Explore the ancient meaning of fixed star Alkaid, part of the Ursa Major Constellation of the Great Bear. In Greek, Egyptian and medieval times, Alkaid has magical, astrological and esoteric applications.

In the third article of the Fixed Star Series, we discuss Alphecca, crown jewel of the Corona Borealis constellation.

Alphecca is one of the most benevolent and friendly Behenian fixed stars. Read more in this blog post!