Combustion and Cazimi
The Sun can be a significator's greatest enemy and its strongest ally alike; which one it becomes depends on how closely the significator approaches it.
Under the beams
A significator within roughly 15° of the Sun (sources give 15°–17°) is 'under the Sun's beams': overshadowed, a little faded. Its effect is weakened, but it is not yet in full danger.
Combust (combustion)
A significator that comes within about 8°30' of the Sun is 'combust': it disappears in the Sun's brilliance and remains oppressed and very weak. A modern analogy: someone whose voice has been silenced and who has been left in the shade.
What does a combust significator say?
If the querent (the person asking) has a combust significator, it usually means the person is afraid, cannot see the situation clearly, or holds a weak hand. The matter remains suppressed or hidden.
Cazimi — beside the king
If the significator enters the very heart of the Sun, within 0°17', it becomes 'cazimi'. Unlike combustion, here it is extraordinarily strengthened — like the most influential person standing right beside the Sun, the king of the heavens.
A fine line
The difference is very small: a few degrees of distance burns the significator, while standing almost exactly upon the Sun crowns it. Pay attention to the degree.
Direction matters too
The significator's direction with respect to the Sun also makes a difference: a significator applying to the Sun is moving into the shade, and the matter is suppressed; a significator newly separating from the Sun emerges into the light, and the matter slowly begins to become visible.
Sample question: Will I be able to show myself and make my voice heard in this meeting?
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