Talitha (Iota Ursae Majoris) – Fixed Star

	Talitha
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Sign (longitude):	g Leo 03°09
Constellation:	Iota - Ursa Major
Declination:	47°56'28
Right Ascension:	9h 0'57
Latitude:	29.5751
Spectral class:	AM
Magnitude:	3.1

Talitha is located in the “forepaw” of the Great Bear (Ursa Major). The name Talitha comes from Arabic roots Al-Qafzah al-Thlitha, meaning “the third leap (of the gazelle). The are an ancient Arab star grouping describing a gazelle fleeing across the sky from Leo the Lion. Symbolically, Talitha is linked to graceful movement, cautious progress, and the protective instinct of the bear.

In ancient cultures, Ursa Major was often viewed as a guiding force a celestial compass. Stars in its paws (like Talitha) have been associated with both nurturing force and guardianship, as the bear protects her territory and young.

Positive Influence

When Talitha is conjunct a planet in the natal chart, it can manifest the following constructive traits:

• Protective instincts: Strong desire to safeguard others, especially family or the vulnerable.
• Silent strength: Ability to act decisively when needed, but with a calm, calculated demeanor.
• Spiritual guardianship: Inclination toward healing, mentoring, or guiding roles especially in times of crisis.
• Grace under pressure: A poised, composed presence during chaos.
• Intuitive awareness: Heightened sensitivity to danger or dishonesty especially effective when coupled with the Moon or Mercury.

Negative Influence

In challenging or negatively expressed form, Talitha may bring:

• Overprotectiveness: Becoming smothering or controlling out of fear for others’ safety.
• Cautiousness turning to passivity: Hesitation to take risks, especially when freedom or independence is required.
• Emotional rigidity: Difficulty processing vulnerability, masking it with stoicism.
• Withdrawn tendencies: Isolating oneself to avoid emotional exposure or responsibility.
• When afflicted, Talitha may lead to suppressed anger, as the protective nature is frustrated or blocked.

Behavior Tactics

To work harmoniously with Talitha energy:

• Cultivate mindful guardianship: Learn when to step in and when to let others grow independently.
• Balance intuition and logic: Especially when decision-making is fear-driven.
• Channel protective energy productively: Through roles like mentorship, counseling, healing, or community service.
• Embrace vulnerability: Understand that strength does not require emotional suppression.
• Develop spiritual trust: Often Talitha natives need to let go of the illusion of full control to find inner peace.

Summary

Talitha represents a guardian’s grace strength in silence, wisdom in observation, and power in restraint. It supports a quietly watchful, nurturing energy, often oriented toward spiritual or emotional protection. When harmonized, it can produce calm leaders, protective healers, and emotionally wise individuals. When suppressed or distorted, its energy may manifest as anxious control or emotional seclusion.