About this star:

A star in the constellation Equuleus, the Foal.

The Arabic name for Kitalpha is Qit'at al-Faras, or Al Kitah al Faras,"Part of the horse".

Kitel Phard, Kitalphar are other names.

Equuleus is the head of a horse with a flowing mane which the Arabs called Al Faras al Awwal, "the First Horse". This horse is identified with Celeris "the Swift Foal", the "Colt", son of Pegasus, given by Mercury to Castor. (Allen).

It has also been identified with Cyllarus, a young Centaur who was loved by the she-Centaur Hylonome. These centaurs were very much in love with each other and according to Ovid they were more civilized than the usual centaurs and made efforts to groom and educate themselves. These centaurs could be compared with thoroughbred horses; winners, distinguished.

There is also Cyllene, an Arcadian nymph who gave her name to Mt Cyllene where Hermes was born. She is said to have brought him up during his infancy.

Influence of the constellation:

It gives friendship and sagacity (discernment, good judgement) but frivolity and love of pleasure. (Robson).

Ancient astrologers asserted that those born under these stars will be famous charioteers, teamsters or courier scouts. They may also be veterinarians in keeping with the Mercurial nature of its major star. (Noonan).