| ADHAFERA | |
| Zeta Leo | |
| 26LEO10. | 27LEO34. |
| +23.55'. | +23.25'. |
| 10h16m. | +11.51'. |
| F0. | 3.6. |
History of the star: A double star on the crest of the Lion's mane in Leo the "Curl of the Lion's mane".
The Arabic name for Adhafera is Ad-Dafirah (1), "The curl". In Arabia, this star, Adhafera (zeta) with Regulus (Alpha) Algieba (gamma), and eta (Al Jabbah) were the Arabic 8th manzil, Al Jabhah, the "Forehead".
[Star
Names, Their Lore and
Meaning, Richard Hinchley Allen, 1889].
Influences of the Arabic 8th manzil, Al Jabhah, the "Forehead": Promotes love, benevolence, and help against enemies. (Robson*)
This star has been called Al
Serpha, "the Funeral Pyre". [Fixed
Stars and Constellations in Astrology,
Vivian E. Robson 1923].
Etymology: ADHAFERA. Curl of the Lion's mane. It has been called the Funeral Pyre. The “pyre” could be a significant echo of the FERA element, as HeBHeR is FIRE in Hebrew (see “FIRE”). Or, the fire can merely be connected to the Leo fire sign imagery, and the lion’s mane. The mane points to the hairy PeR(GH)A or FeRA root seen in “PILE.” Arabic FaRVaH is a better source for FUR than the given Old French – PILLOW is related. More than a lock of this hair is probably an Ayin-Daled-Yod, (GH)aDeeY, meaning ornament. Along with any flashy fire, this theme is likely to be a showy symbol of the subject’s gorgeous locks of hair, or even if bald, his/her curling, flowing ego. (Isaac Mozeson). [The Word, dictionary, Isaac Mozeson, Edenic (Biblical Hebrew)].
The astrological influences of the constellation: The Lion is associated with the Hebrew letter Kaph and the 11th Tarot Trump "Strength". (Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology
The astrological influences of the constellation given by Manilius:
"Who can doubt the nature of the monstrous Lion, and the pursuits he prescribes for those born beneath his sign? The lion ever devises fresh fights and fresh warfare on animals, and lives on spoil and pillaging of flocks. The sons of the Lion are filled with the urge to adorn their proud portals with pelts and to hang up on their walls the captured prey, to bring the peace of terror to the woods, and to live upon plunder. There are those whose like bent is not checked by the city-gates, but they swagger about in the heart of the capital with droves of beasts ; they display mangled limbs at the shop-front, slaughter to meet the demands of luxury, and count it gain to kill. Their temper is equally prone to fitful wrath and ready withdrawal, and guileless are the sentiments of their honest hearts" [Manilius, Astronomica
The general astrological influences of the star: It is connected with suicide poison, corrosive acids, liquid explosives, liquid fire, lying, stealing and crime. (Robson*).
If rising: Gives great military preferment (sport) and riches. (Robson*).
References
*(Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology