Alpheratz
Descendant Conjunct Alpheratz
On the The point directly opposite the Ascendant, on the western horizon. It describes partnership, others, and what you seek in relationship. the A star in the background sky beyond the planets, holding its place in the constellations. Astrology reads contacts to certain bright stars as carrying their own distinct fortunes. Alpheratz, Andromeda's head with its independence, quick mind, and swift movement, turns its speed toward your partnerships. You often attract bright, self-directed, mobile people, and close bonds can be quick to form and lively in their pace. Alpheratz colors but does not dictate, so read its swift, independent nature with the rest of the chart before you expect a partner to stand still.
- fixed star
- alpheratz
- descendant
- conjunction
Sources
- Robson, The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology (1923)Casts Alpheratz as Andromeda's head, independence, a quick mind, and swift movement, here read at the setting and nadir angles.
- Brady, Brady's Book of Fixed Stars (1998)Reads Alpheratz by the Andromeda myth and heliacal phase, applied to partnership and to the private foundation.
- Ebertin, Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation (1971)Gives the modern reading of Alpheratz's swift, independent influence, turned toward what you attract and your roots.