Acumen at 28°43′ Sagittarius has an orb of 1°40′

The Sun joins Acumen on December 21

Fixed star Acumen, M7 Scorpii, is an open cluster of stars above the stinger of the Scorpion, Scorpius Constellation. Magnitude 3.3.

Acumen is a companion cluster to Aculeus, the Butterfly Cluster. M7, or Messier 7, is also known as the Ptolemy Cluster. M7 was first recorded by the 1st-century Greek-Roman astronomer Ptolemy, who described it as a nebula in 130 AD.

2000	2050	Name	Orb
25♐48	26♐30	Aculeus	1°20′
27♐58	28♐40	Etamin	2°10′
28♐43	29♐25	Acumen	1°40′
29♐45	00♑27	Sinistra	1°40′
00♑50	01♑31	Spiculum	1°10′

Acumen Astrology

Of the nature of Mars and the Moon. It affects the eyesight and causes blindness of one or both eyes if in conjunction with an afflicted luminary or in conjunction with a malefic that afflicts the luminaries. The opposition seems to be equally important. [1]

M7 Scorpii. This is a star cluster, and its position is a little above the sting of the Scorpion. This star gives the native leadership ability, extreme disfavor, and chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or possibly serious illness. [5]

Aculeus (M6) and Acumen (M7) are multiple clusters, not single stars. They are of immense size, as comparable to galaxies as to stars, but very far distant and very faint when visible at all to the naked eye. Ptolemy listed them both as Mars-Moon stars, probably unaware that they were clusters, and both names echo Lesath, meaning Sting.

Both have a notorious reputation in astrology as ‘Blind Stars’ and are said to inflict blindness for certain on the one unlucky in having them prominent on the horoscope. Leaving aside the suggestion that any star ‘inflicts’ anything at all, yes, the author has found that people with these and/or other ‘ blind stars’ prominent do have eyesight problems, but then so has he, and he does not have them prominent on his own chart.

But he has noted a number of cases of clients asking his advice about forthcoming eye treatment, especially operations, and showing excessive worry about the outcome, unaware that one or other of these stars really was going to be strong on their charts on the date in question. It does no harm at all than to advise the client to seek another date or a second medical opinion, if only because their nervousness may communicate itself to the surgeon and actually precipitate an error in that way. Beyond that, one must allow that the presence of the stars upon the event may indeed be a sign that the client has indeed pre-monitored an unfortunate outcome by whatever mode of intuition may be working within him or her.

Apart from that ominous portent, these two star clusters do show up a negative Mars-Moon quality in people who have them poorly aspected, with a tendency towards a morbid outlook, seeing the worst rather than the best in everything. If their religious views are affected, as so often with anything in Sagittarius, there is a tendency to be either the ‘hellfire and damnation brigade’ or to take up a fierce anti-religious and even anti-God stance. But at their best, well-aspected, they can have very sharp minds and perceptions well above average as though, perhaps ‘blind’ to what we see and take for granted, they see what we do not, at levels where eyesight does not reach. Not for nothing has the word Acumen come down to us as a term for a sharp mind. [3]

Acumen rules the left side of the groin. [4]

Constellation Scorpius

Scorpio was the dreaded symbol of darkness in the region of the Euphrates. Comets in this region of the sky were said to portend plagues of “reptiles” (read as locusts or other insects harmful to agriculture). In Classical Scientific Astrology, the fruitful nature of Scorpio was mentioned. This attribute also applies to the constellation. The constellation of the Scorpion has been considered unlucky from earliest antiquity. [2]

Fixed Star Acumen Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Acumen: Sylvester Stallone 0°32′, Jimmy Swaggart 0°56′, Prince William of Cambridge 0°59′

Midheaven conjunct Acumen:

Imun Coeli conjunct Acumen: Warren Beatty 0°12′, David Duke 0°22′, James Croll 1°14′ (and Moon) 

Part of Fortune conjunct Acumen: William Blake 0°57′, .Klaus Barbie 1°04′. 

Sun conjunct Acumen: Eye problems if harshly aspected. [1]

These natives have an inner drive to get ahead and make their mark; they have a love of home life, country and family. This conjunction gives the potential for leadership ability. Chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or serious illness is possible. [5]

Emmanuel Macron 0°58′, Prince William of Gloucester 1°33′ (and Moon). 

Moon conjunct Acumen: Eye problems if harshly aspected. [1]

This conjunction gives the native the potential for leadership ability and the drive to get ahead, however, such natives should exercise caution lest they fall out of favor. Negatively, extreme disfavor will be brought on by the natives’ actions; possibly subjecting the native to disgrace, even legal entanglement and a judicial sentence. Chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or serious illness is possible. [5]

Jeff Fenech 0°16′, Camila Cabello 0°19′, James Croll 0°20′ (and IC), Philippe Pétain 0°21′, Erich Fromm 0°22′, Sri Aurobindo 0°36′, Jim McGreevey 0°54′, Brandon Thoman 1°03′ (and Mercury), Liz Cheney 1°07′, Vanessa Williams 1°11′, Victor Hugo 1°15′, Sam Simon 1°33′ (and N. Node), Mary Shelley 0°55′, Johannes Vehlow 1°13′ (and Mars), Isambard Kingdom Brunel 1°15′, Charles IX of France 1°43′, Prince William of Gloucester 1°56′ (and Sun).

Mercury conjunct Acumen: Secret bad habits, a loner, sexual fantasies or problems, subject to violence or self-destruction. If Mercury is negative, mental disturbances and any kind of mind-altering substances would bring the worst to the forefront and take its toll. [5]

Vespasian 0°05′, Jeremy Renner 0°31′, Noor Inayat Khan 0°32′, Nero 0°56′, Brandon Thoman 1°46′ (and Moon). 

Venus conjunct Acumen: Secret bad habits, a loner, sexual fantasies or problems, subject to violence or self-destruction. A cold, detached, unfeeling, unemotional personality. However, can appear outwardly to be very sociable and agreeable, with the possibility of a tendency to overreact to situations. [5]

Tony Abbott 0°07′

Mars conjunct Acumen: Eye problems with harsh aspects to the Sun or Moon. [1]

Secret bad habits, a loner, sexual fantasies or problems, subject to violence or self-destruction. Can be heroic, courageous, and even defiant but with a tendency to be reckless, thoughtless, inconsiderate and even accident-prone. [5]

This point is far more painful to these persons than the star Aculeus, but its effects on health are similar. There is an overheating of the blood vessels at this point that causes them to perforate and bleed. The pain is far more difficult to control, and these individuals will notice it to a far greater degree. Golden Seal Root in very small amounts, ¼ of a cup three times per week, skipping a week periodically, and alternating with peppermint tea would be very beneficial. Peppermint tea would soothe and lubricate the blood vessels. [4]

Rihanna 0°08′, Johannes Vehlow 1°29′ (and Moon). 

Jupiter conjunct Acumen: Prince Andrew, Duke of York 0°11′, Charles Cullen 0°40′, Ben Shapiro 0°40′, Allison DuBois 0°49′

Saturn conjunct Acumen: Eye problems with harsh aspects to the Sun or Moon. [1]

Anne Frank 0°03′, Conor McGregor 1°00′ (and Uranus)

Uranus conjunct Acumen: Pablo Neruda 0°22′, Conor McGregor 0°28′ (and Saturn), Jeane Dixon 0°31′

Neptune conjunct Acumen: Karl Marx 0°04′, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 0°07′, JD Vance 0°29′, Katy Perry 0°41′

Pluto conjunct Acumen: This affects the same way as Pluto in conjunction with the fixed star Aculeus. Many will be born with this configuration, and all will have a weakness in the hip area. It will not be understood as to why so many individuals have the same problem. This causes a decided weakness in the tendons so that they have a difficult time with complete mobility of the left leg. This becomes more serious as the individual ages. Their diet should include green lima beans, green peas and broccoli. These three vegetables will greatly help to strengthen the tendons. They should not exercise this area until the strength returns. [4]

North Node conjunct Acumen: Sam Simon 1°47′ (and Moon). 

South Node conjunct Acumen: Sara Aldrete 0°42′

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.117.
2. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.47.
3. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.86.
4. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.115.
5. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.179, 248-249.

• All fixed star positions are for the year 2000. Add one degree per 72 years to correct for precession.