Conjunction versus degree closeness
Keep same-sign conjunction, exact separation and sign-boundary closeness as separate facts.
The course labels two planets conjunct when they occupy the same sidereal sign/whole-sign house. That is a categorical geometry rule used consistently by the labs.
Exact angular separation is a second fact. Two planets can be in the same sign yet nearly 25° apart, so “conjunct” does not mean “close by degree.”
The reverse can also occur across a sign boundary: one planet at 29° of one sign and another at 1° of the next sign are only about 2° apart, but they are not same-sign conjunct under this course definition.
Degree separation becomes important in specific techniques such as combustion profiles and degree-based Drik Bala. Those techniques should not silently redefine the course’s same-sign conjunction flag.
When writing an interpretation, state both facts when relevant: “same-sign conjunction; separation X°.” This keeps geometry auditable and prevents hidden orb assumptions.
How to read it
- Check same-sign status.
- Calculate exact angular separation.
- Record both facts separately.
- Apply technique-specific orb only where that technique explicitly defines one.
- Do not invent a universal conjunction orb.
Key points
- Same-sign conjunction is categorical in this course.
- Degree separation is continuous and separate.
- Combustion and Drik Bala have their own explicit degree logic.
Apply it to a chart
Sun 2° Leo + Mercury 27° Leo → same-sign conjunction, 25° separation.
Mars 29° Aries + Jupiter 1° Taurus → about 2° apart, but not same-sign conjunct in this course.
Do not use one arbitrary orb to overwrite every conjunction, combustion and aspect rule.
Apply this lesson to a chart
- Find a same-sign planet pair.
- Measure their degree separation.
- Write one sentence containing both the conjunction flag and the separation.