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Mintaka at 22°22′ Gemini has an orb of 2°10′

The Sun joins Mintaka on June 13

Fixed star Mintaka, Delta Orionis, is a multiple star system in Cingula Orionis (the Belt) of the Hunter, Orion Constellation. Magnitude 2.23, spectral type (O9.5II + B1V +B0IV) + B3V. It is a type of eclipsing binary star termed an Algol variable.

The traditional name Mintaka comes from the Arabic word منطقة (manṭaqa), which means the belt. From the northern hemisphere facing south, Mintaka is the star on the west or right in Orion’s Belt. From the southern hemisphere facing north, it is on the left or eastern side.

Cingula Orionis (The Belt of Orion) is made up of three stars: Mintaka (δ Ori), Alnitak (ζ Ori) and Alnilam (ε Ori).

2000	2050	Fixed Star	Orb
21♊52	22♊34	Capella	2°40′
22♊10	22♊52	Phact	2°00′
22♊22	23♊04	Mintaka	2°10′
22♊34	23♊17	El Nath	2°20′
22♊59	23♊41	Ensis	1°20′

Mintaka Astrology

The Girdle of Orion in 17.20 Gemini (Mintaka) sharpens the understanding, memory, and makes men industrious. [6]

According to Ptolemy Mintaka is of the nature of Saturn and Mercury; and to Alvidas, of Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter. It gives good fortune. [1]

δ Orinis. A variable double star, white and violet in the belt of Orion. “The Giants Belt.” Spectral O9. Makes the native lucky, dignified, gives honors and preferment. [5]

Mintaka alone portends good fortune as regards the growing of grain crops. [2]

Mintaka is of a Saturn-Mercury styling, even though it is hardly separable by longitude from El Nath in Taurus. They are about 30° apart in declination, once used more in astrology than now. This proximity to the bull’s Horn inspires us to see Orion’s belt stars as protection for him, and so this star does show that quality in our horoscopes if well aspected: we protect others and are ourselves protected. To that extent, it moderates the Mars effect of El Nath, but at the same time warns not to take silly risks for the sake of ‘bullfighting’ our way in life.

Mintaka gives a combative nature with the tongue, and sometimes manually too, which can indeed lead to misfortune, although the victim may well be convinced that it is ‘all for the cause and that the ‘reward in Heaven’ will compensate for the suffering here below. [3]

Fixed star Mintaka rules the left side of the 8th Vertebra (First Dorsal) in the human body. [5]

The Belt of Orion

22♊22 to 24♊41

CINGULA ORIONIS. δ and ε (and ζ) Orionis.
      Notes.   Orion’s Belt, of which the chief stars are Mintaka and Alnilam.
      Influence.   The joint influence is said to give strength, energy, industry, organizing abilities, notoriety, good fortune, lasting happiness, a sharp mind and a good memory.
      With a malefic and the Moon at the same time with Markab, death at human hands. ^[rob]

These stars in medieval times were said to presage those who were “passionately devoted to hunting, but not noble hunting with falcon or bow.” ^[noo]

Constellation Shen the Three Stars

16♊20 to 28♊46

Those born under the constellation Shen are talented and trustworthy, calm under pressure, but lack patience, are prone to impulsiveness, and may have a rebellious or restless streak. If they cannot tolerate criticism and blame from others, they may find themselves isolated.

The constellation Shen has seven stars, with three stars in the middle and two stars on each side. All seven stars are very bright and conspicuous in the sky. It is directly opposite the star Antares, hence the saying “disagreements are like the stars of Orion and Antares” and “brothers who are not on good terms do not meet.”

Construction under the constellation of Shen will bring prosperity, wealth and glory surpassing even that of Shi Chong, and auspicious burials and marriages will be blessed with abundant clothing, food, cattle, and horses. Twenty-Eight Mansions – Baidu Encyclopedia.

Shen represents the son of a loyal, virtuous, filial, and respectful person. When it is bright and large, it signifies loyal ministers and filial sons, peace and good fortune; when it moves, it signifies the killing of loyal ministers.

Shen resembles a white beast, with three stars arranged horizontally within it, representing three generals. The three small stars in the center are called Fa (Orion’s Belt), representing the Heavenly Commandant, signifying the states of the Hu, Xianbei, Rong, and Di, hence its brightness is discouraged. General Examination of Literature, Volume 279, Part 2, Ma Duanlin, 1317.

Shen oversees the cutting down or harvesting of all things to assist yin energy; they also represent Heaven’s prison, governing execution and wielding authority to carry out punishment. Additionally, they symbolize scales and weights, used for fairness and justice. Furthermore, they preside over border cities and serve as a conduit for nine levels of translation; their movement is undesirable. Shen represents the body of the White Tiger.

Shen corresponds to seven generals; the three small central stars (Orion’s Belt) are called Fa, representing Tian Duyi (Heaven’s Chief), who oversees Xianbei and foreign nations. It is undesirable for these stars to be bright. If the Fa stars shine equally with Shen, ministers will conspire, and warfare erupts; should they lose color, armies disband in defeat. If these stars display sharp edges or movement, urgent military action is taken along the borders, and executions or punitive campaigns follow. If their positions shift, it indicates that outsiders will attack the sovereign. If the three main stars of Shen (Orion’s Belt) appear widely spaced, laws and decrees become strict and oppressive.

A solar eclipse signifies that high-ranking ministers face distress; subordinates will turn against one another in violence, and a yin-aligned nation or force grows powerful. If the Sun is encircled by a halo (sun ring), it indicates that someone will come seeking peace through marriage alliances; alternatively, this portends a great famine.

If the Moon is eclipsed in this region, warfare ensues; subordinates plot against their superiors. A high-ranking minister will be executed. In its corresponding territory, a great famine occurs; foreign generals die, and new decrees or policies are issued across the realm. If a halo forms around the Moon, it signifies that a general will die, people will suffer misfortune, and warfare will become chaotic or disadvantageous.

If the Moon transgresses Shen Su, high-ranking ministers face anxiety; warfare erupts, and people suffer from famine. If it transgresses Canfa (the stars of Shen), a deputy general will die.

If Jupiter transgresses this region, floods and droughts occur unpredictably; a great plague breaks out, leading to famine. If it remains over Shen Su for an extended period, war erupts, and plagues afflict people. If it enters this area, the realm undergoes political change or reform.

If Mars transgresses the Shen Su region, it signifies warfare or internal unrest in the territories of Qin and Yan. If Mars remains over this area for an extended period, droughts and military conflicts will occur, causing instability in all directions. If Mars moves backward (retrograde) into this region, great famine follows.

If Saturn transgresses the Shen Su area, there will be rebellious ministers. If it remains over this region for a long time, its corresponding territory faces destruction; treacherous ministers plot rebellion. Some sources say that mourning follows, affecting the queen or imperial concubines. If Saturn moves in reverse (retrograde) and lingers here, warfare erupts.

If Venus transgresses Shen Su or remains over this region for an extended time, it signifies that the realm mobilizes its armies. High-ranking officials will rebel, causing chaos; the state will undergo political upheaval, and fierce battles will erupt among border populations.

If Mercury transgresses the Shen Su constellation, it signifies flooding or warfare; a high-ranking minister will be demoted or dismissed. If Mercury appears in the west alongside Shen (the Three Stars), drought follows and a high-ranking official is executed. If it remains over this region in retrograde motion, warfare erupts. Alternatively, if Mercury lingers here while moving backward (retrograde), military conflict ensues.

If a guest star enters and transgresses Shen Su, there will be executions or punitive actions within the realm. If it remains over this area, border regions lose territory; if cloud formations encircle it, border generals face similar fates of execution or suppression.

If a comet transgresses Shen Su, border forces suffer defeat, and the ruler perishes; this may occur within three years. If the comet passes directly through this region with white coloration, it signifies warfare or mourning. If a star suddenly flares up (Bo) in the Shen Su constellation, both the ruler and ministers face anxiety, and the state’s military forces suffer defeat.

If a meteor enters and transgresses this region, whoever first raises an army will perish. The Yisi Zhan states: “If a meteor emerges with bright and smooth light, the borders will be at peace; there will be an amnesty, and prisons will empty.”

If blue cloud formations enter and transgress Shen Su, the Son of Heaven will construct border cities. If bluish-white, it signifies ministerial rebellion; if red, internal warfare erupts. Yellow clouds with a moist luster indicate that a high-ranking general receives rewards or honors. Black clouds portend water disasters and distress for senior ministers. If white cloud formations pass through Shen Su, generals will die, and the emperor will fall ill. Song History, Volume 51, Chapter 4, 1346.

Constellation Orion

09♊18 to 06♋25

ORION.   The Giant or Hunter.
      Legend.   The giant Orion was created out of an ox-hide by the Gods, Jupiter, Neptune and Mercury, at the request of Hyreus who had entertained them. He was blinded by Œnopion and Bacchus for his treatment of the former’s daughter, but recovered his sight by exposing his eyes to the rising sun. In consequence of his boast that he could slay any beast bred upon the earth the scorpion (SCORPIO) was brought forth and Orion died from its sting.
      Influence.   According to Ptolemy the bright stars with the exception of Betelgeuze and Bellatrix are like Jupiter and Saturn. It is said to give a strong and dignified nature, self-confidence, inconstancy, arrogance, violence, impiety, prosperity in trade and particularly by voyages or abroad, but danger of treachery and poison. It was thought by the Romans to be very harmful to cattle and productive of storms. By the Kabalists it is associated with the Hebrew letter Aleph and the 1st Tarot Trump “The Juggler.”
      Magical.   Gives victory. ^[rob]

Orion is the most important constellation in the heavens outside the zodiac. In judicial astrology this is the constellation of war. In the Middle Ages this constellation was said to be a direful influence to agriculture, being the “the veri cuttrhrote of cattle” and presaging violent storms and much rain. In genethiacal charts the indications are for arrogance, rebellion, strength, and courage. Tetrabiblos lists the stars in the shoulder of Orion to have a nature similar to that of Mars and Mercury, and the other bright stars in the constellation to be similar to the natures of Jupiter and Saturn. ^[noo]

Fixed Star Mintaka Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Mintaka: In the first part of Cancer the Lugulae* rise. Whoever is born in these risings will indeed be irreligious and treacherous, but applied to every pursuit of hunting. He will catch wild animals in nets, or deceive them in pits, or he will be pursued with various fears and swords, or he will search the secrets of the forests with dogs for the sake of catching wild animals. But if a woman is born like this, she will pursue the same with similar reasons, with a virginal mind. But she will do this if Mars, with benevolent planets, looks at this same place with any radiation. But if Saturn does the same, they will be applied to every pursuit of fishing, so that they can catch even sea beasts with exquisite fishing. Mathesis, Julius Firmicus Maternus, 336 AD, viii. 8.1.

*The lugulae are the three stars δ ε ζ Orionis, the Belt of Orion.

Legacies, love or dissipation, gravity and austerity. [1]

Irreligious and treacherous. In a female chart, Mintaka rising and aspected by both Mars and a benefit portends a shrew. [2]

Volodymyr Zelenskyy 0°18′, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin 0°36′ (and S. Node), Ed Gein 0°43′, April Ashley 0°56′, John Wayne Bobbitt 1°13′, Reinhard Heydrich 1°23′, William F. Buckley Jr. 1°34′, Addison Rae 1°37′, Henry Kissinger 1°40′, Aldrich Ames 1°53′, Jamison Twins 2°04′.

Midheaven conjunct Mintaka: Max Götze 0°35′, Francisco Franco 0°39′, Roy Orbison 0°43′, Albert Camus 0°53′, Tom Hanks 1°06′ (and Venus), Franklin D. Roosevelt 1°21′, Trisha Paytas 1°22′, Josemaría Escrivá 1°29′, Al-Biruni 1°47′, Gavin Newsom 1°50′ (and POF),  Tiger Woods 1°51′, Travis Kelce 2°01′, Paul McCartney 2°08′, Sam Simon 2°09′.

Descendant conjunct Mintaka: But if the Belt of Orion is in the setting, and the benevolent planets look at this place, this person who was born like this will die in his sleep. But if Mars sees this place, he will indeed frequently encounter all kinds of dangers, but while sleeping he will be strangled to a bitter death. Mathesis, Julius Firmicus Maternus, 336 AD, viii. 8.1.

When setting and aspected by Mars any of these three stars indicate individuals who will incur all kinds of dangers. [2]

Cheiro 0°21′, L. Ron Hubbard 0°41′, Richard Ramirez 0°50′, Bernadette Brady 1°02′, Bob Dylan 1°15′ (and Mercury), Pat Tillman 1°34′, Bernardo Provenzano 1°41′, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 2°01′.

Imum Coeli conjunct Mintaka: Deepak Chopra 0°15′ (and Uranus), Barron Trump 0°28′, Tycho Brahe 0°51′, Nicole Brown Simpson 1°21′.

Part of Fortune conjunct Mintaka: Allison DuBois 0°15′, William S. Burroughs 0°19′, Vladimir Putin 0°24′, Gavin Newsom 0°44′ (and MC), Donald Rumsfeld 1°33′, David Berkowitz 1°39′ (and Mercury, Mars), Nancy Spungen 2°04′.

Sun conjunct Mintaka: Discreet, cautious, somewhat changeable. Notoriety, good fortune, lasting happiness. [1]

The native has the ability to make the best of a situation and can develop excellent timing for opportunities, even become an opportunist. The native can be of a changeable nature. [5]

George H. W. Bush 0°01′, Anne Frank 0°36′, Boy George 0°54′, Jordan Peterson 0°55′, Joe Montana 0°58′, Donald Trump 1°17′

Moon conjunct Mintaka: Active, sharp, alert in business, public position, many enemies more successful in business. Blindness of at least one eye, new and influential friends, valuable gifts, love of respectable women. If a malefic be with Markab, drowning. If the moon is with Saturn also, drowning and assassination. [1]

High preferment in business and matters dealing with the public, native should become successful, unless Moon is adversely aspected. Natives with this conjunction can rather easily make enemies, sometimes unknowingly. [5]

Bruce McLaren 0°05′, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 0°22′, Benjamin Creme 1°41′.

Mercury conjunct Mintaka: Studious, fond of seclusion, deliberate and fixed mind, little sympathy or disagreements with relatives. [1]

The native can almost be considered a loner, but more likely will develop into a private person, of a changeable nature, somewhat self-seeking. Singlemindedness, scholarly nature [5]

This position keeps the respiratory system balanced. The system is so balanced that these individuals do not contract asthma, colds, or other respiratory disorders. [4]

Angelina Jolie 0°16′, David Berkowitz 0°43′ (and Mars, POF), Cecilia Bartoli 0°53′, Pierre Cardin 1°04′, Bob Dylan 1°27′ (and DC), Mel B 1°32′

Venus conjunct Mintaka: Public position, enmity of women, love disappointments. [1]

The native will enjoy high public preferment, but there can be some disappointment in romantic or domestic matters. [5]

Ho Chi Minh 0°06′, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 0°21′, Julius Evola 0°43′ (and Neptune), David Beckham 0°44′, Charli d’Amelio 0°46′, Tom Hanks 1°02′ (and MC), Megan Fox 1°18′, Courtney Love 1°29′, Dana White 1°53′.

Mars conjunct Mintaka: Energetic, quick mind, good speaker and debater, quarrelsome, strong passions. [1]

In a female chart, Mintaka aspected by both Mars and a benefic portends a shrew.[2]

Natives with this conjunction are mentally keen, good at controversy or controversial subjects, perhaps even contentious at times, entertaining strong opinions on subject, which if expressed, could create lasting problems. These natives can be good debaters, good speakers, tactful when it suits their purpose but when aroused can be very blunt and forceful. [5]

This causes inflammation of the bronchial passages. They may break out in rashes easily across the chest or back when they have problems keeping their body temperature at the correct degree. Many difficulties in this are caused by the subconscious which is the trigger mechanism here. These persons are not aware that this is so. They can go for long periods without this occurring until such time as they collect too many difficulties in their subconscious. [4]

David Berkowitz 0°01′ (and Mercury, POF), F. Scott Fitzgerald 0°19′ (and Neptune), Martin Luther King 0°28′, Arnold Schwarzenegger 1°33′, Dwayne Johnson 1°52′.

Jupiter conjunct Mintaka: High position in law or church, studious and philosophical mind, gain through inheritance. [1]

High preferment in government, legal and matters dealing with the public. This conjunction good for long term gains, unless Jupiter is adversely aspected. [5]

John Malkovich 0°05′, Theodore Roosevelt 0°38′, Léon Degrelle 1°04′ (and Pluto), Michael Wolff 1°06′, Marquis de Sade 1°31′.

Saturn conjunct Mintaka: Far-seeing, studious, good judge of human nature, psychic, domestic disharmony, sickness to family. [1]

Aspected by Saturn, the indications are for excellent fishermen [2]

Alexander the Great 0°12′, Olivia Rodrigo 0°18′, Jimmy Page 0°21′, Mick Jagger 0°21′, Sirhan Sirhan 1°14′, Keith Richards 1°20′, Tori Spelling 1°44′.

Uranus conjunct Mintaka: Selfish, studious, eccentric, difficult to get on with, losses through lawsuits and business, successful in middle age but poverty at end of life, favorable for domestic matters, death from consumption. [1]

Liz Greene 0°05′, Deepak Chopra 0°06′ (and IC), Bernadette Peters 0°25′, Robert the Bruce 0°25′, Bill Clinton 0°30′, Salman Rushdie 0°33′, Alice Cooper 0°42′, Al Gore 0°51′, Ted Bundy 1°10′, Marina Abramović 1°24′, Gianni Versace 1°28′, O. J. Simpson 1°45′, Queen Camilla 2°10′, Steven Spielberg 2°10′.

Neptune conjunct Mintaka: Thoughtful, studious, keeps discoveries to himself, sarcastic writer, generous but not wealthy, rarely marries, death unattended in old age. [1]

Julius Evola 0°21′ (and Venus), Amelia Earhart 0°34′, F. Scott Fitzgerald 0°39′ (and Mars), Lucky Luciano 0°39′, Vito Genovese 0°44′, Joseph Goebbels 1°14′, Hubertus Strughold 1°21′, M. C. Escher 1°24′.

Pluto conjunct Mintaka: This position provides these persons with an overflow of energy. They would have a quickening of the respiratory function causing these individuals to breathe quickly, thus bringing on hyperventilation. There is just too much energy here, and they cannot control it. [4]

Albert Hofmann 0°06′, Pablo Neruda 0°10′, Léon Degrelle 1°10′ (and Jupiter), Albert Speer 1°20′, Albert Anastasia 1°21′, Salvador Dali 1°34′, Arthur Koestler 1°36′, Jeane Dixon 1°49′.

A malefic conjunct Alnilam and Moon conjunct Markab: Death at human hands. ^[1]

North Node conjunct Mintaka: Virginia Giuffre 0°00′, H.P. Lovecraft 0°23′, André the Giant 0°29′, Cecil Rhodes 0°49′, Donald Trump 0°50′, George W. Bush 1°03′, Mary Shelley 1°09′, Amy Winehouse 1°35′, Agatha Christie 1°58′, Sylvester Stallone 2°04′, Vincent van Gogh 2°07′.

South Node conjunct Mintaka: Miley Cyrus 0°07′, Erich Fähling 0°31′, Sidney Gottlieb 1°35′, Pierre Teilhard De Chardin 2°10′ (and AC).

References

1. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.55, 156, 177.
2. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.59.
3. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, 1988, p.135.
4. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.33.
5. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.86-87.
6. Christian Astrology, William Lilly, 1647, pp. 537.