Combustion occurs when a planet is too close to the Sun, its energy 'burned' and weakened by solar intensity.
When planets approach the Sun within certain degrees (varying by planet), they become combust (Asta)—their light overpowered by solar brilliance. Mercury within 14°, Venus within 10°, Mars within 17°, Jupiter within 11°, and Saturn within 15° are considered combust. The planet's significations may suffer—weak self-expression, hidden talents, or delayed manifestation of that planet's themes.
TriAstra notes combust planets and factors reduced strength into Personal Radar calculations, while also identifying when combustion lifts through transit for timing analysis.
Combust planets work behind the scenes rather than overtly. Their themes may emerge later in life or require conscious effort to develop and express.
Understanding Combustion (Asta) is just the beginning. See how it manifests in your unique birth chart with TriAstra's triple-system analysis.
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