Vedic astrology glossary
What is combustion (Asta) of a planet?
Also known as: combustion
A planet is combust (asta) when it sits too close to the Sun and is 'burnt' by its rays, weakening its ability to give results. Each planet has its own combustion distance.
Combustion is judged carefully — a combust planet can still function, especially if it is otherwise strong or retrograde.