In the realm of fixed star astrology, Vega, the brightest star in the constellation Lyra, holds a significant place. It's associated with a multitude of potent astrological influences, often regarded as beneficial in a natal chart.
Astronomical information and designation: α Lyrae. Vega is a pale sapphire star and the brightest star in the northern constellation of Lyra. It has the Bayer designation α Lyrae, which is Latinised to Alpha Lyrae and abbreviated Alpha Lyr or α Lyr. This star is relatively close at only 25 light-years (7.7 parsecs) from the Sun, and one of the most luminous stars in the Sun's neighborhood. It is the fifth-brightest star in the night sky, and the second-brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere, after Arcturus.
Name: Vega is derived from Arabic Al-Waqi', "The stooping eagle" or "The swooping vulture", and is often referred to as "The Vulture Star", "The Sitting Vulture", "The Falling Grype" and figured with upturned head with a lyre in its beak from the story of Orpheus who was torn apart by the Maenads, raving mad-women, they cast the lyre in the river. Jupiter sent a vulture to scoop it out of the river and then placed it in the sky. Alpha is Wega, less correctly Vega. Waghi, Vuega vel Vagieh, Veka are variations. Sayce identifies Wega, in Babylonian astronomy, with Dilgan, "the Messenger of Light", a name also applied to other stars. At one time Vega was the Pole-star called in Akkadian Tir-anna (" Life of Heaven ") and in Assyrian Dayansame ("Judge of Heaven"), as having the highest seat therein; but fourteen millenniums have passed since Wega occupied that position! Due to the precession of the equinoxes, Polaris is now our Pole Star; "the still point in the turning world". The Chinese called Vega She-niu, "the weaver", and her beloved shepherd, Altair, who meet once a year, crossing the Milky Way.
Position: 17th degree Capricorn (2024- 16° 38')
Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx.
Nature: Venus-Mercury (Ptolemy). To Alvidas, of Saturn in trine to Jupiter from the earthy signs, especially Capricorn and Taurus.
Influence: It gives to the native beneficence, ideality, hopefulness, refinement and creativity, charm, oratory abilities, practicality. It also gives changeability and double transactions. Those who are born under Vega’s influence are grave, sober, outwardly pretentious and usually lascivious. (Robson). Tied up with Jupiter or Venus, Vega is said to pave the way to riches and fame. However, if other influences play a part, this wealth may be lost again. (Ebertin). Vega is supposed to give artistic talents, especially for music and acting, but also a liking for good living. With eccentric artists, this may lead to a debauched life.
With Sun: Critical, abrupt, reserved, unpopular, fleeting honors, influential position, insincere friends. If with Mars also, above the earth, and the Moon be with Procyon, death from the bite of a mad dog. (Robson).
With Moon: Public disgrace, probably through forgery, loss through writings, some ill-health, success in business, gain through an annuity or pension. If a malefic be with Scheat, violent death. (Robson).
With Mercury: Suspicious, reserved, bitter, thwarted ambitions, double dealing, secret enemies in influential positions, trouble with the mother, loss in business. (Robson).
With Venus: Hard-hearted, cold, miserly, ill-health, ugliness or deformity. (Robson).
Decennial movement
1950 14° 36'
1960 14° 44'
1970 14° 53'
1980 13° 10'
1990 15° 01'
2000 15° 17'
2010 15° 26'
2020 15° 34’