In a horary chart, if mars is conjunct SN on the asc, mars being L3 (a visit), as the dragons tail has the quality of decrease will mars being conjunct the SN make the malefic nature of mars be lessened ?
I'm thinking yes it will, but wanted clarification.
In horary, NN is favorable; SN is unfavorable.
SN always represents some diminution or alteration that damages the significations of the houses/signs/planets. This is why SN is taken as a malefic. It does not diminish the malefic quality of Mars.