Tag: The Royal Star of Leo

Number 23 – The Royal Star of Leo in Chaldean Numerology

~ Boštjan Lovrat ~ Leave a comment

The number 23 is known as the “Royal Star of Leo,” “The Royal Star of the Lion”, or Regulus. Regulus is a powerful and bright star that brings success, courage, and victory, along with intelligence, favorable positions, and positive developments in events. It also offers protection from influential individuals.

The number 23 isn’t just a royal star; it is associated with the ruling planet that governs this number. The conjunction of Mercury and Regulus can lead to great speakers, talented writers, keen intelligence, honorable communication, integrity, and prosperity.

The Constellation of Leo and Regulus (by Johann Elert Bode). Source: Wikimedia Commons. File:Johann Elert Bode – Leo.jpg

The interpretations of Chaldean numerologists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries follow the astrological foundations mentioned above, while largely preserving the traditional meanings of the number.

Sepharial provided the following explanation of the number: “XXIII (23). Royal star of Leo. Protection and favor of persons in authority; celebrity; success.“

Cheiro described the number as follows: “23. This number is called “the Royal Star of the Lion.” It is a promise of success, help from superiors and protection from those in high places. In dealing with future events it is a most fortunate number and a promise of success for one’s plans.“

Sources:

Cheiro (1935). The Cheiro’s Book of Numbers. London, Herbert Jenkins Limited.

Sepharial: (revised edition from 1909). Your Fortune in Your Name or Kabalistic Astrology.

Fixed Stars and Constellations in Chaldean Numerology

~ Boštjan Lovrat ~ Leave a comment

Although Western astrology is based on the seasons (tropical system), Chaldean numerology also explores connections with fixed stars and constellations. The development of Chaldean numerology was undoubtedly influenced by Egyptian sidereal astronomy (circa 3000 BCE) and later, during the Hellenistic period, by Egyptian sidereal astrology (ancient decans).

There is ongoing debate about whether an ancient Chaldean astrology (around the 5th to 4th century BCE), was based on sidereal or tropical astrology. My personal opinion is that the shared astro-numerological foundation was sidereal, although I won’t delve into proving this here. If true, Chaldean numerology is, in a way, closer to Indian astrology (which is sidereal) than to Western astrology (which is tropical).

The basic fixed stars in Chaldean numerology include the four so-called “royal stars,” associated with the following numbers:
• 23 – The Royal Star of the Lion, or Regulus
• 37 – The Royal Star of the Bull, or Aldebaran
• 51 – The Royal Star of Aquarius, or Markab (contrary to the common notion that Fomalhaut is the royal star in this sign)
• 65 – The Royal Star of Scorpio, or Antares

These four stars can also be combined with planets represented by specific numbers. For instance, 23 represents Mercury in conjunction with Regulus, 37 represents the Sun in conjunction with Aldebaran, and 51 represents Venus in conjunction with the star Markab. The conjunction between the Moon and Antares symbolizes the number 65.

Chaldean numerology can be used to designate additional stars. Various criteria exist for categorizing stars numerologically, and according to one criterion, the following fixed stars can be defined:
• 21 – Polaris
• 82 – Arcturus
• 91 – Sirius

Some constellations include:
• 11 – Virgo and Leo
• 17 – Andromeda
• 37 and 111– Pleiades
• 13 and 43 – Draco

Other interpretations are also possible.