Copula at 25°07′ Virgo has an orb of 1°00′

The Sun joins Copula on September 17

Fixed star Copula, or The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51a, or NGC 5194), is a spiral galaxy in the Hunting Dogs, Canes Venatici Constellation. Magnitude 8.4.

2000	2050	Name	Orb
23♍41	24♍23	Alkes	1°20′
24♍34	25♍16	Cor Caroli	1°00′
25♍07	25♍50	Copula	1°00′
26♍41	27♍23	Labrum	1°40′
26♍56	27♍39	Alkaid	2°20′

Copula Astrology

COPULA. 51 M Cannum Venaticorum. The Spiral or Whirlpool Nebula mentioned by Ptolemy as the nebula under the tail of the Great Bear. It is of the nature of the Moon and Venus, and causes blindness, defective eyesight, strong passions, hindrances and disappointments. ^[1]

COPULA. 51M Cannum Venaticorum. A Nebulae. This nebula causes eyesight problems, disappointments, turbulence, strong feelings. NOTE: Only Sun and Moon conjunctions are effective. ^[2]

The third star in the Hunting Dogs, less easily visible, is the ‘Whirlpool Galaxy’, M51, above the two dogs and appearing in some illustrations as the leash by which Boötes holds them. Unlike the dogs themselves, this Galaxy did attract attention in earlier times, being then called Copula, A Thong or Leash, as though anticipating the role it was to play later in history. Copula is almost conjunct Chara, Cor Caroli, so we must take Ptolemy’s Moon-Venus simile for it, unique in his listings, to apply to both the galaxy and the star. We might suppose from this very feminine and peaceable simile that Diana or Bootes must have the dogs out for an afternoon stroll rather than for hunting, but its reputation in astrology is certainly more potent than that and, as usual, not very auspicious. Like Alkaid, only two degrees beyond it, Copula often signifies the potential for taking public office, but there is certainly a note of misfortune if the holder allows Moon-Venus to symbolize the making of quick personal fortune from it. Nothing in Virgo permits that kind of corruption without penalty. But, excluding that temptation, Copula and Alkaid (and Labrum, between the two) can signify great respect given to the individual for services well given. ^[2]

Fixed star Copula star rules the back of the right lung. ^[4]

Constellation Canes Venatici

Canes Venaticic gives a love of hunting and a penetrating mind, making those born under it faithful, keen, clever and fond of speculation. ^[1]

Copula Star Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Copula: Franklin D. Roosevelt 0°12′, Tiger Woods 0°23′, Al-Biruni 0°43′, Paul McCartney 0°59′

Part of Fortune conjunct Copula: Margaret Thatcher 0°19′

Sun conjunct Copula: Advanced nativities can experience high preferment in public matters, public offices. More negative nativities can get themselves involved in legal matters, possible judicial sentence, eyesight problems, many hindrances. ^[2]

Agatha Christie 0°54′

Moon conjunct Copula: These natives experience some sort of a major disappointment in their lifetime and the more negative nativities will meet with many disappointments, possible eyesight problems, turbulence. Native can be subject to false accusations ^[2]

Sara Aldrete 0°49′

Mercury conjunct Copula: 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. ^[2]

(0°30′ orb): This tends to have an irritating affect on the back of the lungs. They suffer quite frequently because their breathing is difficult on the right lung. The right lung is usually weaker than the left, and the remains of respiratory infections settle on the right side. This can be alleviated by drinking strong, hot chamomile tea as this herb is very good for the lungs. ^[4]

Venus conjunct Copula: 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. ^[2]

(0°30′ orb): This does not cause health problems. These persons are usually working with communications and can be those who sell products in a pleasant way. They are in harmonious situations when selling goods or services and are excellent in this type of occupation. They are not generally salespersons in flea markets but are on a much higher professional level such as advertising promotions on radio or television. They are good at picking up bargains because of their line of business. ^[4]

Mars conjunct Copula: 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. ^[2]

Louis XVI 0°13′

Jupiter conjunct Copula: Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán 0°08′

Saturn conjunct Copula (0°30′ orb): This is similar to the Mercury placement and affects the lungs in the same manner. The breathing is restricted as the elasticity of the lungs is affected causing a tightness and other complications. They are always trying to catch their breath or straining to breathe so that many resort to mouth-breathing. Drinking hot and strong chamomile tea would help alleviate much of this problem. ^[4]

Uranus conjunct Copula: Tycho Brahe 0°20′

Neptune conjunct Copula: Nancy Pelosi 0°28′, George Pell 0°36′, Bob Dylan 0°38′, Eric Burdon 0°46′, Jon Voight 0°56′.

Pluto conjunct Copula: Marilyn Manson 0°23′, MacKenzie Scott 0°46′, Gwen Stefani 0°48′.

North Node conjunct Copula: Charles Cullen 0°13′, Emmett Till 0°57′.

South Node conjunct Copula: Klaus Barbie 0°19′, Chuck Schumer 0°22′, Albert Camus 1°00′. 

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.34, 157.
2. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.131, 248-249.
3. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.151.
4. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.71.

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