Asterion, Hara (Beta Canum Venaticorum) – Fixed Star

	Asterion (Hara)
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Sign (longitude):	h Virgo 18°03
Constellation:	Beta - Canes Venatici
Declination:	41°13' 0
Right Ascension:	12h34'56
Latitude:	40.5406
Spectral class:	G0
Magnitude:	4.3

Asterion is one of the two hunting dogs of the constellation Canes Venatici, the other being Chara. They accompany Bootes, the herdsman, and are often visualized as pursuing the Great Bear (Ursa Major). The names Asterion (“little star”) and Chara (“joy”) are symbolic — Asterion embodies the watchful, alert, guiding presence in the sky. While the constellation is faint, it was included by Hevelius in the 17th century and represents persistent pursuit, loyalty to a master or cause, and the instincts of the faithful hunter.

Positive Influence

When Asterion is conjunct a planet or point in a natal chart, it can confer:

• Dedication and Loyalty: Asterion enhances a deep loyalty to a cause, person, or belief. It supports reliability and tenacity.
• Hunter’s Instinct: Strong investigative abilities; the person “sniffs out” truths or opportunities.
• Protective Nature: An inherent desire to guard or watch over others, often expressing as mentoring or silent support.
• Endurance and Tracking: The star brings the ability to keep going where others give up — emotional, intellectual, or literal endurance.
• Guided Intelligence: Sharp instincts guided by an inner sense of direction or moral compass.

Negative Influence

When negatively expressed or poorly aspected, Asterion’s conjunction may show as:

• Blind Obedience or Attachment: Tendency to follow people or ideologies without critical thinking.
• Possessiveness: Overly guarding people or ideas, leading to controlling or smothering behavior.
• Relentless Pursuit: An obsessive need to chase something — success, validation, or answers — even when the chase is self-destructive.
• Over-vigilance or Suspicion: Seeing threats where there are none, leading to paranoia or strained relationships.
• Lack of Autonomy: Living through the goals of others rather than forging an independent path.

Behavior Tactics

To harness the energy of Asterion constructively:

• Channel pursuit into purpose: Use your instinct to track and investigate toward meaningful, long-term goals.
• Guard with wisdom, not fear: Protect others or ideals without falling into jealousy or mistrust.
• Reflect on your loyalty: Regularly assess whether your allegiance (to people, careers, ideologies) still serves your growth.
• Practice detachment: Learn to let go when a pursuit is no longer healthy or reciprocal.
• Use intuition constructively: Trust your inner compass, but validate instincts with reason and evidence.

Summary

The conjunction of the fixed star Asterion with planets in the natal chart points to a faithful seeker, someone who is loyal, dedicated, and persistent in pursuit of their ideals or goals. There is often a guardian archetype present — a person who watches over others or who is tasked with protecting or uncovering truth. However, if not balanced, the energy may become possessive, obsessive, or overly dependent on others’ missions. The key lies in conscious direction of one’s loyalty and instincts, using the dog’s symbolic wisdom: follow the scent, but know when to pause.