Polaris
Alpha Ursae Minoris · Ursa Minor
Position (2026)
♊ 28°56' Gemini
Magnitude
1.97
Planetary Nature
Saturn / Venus (robson)
Spectral Type
F7:Ib-IIv SB
Polaris in Astrology
Polaris, the North Star in Ursa Minor, bestows a quality of fixed, unwavering purpose that others navigate by. Its Saturn-Venus nature combines steady constancy with an understated beauty of character. Those marked by Polaris serve as reference points for others, providing orientation and stability through their reliability. The native possesses an inner compass that remains true regardless of external circumstances.
Mythology & History
Polaris, the Pole Star or North Star, takes its name from the Latin stella polaris, the star of the pole. Its position near the north celestial pole has made it the most culturally significant navigational star in human history. Norse mythology identified it as the end of a spike driven through the sky by the gods, around which the heavens revolve. In Hindu tradition it is Dhruva, a young prince whose unwavering devotion to Vishnu earned him an eternal, unmoving place in the sky. The Anglo-Saxons called it the Ship Star, scip-steorra, and Mongol tradition named it the Golden Peg that holds the sky tent in place.
Ursa Minor Context
Polaris marks the tip of the tail of Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. The constellation represents Arcas, son of the nymph Callisto, placed in the sky by Zeus alongside his mother (Ursa Major) to protect them both. Unlike other stars that trace arcs across the sky, Polaris appears virtually motionless, and all other stars seem to revolve around it. This unique stillness has made it a universal symbol of constancy, guidance, and the fixed point from which all else is measured. It sits at the end of the Little Dipper's handle, a solitary beacon in a sparse region of sky.
Notable Charts
Abraham Lincoln
Midheaven conjunct Polaris
A life defined by moral constancy and serving as a guiding point during national crisis
Mahatma Gandhi
Saturn conjunct Polaris
Unwavering dedication to principle and the capacity to serve as a fixed moral reference for millions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Polaris mean in astrology?
Polaris, the current North Star, carries a Saturn-Venus nature associated with spiritual direction, constancy, and the quality of being a guide or reference point for others. It grants steadfastness and reliability but can also indicate sickness or trouble when afflicted, as its position suggests one who bears the weight of orientation for others.
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