17 degree of Venus in 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. Kepler). Degree associated with children (N. Devor). “Two full advantages for old maids sitting in silence.” — The ability to transform the natural lack of potential into balance and inner clarity. Retreat inward (D. Rudhyar). “Nature.” Indicates a person who loves nature, is interested in the laws of metaphysics. Achieves success in agriculture or other nature-related activities (B. Izraelit). Happiness and chance play a major role; inclination toward luxury (O. Troyanovsky). Degree of Venus. Degree of fertility. Chance plays a very significant role, inner contradictions. Fortune is accidental. Aspiration for luxury. May indicate homosexuality (Thebeotic Calendar). Degree of Mercury. “A beautifully 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).
Mercury at 18 Degrees and Virgo
18 Mercury and Virgo degree. Royal degree. Courage, bravery, support of new ideas, new endeavors. Advancement through a partner of the opposite sex if t...