History of the star: A yellow star in the River Eridanus. Zaurak or Zaurac from Arabic Az-Zawraq (1), "The boat", from Al Na'ir al Zaurak, "the Bright Star of the Boat".

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

The astrological influences of the constellation: According to Ptolemy all the stars with the exception of Achernar are like Saturn. Eridanus gives a love of knowledge and science, much travel and many changes, a position of authority, but danger of accidents, especially at sea and of drowning. (Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology, Vivian E. Robson, 1923) 

The general astrological influences of the star: Zaurak has a Saturnian character. Anyone who has this star connected with a planet in his chart should endeavor not to take life too seriously and put too much weight on everything people say. This person should struggle to overcome melancholy. Otherwise, this star could trigger off fear of death and suicidal tendencies. (Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1923)