History of the star: A star in the constellation Equuleus, the Foal. The Arabic name for Kitalpha is Qit'at al-Faras (1), or Al Kitah al Faras, "Part of the horse". Kitel Phard, Kitalphar are other names. Equuleus is the head of a horse with a flowing mane which the Arabs called Al Faras al Awwal, "the First Horse". This horse is identified with Celeris "the Swift Foal", the "Colt", son of Pegasus, given by Mercury to Castor.

[Star Names, Their Lore and Meaning, Richard Hinchley Allen, 1889].  

On the Equuleus Page Allen [p.212, Star Names] says that some of the mythologists said that Equuleus represented Celeris, the brother of Pegasus, given by Mercury to Castor; or Cyllarus, given to Pollux by Juno.

Cyllarus, the young centaur has the same name as Cyllarus who was loved by the she-centaur Hylonome. These centaurs were very much in love with each other and according to Ovid they were more civilized than the usual centaurs and made efforts to groom and educate themselves. These centaurs could be compared with thoroughbred horses; winners, distinguished.

There is also Cyllene (probably from the same root as Cyllarus), an Arcadian nymph who gave her name to Mt Cyllene where Hermes was born. She is said to have brought him up during his infancy.

Some mythologists said that Equuleus represented Celeris, the brother of Pegasus. Celeris is related to Latin celer "swift", from the Indo-European word kel-³ "To drive", "set in swift motion". Derivatives; hold, behold, upholsterer, halt¹, avast (a command to stop or desist), celerity, acceleration, accelerate, accelerant [a substance, such as a petroleum distillate, that is used as a catalyst, as in spreading an intentionally set fire]. Possibly further suffixed form *keles-ri-, celebrate (like in celebrating a winning horse), celebrity, from Latin celeber, which originally meant 'attend in great numbers, 'to attend a festival' from celeber, celebris, celebre 'thronged, frequented, well-known". [Pokorny 5. kel- 548]

The astrological influences of the constellation: It gives friendship and sagacity (discernment, good judgement) but frivolity and love of pleasure. (Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology , Vivian E. Robson, 1923)

Ancient astrologers asserted that those born under these stars will be famous charioteers, teamsters or courier scouts. They may also be veterinarians in keeping with the Mercurial nature of its major star. ((Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990).