Table of the Principal Fixed Stars, with their Magnitudes and Natures.
| Stars. | Magnitudes. | Natures. |
| South End of the Tail of the Whale | 2 | Of the nature of Saturn. |
| The Star in the Wing of Pegasus | 2 | Mars and Mercury. |
| The Head of Andromeda | 2 | Jupiter and Venus. |
| The Whale's Belly | 4 | Saturn. |
| The Girdle of Andromeda | 2 | Venus. |
| The Bright Star in the Head of Aries | 3 | Saturn and Mars. |
| The Left Foot of Andromeda | 2 | Venus. |
| The Bright Star in the Jaw of the Whale | 2 | Saturn. |
| Caput Algol | 2 | Saturn and Jupiter. |
| The Pleiades or Seven Stars | 5 | Mars and the Moon. |
| The Middle Star in the Pleiades | 3 | Mars and the Moon. |
| Oculus Taurus | 3 | Venus. |
| Aldebaran | 1 | Mars. |
| Rigel | 1 | Jupiter and Venus. |
| The Foremost Shoulder of Orion | 2 | Mars and Mercury. |
| The She-Goat | 1 | Mercury and Mars. |
| The Middle Star in Orion's Belt | 2 | Jupiter and Saturn. |
| The Highest Star in the Head of Orion | 4 | Jupiter and Saturn. |
| The Star in the Horn of the Bull | 3 | Mars. |
| Propus | 4 | Mars. |
| The Right Shoulder of Auriga | 2 | Mars and Mercury. |
| The Foot of Gemini | 2 | Mercury and Venus. |
| Castor | 2 | Mars, Venus and Saturn. |
| Pollux | 2 | Mars. |
| The Smaller Dog Star | 2 | Mercury and Mars. |
| Præsepe[ [8] | 1 | Mars and the Moon. |
| North Asellus | 4 | Mars and the Sun. |
| South Asellus | 4 | Mars and the Sun. |
| Cor Leonis or Regulus | 1 | Mars. |
| Heart of Hydra | 1 | Saturn and Venus. |
| Vindemiatrix | 3 | Saturn, Venus and Mercury. |
| The Back of the Lion | 2 | Saturn and Venus. |
| The Tail of the Lion | 1 | Saturn, Venus and Mercury. |
| Crater | 4 | Venus and Mercury. |
| Arcturus | 1 | Jupiter and Mars. |
| The Virgin's Spike or Arista | 1 | Venus and Mars. |
| The South Balance | 2 | Saturn and Venus. |
| The North Balance | 2 | Jupiter and Mars. |
| The Left Hand of Ophiucus | 3 | Mars and Saturn. |
| The Highest Star in Head of Scorpio | 2 | Saturn and Venus. |
| The Left Knee of Ophiucus | 3 | Saturn and Venus. |
| Cor Scorpio | 2 | Mars and Jupiter. |
| Antares | 1 | Mars. |
| The Right Knee of Ophiucus | 3 | Saturn and Venus. |
| The Bright Star of the Vulture | 2 | Saturn and Mercury. |
| The Mouth of Pegasus | 3 | Venus and Mercury. |
| The Tail of the Goat | 3 | Saturn. |
| Marchab | 2 | Mars and Mercury. |
| Fomalhaut | 1 | Venus and Mercury. |
| Scheat-Pegasi | 2 | Saturn. |
To know when any of these fixed stars will affect the horoscope we must note the sign and degree on the cusps of the houses, and if (on consulting the Ephemeris) any of these stars should be found to be ascending or descending within five degrees of the signs upon the cusps of the several houses, they must be entered in the same manner as the planets, and their qualities weighed according to the nature of the planet or planets with which they correspond, as shown by the table given.
The influences of the fixed stars are not much considered by the modern astrologers, yet in certain positions their power is undeniable. The conjunction and opposition are the only aspects to be considered in regard to them, as they do not operate on the planets by sextile, square, or trine aspects. When a fixed star happens to be in conjunction with the Sun at birth, certain effects are distinctly traceable. For example, the Sun conjoined with Aldebaran, Hercules, Antares, or any fixed star having the nature of Mars, threatens a violent death, or, at best, constant illness to the native. The Sun, with the Pleiades, Castor, Pollux, or Præsepe, shows a cruel and headstrong disposition in the native and the probability of violent death. The star Arista, with the Sun, gives great and lasting good fortune. All the stars of the nature of Saturn, conjoined with the Sun, bring calamity and disgrace. When a fixed star, whose latitude does not differ much from that of the Moon, is in conjunction with her, certain effects are produced; for instance, when she is conjoined with Aldebaran or Pollux violent death is indicated; when with the Pleiades injury to the eyes or blindness. The Moon with Antares and in opposition to Saturn with Aldebaran, shows death by strangulation. The Moon, with Aldebaran or Antares either in the ascendant or in the mid-heaven, gives brilliant honours, but not without many attendant dangers and hair-breadth escapes. Fixed stars of the first magnitude, near the cusp of the seventh house, show a rich wife, but her disposition will sympathise with the planetary qualities of the star. Fomalhaut and Rigel, in either the ascendant or mid-heaven, give fame after death. Sirius, the Dog Star, in conjunction with the Sun, either in the ascendant or mid-heaven, gives preferment and honours from royalty. Caput Algol, in conjunction with the Sun in the eighth house and in square to Mars, shows decapitation.
CHAPTER X.
OF THE EFFECT OF EACH PLANET IN EACH OF THE TWELVE HOUSES
Saturn in the first house, or ascendant, shows melancholy and many sorrows, and if near the ascendant probability of early death; in the second house pecuniary troubles; in the third quarrels with brothers and sisters, and dangers and losses in travelling; in the fourth house death of father or mother, and loss of friends; in the fifth barrenness or death of children; in the sixth illness, worries with servants and losses from cattle; in the seventh an ungovernable wife and unhappy marriage; in the eighth violent death and loss of legacies; in the ninth losses by sea; in the tenth dishonour and imprisonment; in the eleventh deep depression and false friends; in the twelfth sorrow, trouble and persecution from secret enemies. If the planet is strong—that is, well-dignified—these evils are much lessened.
Jupiter in the first house gives a good, happy and long life; in the second riches; in the third family affection and fortunate short journeys; in the fourth lands and inheritance with an honourable life and end; in the fifth many children who are good and affectionate; in the sixth faithful servants and fortunate dealings respecting cattle; in the seventh honourable marriage; in the eighth long life and natural death; in the ninth profitable sea voyages; in the tenth preferment and honours; in the eleventh faithful friends; in the twelfth victory over secret enemies. This, of course, means when the planet is strong in dignities; if weak the good will be somewhat abated.
Mars in the first house shows shortness of life and scars on the head or face; in the second poverty and troubles; in the third quarrels with kindred and dangers in travelling; in the fourth short life to the fathers; in the fifth disobedient children; in the sixth fevers, bad servants, and loss of cattle; in the seventh sensuality and unhappiness in marriage; in the eighth a violent death; in the ninth irreligion and losses at sea; in the tenth military preferment, but troubles from great dignitaries; in the eleventh false friends and loss of money; in the twelfth imprisonment. This is when Mars is afflicted, but if well-aspected these evils are somewhat abated.
The Sun in the first house gives honour, glory, and long life; in the second much riches, but great extravagance; in the third good brethren and fortunate journeys; in the fourth a noble inheritance and honours in old age; in the fifth few children, yet such as will be a comfort; in the sixth diseases of the mind; in the seventh a good wife, honourable adversaries, and sickness; in the eighth good dowry with the wife, but danger of a violent death; in the ninth gain by the sea, and ecclesiastical dignities; in the tenth gain from princes and noble women; in the eleventh distinguished friendships; in the twelfth powerful adversaries. This is if the Sun is well-dignified; if weak the good fortune is not so pronounced.