years before our era. Thus, as Sharru, the King, it marked the 15th ecliptic constellation of Babylonia; in India it was Magha, the Mighty;............According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Mars and Jupiter.....It gives violence, destructiveness, military honor of short duration, with ultimate failure, imprisonment, violent death, success, high and lofty ideals and strength of spirit, and makes its natives magnanimous, grandly liberal, generous, ambitious, fond of power, desirous of command,..... [Robson*, p.195.]
....The importance of this star is accentuated by its nearness to the ecliptic. Its effect is in the best sense that of Jupiter and Mars. On the Ascendant, it will give a courageous and frank character, especially if in conjunction with the Sun, Moon, Jupiter or Mercury. Positioned on the MC, Regulus will raise the native to high positions in life, positions far exceeding the environment the native was born into.
courtesy of Constellationofwords
Where do you have REGULUS in your natal chart? If you do not yet know, the 'add fixed stars option' at astro.com could enlighten you on this.
aquarius7000
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