About the star :

A yellow star on the forehead of the Ram, Aries.

Hamal, from the constellation title, was formerly written Hamel, Hemal, Hamul, and Hammel; and Ras Hammel from Al Ras al Hamal, "the Head of the Sheep".

El Nath, from Al Natih, "the Horn of the Butting One", was a common name for this star, but in our day is given to beta Tauri (El Nath).

The title of the whole figure also is seen in Arietis, another designation for this star, as was often the case with many of the lucidae of the constellations.

In Ptolemy's and Ulug Beg's descriptions it was "over the head "; others located it over the muzzle of the Ram, Tycho Brahe, in the forehead, as we now have it.

It was identified with the head of the Goose supposed to be one of the early zodiacal constellations of Egypt and the Goose's stars formed the third of the twenty-eight ecliptic constellations, — Arku-sha-rishn-ku, literally the "Back of the Head of Ku", — which had been established along that great circle millenniums before our era; and the individual title for this star from cuneiform inscriptions was Dil-kar, "the Proclaimer of the Dawn", that some read as As-kar, and others Dil-gan, the "Messenger of Light".

It was inferred from the Euphratean tablets that it might be the Star of the Flocks; while other Euphratean names have been Lu-lim, or Lu-nit, the "Ram's Eye"; and Si-mal or Si-mul, the "Horn Star", which came down even to late astrology as the Ram's Horn. It also was Anuv, and had its constellation's titles I-ku and I-ku-u, — by abbreviation Ku, — "the Prince", or "the Leading One", the Ram that led the heavenly flock (some of its titles at a different date being applied to Capella of Auriga).

It was associated with Aloros, the first of the ten mythical kings of Akkad before the Deluge, the duration of whose reigns proportionately coincided with the distances apart of the ten chief ecliptic stars beginning with Hamal, and it was deduced from this kingly title the Assyrian Ailuv, and the Hebrew Ayil; (the other stars corresponding to the other mythical kings being Alcyone, Aldebaran, Pollux, Regulus, Spica, Antares, Algedi, Deneb Algedi, and Scheat.)

Of the Grecian temples at least eight, at various places and of dates ranging from 1580 to 360 B.C., were oriented to this star; those of Zeus and his daughter Athene being especially thus favored, as Aries was this god's symbol in the sky in his particular role as Jupiter Ammon which was another name for this constellation. Also the Egyptian King of Gods shown at Thebes with ram's horns, or veiled and crowned with feathers, and variously known as Amon, Ammon, Hammon, Amen, or Amun, may bear some relation to the word Hamal. (Allen).

Influence of the constellaion :

All the Aries stars have been in the sign Taurus for 200-300 years now.  Hamal just over 600, (Botein year 505AD)  and in this same period we have seen large-scale aggression change its nature from barbaric raiding and migration of earlier centuries to the building of large empires which had to be administered and kept in peace and good order, as well as exploited by their conquerors.  This is typical both of the sign Taurus and of the planet Saturn". (Dr Eric Morse).

The Ram is associated with the Hebrew letter He and the 5th Tarot Trump "The Pope".  (Robson). 

Remember, only the parallel and conjunction are important and the orb must be no more than 1 (one) degree.

Influence of the star:

According to Ptolemy it is of the nature of Mars and Saturn; and, to Alvidas, of Venus and Saturn. It causes violence brutishness, cruelty and premeditated crime. (Robson).

The Mars-Saturn combination appear to be fighting each other for domination, and this influence could be a dangerous one in the material sphere. If connected closely otherwise, life may be repeatedly in danger, for example, if the native undertakes climbing - up or down; or by leap or dive into an abyss. If connected with beneficial stellar bodies, the influence of this star will be lessened. If Mars or Venus are linked and if other factors are equally present, suffering connected with the love life or ill treatment by sadism is indicated. (Ebertin). 

Headstrong and often aggressive, yet potentially capable leaders and protectors of their community, all qualities of the Ram. (Dr. Eric Morse).

With Sun : Dissipation, evil associates, loss and disgrace. (Robson).

With Moon : Patient, slow success through hard work, trouble through love affairs but favorable for marriage, marriage partner gains by business or speculation. (Robson).

With Mercury : Dull mind, many friends, great determination, tactful, greatly influenced by marriage partner. (Robson).

With Venus : Handsome, quiet, envious, jealous, domestic trouble, ill-health to native or family. (Robson).

With Mars : Violence, criminal tendencies, influential position but final disgrace and ruin. (Robson).

With Jupiter : Dissipated, hypocritical, legal or ecclesiastical preferment, loss by speculation. (Robson).

With Saturn : Cautious, thoughtful, critical, sarcastic, materialistic, interested in geology or agriculture, some domestic happiness, favorable for gain. (Robson).

With Uranus : Pleasant, sympathetic, easily influenced, sensitive, strong passions, weak nature, mediumistic, drink or detrimental habits, many friends, love troubles, death under distressing circumstances. (Robson).

With Neptune : Strong character, firm, occult interests, mental disturbance at end of life, connected with societies, success in business connected with clothing or ornaments, success in dealing with opposite sex, domestic harmony, accumulates wealth, sudden death. (Robson).