(5.3.27) Combustion Of Shukra (Venus) in 2017 - 2018

 Combustion of Shukra (Shukra ka Ast Hona) Shukra Tara Ast 

When will Shukra (Venus) remain combust (Ast) in the year 2017 - 2018
(1) In the year 2017-2018  Combustion of Shukra (Venus) or Shukra Tara Ast will begin -
(A) On Tuesday 21.03.2017 in the west direction and the combustion will end on Saturday 25.03.2017 in the east
(B) On Friday, 14.12.2017 in the east direction and the combustion will end on Friday, 03.02.2018  in the west
Note -  (The old age period is observed three days before the combustion of Venus and childhood period is observed three days after the combustion of the Venus is over.This period is also considered as inauspicious)

What is combustion
When a planet  comes within a certain range of closeness to the sun,that planet is said to be combust. This range of closeness is measured in degrees which is different for different planets.When a planet becomes combust,it loses its strength and shine and becomes weak.

According to the Hindu astrology,Jupiter(Guru) and Venus (Shukra) are considered auspicious / benefic/shubh planets,so the performing of any auspicious ceremonies during the period of their combustion is prohibited.

The following tasks are not done when the Venus becomes combust - 

Digging well,laying foundation of a house,Grih pravesh,marriage,engagement,mundan,purchasing a new vehicle,beginning a new business etc.  

Parihaar - The things for which the period or days are fixed , like- Jaatkarm, Naamkaran, Annapraashan etc. can be during the period of combustion of Venus. 
Other Posts you will like to read :- 

(5.3.15) Combustion of Guru (Jupiter)