Adhara
Epsilon Canis Majoris · Canis Major
Position (2026)
♋ 21°08' Cancer
Magnitude
1.50
Planetary Nature
Venus (robson)
Robson: Venus. Epsilon Canis Majoris.
Spectral Type
B2II
Adhara in Astrology
Adhara, the second brightest star in Canis Major, carries Venus energy that bestows loyalty, devotion, and the capacity for enduring faithfulness. It grants a quality of committed service and the willingness to stand by those one loves through all circumstances. The native earns trust through demonstrated fidelity and possesses a warm, devoted nature.
Mythology & History
Adhara takes its name from the Arabic al-Adhara, meaning 'the maidens' or 'the virgins,' referring to a group of stars in Canis Major that Arabian astronomers poetically described as maidens attending upon the brilliant Sirius. Adhara is the second-brightest star in Canis Major and one of the brightest sources of ultraviolet light in the sky. Despite its relative obscurity in Western astrological tradition, its Venus nature bestows a gentle, attractive quality unusual for a star in such a martial constellation.
Canis Major Context
Adhara sits near the hindquarters of Canis Major, the Great Dog that accompanies Orion across the winter sky. While Sirius at the dog's nose dominates attention, Adhara at the rear represents the loyal, steady presence that supports from behind the scenes. The constellation's mythology of faithful pursuit and relentless tracking gives Adhara a quality of devoted service combined with its inherent Venus charm.
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