Zosma
Zosma
Keywords: resilience, compassionate service, protective awareness, empathetic power
General Meaning:
Zosma (Delta Leonis) is situated on the back of the Lion Leo. Historically it has been linked with care for the afflicted and an awareness of societal suffering. Astrologically Zosma encourages empathy for those who carry burdens and the courage to support them without falling into despair.
High Expression:
- Willingness to aid the vulnerable
- Strength developed through overcoming hardship
- Protective instincts directed toward those in need
Shadow Expression:
- Feeling victimized or powerless
- Taking on others’ suffering without boundaries
Zosma Conjunction:
Planetary Body + Zosma (≤1° orb)
Description:
A planet conjunct Zosma draws attention to compassionate service and the lessons gained from adversity. The star’s influence can reveal personal strength in the face of challenging circumstances.
Examples:
- Sun conjunct Zosma: Identity connected with protecting others.
- Moon conjunct Zosma: Deep empathy and emotional resilience.
- Mercury conjunct Zosma: Insightful speech that advocates for the oppressed.
- Venus conjunct Zosma: Relationships forged through mutual support.
- Mars conjunct Zosma: Courage to confront injustice.
- Jupiter conjunct Zosma: Growth through charitable endeavors or volunteer work.
- Saturn conjunct Zosma: Responsibility to stand with those who struggle.
- Uranus conjunct Zosma: Sudden awakenings to social issues.
- Neptune conjunct Zosma: Spiritual compassion and selfless service.
- Pluto conjunct Zosma: Transformation through healing collective wounds.
Metaphysical/Esoteric Layer:
Meditating on Zosma helps transmute personal suffering into empathy and power to assist others. It reminds the seeker of strength born from adversity.
Ritual Application
Not a ritual for the star — a list of working types where this star lends support.
Ideal for:
- Healing or protection rituals for marginalized people
- Community service magic and solidarity work
Not suited for:
- Self-pity or martyrdom without action
Effective timing:
- When Leo's back is visible at dusk or planets transit late Virgo
Affirmation:
"From hardship I rise, offering strength and compassion to those in need."
🔭 Star Data (computed)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | δ Leonis |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 11h 14m 06.5s |
| Declination (J2000) | +20° 31′ 25″ |
| Ecliptic longitude, J2000.0 | 11°19′ Virgo (λ = 161.320°) |
| Ecliptic longitude, 2026.0 | 11°41′ Virgo (λ = 161.685°) |
| Ecliptic latitude | +14.33° |
| Visual magnitude | 2.53 |
| Precession drift | ≈ +50.3″ per year in longitude (1° per ≈ 71.6 years) |
Conjunction window (≤ 1° orb, epoch 2026): a body is conjunct Zosma when its longitude lies between 10°41′ Virgo and 12°41′ Virgo. Fixed-star contacts are traditionally judged by longitude (zodiacal conjunction); declination contacts are handled in Parallels and Contra-parallels.
Sign hub: Virgo · 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/