Introduction
This post explores the effects of combust Mercury in Vedic astrology. If one of the main six planets is too close to the Sun in degrees, it becomes harmed by its burning rays. Combust planets lose some of their potency and the native is generally frustrated with using the energy of this particular planet.
Combustion Degrees
Planets are deemed combust when their longitudinal separation from the Sun falls within the specified range on either side.
- Moon – 12 degrees
- Mars – 17 degrees
- Mercury – 14 degrees
- Venus – 10 degrees
- Jupiter – 11 degrees
- Saturn – 15 degrees
What Does Mercury Represent?
In Vedic astrology, Mercury is a planet responsible for taking practical advantage of our skills. It plays a crucial role in navigating the world of friendships and finding the best opportunities. Mercury also governs negotiating, making requests, and utilising investigative and research skills. Additionally, it helps in practically manifesting our dreams.
The Effects of Combust Mercury in Vedic Astrology
When Mercury is too close to the Sun, it struggles to perform these functions effectively. First of all, you may experience feelings of vulnerability when making requests and asking questions. The self is identified with the function of speech and feels hurt and rejected when requests are denied. The ego is fearful of having its request denied and therefore is feeling rejected on a personal level.
Even legitimate requests such as asking for a well-deserved raise, requesting from loved ones, and returning an item to a store become difficult. After some time you may feel taken advantage of and unfulfilled. This is when anger and resentment set in.
You may have some issues with communicating your needs and boundaries. Most people with this placement are only able to communicate their desires and needs more overtly through hints, or in a joking manner. In other possible scenario, you may tell people what to do instead of communicating what needs to be done and politely asking them if they want to do it.
Mercury combust by the Sun presents most trouble in personal relationships where a clear communication of needs and desires is important for maintaining harmony and in business affairs where money must be asked for. In essence, when Mercury is with the Sun you are frustrated because you are unable to maintain a fair exchange with others.
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