Four Royal Fixed Stars : Aldebaran, Regulus, Antares, Fomalhaut

In ancient Persian and Mesopotamian astrology (dating back to roughly 3000 BCE), the Four Royal Fixed Stars were viewed as the "Guardians of the Sky." They were believed to mark the seasonal turning points—the equinoxes and solstices—forming a celestial cross that held the heavens in place.

Each star is associated with a specific direction, a guardian figure (often identified as Archangels in later Abrahamic traditions), and a distinct "nemesis" or test the individual must overcome to achieve greatness.

1. Aldebaran (The Watcher of the East)

Aldebaran is the "Eye of the Bull" in the constellation Taurus. In ancient texts, it was the herald of the Vernal Equinox (Spring).

• Ancient Association: Known as Tascheter in Persian lore.

• Symbolism: It represents beginnings, integrity, and honor. It is often linked to the Archangel Michael.

• The Test: Success through Integrity. Aldebaran promises great power and wealth, but only if the person maintains their moral compass. If they stoop to deceit or manipulation, the fall from grace is total.

• Degree - 15-16 Degree Taurus 

          Shah rukh khan's Rahu sits at 13 degree of taurus conjunct Aldebaran 

2. Regulus (The Watcher of the North)

Located at the heart of the constellation Leo, Regulus is perhaps the most celebrated of the four. Its name literally translates to "The Little King."

• Ancient Association: Known as Venant in Persia. Historically, it marked the Summer Solstice.

• Symbolism: It represents glory, bravery, and high command. It is linked to the Archangel Raphael
• The Test: Success through Refraining from Revenge. Regulus offers the heights of leadership, but the "price" is that the individual must never seek personal vengeance. Doing so leads to an immediate loss of status.

           Degree - 5-6 Degree Leo

           Barak Obama's Rahu sits at 5 degree of Leo conjunct Regulus 

3. Antares (The Watcher of the West)

Antares is the "Heart of the Scorpion" in the constellation Scorpius. Because of its deep red hue, it was often compared to Mars.

• Ancient Association: Known as Satevis. It marked the Autumnal Equinox.

• Symbolism: It represents intensity, transformation, and the "death and rebirth" cycle. It is linked to the Archangel Uriel.

• The Test: Success through Emotional Balance. Antares grants success through obsession and drive, but the danger lies in becoming "consumed by the fire." The individual must avoid self-destruction or extreme obsession to remain at the top.

• Degree - 15-16 Degree Scorpio

          Pablo escobar's Sun sits at 17 Degree of Scorpio conjunct Antares

4. Fomalhaut (The Watcher of the South) 

Fomalhaut is the "Mouth of the Fish" in the constellation Piscis Austrinus. It is the most isolated of the four stars, standing in a relatively dark patch of the sky.

• Ancient Association: Known as Hastorang. Historically, it marked the Winter Solstice.

• Symbolism: It represents mysticism, charisma, and high ideals. It is linked to the Archangel Gabriel.

• The Test: Success through Purity of Intent. Fomalhaut demands that one’s dreams and goals be for the greater good rather than personal ego. If the motives are purely selfish, the "dream" often turns into a nightmare or a public scandal.

• Degree - 10 degree Aquarius 

         Narender Modi's Jupiter sits in 8 degree Aquarius near Fomalhaut 

Claudius Ptolemy (Tetrabiblos, 2nd Century CE)

Ptolemy is the bedrock of Western astrology. He didn't focus on the "Royal" mythos as much as the planetary nature of the stars—essentially, which planets the stars "acted" like.

• Aldebaran: Ptolemy classified it as having the nature of Mars. In Tetrabiblos, he suggests it brings energy and a commanding spirit.

• Regulus: He assigned it the nature of Mars and Jupiter. This combination implies "royal" success but with a volatile edge.

• Antares: Nature of Mars and Jupiter (though later authors leaned more heavily on Mars).

• Fomalhaut: Nature of Venus and Mercury, suggesting a more artistic, intellectual, or spiritual influence compared to the "warrior" energy of the others.

2. Guido Bonatti (Liber Astronomiae, 13th Century)

Bonatti was one of the most famous medieval astrologers. His work was highly practical, focusing on horary (answering specific questions) and mundane (world events) astrology.

• The Concept of "Greatness": Bonatti viewed these stars as indicators of "extreme" outcomes. In Liber Astronomiae, he notes that if one of these stars rises at the moment of a person's birth (the Ascendant) or is with the Midheaven, the person could rise from "the dust to the throne."

• The Warning: He was also one of the first to emphasize that these stars are violent. While they grant high status, Bonatti warns that they often "take back what they give," leading to a sudden or tragic end if the person's character is weak.

3. Vivian Robson (Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, 1923)

Robson’s work is the modern "bible" for fixed star interpretations, though it is famously gloomy. He compiled centuries of traditional lore into specific "effects."

• Regulus: Robson writes that it gives "violence, destructiveness, military honor of short duration, with ultimate failure."

• Antares: He associates this star with "malevolence, destructiveness, and liberality," noting it can signify honors through grit but warns of the danger of "legal problems or a violent death."

• Aldebaran: He notes it brings "great public honors" but specifically mentions a tendency toward "sedition and violence."

• Fomalhaut: Robson is slightly kinder here, noting it transitions from a "very fortunate" influence to one that brings "immortality" through one's work, though it still carries a risk of "scandal."

4. Anonymous of 379 (The Treatise on the Bright Fixed Stars)

This is one of the oldest surviving Hellenistic texts specifically dedicated to stars.

• The "Curse" of the Bright Stars: This text suggests that the Royal Stars (and other first-magnitude stars) make a person famous and "known to the world," but often at the cost of a quiet life. It argues that these stars "lift the native up" so high that they become a target for the public or for fate itself.