Fixed Star Name : ADHAFERA

Ad-Dafirah, "The curl" (of lion's mane)

Location Name : zeta Leo
Apparent Magnitude : 3.6 Spectral Class : F0
Right Ascension : 10h 16m Latitude : +11.51'
Declination (1900) : +23.55 Declination (2000) : +23.25'
 
Longitudinal Position (in 1900) : 26 Leo 10
Longitudinal Position (in 2000) : 27 Leo 34
Its Planetary Nature : Saturn - Mercury
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About this star:

A double star on the crest of the Lion's mane in Leo the "Curl of the Lion's mane".

It has been called Al Serpha, "the Funeral Pyre". (Robson).

The Arabic name for Adhafera is Ad-Dafirah, "The curl".

In Arabia, this star, Adhafera (zeta) with Regulus (Alpha) Algieba (gamma), and eta (Al Jabbah) were the Arabic 8th manzil, Al Jabhah, the "Forehead". [Influences: Promotes love, benevolence, and help against enemies.] (Allen).

Influence of the constellation:

Fortunate for agriculture. The Lion is associated with the Hebrew letter Kaph and the 11th Tarot Trump "Strength". (Robson).


Influence of the Star :

It is connected with suicide poison, corrosive acids, liquid explosives, liquid fire, lying, stealing and crime. (Robson).

If rising:

Gives great military preferment (sport) and riches. (Robson).

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