Introduction
This post explores the effects of combust Venus 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 Venus Represent?
In Vedic astrology, Venus is a planet responsible for obtaining fulfilment and nourishment from the external world. We use Venus to evaluate the choices available to us and to make decisions based on a sense of worth and dignity.
The Effects of Combust Venus in Vedic Astrology
When Venus is combust, an individual struggles to exhibit the healthy pride necessary for effective diplomacy. Diplomacy stems from a balanced sense of pride that respects both the self and others. A combust Venus indicates weak diplomatic skills, often due to a fragile sense of pride. As a result, a person may suffer mistreatment from others, leading to feelings of anger and frustration.
Additionally, when Venus is combust, an individual may feel vulnerable when expressing love and affection. From a psychological perspective, people with low self-esteem or unresolved attachment issues often tie their self-worth to how their affection is received by others.
If their attempts at showing love or affection aren’t fully reciprocated, they may feel rejected. This can lead to emotional withdrawal or rigidness in future interactions. This is similar to individuals with insecure attachment styles. Such people struggle to give or receive love in healthy ways due to past experiences of neglect or emotional unavailability.
In essence, the combust Venus native often harbours feelings of anger and resentment due to unmet desires for love and attention. This tendency may develop early in life, when the child expressed affection to the father or another figure, only to have those gestures ignored, whether because the parent was preoccupied or emotionally unavailable.
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