About this star:

A white star situated in the mouth of the River Eridanus. Achernar is from Arabic Al Ahir Al Nahr, "End of the River".

Robson says this star is symbolized as the "Cherub and Sword".

This star is supposed to be one of Dante's Tre Facelle, Fomalhaut, Achernar and Canopus, notwithstanding its invisibility from Italy. (Allen).

There is not much astrological interpretation for this 1st magnitude star because it was not visible to the ancients in the Northern Hemisphere until seen by explorers in the 16th century.

The mouth of the river shares the symbolism of the door or gate giving access to another realm, to the ocean of unity (Cooper).

Influence of the constellation:

According to Ptolemy all the stars with the exception of Achernar are like Saturn. Eridanus gives a love of knowledge and science, much travel and many changes, a position of authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of drowning. (Robson).

Influence of the star:

It gives success in public office, beneficence, and religion. (Robson).

High offices in the church. Success by giving good morals, faithful adherence to one's religious beliefs or philosophical inclinations. Happiness and success. (Ebertin).