17 Venus degree and Leo. Vakshya in exaltation (according to Globus). Inner contradictions. Chance plays a major role. Aspiration for luxury and pleasures (P. Globus). Love of luxury and enjoyment. Weak will. Laziness, smooth speech, oratorical talent (J. Kefer). Degree related to children (N. Devor). “Two full advantages: old maids sitting in silence.” — Ability to transform the natural deficiency of potential into balance and inner clarity. Retreat inward (D. Radya). “Nature.” Indicates a person who loves nature, is interested in the laws of metaphysics. Achieves success in agriculture or other nature-related activities (B. Izraeitel). Happiness and chance play a major role; inclination toward luxury (O. Troyanovsky).
Venus degree. Degree of fertility. Chance plays a very significant role; inner contradictions. Fortune is accidental. Aspiration for luxury. May indicate homosexuality (Thebeotic Calendar).
Mercury degree. “A beautifully luxuriously dressed woman lies on a couch; around her are fruits and golden vessels. Near her hand, on a table inlaid with white marble, lies an open book.” — Indicates a vain dreamer, a lover of pleasures — a person who enjoys a pleasant and easy life. Successes are guaranteed, yet such a person does not make efforts to increase them. Their soul is romantic, loves art and perfect forms. This is the symbol of Luxury (I. Kosminsky).
