Celestial Tarot - Four of Pentacles (Orion)

Four of Pentacles ~ Orion ~

Astrologial harmonic/mode - Square
Constellation - Orion
Decanate - Taurus
Ruler of decan - Venus

Orion was a giant of Boetia famous for his beauty. Orion was of gigantic stature that he could walk on the bottom of the sea without wetting his head. He was enowed with prodigous strength and was a passionate hunter. Orion fell in love with Merope, daughter of Oenopion, ruler of Chios. He rid the island of all its savage beasts in vain: he was rejected by Oenopion. Orion took Merope by violence. Her father implored the aid of Dionysus, who plunged Orion into deep slumber, while Orion slept Oenopion put out his eyes. The giant discovered from an oracle that he could regain his sight if he travelled towards the sun. When his sight was restored, Orion sailed to Crete where he went hunting with Artemis. The end of Orion was attributed to Artemis, however how it happened there are various versions. Orion was transported to the sky where, by golden armour and sword in hand, he shines on winter nights.

Orion (constellation)

Its brilliant stars are found on the celestial equator and are visible throughout the world. Its three prominent "belt" stars - three stars of medium brightness in the mid-section of this constellation - make this constellation easy to spot and globally recognized.

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