Regulus in Virgo

Regulus moves into Virgo and the British law of succession changes

regulus in virgoWhat we call the “fixed stars” (as opposed to planets, known in antiquity as the “wanderers” because they moved across the sky from the vantage point of ancient humans) are actually not so fixed.  Although they appear in the same position in the sky, their apparent motion does shift by about 50 seconds of arc per year.

Regulus, the star associated with royalty, is also called “The heart of the Lion” because of its placement in the center of the Leo star system.  But Regulus is moving into […]

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By |2023-11-19T11:14:42-05:00October 31st, 2011|Astronomy|2 Comments

The Leo Full Moon on the star Regulus, February 18

Full Moon Leo RegulusThe Full Moon that occurred early this morning occured at the 29th degree of the sign of Leo.  The 29th degree, sometimes called the “critical” or “anaretic” degree, is associated with the endings of cycles and new beginnings.  The word “anaretic” derives from “anareta,” which in medieval astrology signified the planet of death in the natal horoscope.  This is likely what has given the 29th degree such a bad rap in traditional astrology, although endings are actually the harbinger of new beginnings and not to be feared.

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By |2019-11-10T18:49:35-05:00February 18th, 2011|Moon|Comments Off on The Leo Full Moon on the star Regulus, February 18

Saturn, Regulus and asteroids

1276364220_fdc332303bArt from the Daily Galaxy

Regulus is a fixed star located at 29 degrees Leo, and Saturn is currently sitting right at that point. Regulus is known as the Star of Kings, and April points out the significance of the conjunction to Saturn just before Saturn leaves Leo for Virgo:

The last degree of Leo is associated with a fascinating fixed star called Regulus. Sometimes called “the Royal Star,” Regulus has an affinity for those in power but can also deliver its own kick-ass brand of karma […]

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By |2007-08-30T11:58:00-04:00August 30th, 2007|Astrology|Comments Off on Saturn, Regulus and asteroids

Moon/Venus/Saturn line up with Regulus

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Venus is still about ten degrees from an exact conjunction with Saturn but the Moon will conjunct Venus today heading towars Saturn and the fixed star Regulus.

I have never worked with the fixed stars but suddenly became fascinated with these stellar bodies over the past few months. I’ve purchased a couple of books on the subject and hope to be able to give you some more information as I learn about them myself. Meanwhile I’ve discovered that Regulus, the star associated with […]

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By |2007-06-18T09:09:00-04:00June 18th, 2007|Astronomy|Comments Off on Moon/Venus/Saturn line up with Regulus
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