Manubrium (Omicron Sagittarii) – Fixed Star

	Manubrium
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Sign (longitude):	z Capricorn 15°20
Constellation:	Omicron - Sagittarius
Declination:	-21°42'20
Right Ascension:	19h 6' 9
Latitude:	0.8565
Spectral class:	G8
Magnitude:	3.0
Calculate Manubrium in the natal chart

Manubrium (Omicron Sagittarii) is located in the constellation Sagittarius, traditionally depicted as a Centaur Archer aiming an arrow towards the heart of Scorpio. The name “Manubrium” means “handle,” specifically referring to the grip of the Archer’s bow. Symbolically, this star embodies control, precision, and the mastery required to direct one’s power and ambition toward specific aims.

Sagittarius itself represents Chiron, the wise healer-centaur, symbolizing the balance between instinctual power and conscious wisdom. Hence, Manubrium echoes the concept of disciplined strength, directed ambition, and controlled force.

Positive Influence

When positively expressed, Manubrium grants individuals:

• Focused Ambition: Strong clarity of purpose and intent; an ability to set precise goals and achieve them.
• Disciplined Strength: Capacity to remain composed under pressure, guiding energy effectively without losing control.
• Leadership and Direction: Exceptional skills in leadership roles, motivating others, and orchestrating collective efforts efficiently.
• Mastery and Precision: Aptitude in activities demanding precise skill, such as management, strategic planning, sports, martial arts, or craftsmanship.

Negative Influence

On the negative spectrum, Manubrium can manifest as:

• Overly Controlling Behavior: Tendency to micromanage or exert excessive dominance, leading to strained relationships.
• Rigidity and Stubbornness: Difficulty adapting to unexpected changes or considering alternative approaches, resulting in inflexibility.
• Aggressive Competitiveness: A drive that becomes ruthless or single-minded, sacrificing interpersonal connections or ethics for ambition.
• Frustration with Imperfection: A critical attitude toward self and others, creating tension and dissatisfaction when reality does not match expectations.

Behavior Tactics (How to harmonize its influence)

To effectively harness Manubrium’s potential, one should:

• Cultivate Flexibility: Deliberately practice openness to alternative perspectives and methods, balancing discipline with adaptability.
• Exercise Controlled Strength: Channel ambition into productive, focused actions rather than aggressive dominance.
• Develop Emotional Intelligence: Balance rational ambition with empathy, compassion, and sensitivity toward others’ limitations.
• Accept Imperfection: Embrace the learning process, seeing imperfections as opportunities rather than frustrations.

Summary

Manubrium (Omicron Sagittarii) symbolizes the disciplined power of the archer’s controlled grip, emphasizing precise ambition and focused intent. Individuals with planetary conjunctions to Manubrium in their natal chart exhibit strong leadership, strategic mastery, and goal-oriented strength. To maintain harmony, these natives should balance ambition with emotional intelligence, flexibility, and acceptance, mitigating tendencies toward control, rigidity, and criticism.