ROYAL STAR · ★

Antares

Alpha Scorpii · Akrep'in Kalbi / Heart of the Scorpion

Position
9° Sagittarius
Constellation
Scorpius
Magnitude
1

Mythology

One of the four royal stars — guardian of the West. Greek "rival of Mars" — for its red color matching Mars. The red supergiant heart of the Scorpion constellation. Persian "Satevis", linked in Egypt with the goddess Selket.

Astrological reading

As a royal star, Antares gives a gift of intensity and courage — conditional on not surrendering to excess. A conjunct planet gains a warrior, passionate, transformative quality. The thin line is between boundless passion and control.

Themes

  • war
  • passion
  • excess
  • brave transformation