| FACIES | |
| M22 Sagittarius | |
| 06CAP54. | 08CAP18. |
| -24.00'. | -23.55'. |
| 18h36m. | -00.44'. |
| C. | 5.9 is the largest star. |
History of the star: M22 is the nebula in the Archer's face.
The astrological influences of the constellation: The Archer is associated
with the Hebrew letter Vau and the 6th Tarot Trump "The Lovers". (Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology , Vivian E. Robson, 1923)
The astrological influences of the constellation given by Manilius:
"As for the Archer, when the foremost
portion of his cloak rises, he will give birth to hearts renowned in
war and will conduct the conqueror, celebrating great triumphs in
the sight of all, to his country's citadels. Such a one will build
high walls (moenia from Latin murus) one moment and
pull them down the next. But if Fortune favours them too generously
with success, the mark of her envy is to be seen on their faces, for
she works cruel havoc upon their features. So was it that a dread
warrior* paid for his victories at the Trebia, Cannae,
and the Lake, even before the hour of his retreat, with such
disfigurement." [Translator's note: *Hanibal who lost an eye (Livy
22.2.11: Sagittarius is one-eyed; see p.103) [Manilius,
Astronomica, 1st century AD,
book 4, p.267]
But they whose lot it is to be born under the Centaur of double form
delight in yoking a team, in bringing a fiery horse to obey the
pliant reins, in following herds which graze all over the
grasslands, and in imposing a master on every kind of quadruped and
taming them: they soften tigers, rid the lion of his fierceness,
speak to the elephant and through speech adapt its huge bulk to
human skills in a variety of displays. Indeed, in the stars of this
constellation the human form is blended with a beast's and placed
above it; wherefore it has lordship over beasts. And because it
carries a shaft poised on drawn bow, it imparts strength to limb and
keenness to the intellect, swiftness of movement, and an
indefatigable spirit. [Manilius,
Astronomica,
1st century AD, book 4, p.241.]
The general astrological influences of the star: It is of the nature of the Sun and Mars, and causes blindness, defective sight, sickness, accidents and a violent death. (Robson).
Much blamed for accidents and broken
limbs and so on. The latin name is from the verb Facere, to make or do
something, and it is often said to portend accidents due to the victim's own
careless actions. Naturally, there is a positive side to Facies, it symbolizes
well that kind of Sagittarian who goes out to climb mountains, race cars, enter
the ski-jump team or the Grand National steeplechase, making it right to the top
and no doubt breaking a few bones along the way. On the more philosophical side
it will mark those who must see their outlook and beliefs carried into practical
effect somewhere, so that they go out on missions, set up their own churches and
centers engage in good works of famine or refugee relief and so on. Inevitably
they get hurt at times, but perhaps find compensation in the value of their
works. (The Living Stars, Dr. Eric Morse).