DRAWING DOWN ENERGYFROM STARS AND LUMINARIES

Star Energy

Energy from stars can be used to enhance personal traits, for example to strengthen self-discipline. Specific stellar energies can also be used used in rituals. Absorbing energy from Venus before performing a love spell can greatly assist in the desired outcome of the working. It is very important to know the nature of the star/s you intend to invoke energy from, as some stars such as Polaris and Caput Algol are extremely destructive and people who have invoked these energies have gone insane. In order to effectively absorb stellar energies, one should be experienced with breathing in energy. The Energy meditation trains us on how to do this.

This exercise should be performed outdoors where you can see the star clearly.

Steps:

Relax and go into a trance.

Close your eyes and say the name of the star several times while visualizing it. [Photos of stars can be seen by typing the name of the star or constellation into a search engine and clicking on “images.”] Keep repeating the name of the star either silently or aloud several times and try to feel the star. You should begin to feel the energy.

Now charge your aura with energy until your entire being is glowing. This is done through visualization. Breathe in the energy from the earth into your feet and fill your entire being with it. Now, stand beneath the star and visualize a line of energy about a foot wide extending from your aura and connect it with the star.

Begin to breathe in the energy from the star. The energy of each star has a specific color according to its attributes. Visualize the stellar energy saturating and expanding your aura with this color upon each inhale. You can program the energy with affirmations while you are breathing it in. For example, you can affirm: "I am breathing in green energy from Venus that is bringing me plenty of free and easy money in a happy way that is all mine to keep and spend as I please." Visualize your entire being saturated with green and with each inhale, the green becomes more and more vibrant and powerful. A guideline for the colors of stars is:

Red- Martian energy, anger, violence, pure lust.

Blue- peaceful, calming, spiritual.

Yellow- intellect, mind.

White- cleansing, strength.

Orange- creativity.

Tips:

•You can use a crystal to absorb and store energy from stars to be used at a later time in a ritual or whenever you need it. Hold the crystal under the star in your palm and breathe in energy from the star through your hand chakras, only bring it into the crystal. Just visualize it entering the crystal and brightening and/or intensifying in the crystal. When you want to absorb the stored energy, just hold the crystal in your hand, and breathe in the energy through your hand. Visualize the energy entering your hand and extending to your entire being and aura. The crystal can also be placed over any chakras you choose for desired effects. Just breathe in the energy.

•A variation of the above is to program the crystal to absorb the stellar energy and leave it out under the star for as long as the star is visible and shining on it. Just focus your will into the crystal and tell it you want it to absorb energy from whatever star you choose. Repeat the name of the star several times and project the image of the star into your crystal using your third eye.

•You can also absorb energy from entire constellations. This should be done a little at a time until you are familiar with the energies and the effects.

•An advanced practice is to absorb the energies of a star you are familiar with into your chakras. Don’t do this unless you are already comfortable with the star’s effects and energies. Just breathe in the energy. You should be familiar and experienced with Chakra Breathing. It is best to work with stellar energies that are in harmony with the chakra you are working on. The energies should be of the same color.

•You can make star charged water. Use a clean magnet, place it at the bottom of a container of water and program it like a crystal. The water will absorb the energy. By drinking the water, you will absorb the energy. This can be an easier way to learn about the energies of the star you wish to work with, before seriously absorbing any of its energies. Here is a list of stars and their energies. To learn more regarding the time of year the star is visible, and the appearance of the star or constellation, there is much available on the internet and at public libraries under the subject of astronomy.

FIXED STARS: Allow 1 - 2 degrees orb for conjunctions and oppositions to other planets. Conjunctions and oppositions are the only aspects that matter, with conjunctions being most important. The following interpretations concern when a fixed star is conjunct a planet in one's chart or an angle or is prominent. The nature of the planet also should be blended in with the nature of the fixed star. Personal planets such as chart ruler/s and angles are important, with the influence of the fixed star being emphasized in both the life affairs and in the personality.

The four most prominent fixed stars are:

•Aldebaran; 9 degrees of Gemini

•Regulus; 29 degrees of Leo

•Antares; 9 degrees of Sagittarius

•Formalhaut; 3 degrees of Pisces

These stars can also be prominent in magick.

•Aldebaran is known as "Watcher of the East"

•Regulus is known as "Watcher of the North"

•Antares, is known as "Watcher of the West"

•Formalhaut is known as "Watcher of the South"

ALPHERATZ - [Sirrah] [14 Degrees Aries] Freedom, love of movement, speed, intellectual and can indicate riches and honors. The personality often has strong motivation, willfulness and the ability to take action. Those with this placement often come before the public and are popular with the masses. There is a considerate and harmonious nature, which is good for relationships.

BATEN KAITOS - [20 degrees of Aries] There can be forced migration, accidents, and shipwreck.

MIRACH - [0 Degrees Taurus] This star can give happiness in marriage, bestow artistic talent, and give a love of beauty. There is often strong intuition, along with a brilliant mind, and much creative talent. The disposition is generous and loving. These people often make friends easily and inspire others. Mirach gives beauty, and a love of the home and family.

HAMAL - [6 Degrees of Taurus] There is a need for personal independence. These people often have a strong will, and dislike authority. This placement gives independent thought and leadership ability. In some cases, there can be cruelty and premeditated crime.

ALMACH [Alamack] - [14 degrees of Taurus] This star gives a popular influence, making one well liked and bringing benefits come from others, along with a prominent position, and possible fame. There is often artistic ability.

CAPUT ALGOL - [25 Degrees of Taurus] Caput Algol is one of the most violent stars in the zodiac. In natal charts, this gives a most violent disposition, along with murderous tendencies. These violent tendencies are intensified when one is intoxicated with drugs and/or alcohol. Here is the nasty, violent, mean, and vicious drunk. On the upside, it can bestow athletic ability. The intense nature, when sublimated, can give the drive to reach the top, but the affairs of the planet occupying this degree often end in disaster and misfortune. When conjunct the descendent, violence can come from others, especially the lover or marriage partner. I have noted more than one person with the Sun in conjunction with this star in being a pathological liar.

ALCYONE - THE PLEIADES - [29 Degrees of Taurus] This star is bad for the eyesight and can even bring blindness. It also brings sorrowful events with something to cry about. There can be keen insight, strong ambition, and a harshly judgmental nature. There is often a love of nature, and the outdoors. There can be possible injuries to the face.

HYADES - [5 Degrees of Gemini] Hyades gives a powerful sex drive, along with a greedy, overindulgent and excessive nature. These people are often exploitive of others. There can be tremendous success in life, but a lack of control and bad habits can cause one's ruin. There is often much vitality and the energy level is high. This placement gives a talent for martial activities and the military.

THE NORTHERN BULL'S EYE, EPSILON TAURI - [7 Degrees of Gemini] This star gives artistic talent, writing ability, popularity, scientific and occult ability, and is often prominent in the charts of astrologers. These people often make outstanding contributions in their chosen fields.

ALDEBARAN - [9 Degrees of Gemini] Watcher of the East Aldebaran rules the hands and fingers. There is a tendency to weakness of the lungs and possible pneumonia. The death is often violent. Those with this placement have high ambitions, and they often attract dangerous enemies.

RIGEL - [16 Degrees of Gemini] Rigel gives lasting riches, honors and favor. When prominent, it is good for military careers [especially if in conjunction with the midheaven], and mechanical ability. There is teaching ability and the personality is somewhat conforming. Ambitious and hard working, these people can stay on top, as long as effort is maintained.

BELLATRIX - [20 degrees of Gemini] Bellatrix brings military and other honors which can end in disaster. This star is bad for the eyesight. There is an aptitude for quick decision-making. Those with this star prominent are often strongly opinionated, and have a belligerent, daring, and adventuresome nature. If Bellatrix is in conjunction with the midheaven, one may be a swindler or forger.

CAPELLA - [21 degrees of Gemini] There is often superior intelligence, along with a love of learning and research. Capella brings martial and/or ecclesiastical honors and riches, often followed by squander and waste, leading to ruin. The personality can be eccentric and unusual in some way.

ALNILAM - [23 degrees of Gemini] Alnilam bestows honors, especially when in conjunction with the midheaven.

POLARIS - [28 degrees of Gemini] Polaris can give spiritual powers and much respect gained from them. There can be possible chronic illness and/or physical problems. Money coming from others can encounter problems and loss. When this star is prominent, the instincts and common sense is strong along with the ability to find one's way.

BETELGEUSE - [28 degrees of Gemini] This is one of the most fortunate of fixed stars and is frequently prominent in the charts of those who have had major success in life. Betelgeuse brings wealth, honors, fame and fortune.

SIRIUS [ALPHA CANIS MAJOR], ORION'S GREAT DOG STAR - [13 degrees of Cancer] Powerful position in government, along with honors and fame. There can be danger from dogs, along with being vulnerable to violence.

CASTOR - [20 degrees of Cancer] Possible violence, along with sudden fame, followed by prison or disgrace. Castor brings weakness of the eyes, and injuries to the face. The disposition is usually well mannered, with strong principles.

POLLUX - [23 degrees of Cancer] Pollux gives athletic ability, and is favorable for martial artists, boxers, fighters and warriors. This star is bad for the eyesight, and can bring injuries to the eyes and face. There can be connections with poisons. Honors are often followed by disgrace, and possible imprisonment. There can be a cruel, subtle, and scheming nature.

PROCYON - [25 degrees of Cancer] A love of dogs, but there can be danger from their bites. Achievement comes through personal efforts. Danger from liquids, poisons and gases. The nature is often jealous, combative, and strong willed. These people like to see ideas put into action.

PRAESEPE - [7 degrees into Leo] Praesepe is very bad for the eyesight. Losses can come from others. The character is adventuresome, brutal, perverse, and reckless.

ALPHARD - [26 degrees into Leo] Lack of control, violence, unethical, subject to imprisonment and tragedy. Connection with poisons and toxins.

REGULUS - [29 degrees into Leo] Watcher of the North. Astrological ability, independent and high spirited. There can be destructive tendencies, and military honors. These people often obtain positions of power, along with success, and have leadership ability. There is also the possibility of disgrace and a disastrous fall from a prominent position.

ZOSMA - [9 degrees of Virgo] Victimization, unhappiness, suffering, subject to disadvantage and abuse. Those with this star prominent often seriously suffer in some way. There can be physical problems and/or disabilities.

DENEBOLA - [21 degrees into Virgo] Honors and wealth, impulsiveness, disgrace, regrets, misfortunes through natural forces.

VINDEMIATRIX - [9 degrees into Libra] There can be a tendency to having spinal problems. The marriage can be unfortunate, and in some cases, the loss of the partner through death. There are often major problems and losses through women. [Bill Clinton is a perfect example here.]

ALGORAB - [13 degrees of Libra] One who is destructive, malevolent, fiendish, deceitful and lying. Here is the dishonest businessperson or politician. The character is self-centered, and can be charming and sly. There is a very strong tendency towards dishonesty.

SPICA - [23 degrees of Libra] There can be wealth and honors, along with fortune and fame. Spica gives ability in the sciences, in the arts, writing ability, musical talents, and much creativity. These people are usually sociable. Spica is a great benefactor to any planet it is conjunct.

ARCTURUS - [23 degrees of Libra] Lasting success through personal effort and self determination. Fortune can come through travel. The nature can be hot tempered.

PRINCEPS - [2 degrees of Scorpio] Above average in intelligence, good for research, and a talent for science.

ALPHECCA - [11 degrees of Scorpio] This star makes one artistic, with a talent for poetry, and the occult and healing ability. There is often success in business, along with leadership ability. There is a tendency to be a loner.

SOUTH SCALE - [14 degrees of Scorpio] This star can bring troubles, as it is conjunct 15 degrees. There can be physical anomalies and/or serous health problems. It has a reputation for making one susceptible to poisoning.

NORTH SCALE - [18 degrees of Scorpio] This star often gives honor, distinction, ambition, and good fortune.

UNUKALHAI - [21 degrees of Scorpio] This star indicates a loss in some area, both natally and in prediction. This loss is not always negative in prediction. There can be perversions, a lack of self-control and a danger of poisons. The personality can be crude and vulgar.

ANTARES - [9 degrees of Sagittarius] Watcher of the West. The nature can be impulsive, headstrong, stubborn, and courageous. The life meets with unpredictable events, unexpected upsets and changes, and a loss of success can come from self-undoing. There is military and martial aptitude, bringing honor and favors. This is a warrior star. Those who have this star prominent in their charts often rebel against spiritual and religious oppression, bringing drastic changes in these areas.

LESATH - [23 degrees into Sagittarius] Outspoken, perverse, associated with acids, and danger.

ACULEUS - [25 degrees into Sagittarius] There can be trouble with the eyesight. Aculeus bestows leadership ability, but makes one subject to mental, verbal, and/or spiritual attack. These people are often victims of gossip.

ACUMEN - [27 degrees into Sagittarius] These people on the down side can get worn down by life and just not care anymore. There can be disgrace, legal problems, and possible imprisonment.

WEGA - [15 degrees into Capricorn] Occult talent, along with riches and fame. The nature is idealistic, pretentious, hopeful, artistic, and refined.

DENEB - [19 degrees into Capricorn] Good for military, successful warriors, ability for leadership and command. The nature is often benevolent.

TEREBELLUM - [24 degrees into Capricorn] Greedy, scheming, shrewd. There can be fortune, but with guilt and possibly a bad reputation.

ALTAIR - [1 degree into Aquarius] Bold, confident, stubborn, sudden wealth, position of high command, danger from reptiles, an adventuresome risk taker.

GIEDI - [2 degrees into Aquarius] Sacrifices are often made, and strange events occur in the life. There is much suspicion and mistrust.

ARMUS - [11 degrees into Aquarius] Nagging, unstable, contemptible, spiteful.

DENEB ALGEDI - [23 degrees into Aquarius] One's life is often full of changes, along with living on the edge. These people are usually trustworthy, just, and fair, with a knowledge of human nature.

FORMALHAUT - [3 degrees of Pisces] Watcher of the South. The effects of this star can be variable, for better or for worse. This star can bring success and financial wealth, but there is often very hard work along with plenty of responsibility. It can increases and amplify whatever planet it conjuncts.

DENEB ADIGE - [4 degrees of Pisces] This star often gives above average intelligence, and an idealistic nature. Money can be made through the arts and sciences. There is often psychic talent and a likable disposition.

ACHERNAR - [15 degrees of Pisces] Royal honors, success in public office, philosophical, patient, inclined to religion. There can be misfortune and problems with any planet at 15 degrees.

MARKAB - [23 degrees of Pisces] There is a tendency to danger from fire, fever, cuts and blows. This star can bring good fortune, and is favorable for spiritual pursuits and meditation. Ones ambitions are often not realized.

SCHEAT - [28 degrees into Pisces] There can be misfortune, possible suicide, drowning, one's being murdered, along with rapidly gaining and also losing friends. The nature is often unpredictable, with a tendency to fantasize.