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 Algol, Demon Star

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Some research I did on the hand jumper ep Algol:

i looked it up, Algol is a variable star that waxes and wanes in brightness. It is nicknamed Algol the Demon Star for its association to Medusa's evil, winking eye. "Historically, the star has received a strong association with bloody violence across a wide variety of cultures."

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The constellation of Perseus, the Hero // o0O-PLaCiD-O0o

Click below to read more about some of the stars that make up Perseus as well as an annotated image!

In order of brightness:

Mirfak (α Persei) is the brightest star in the constellation and lies in the midst of a cluster of stars named after it, the α Persei Cluster. The star is a blue-white supergiant star about 510 light years away. The name comes from the Arabic phrase Mirfaq al-Thurayya meaning "elbow of al-Thurayya."

Algol (β Persei) is a triple star system about 94 light years away. It signifies the position of Medusa's head, with Algol representing her eye. This is an eclipsing binary system, meaning one star passes in front of another, blocking light, causing the brightness to dim every ~3 days. The name comes from the Arabic phrase raʾs al-ghūl meaning "head of the ogre."

ζ Persei is a blue supergiant star about 1,300 light years away.

Áldu (ε Persei) is a binary star system about 640 light years away. The primary is a blue giant star. The name was only adopted in 2025 and comes from the Sámi culture of Finland and is the word for a female reindeer.

γ Persei is a binary star system about 220 light years away. The primary is a yellow giant star.

Sarvvis (δ Persei) is potentially a binary star system about 520 light years away. The primary is a blue giant star. Its name also comes from the Sámi culture of Finland and is the word for a male reindeer or moose.

ρ Persei is a solitary star about 308 light years away. It is a red supergiant and is sometimes called Gorgonea Tertia, Latin for the third Gorgon, although the IAU has yet to formally name this star.

Miram (η Persei) is a binary star system with the primary being a red supergiant star. It lies about 1,000 light years away. The origin of the name is unknown, although it only gained this name in the 20th century.

Misam (κ Persei) is a triple star system about 113 light years from Earth. The primary is a yellow giant star. The name comes from the Arabic word miʽṣam meaning "wrist."

Atik (o Persei) is a triple star system about 1,100 light years away, consisting of a blue giant as the primary. The name comes from the Arabic word atik meaning "shoulder."

τ Persei is a binary star system about 254 light years away. It consists of a yellow giant star and a blue-white giant star.

c Persei is a blue giant star about 480 light years from Earth.

Menkib (ξ Persei) is a solitary star about 1,200 light years away. It is a blue giant star and is one of the hottest stars that can be seen with the naked eye, clocking in at around 35,000 degrees! It also ionizes the nearby California Nebula (NGC 1499). The name comes from the Arabic phrase Mankib al Thurayya meaning "shoulder of al-Thurayya."

ι Persei is a solitary, yellow-white star about 35 light years away.

θ Persei is a binary star system about 37 light years away. The primary star is a yellow-white star with a red dwarf companion.

μ Persei is a binary star system about 900 light years away. The primary is a yellow supergiant star with a companion blue giant.

λ Persei is a solitary blue-white giant star about 420 light years away.

b Persei is a triple star system about 310 light years away. The primary is a blue-white giant star.

Among the stars of Perseus lie several "deep space objects" including: The Double Cluster (NGC 869, NGC 884), the California Nebula (NGC 1499), the α Persei Cluster, and the Spiral Cluster (M34).

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🌑 Algol: The Most Notorious Star in Astrology 🌑

Known as the “Demon Star” or the “Eye of Medusa,” Algol is one of the most mysterious and feared stars in astrology. Located in the constellation of Perseus, Algol has captivated astrologers for centuries with its powerful, transformative and sometimes unsettling energy.

What is Algol?

Fixed Star Algol: Officially known as Beta Persei, Algol is a binary star that appears to blink or dim every few days, due to the two stars orbiting each other. This "blinking" earned it its ominous reputation, linking it with themes of transformation, death and rebirth.

Symbolism: Algol’s energy is deeply connected with themes of intense power, resilience and facing the darker sides of life. In mythology, Algol represents the severed head of Medusa, bringing associations with protection, vengeance and transformation through hardship.

Algol in the Houses

1st House, Intense presence; a powerful, often misunderstood aura. This placement could attract extreme reactions from others and offers transformative life experiences.

2nd House, A challenging relationship with money or values but with potential for resilience and resourcefulness. Often brings financial highs and lows.

3rd House, A bold communicator with a unique, possibly controversial voice. Expect challenges that build mental strength and determination.

4th House, Possible family or ancestral wounds. Calls for healing from deep rooted patterns or trauma, bringing resilience in the face of family struggles.

5th House, Creative power with an edge; the native may express themselves through intense, often cathartic forms of art. Challenges in romantic life may transform personal growth.

6th House, Intense work or health experiences, requiring resilience. Can bring the need to break free from oppressive routines and cultivate self care.

7th House, Relationships may be intense, with themes of transformation through partnerships. Partners could be catalysts for personal growth.

8th House, A powerful placement for overcoming fears and confronting the unknown. The individual may have an interest in psychology, the occult or taboo subjects.

9th House, Strong opinions and powerful beliefs; drives the person to question and transform their worldview, often through intense or challenging experiences.

10th House, A career path marked by resilience. Suggests a powerful public image, often misunderstood, yet respected for strength and endurance.

11th House, Intense connections in friendships and groups; may have to confront betrayals or transformative events within social circles, emerging stronger.

12th House, Powerful subconscious, often wrestling with fears or hidden trauma. Indicates strong intuition and the capacity to confront inner darkness and emerge with wisdom.

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Blessed New Moon conjuct Algol

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Ever extravagant, most enigmatic, and forever passionate, the one and only MOB brings to the spotlight a new star. In this issue, meet the next MOB Umamusume, Algol! // Brainstorming signature racewear for mob uma was kind of fun, ngl