Armus (Eta Capricorni) – Fixed Star

	Armus
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Sign (longitude):	x Aquarius 13°5
Constellation:	Eta - Capricornus
Declination:	-19°45'27
Right Ascension:	21h 5'48
Latitude:	-2.9944
Spectral class:	A4
Magnitude:	4.9
Calculate Armus in the natal chart

Armus is a minor fixed star located in the constellation Capricornus, specifically marking the shoulder of the Sea-Goat. The name *Armus* itself is derived from the Latin for “shoulder,” implying burden-bearing, responsibility, and resilience. In myth, Capricorn is associated with the goat-fish hybrid, symbolizing both grounded ambition (goat) and emotional or spiritual depth (fish). The shoulder, being a point of weight-bearing, metaphorically connects to carrying duties, leadership burdens, or karmic loads.

Positive Influence

When a planet conjuncts Armus in a natal chart, especially within 1° orb, the following qualities may be enhanced:

• Strong sense of duty and reliability.
• Capacity to carry others emotionally or practically.
• Endurance under pressure — especially in public or leadership roles.
• Quiet, noble perseverance without seeking attention.
• Potential for healing or supportive influence, especially if Chiron or the Moon is involved.
• If conjunct personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mercury), it may indicate someone who feels called to serve or support others.

Negative Influence

On the challenging side, Armus may bring:

• Emotional burden or guilt over responsibilities not one’s own.
• Tendency to over-identify with martyrdom or “carrying the world”.
• Neglect of personal needs due to always prioritizing others.
• Prone to chronic stress from unacknowledged responsibility.
• Difficulty saying “no,” leading to burnout.
• If negatively aspected, it may point to self-imposed servitude or victim patterns.

Behavior Tactics

To work constructively with Armus:

• Set boundaries: Learn to distinguish between healthy service and unhealthy self-sacrifice.
• Develop self-care habits to avoid emotional depletion.
• Channel the burden-bearing nature into mentorship, coaching, or caregiving professions.
• Practice emotional resilience tools (journaling, therapy, breathwork).
• Recognize when to step back and delegate — you’re not Atlas.
• Use the energy to become a pillar of support without losing your center.

Summary

The conjunction of Armus with planets in a natal chart brings themes of responsibility, support, and endurance. It grants a quiet strength and often a karmic role as a helper or caretaker. Yet it must be managed wisely to avoid overwhelm, emotional fatigue, and resentment. At its best, Armus produces stoic, loyal, and deeply trustworthy individuals — the kind who silently hold up the world, often without credit.