Dictionary term
Combust
Direct answer
Combust means a planet is close enough to the Sun to be hidden by its light, traditionally weakening or overwhelming that planet.
Combust describes a planet hidden and overwhelmed by solar proximity.
Combust describes a planet hidden and overwhelmed by solar proximity.
The orbit map distinguishes physical bodies, calculated points, and symbolic cycles where possible.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Combust to read hidden motives, overwhelmed significators, private pressure, and planets that struggle to act independently from the Sun.
- Do not use it for
- Do not treat combustion as absolute ruin.
- In astrology
- Traditional astrologers often distinguished combustion from cazimi and from the wider condition called under the beams.
- Reference category
- Transits & Cycles
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
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The story behind Combust
Combustion is a traditional visibility doctrine based on the way planets disappear in the brightness of the Sun.
Combust in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Combust asks what is too close to ego, visibility, or authority to be seen clearly.
Why Combust matters
Combust matters because it changes visibility. The planet may still act, but its topics can be concealed, pressured, or dominated by solar concerns.
Combust at work: an example
Venus combust may describe love, money, or pleasure themes that are close to identity but hard to see clearly.
Reading Combust wisely
Sign, dignity, sect, house, and whether the planet is cazimi all matter.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Transits & Cycles
- Also appears in
- Transits & Cycles
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Combust?
Combust means a planet is close enough to the Sun to be hidden by its light, traditionally weakening or overwhelming that planet.
How is Combust used in timing work?
Use Combust to read hidden motives, overwhelmed significators, private pressure, and planets that struggle to act independently from the Sun.
What should I avoid when interpreting Combust?
Do not treat combustion as absolute ruin. Sign, dignity, sect, house, and whether the planet is cazimi all matter.
