Astro*Dictionary
by Michael Erlewine

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"Sirius"

Sirius, Alpha Canis Majoris. One of the 15 Fixed Stars.

A yellow star; known as Orion's big dog - the dog star. (Jupiter Mars - Moon Jupiter Mars) Honor, renown; custodians, guardians, curators; high offices in the government. When rising, said to confer great dignity; often associated with dog bites.

 

See also: ♦ Fixed Star ♦ Eternity, Horoscope of