Dictionary term
Antares
Direct answer
Antares is a red supergiant fixed star in Scorpio, one of the Royal Stars, traditionally associated with intensity, passion, conflict, endings, obsession, and transformation.
Antares is a royal fixed star linked with intensity, passion, conflict, and transformation.
The orbit map distinguishes physical bodies, calculated points, and symbolic cycles where possible.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Antares with tight contacts in readings about intensity, ambition, crisis, endings, courage, or transformation.
- Do not use it for
- Do not sensationalize Antares.
- In astrology
- Antares is Alpha Scorpii and is often paired symbolically with Aldebaran as a royal-star axis.
- Reference category
- Planets & Celestial Bodies
- Related terms
- Fixed Stars, Planetary Placement, Birth Chart, Zodiac
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The story behind Antares
Antares means rival of Mars in ancient naming and is one of the four Royal Stars of Persia.
Antares in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Antares asks whether passion can be purified before it becomes destruction.
Why Antares matters
Antares matters because it is powerful but volatile in traditional lore, often asking how desire and conflict are handled.
Antares at work: an example
Antares on the Moon may intensify emotional heat, loyalty, grief, or the need to transform inherited reactions.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Planets & Celestial Bodies
- Also appears in
- Planets & Celestial Bodies
- Aliases
- Antares astrology, Antares meaning
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Antares?
Antares is a red supergiant fixed star in Scorpio, one of the Royal Stars, traditionally associated with intensity, passion, conflict, endings, obsession, and transformation.
How is Antares used in astrology?
Use Antares with tight contacts in readings about intensity, ambition, crisis, endings, courage, or transformation.
What should I avoid when interpreting Antares?
Do not sensationalize Antares. Strong symbolism needs grounded and ethical interpretation.
