crooked tail

Scorpio, as illustrated in "Wonders of Creation" ca 13th c.

The Constellations by Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (15th c.)

Sadwes - Satevis / Alpha Scorpii, Antares - found in the Každom (crooked tail) constellation / Scorpius

one of the four brightest stars near the ecliptic, considered a royal star presiding over the 26000 yrs cycle,
is the watcher of sunset and of the West - ruler of its cardinal direction,
reaches dominance in mid-season after the Fall Equinox,
oversees the element of water and guards one of the four vortexes,
is associated with the right/left flow of solar energy and the winds blowing 'hot and cold'.

Scorpius constellation (the bright star to the upper right is Antares) over the Sahara as seen by © TWAN