Nunki at 12°23′ Capricorn has an orb of 2°10′

The Sun joins Nunki on January 3

Fixed star Nunki, Sigma Sagittarii, is a single star on the vane of the arrow of the Archer, Sagittarius Constellation. Magnitude +2.05, spectral type B2.5 V. It has a 10th magnitude optical companion.

The traditional name Nunki is from the Euphratean Tablet of the Thirty Stars, meaning the “Star of the Proclamation of the Sea,” this Sea being the quarter occupied by Aquarius, Capricornus, Delphinus, Pisces, and Piscis Australis. It is the same space in the sky that the Greek astronomer Aratus, circa 270 B.C., designated as the Water; perhaps another proof of the Euphratean origin of much of Greek astronomy. ^[1] Some astrology texts use the name Pelagus, Latin for “sea.”

2000	2050	Name	Orb
06♑19	07♑01	Kaus Borealis	2°00′
08♑19	09♑01	Facies	1°00′
12♑23	13♑05	Nunki	2°10′
13♑38	14♑20	Ascella	2°00′
15♑00	15♑42	Manubrium	1°30′

Nunki Astrology

The spectral type B2.5 indicates the planetary nature of Jupiter.

According to Ptolemy, it is of the nature of Jupiter and Mercury; and, to Alvidas, of Saturn and Mercury. It gives truthfulness, optimism and a religious mind. ^[2]

σ Sagittarii is a small blue-white star. Spectral class B3. The star has also been called Pelagus. This star imparts to its native a strength of character, a determination to succeed, optimism, religiously beneficial, straightforwardness, and outspoken nature. Negatively, disaster, and chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or possibly serious illness. ^[7]

Pelagus, alias Nunki, is σ Sagittarii, at the rear end of the arrow in the Archer’s bow…it is one of the brightest in this generally faint Constellation. The Latin name, given first here, means the Open Sea, while Nunki is a word of Chaldean roots, all that is left to us from a longer expression: ‘The Edict of the Sea.’ When we come to Pisces, we shall find another star, Kullat Nuni, with very similar connotations, but perhaps more to be expected there in the watery Constellation of the fishes.

The immense and inexorable power of the sea has always impressed humanity with a sense of the Divine power which alone can rule such a force, and the idea of the Divinity commanding is well suggested by both the ‘Edict’ title and the ‘God is speaking’ theme in Ptolemy’s planetary simile for this star. Pelagus, Nunki, is an indicator on the chart of one who may be expected to be quite the authoritative orator on any matters concerned with the topics of Sagittarius and (Capricorn): Religion, Business, State or Foreign Affairs. Interest in long-distance travel and the ships and airplanes that make it possible is also likely, and it is interesting that the famous but very reclusive entrepreneur Howard Hughes has Phaethon on this star, a situation akin to having the visible Sun there but without the wish for publicity, even a desire to avoid it. ^[3]

Nunki is of the nature of Jupiter and has always portended favorable events for mariners and shipping. ^[4]

Fixed star Nunki rules below the left knee. ^[5]

A fortunate star sitting at 12°23′ Capricorn. This ambitious blue dwarf star plays to win in all matters of business, state and foreign affairs and unorthodox religion. Nunki fixed star seeks success, but this success comes at a price… an old philosophy, situation, or attitude must first be destroyed.

Writers that influence nations are found under this fixed star. A special way of communicating through emotions makes Nunki star people potential empaths. The psychic ability of psychometry is ruled by this fixed star. To see through the water with direction and precision.

This is a skill that should be crafted as this protects one against enemies of the past and present. Being truthful to yourself is a Nunki trait that leads to spiritual growth and expansion of the mind.

Found in a natal chart. Nunki has an educated, strongly faithful expectation to rise to the top. Sometimes, this drive is so powerful it leads man to betray his familiars and act dishonestly. Although success will be found this way, it has a limited lifespan. Best to stay on the smooth side of the road, treating everyone as you would like to be treated.

Appearing in an astrology chart on a full moon turns this star a strong positive. With powerful influences directed at success and accomplishment. The combined energy of the God and Goddess of the universe. The perfect time to release a new business or project out into the world for feedback. ^[6]

Constellation Sagittarius

Sagittarius was the House of Jupiter, that planet having appeared here at the Creation, although this honor was shared by Aquarius and Leo. Nor did Jupiter monopolize its possession, for it also was the domicile of Diana. Thus, the constellation was known as Dianae Sidus. It inclined to fruitfulness, a character assigned to it as far back as the Babylonian inscriptions, and was a fortunate sign. Yellow was the color attributed to it, or the peculiar green sanguine. ^[1]

It is a fortunate and fruitful constellation indicating events pertaining to kings or a large portion of mankind. Ptolemy states: “The stars at the point of the arrow have an effect like that of Mars and the Moon; those on the bow and at the grip of the hand like that of Jupiter and Mars; the cluster in the forehead like that of the Sun and Mars; those in the cloak and in the back resemble Jupiter, and to a lesser degree like Mercury; the stars in the feet have a nature akin to that of Jupiter and Saturn; and the quadrangle upon the tail like Venus, and to a lesser degree like Saturn.” ^[4]

Nunki Star Conjunctions

Ascendant conjunct Nunki: Sober, grave, patient, legacies, ecclesiastical preferment (Jupiter nature). ^[2]

Elizabeth I 0°10′, Nicholas Culpeper 0°10′, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán 0°27′, Ted Kennedy 0°37′, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 0°48′, Marie Curie 1°29′, J. Paul Getty 1°29′, Ronaldinho 2°06′

Midheaven conjunct Nunki: Honor, glory, preferment, success in trade and in the Church (Jupiter nature). ^[2]

Rihanna 0°39′

Descendant conjunct Nunki: Judy Garland 0°24′, Mark Wahlberg 0°27′, Charles Cullen 0°36′ (and Moon), Josef Mengele 0°44′, Robert Hand 0°47′, Steven Spielberg 0°50′, Albert Einstein 0°56′, Michael Jordan 1°14′, Elon Musk 1°29′, Pope Francis I 1°29′.

Imun Coeli conjunct Nunki: Anton Chekhov 0°51′ (and Sun), Edwin Castro 0°58′.

Part of Fortune conjunct Nunki: Emily Dickinson 0°31′, Eva Le Gallienne 0°34′ (and Moon), Clint Eastwood 0°56′ (and Saturn), Bill Cosby 1°56′

Sun conjunct Nunki: Influential public position, favorable for domestic and family matters. ^[2]

High preferment in government, martial and all matters dealing with public affairs. The native can develop a knack for getting into seemingly impossible situations and easily sliding out of them without suffering any losses. They may develop good leadership abilities and make a ‘name and fame’ for themselves; this can be good or bad, depending upon the natives’ development. ^[7]

(2° orb): These natives are well-rounded individuals who have the ability to accomplish many things. They are capable of rising to the top in their career. They are achievers who, once in authority, delegate others to carry on tasks for them. Generally, they are in an authoritative position, being attracted often to governmental careers. They do well in a career with the armed forces, achieving high military rank. These natives have a great ability for maneuvering machinery, military equipment and explosives to strategic areas where they would do the most good. Females with this configuration would be very frustrated, for they would have a difficult time performing with this masculine energy. They would harbor a feeling of being deprived in achievement because of their sex. They could aspire to be great cooks and realize their goal, but would still resent the fact that they are relegated to careers they do not enjoy because they are females. In the military, they can possibly rise to a lower officer rank since they would be pushing very hard to be recognized for their maneuverable skills. ^[5]

Kate Bosworth 0°01′, Ian Brady 0°02′, Wilhelm Canaris 0°04′, Christy Thurlington 0°05′, Henri Matisse 0°18′, Carl Ludwig Rominger 0°23′, Jim Bakker 0°25′, Ouida 0°28′, Adair Lara 0°29′, Noor Inayat Khan 0°35′, Anton Chekhov 0°40′ (and IC), Mel Gibson 0°44′, Danica McKellar 1°03′, Don James 1°08′, George Martin 1°08′, Donna Summer 1°19′ (and Jupiter), Rudyard Kipling 1°24′ (and Jupiter), Dan Harmon 1°26′, Noel Tyl 1°27′, Joe Dallesandro 1°32′ (and Jupiter), Ron Pearlman 1°42′, James Remar 1°42′, C.D. Broad 1°48′, Charles Edward Stewart 1°48′,  Zulfikar Ali Bhutto 1°55′ (and Mercury).

Moon conjunct Nunki: Successful writer on science, philosophy, education or agriculture, unorthodox in religion, defeats enemies, many friends, illness of a Saturnian nature. ^[2]

High preferment in writings, artistic affairs, unusual ideas or projects. Natives’ ideas are not always too practical unless they are of benefit to a great many and are well thought out. The native may develop unorthodox ideas. Less advanced or stubborn nativities may face disaster, from which there might not be any recovery. ^[7]

Maureen Connolly 0°00′, Mia Farrow 0°04′, Arthur Symons 0°04′, Dorothy Parker 0°08′, Edward I of England 0°08′, Sarah Silverman 0°11′, Brooklyn Chase 0°30′, Kylian Mbappé 0°31′ (and Venus), Christiaan Huygens 0°32′ (and S.Node), Eva Le Gallienne 0°32′ (and POF), James Earl Jones 0°37′, Tracey Ullman 0°38′, Hans Fritz 0°42′, Stephen Sondheim 0°44′ (and Saturn), Otto von Bismarck 0°46′ (and S.Node), Annie Lennox 0°49′, Elizabeth Montgomery 0°52′, Harvey Weinstein 0°53′, Ernest Hemingway 1°04′, Prince Albert Victor 1°04′, Kourtney Kardashian 1°13′, James Degorski 1°19′, Liv Tyler 1°36′, Sirhan Sirhan 1°24′, Gene Kelly 1°26′, Amos Bronson Alcott 1°38′, Yehudi Menuhin 1°41′, Goerge Grosz 1°45′, Charles Cullen 1°48′ (and DC),  Johnny Depp 1°56′, A. E. Housman 1°58′, George III 2°02′, Harry Reid 2°05′.

Mercury conjunct Nunki: High government position, popular criticism, wealth, anxiety on account of illness to wife or mother. ^[2] 

The native, with this conjunction, may develop some unorthodox or unacceptable ideas, some could be of a radical nature, any of which would leave them open for criticism. Many anxious moments for the native. Possible disaster. Chronic, difficult-to-diagnose or possibly serious illness. ^[7]

Pope Francis I 0°18′, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto 0°33′ (and Sun), John Milton 0°46′ (and Venus), Joseph Stalin 1°12′, Nostradamus 1°13′.

Venus conjunct Nunki: Heart rules the head, favors from the opposite sex, many friends. ^[2] 

The natives’ emotions tend to influence their judgments, or these natives play on the emotions of their friends or the public if in public view. Friends favor the native. ^[7]

Miley Cyrus 0°10′, John Milton 1°08′ (and Mercury), Michael Jordan 1°19′, Kylian Mbappé 1°43′ (and Moon).

Mars conjunct Nunki: Reserved, diplomatic, strong mind, courageous, energetic, straightforward, false friends, favorable for gain. ^[2] 

This conjunction produces friends for the native who cannot be fully depended upon when needed. The native is forthright and has a strong mind. Subject to some annoying legal problems. Some of these natives develop a tendency to disregard others’ feelings on their rise to the top. ^[7]

This causes a disturbance in the knee, but this is not a serious problem. The difficulty would be only a dull ache in the left knee, which would simply need to be rubbed to relieve the problem. ^[5]

Amber Heard 0°31′, Edgar Cayce 0°33′,The Weeknd 0°58′ (and Neptune), Giorgia Meloni 1°00′, Chuck Schumer 1°29′, Brad Pitt 1°50′

Jupiter conjunct Nunki: Diplomatic, philosophical mind, writer, ecclesiastical or legal preferment. ^[2] 

High business, government and public preferment. The native with this conjunction and a well-aspected nativity can rise high in life and excel where diplomacy is required. ^[7]

Rudyard Kipling 0°20′ (and Sun), Mark Zuckerberg 0°28′, Klaus Barbie 0°39′, Donna Summer 1°16′ (and Sun), Joe Dallesandro 1°19′ (and Sun), Juliette Drouet 1°47′

Saturn conjunct Nunki: Thoughtful, reserved, self-centered, success delayed until after 50, ambition thwarted by enemies, the danger of disgrace, wealth at end of life, trouble to parents, favorable marriage late in life, usually at least one child. ^[2]

Rolf Harris 0°03′, Stephen Sondheim 0°13′ (and Moon), Anton LaVey 0°23′, Sean Penn 0°38′, Clint Eastwood 0°46′ (and POF), Chris Brown 1°33′ (and Neptune), Diego Maradona 1°33′, William Bligh 1°58′

Uranus conjunct Nunki: Proud, industrious, aggressive, high government or business position, early disgrace, especially if female, favorable for marriage in middle age, sudden gains and losses, many friends, natural death. ^[2]

Holly Parker 0°03′, Frida Kahlo 0°28′

Neptune conjunct Nunki: Practical, occult interests, wealthy, associated with large concerns, some domestic disagreements, defeats enemies, natural death in old age. ^[2]

Chris Brown 0°01′ (and Saturn), Margot Robbie 1°01′, The Weeknd 1°24′ (and Mars), Adele 2°10′.

North Node conjunct Nunki: John F. Kennedy 0°00′, Woody Allen 1°41′, Leonardo da Vinci 2°10′.

South Node conjunct Nunki: Priyanka Chopra 0°33′, Patch Adams 0°39′, Brad Pitt 0°42′, Duke William of Cambridge 1°11′, Otto von Bismarck 1°26′ (and Moon), Christiaan Huygens 2°07′ (and Moon).

References

1. Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning, Richard H. Allen, 1889, p.359.
2. Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923, p.99, 180.
3. The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse, p.95.
4. Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.50.
5. The Fixed Star Health and Behavior Imbalance, Ted George and Barbara Parker, 1985, p.124.
6. Sentient Metaphysics, Ian Scott.
7. The Power of the Fixed Stars, Joseph E. Rigor, 1979, p.186-187.

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