About this star:

This is the Spiral Nebula, or the Whirlpool Nebula, N. G. C. 5194, 51 M. in the northern Hound, Canes Venatici. Described in 1899 as "a misty spot which appears to be composed of a pair of curving arms issuing from opposite extremities of an oval central body, one of the arms joining itself to a second nucleus, — a new star system in process of formation". (Allen).

The word copula: The word 'copula' means 'a linking verb', or anything that provides a link between two things. From Indo-European word ap-1 To take, reach. Derivatives are apt, aptitude, artillery, attitude, inept, from Latin apere, to attach, join, tie to. adapt, adept, from Latin apisci, to attain. apex from Latin apex, top, summit (< "somethiug reached"). cabaletta, copula from Latin copulare, copulat- to join together, from copula, link. copulate, couple, from Latin copula, bond, tie, link, bond, pair.

Influence of the constellation:

This constellation gives a love of hunting and a penetrating mind, making those born under it faithful, keen, clever and fond of speculation. (Robson).

Influence of the star:

It causes blindness, defective eyesight, strong passions, hindrances and disappointments. (Robson).