Dabih (Beta Capricorni) – Fixed Star

	Dabih
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Sign (longitude):	x Aquarius 04°24
Constellation:	Beta - Capricornus
Declination:	-14°42'13
Right Ascension:	20h22'23
Latitude:	4.5862
Spectral class:	FB
Magnitude:	3.2
Calculate Dabih in the natal chart

Dabih, or Beta Capricorni, is a multiple star system in the constellation Capricornus, situated in the celestial “head” of the Sea Goat. The name “Dabih” comes from the Arabic al-dhabi?, meaning “the butcher” or “the sacrificer”, suggesting ritual or sacrificial themes, often symbolic rather than literal. It has traditionally been associated with prudence, calculation, and moral dilemmas.

Its nature is said to be of Venus-Saturn according to Ptolemaic tradition — combining grace and aesthetics (Venus) with structure, severity, or restriction (Saturn).

Positive Influence

When Dabih is conjunct personal planets or points, it can bestow:

• Cautious wisdom: A naturally prudent and observant nature, often gifted with foresight and a sense of ethical boundaries.
• Strategic thinking: An ability to calculate risk and reward, often skilled in planning or crisis avoidance.
• Aesthetic discipline: Artistic or creative talent that’s grounded in technique, tradition, or rigorous standards.
• Social restraint: A respectful and diplomatic presence, capable of navigating complex social or moral dynamics.

Negative Influence

Potential challenges of Dabih conjunctions can include:

• Over-caution or inhibition: Fear of making mistakes may prevent bold moves or emotional expression.
• Cold detachment: Tendency to suppress feelings, resulting in emotional distance or moral rigidity.
• Sacrificial tendencies: One may give up too much for others or for a cause, sometimes unnecessarily.
• Inner conflict between desire and duty: Struggles with reconciling pleasure (Venus) and obligation (Saturn).

Behavior Tactics & Integration

To work positively with Dabih’s influence:

• Honor moral codes, but question inherited beliefs – Don’t sacrifice yourself blindly for outdated systems.
• Balance discipline with softness – Allow beauty and love to have structure, not suppression.
• Strategize before leaping – Use your natural ability to assess risks, but avoid paralysis by analysis.
• Practice healthy boundaries – Be aware of when “sacrifice” becomes martyrdom.

Summary

The fixed star Dabih brings a refined mix of ethics, caution, and aesthetic control. It asks the native to balance grace with gravity, and to choose consciously between indulgence and restraint. It bestows the ability to navigate morally complex landscapes with discernment — but it can lead to excessive rigidity or emotional denial if unbalanced. Those with Dabih prominent are often sober-minded strategists or refined creators, walking the delicate line between pleasure and principle.