combust

[summerstar]

Hello all,

I would like to know what strength the Venus in my chart has. It is "combust" (I'm not sure how much that matters) and I thought that this would weaken it, but I started out as an artist, and so I am wondering about it. It is in mutual reception with my mercury, but my mercury is square the moon. Any thoughts?
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[rahu]

it seems in the last few years,people have been using the concept of combust on many planets.it traditionally applied only to mercury as mercury is so small and close to the sun.the closer to exact conjunct with the sun a planet is the more power it has.i have never seen a planet other that mercury diminished because of a exact conjunction with the sun.
in you chart with a stellium of venus/sun/uranus conjuct the descendant,nithing couls diminish you creative abilities.you must work on concentration and devotion as the uranus influence gives creative abilty but also emotional inconsistancy.the old cliche about genius is it is made up of 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.
rahu

[astro.teacher]

rahu,

Last few years? Most Traditional authors state any Planet can be in combustion. Lilly states it is the greatest evil that a Planet can face. Only when a Planet is 17 minutes from the Sun (Cazimi) is it considered benevolent as the harmful rays of the sun cannot damage it.

summerstar,

Your Venus is Cazimi. Cazimi is the most benevolent spot a Planet can be with regards to the Sun.

http://www.antiquus-astrology.com/Chap2-14.html
http://www.antiquus-astrology.com/Chap2-8.html

[summerstar]

Rahu,

You are right about my inconsistencies. I often have a hard time staying on track and finishing what I start! I've never heard of "cazini" it is worth some study. Thank you both for your replies.

Summerstar