About this star:

A triple star, the brightest star in the Southern Cross, Crux, which lies in the Milky Way. Acrux is probably a word coined from alpha Crucis. Its position is defined as near the ankle-bone of the right hind foot of the Centaur, and was zeta Centaurus as part of the Centaur as noted by Ptolemy until the Southern Cross constellation was invented in 1679.

There is little astrological interpretation associated with these large stars in Crux because the Cross was unknown to the classicists by its present title, its four chief stars being noted by Ptolemy (in Egypt where it was visible) as a part of the Centaur Centaurus, which now surrounds it on three sides.

Bayer, who invented Crux in 1679, outlined it over the hind feet of the Centaur, these now are alpha (Acrux), beta (Mimosa), gamma (Gacrux), and delta Crucis (unnamed), —alpha at the foot, gamma at the top, with beta, and delta (unnamed), as the transverse. (Allen).

Crux denotes a strong spiritual influence. It indicates willingness to accept sacrifice and gives fortitude in sorrow. The Cross gives choices that bring hopes and fears; making decisions about which road to take in life, learning to discriminate. There is often a lasting emotional or psychological wound, or wounds from accidents etc. There can be dormant skills or powers which in order to tap into them may require giving something up, or letting something go; as the Centaur (Centaurus) did in giving up his immortality to Prometheus, as Christ did on the cross when he said "into thy hands I commend my spirit" or forgiving as Christ forgave his persecutors while on the cross.

Influence of the constellation:

"Crux is said to give perseverance, but many burdens, trials and responsibilities, together with much suffering and many hardships. In connection with rulerships of countries it may be noted that Brazil was named the Land of the Holy Cross by the discoverer Cabral on May 1st 1500, and that the constellation Crux has been represented on the postage stamps of that country". (Robson).

General influence of the star: It gives religions beneficence, ceremonial, justice, magic and mystery, and is frequently prominent in the horoscopes of astrologers and occultists. (Robson).

Inventive mind, intuition and wisdom, a grasp for the inner nature of one's fellow man. The gift of successful investigation of the hidden side of things. A deeply religious nature connected with mystical and theosophical interests. (Ebertin).

Associated with a love of display. (Larousse Encyclopedia of astrology).