VINDEMIATRIX

Astronomical information and designation: ε Virgo. Vindemiatrix is a bright yellow star in the right wing of the Virgin Virgo. It is the third brightest star in the zodiacal constellation. Vindemiatrix is located at around 109.6 light-years away from the Sun.

Position: 11th degree Libra (2025- 10° 17'')

Planetary nature: Mercury-Saturn

Suggested orb: 1 deg. approx.

History of the star

The star epsilon, in the arm bearing the branch, is called Al Mureddin, which means who shall come down (as in Psa 72:8), or who shall have dominion. It is also known as Vindemiatrix, a Chaldee word which means "the son", or "branch, who cometh".

Vindemiatrix was Latin Vindemiator, Vindemitor, with Ovid and Pliny; and Provindemiator and Provindemia major, Protrigetrix with others; all signifying the "Grape-gatherer," from its rising in the morning just before the time of the vintage. Rendered the in the Phainomena "Fruit-plucking Herald".

Vindemiatrix marked the eastern boundary of the Arabic 11th manzil [Influences: Gives benevolence, gain, voyages, harvests and freedom of captives].

General influence of the star

Vindemiatrix conjunct with Mars

Vindemiatrix conjunct with Mars, it results in increased power of thought, tending sometimes to sarcasm and polemics. With Mars also, a danger of injuries is indicated.

Vindemiatrix conjunct with Ascendant or the MC 

On the MC or on the Ascendant this star with its Saturn-Mercury nature is said to help mental concentration and to promote the type of native who engages for architects and businessmen.