gimzo23
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I found the belowly (in bold) attached explanation and view point on the conjunctions quite interesting. It is stated that planets in a strong conjunction tend to lose much of their separate, individual modes of functioning, and, while it adds a new dimension to the planets involved, it also hinders some of their own natural expression, thus making the individual planet's traits harder to recognize and work with.
So, I guess this can make it harder for a person to fully recognize a planet's own behavior and characteristics, say, in a chart where a planet might be less fortunately placed, or needs specific approaches and conscious behaviors by the natal to better or fully integrate a planet in his/her personality, or develop the more positive traits of it, be it in a karmic/spiritual way, or just for his/her own personal growth and development.
Or, even if not badly or weakly placed or a malefic involved, even with an easy, beneficial conjunction planet-wise, I would guess that a planet who can never ever act and be recognized by the natal on its own (or at least not permanently attached like in a conjunction), could possibly still cause some trouble or be hindering in certain aspects of a natal's life, maybe just for the fact that in the aspects of life that the involved planet(s) is/are active and at work, it might be of more use sometimes and in certain circumstances to not always have the permanently fused energy of the two planets together at work, but maybe have the single energy of a planet, or at least not the permanently fused one like in a conjunction, at one's disposal. Even more so, if the other planet is weakly placed by sign, involves a planet that doesn't fit well with the other planet, or involves a malefic that influences the other planet in a less fortunate way.
What are other people's opinions or experiences on this?
Here is the explanation: (It is from astroroom.com)
Any two planets that are separated by around 8 degrees (as mentioned, the allowed orb varies) or less are considered to be in conjunction. The conjunction can with reason be entitled the most powerful aspect. True as it seems, for the individual trying to grasp how a certain strong conjunction manifests in their psyche, it may not be that obvious. This is because any two planets involved in a strong conjunction tend to lose much of their separate, identifiable modes of functioning. Therefore a conjunction can manifest as a "blind spot" that however intense, would make the areas represented by the two planets lack in perspective. The conjunction has a reputation for subjectivity.
The general effect of the conjunction is intensification. It always works in a magnifying, heightened respect; it adds a new dimension to the planets involved while at the same time hindering some of their natural expression. Ultimately, the conjunction has no essential nature of its own (next to the above mentioned), but is dictated entirely by the qualities of the planets. As with all aspects, it is usually assumed that the planet that is further away from the sun in the solar system is the primary influence upon the nearer one, and not the other way around. Now for an example: the conjunction of the Sun and Uranus is a sign of a certain personal originality and unpredictability (that however strong may express itself in a more "inner" fashion). Whatever characteristics this person possesses from the sign position of the Sun are heightened, yet moves in hard to anticipate ways. There is a certain electric, quirky charisma to the core being, an eccentricity of the typical "independent spirit" sort that is intent on going its own way. Taking pride in being unique. Whether this energy manifests "positively" or "negatively" is completely at the mercy of circumstance, arbitrary as these concepts are.
So, I guess this can make it harder for a person to fully recognize a planet's own behavior and characteristics, say, in a chart where a planet might be less fortunately placed, or needs specific approaches and conscious behaviors by the natal to better or fully integrate a planet in his/her personality, or develop the more positive traits of it, be it in a karmic/spiritual way, or just for his/her own personal growth and development.
Or, even if not badly or weakly placed or a malefic involved, even with an easy, beneficial conjunction planet-wise, I would guess that a planet who can never ever act and be recognized by the natal on its own (or at least not permanently attached like in a conjunction), could possibly still cause some trouble or be hindering in certain aspects of a natal's life, maybe just for the fact that in the aspects of life that the involved planet(s) is/are active and at work, it might be of more use sometimes and in certain circumstances to not always have the permanently fused energy of the two planets together at work, but maybe have the single energy of a planet, or at least not the permanently fused one like in a conjunction, at one's disposal. Even more so, if the other planet is weakly placed by sign, involves a planet that doesn't fit well with the other planet, or involves a malefic that influences the other planet in a less fortunate way.
What are other people's opinions or experiences on this?
Here is the explanation: (It is from astroroom.com)
Any two planets that are separated by around 8 degrees (as mentioned, the allowed orb varies) or less are considered to be in conjunction. The conjunction can with reason be entitled the most powerful aspect. True as it seems, for the individual trying to grasp how a certain strong conjunction manifests in their psyche, it may not be that obvious. This is because any two planets involved in a strong conjunction tend to lose much of their separate, identifiable modes of functioning. Therefore a conjunction can manifest as a "blind spot" that however intense, would make the areas represented by the two planets lack in perspective. The conjunction has a reputation for subjectivity.
The general effect of the conjunction is intensification. It always works in a magnifying, heightened respect; it adds a new dimension to the planets involved while at the same time hindering some of their natural expression. Ultimately, the conjunction has no essential nature of its own (next to the above mentioned), but is dictated entirely by the qualities of the planets. As with all aspects, it is usually assumed that the planet that is further away from the sun in the solar system is the primary influence upon the nearer one, and not the other way around. Now for an example: the conjunction of the Sun and Uranus is a sign of a certain personal originality and unpredictability (that however strong may express itself in a more "inner" fashion). Whatever characteristics this person possesses from the sign position of the Sun are heightened, yet moves in hard to anticipate ways. There is a certain electric, quirky charisma to the core being, an eccentricity of the typical "independent spirit" sort that is intent on going its own way. Taking pride in being unique. Whether this energy manifests "positively" or "negatively" is completely at the mercy of circumstance, arbitrary as these concepts are.
Whether it is negatively or positively expressed depends on the individuals level of consciousness.
