When a planet becomes combust, it becomes weak by combustion and thus it becomes unable to protect its significances fully and produce proper results unlike a planet which is not combust and is capable of producing proper results.Moon is said to be combust when it comes within 12 degrees on either side of the Sun.
Mercury is said to be combust when it comes within 14 degrees on either side of the Sun provided Mercury is in forward Motion. When Mercury is in Retrograde motion, the degree of closeness for combustion of Mercury becomes 12 degrees.
Venus is said to be combust when it comes within 10 degrees on either side of the Sun, provided Venus is in forward motion. When Venus is in Retrograde motion, the degree of closeness for combustion of Venus becomes 8 degrees.
Mars is said to be combust when it comes within 17 degrees on either side of the Sun.
Jupiter is said to be combust when it comes within 11 degrees on either side of the Sun.
Saturn is said to be combust when it comes within 15 degrees on either side of the Sun.
Planet loses its luster and shine due to this closeness and thus the planet is said to be combust.
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