Castra
Castra
Keywords: defensive stance, steady commitment, resilience
General Meaning:
Castra (Epsilon Capricorni) lies in the hind quarters of
Capricornus. Its name refers to military encampments and
speaks to a state of guarded vigilance. The star lends endurance
and the determination to hold one's ground.
High Expression:
- Persistence in completing demanding tasks
- Willingness to defend core principles
- Strategic patience and discipline
Shadow Expression:
- Overly defensive or rigid mindset
- Difficulty letting go of old battles
Castra Conjunction:
Planetary Body + Castra (≤1° orb)
Description:
Planets conjunct Castra adopt a protective attitude. They act
deliberately and cautiously, ensuring that efforts are not
wasted.
Examples:
- Sun conjunct Castra: Purposeful leadership with a cautious
approach.
- Moon conjunct Castra: Emotions guarded yet resilient.
- Mercury conjunct Castra: Careful speech and deliberate
thought.
- Venus conjunct Castra: Loyal relationships that weather
trials.
- Mars conjunct Castra: Patient strategies in conflict or
competition.
- Jupiter conjunct Castra: Growth through persistent effort
and prudence.
- Saturn conjunct Castra: Responsibility to maintain strong
defenses.
- Uranus conjunct Castra: Strategic innovation when
confronted with obstacles.
- Neptune conjunct Castra: Spiritual perseverance in the face
of adversity.
- Pluto conjunct Castra: Powerful endurance leading to
eventual triumph.
Metaphysical/Esoteric Layer:
Meditation with Castra teaches disciplined focus and the wisdom
to conserve energy for what truly matters.
Ritual Application
Not a ritual for the star — a list of working types where this star lends support.
Ideal for:
- Long-term projects requiring stamina
- Protection or warding rituals
Not suited for:
- Situations that demand spontaneity
Effective timing:
- When Saturn transits mid Capricorn
Affirmation:
"My persistence fortifies me against hardship."
🔭 Star Data (computed)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | ε Capricorni |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 21h 37m 04.8s |
| Declination (J2000) | -19° 27′ 58″ |
| Ecliptic longitude, J2000.0 | 20°11′ Aquarius (λ = 320.195°) |
| Ecliptic longitude, 2026.0 | 20°33′ Aquarius (λ = 320.558°) |
| Ecliptic latitude | -4.98° |
| Visual magnitude | 4.55 |
| Precession drift | ≈ +50.3″ per year in longitude (1° per ≈ 71.6 years) |
Conjunction window (≤ 1° orb, epoch 2026): a body is conjunct Castra when its longitude lies between 19°33′ Aquarius and 21°33′ Aquarius. Fixed-star contacts are traditionally judged by longitude (zodiacal conjunction); declination contacts are handled in Parallels and Contra-parallels.
Sign hub: Aquarius · 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/