Combust Venus in the Natal Chart

Conjunction with the Sun is not always considered combustion, but if a planet is too close to the Sun—within ten degrees—one cannot ignore the fact that it will cease to function as an independent entity. The creative Solar ego so thoroughly dominates the functions of Venus—which, like Mercury, never strays far from the Sun anyway—that the native may be unable to express Venusian qualities at all, or may not know moderation in self-admiration and vanity. The fewer degrees between Venus and the Sun, the more suppressed the planet becomes.

A person with combust Venus lacks empathy and is indifferent to the feelings of others, while their own emotions and desires are always a top priority. This native will not sympathize, even with the death of a loved one, if it disrupts their plans or agreements. In severe cases, this can indicate psychopathy; in milder forms, narcissism—often with the ability to feign sensitivity and attentiveness when it serves their interests.

Three Types of Venus Combustion

Symbolically burning up in the rays of the Sun, the planet becomes invisible, which means the person loses their sense of clear life values. The joy of earthly existence slips through their fingers, though they may endlessly try to find support in pleasures, material possessions, creative achievements, or career success—yet they are unable to experience deep, genuine happiness. Either nothing is ever enough, or nothing is needed at all. Sometimes there is an unconscious aversion to comfort and beauty, when the native refuses to dress stylishly, wear jewelry, or pursue spiritual growth.

In love, the person immediately puts themselves at the center of their partner’s life, demanding adoration and admiration—or, conversely, they merge completely with the ego of a stronger partner, drawing a sense of significance from the nuances of a relationship with a bright and popular individual.

There are three types of Venus combustion, depending on the planet’s position relative to the luminary:

1. Venus rises ahead of the Sun—her degree is greater than the Sun’s, and the distance is less than eight degrees. The person is well aware of their need for emotional distance; they do not wish to get close, to share their joys or sorrows, and they accept this trait without much self-reflection. The native deliberately avoids making many friends and may limit themselves to non-committal affairs to satisfy physical needs, without feeling troubled by it. Such women allow themselves to be loved, but usually date admirers primarily for material gain.

2. Venus is behind the Sun, also within eight degrees. In this case, the person does not understand why they cannot accept romance, warmth, or intimacy, and suffers when they realize they bring negative emotions to those close to them. For example, such a child may not let parents hug or kiss them, avoid friends, and immerse themselves in a deep inner world, yet be distressed by their inability to meet others’ expectations. The native may wish to become a creative, emotionally warm personality loved by all, but cannot figure out how to change their basic settings.

3. Venus is at the very heart of the Sun—the orb of conjunction does not exceed 17 minutes. It would seem that the Kazimi position should endow the native with the best qualities of the planet, but Venus is the enemy of the Sun, so the intensity of vanity will be extraordinary. This person skillfully manipulates the feelings of others through their nature, beauty, talents, and dazzling brilliance, but is unlikely to be capable of selfless love—unless, perhaps, they have a harmonious Moon in Pisces. At the same time, they possess exquisite taste and outstanding creative abilities.

The karmic reason for Venus combustion lies in various offenses against love. The native may have betrayed those who loved them, mocked others’ feelings, destroyed works of art, or similar issues may have occurred in their lineage.

Combust Venus and Relationships

This planetary position creates significant challenges in love and friendship. A woman with combust Venus does not feel feminine, does not know how to attract the opposite sex, and often ends up in awkward situations—either wearing everything beautiful at once or, conversely, hiding her own attractiveness. This can also bring doubts about gender identity, attraction to abusers, or a total denial of the sexual aspect of relationships.

Since the Sun deprives Venus of willpower and self-sufficiency, such a woman often merges completely with a man—especially if she did not receive warmth and admiration from her father in childhood. She is ready to sacrifice her own bright and creative side for the sake of male attention. This girl becomes completely submissive to her partner’s will, unable to make decisions without his approval. She stays home, gives up beautiful clothes, a career, and personal fulfillment, just to avoid losing the meaning of her life—a Sun-man.

It is a different story for a woman with Venus Kazimi. She herself controls her partners, fully aware of the power that a compliment or a kind word from a beauty with strong Venusian energy can have. However, she is unable to truly love and selfishly demands attention and warmth for herself alone.

A man with combust Venus is never certain of his partner’s love and loyalty, even if she does everything for him. Any sign of her self-sufficiency or independent decision is perceived as betrayal. He finds it difficult to express feelings, even if he has them. He believes he is generous with her and is surprised that it is not enough. Yet he is physically unable to force himself to perform romantic gestures or spend a fortune on his beloved.

Sometimes, he is simply incapable of loving and can offer a woman nothing but sex, believing she should be happy simply because he is by her side.

Working through combust Venus is best approached with a psychologist, using effective practices for the conscious development of emotional and sensual capacities. ✓