Fixed Star Ancha

Ancha at 03°16′ Pisces has an orb of 1°20′

Aquarius Constellation [Stellarium]

The Sun joins Ancha on February 23

Fixed star Ancha, Theta Aquarii, is a 4.1 magnitude yellow-hued star located on the hip of the Water Bearer, Aquarius Constellation. The traditional name Ancha is Medieval Latin for “the haunch” (buttock and thigh).

In Chinese astronomy, Theta Aquarii and Rho Aquarii belong to an asterism named 泣 (Qì), meaning Weeping. ^[1] Reeves says that in China, Theta Aquarii was named Lei (a Tear.) ^[2]

2000	2050	Name	Orb
23♒33	24♒15	Deneb Algedi	2°00′
01♓53	02♓34	Enif	2°10′
03♓16	03♓57	Ancha	1°20′
03♓21	04♓03	Sadalmelik	1°50′
03♓52	04♓33	Fomalhaut	2°30′

Ancha Astrology

Fixed star Ancha is located closest to the thighs of Aquarius. According to Ptolemy, the stars in the thighs are like Mercury and Saturn (subtle, studious, keen and profound mind, often shameless liar, interested in occult or serious subjects.) ^[3]

Ancha indicates danger and can cause persecution and even death, but it is also said to give good fortune. ^[4]

Constellation Aquarius

Ptolemy makes the following observations: “The stars in the shoulders of Aquarius operate like Saturn and Mercury; those in the left hand and in the face do the same: those in the thighs have an influence more consonant with that of Mercury, and in a less degree with that of Saturn: those in the stream of water have power similar to that of Saturn, and moderately to that of Jupiter.” By the Kabalists Aquarius is associated with the Hebrew letter Nun and the 14th Tarot Trump “Temperance,” over which virtue the constellation appears to have some rule. The beauty of Ganymedes and his flight through the air also link it to the ideas of personal charm and aviation with which it is certainly connected. ^[3]

The constellation of Aquarius is traditionally the place of good fortune. It indicates full-flowing rivers and springs and portends a sufficient amount of water for agricultural requirements. When in mutatine rising (Sun in 12th house conjunct Ascendant) or in vespertine setting (Sun in the 7th house conjunct Descendant) aspect to the Sun the indication is for rains (but not floods). In medieval astrology Saturn in the constellation of Aquarius meant that mankind was completely dominated by this planet. While none of the named stars are of the Saturnian spectra, the house of Saturn can be expected to exert its influence throughout the constellation. ^[4]