Algenib
Gamma Pegasi is the star's Bayer designation. Although it also had the traditional name Algenib, this name was also used for Alpha Persei. In 2016, the International Astronomical Union organized a Working Group on Star Names (WGSN) to catalog and standardize proper names for stars. The WGSN's first bulletin of July 2016 included a table of the first two batches of names approved by the WGSN; which included Algenib for this star (Alpha Persei was given the name Mirfak).
The asterism of γ Pegasi and α Andromedae, in Hindu astronomy, is called Uttara Bhādrapadā (उत्तरभाद्रपदा) or Uttṛṭṭāti. It is the 26th nakshatra. In Chinese, 壁宿 (Bìxiù), meaning Wall (asterism) refers to an asterism consisting of γ Pegasi and α Andromedae . Consequently, the Chinese name for γ Pegasi itself is 壁宿一 (Bìxiù yī, English: the First Star of Wall.)[3]
Algenib marks the extreme tip of the Horse’s wing, so that its name Algenib has been considered as derived from Al Janah, the Wing, but it probably is from Al Janb, the Side. It has sometimes been written Algemo. The Persian astronomer Al Biruni (973-1048 A.D.) quoted it, with delta (δ which is now Alpheratz, the alpha (α) star of Andromeda), as Al Fargh al Thani, the Second, or Lower, Spout, i.e. of the Bucket. The 14th century Greco-Persian astronomer Chrysococca called it (Greek) Pegasos from the constellation.
Astrological influences of the star Algenib
Of the nature of Mars and Mercury. It gives notoriety, dishonor, violence, misfortune, and denotes the naked and poor professional beggar. [Robson, p.122.]
Penetrating mind and a strong will, as well as determination. An impressive way of speaking and a gift for oratory. In conjunction with the Sun, it will make for a fighting spirit and a love of learning. Connected with Mercury, Venus and Jupiter, one can count popularity and interest in art and literature and distinction; if not further configurations also point to similar gifts. With Saturn, in general, it is thought of as an impeding factor, but has a name for good memory according to Morin. If angular with Mercury and Uranus, Algenib will make for an inventive spirit. [Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.12, Algenib is given as alpha Pegasus which is an error because the name and degrees are right for this star Algenib, gamma.]
- Excess of heat resulting in violence and perhaps misfortune or dishonor. [Fixed Stars and Judicial Astrology, George Noonan, 1990, p.22.]
- With Sun: Mental disturbances, fevers and ill health, some danger of accidents. [Robson, p.122.]
- A fighting spirit and a love of learning. [Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.12.]
- With Moon: Dishonor, loss by scandal, exiled or forced to flee, ill health, trouble through writings. [Robson, p.122.]
- With Mercury: Quick temper, mental disturbances, success in legal and other disputes. [Robson, p.122.]
- With Venus: Generous, proud, quick temper, bad morals, drink or evil habits, favorable for financial affairs. [Robson, p.122.]
- With Mars: Quick mind and body, lying or theft, danger of accidents. [Robson, p.122.]
- With Jupiter: Hypocrisy, financial success, real or pretended religious enthusiasm. [Robson, p.122.]
- With Saturn: Many enemies, success, secret help from powerful friends and influential relatives, bad morals. [Robson, p.122.]
- Good memory. [Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation, Elsbeth Ebertin, 1928, p.12.]
- With Uranus: Active and eccentric mind, reformer or agitator, great influence over the minds of others necessitating journeys, peculiar ideas in advance of the time, mystic and fond of mysteries though frank and open, domestic troubles especially in a woman’s map. [Robson, p.122.]
- With Neptune: Conceited, stubborn, deceptive, cowardly, vacillating, untruthful, envious, superstitious, strong passions, sex troubles, evil surroundings, many enemies, mechanical ability, criminal tendencies, may be forger, sudden and violent death. [Robson, p.123.][4]
