Aludra
Aludra
Keywords: faithful service, support role, gentle resolve
General Meaning:
Aludra (Eta Canis Majoris) resides in the tail of the Great
Dog. Associated with devotion and quiet strength, this star
encourages loyalty and a willingness to carry burdens for the
sake of loved ones or a greater cause.
High Expression:
- Supportive actions performed with humility
- Steady endurance in difficult times
- Strong sense of duty to community
Shadow Expression:
- Overwork or sacrificing personal well-being
- Becoming invisible despite valuable contributions
Aludra Conjunction:
Planetary Body + Aludra (≤1° orb)
Description:
Planets conjunct Aludra express steadfast loyalty and
willingness to help others. The star strengthens dedication and
service.
Examples:
- Sun conjunct Aludra: A calling to assist others without
seeking accolades.
- Moon conjunct Aludra: Deeply caring nature and inner
perseverance.
- Mercury conjunct Aludra: Encouraging words and helpful
advice.
- Venus conjunct Aludra: Devotion expressed through small
acts of kindness.
- Mars conjunct Aludra: Tireless effort in service to a
mission.
- Jupiter conjunct Aludra: Blessings earned by supporting
collective goals.
- Saturn conjunct Aludra: Reliable work and loyalty even in
hardship.
- Uranus conjunct Aludra: Innovative ways to be of service
to others.
- Neptune conjunct Aludra: Compassionate actions that uplift
the downtrodden.
- Pluto conjunct Aludra: Transformative sacrifices that lead
to renewal.
Metaphysical/Esoteric Layer:
Meditation with Aludra heightens empathy and devotion. It
teaches the spiritual power found in selfless acts.
Ritual Application
Not a ritual for the star — a list of working types where this star lends support.
Ideal for:
- Charitable or healing rituals
- Sustaining long-term commitments
Not suited for:
- Pursuits motivated solely by personal gain
Effective timing:
- When Moon aligns with the tail of Canis Major
Affirmation:
"Through service I reveal my quiet strength."
🔭 Star Data (computed)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | η Canis Majoris |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 7h 24m 05.7s |
| Declination (J2000) | -29° 18′ 11″ |
| Ecliptic longitude, J2000.0 | 29°32′ Cancer (λ = 119.545°) |
| Ecliptic longitude, 2026.0 | 29°54′ Cancer (λ = 119.906°) |
| Ecliptic latitude | -50.61° |
| Visual magnitude | 2.45 |
| Precession drift | ≈ +50.3″ per year in longitude (1° per ≈ 71.6 years) |
Conjunction window (≤ 1° orb, epoch 2026): a body is conjunct Aludra when its longitude lies between 28°54′ Cancer and 0°54′ Leo. Fixed-star contacts are traditionally judged by longitude (zodiacal conjunction); declination contacts are handled in Parallels and Contra-parallels.
Sign hub: Cancer · Index: Fixed Stars
Sources (star data)
- Swiss Ephemeris fixed-star catalogue
sefstars.txt(ICRS/Hipparcos-based positions, proper motions, magnitudes): https://github.com/aloistr/swisseph/blob/master/ephe/sefstars.txt — ecliptic longitudes computed for this vault with Astropy 8.0 (GeocentricMeanEcliptic, mean equinox of J2000.0 and of 2026-01-01) - IAU Working Group on Star Names (WGSN), approved proper names: https://www.iau.org/public/themes/naming_stars/