Blessing
The theme “Blessing” joins 2 constellations: Pegasus, Little Horse. Each connection is explained on a dedicated constellation page and belongs to the atlas’s authorial biblical interpretation.
2 related constellationsWhich constellations are connected with the theme “Blessing”?
The theme “Blessing” joins 2 constellations: Pegasus, Little Horse. Each connection is explained on a dedicated constellation page and belongs to the atlas’s authorial biblical interpretation.
Pegasus
Blessing of AbrahamPegasus symbolizes God's blessing given to Abraham and Israel and extended through Christ to all nations. It lies directly next to Aquarius and Pisces, with one of the Fishes near the Great Square of Pegasus. The most ancient Babylonian image of this square was IKU, 'Field', and among the old Arabic star names of Pegasus there is an unusually large number with the root saʿd — 'happiness, prosperity, fortune': 'fortunate rain', 'happiness of the high-spirited', 'fortune of the surpassing one', 'fortune of young livestock'. A complete picture emerges: God pours water upon His Field and His people, and it is filled with blessing. Through Christ, the blessing of Abraham comes to the Gentiles together with the promised Spirit.
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Little Horse
Firstfruits of blessingThe Little Horse lies directly before the great Horse — Pegasus, which in the overall heavenly picture is connected with God's blessing, first poured out on Abraham and Israel, and through Christ extended to all nations. The ancient Arabic name of the Little Horse, Al Faras al-Awwal — 'First Horse', is related to the fact that it rises before Pegasus. The constellation itself represents only a small front part of a horse, and its main star Kitalpha means 'part of the Horse'. Therefore the Little Horse conveys well the image of the firstfruits of blessing — the first promise, followed by the fullness of blessing.
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