Almach
Gamma Andromedae · Andromeda
Position (2026)
♉ 14°36' Taurus
Magnitude
2.10
Planetary Nature
Venus (robson)
Spectral Type
B8V
Almach in Astrology
Almach, the foot of Andromeda, carries Venus energy that bestows artistic talent, popularity, and a beneficent influence on all social interactions. It grants genuine charm without artifice, and the native possesses a natural ability to bring people together. Success in creative and social endeavors flows with unusual ease.
Mythology & History
Almach, also spelled Alamak, derives from the Arabic al-'Anaq al-Ard, meaning 'the desert lynx' or 'the caracal,' an animal whose grace and ferocity made it a prized hunting companion in Arabian culture. The name may seem incongruous with its position in Andromeda, but Arabic star names often reflect Bedouin animal lore rather than Greek mythology. Almach is renowned among astronomers as one of the most beautiful double stars in the sky, its components displaying a striking gold-and-blue color contrast that has delighted observers for centuries.
Andromeda Context
Almach marks the left foot of Andromeda, the chained princess of Greek mythology who was bound to a rock as a sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus. She was rescued by Perseus, who turned the monster to stone using the severed head of Medusa. Andromeda's constellation stretches between her parents Cassiopeia and Cepheus above, and her rescuer Perseus nearby. Almach's position at the foot of the chained figure gives it associations with grace under constraint and beauty that persists despite adverse circumstances.
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