When two planets share almost the same degree, their functions blend until they are hard to tell apart. Picture two voices singing the same note: the sound can be powerful and focused, yet it becomes difficult to hear where one ends and the other begins.
A conjunction isn't inherently easy or difficult. Its tone depends on the planets involved. Venus alongside Jupiter often leans toward pleasure and generosity. Mars alongside Saturn can combine drive with restraint, which some days feels like frustration and other days like impressive discipline.
In a personal chart, a conjunction marks a concentration of energy. The themes of those planets tend to show up together, again and again. Noticing whether they support or get in each other's way helps you use that intensity with more awareness.