Combust planets in a horoscope are probably the ones which are usually ignored by many astrologers.

These astrologers do not associate any importance to combust planets and make predictions by looking at certain other aspects of horoscopes. Whereas in actual practice, combust planets are a vital part of detecting problems and making predictions about the horoscope holder. In case, a horoscope is having one or more than one combust planets, the resultant effects of the horoscope can not be predicted accurately if the effect of combust planets in the horoscope is ignored or not read properly. So it is very important to pay attention to combust planets and their effects in order to know a horoscope properly and thoroughly. Combustion is a phenomenon which occurs when a planet comes very close to the Sun and loses its luster and shine due to this closeness and thus the planet is said to be combust. For example, if Mercury becomes very close to the Sun in a horoscope, it becomes combust and an alphabet "c" is shown in front of Mercury while showing horoscope details for that particular horoscope. In the same way all the other planets become combust if they come within a certain range of closeness to the Sun. This range of closeness is measured in degrees and is different for different planets. Following are the degrees of combustion for Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn : 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.

Rahu and Ketu never become combust due to their closeness to Sun as they are shadow planets. 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. So the study of combust planets becomes very important in order to make predictions about the significances ruled by these planets in different horoscopes. Combust planets need to be strengthened in order to get proper results for the significances ruled by them. But strengthening the combust planets is not a simple task and takes expertise. The job is comparatively easy when the combust planet in a horoscope is working positively. In case of positive combust planets in a horoscope, the best and the easiest remedy to strengthen these planets is to wear gemstones for the combust planets. Wearing gemstones for the positive combust planets provides them extra strength and they become capable of protecting their significances and producing proper results. But in case, a combust planet in a horoscope is working negative in that horoscope, it becomes comparatively difficult to strengthen that planet. In case of negative combust planets, gemstones can not be prescribed for these planets, as gemstones should not be worn for negative planets, even if such negative planets are combust. Strengthening negative combust planets with the help of gemstones can cause very bad results and thus use of gemstones should be avoided in case of negative combust planets and gemstones should only be used for strengthening positive combust planets. In case of negative combust planets, the strength is provided with the help of Mantras and Poojas for these combust planets and not by using gemstones. For example if Mercury is negative and combust in a horoscope, the best way to strengthen Mercury for that horoscope, so that it may produce proper results regarding its significances is to chant the Beej Mantra of Mercury for as many times a day as is prescribed by your astrologer and for as long a duration of time as is prescribed by your astrologer. However this process is slow and may not show results as fast as the application of gemstones for the positive combust planets. And apart from that this process requires dedicated time and discipline on daily basis to chant the Mantras for the combust planet or planets. That is why it is considered comparatively difficult as compared to the application of gemstones. Another way of strengthening the combust planets with the help of Mantras is getting a Pooja performed for the combust planet. In this process a certain count of Mantras for the combust planet, which is usually 125,000 and is chanted by a set of 2 to 5 Pandits in a time period ranging

from 3 days to 8 days, on behalf of the horoscope holder and the fruit of this Jaap of Mantras is transferred to the horoscope holder by means of Sankalpas done under the guidance of Vedic System of Karma Vidhaan and Vedic Astrology. So the Mantras are chanted by the Pandits and the fruit is given to the horoscope holder, and all this process works out at a much faster pace than chanting the Mantras by yourself which may require years to accomplish a count of 125,000 Mantras for a combust planet. The best suggested remedial combination for negative combust planets is to get a Pooja performed first and then start chanting the Mantra for that planet on daily basis if you are able to do it. By Himanshu ShangariWhen a planet is combust in a kundli or in transit then it impacts the life of
the native. In this article we will discuss the result of a combust lord of a house in the kundali (Horoscope). Combust lord of 1st house if the 1st house of a horoscope Chart has a combust lord of the Ascendant then the native may have a life of a prisoner. He or she may have to face fear, disease and tension very often and this may result in lowered lifestyle, money crisis and obstacles in the way of success. Combust lord of 2nd house if the lord of the 2nd house is combust then the native may behave improperly. She may even do some inconceivable acts. This combination can also cause eye pain, stammering and give a squandering nature. She may have a problematic life. Combust lord of 3rd house If the lord of the 3rd house of a horoscope is combust then this is harmful for the natives brothers. He or she might get a bad advisor and enemy in guise. She may feel mental stress and her self-esteem may be at a strike. Combust lord of 4th house Combust lord of the 4th house means the natives mother may be in pain. The natives land asset or pet may be in danger and he or she may be at risk from water and vehicle. Natives personal happiness is hampered in this situation. Combust lord of 5th house Combust lord in this house may cause problems for children, failure of plans, problems in legs and unnecessary loss of money. Combust lord of 6th house If a natives horoscope has combust lord in 6th house then she or he may face defeat, conspiracy and may have to work under others in unfavourable conditions. He may be hurt, afflicted by theft and may not be able to take intelligent decisions. Combust lord of 7th house Combust lord in this house indicate separation from life partner. He may get in trouble from the opposite sex and develop illegitimate relationships. He might suffer from hidden diseases. Combust lord of 8th house Weakness, failure, despair, hunger, disease and death are created by combust lord in the 8th house of a natives kundali (Horoscope). Combust lord of 9th house Ill fate, poverty and foolish behavior are caused by combust lord in this house. The natives who have this

combination in their horoscope may be cursed by elder people and teachers. Combust lord of 10th house If the lord of the 10th house of a horoscope is combust then a native may fail at work, get demotion at the job, and may lead a difficult life where unpleasant incidents may happen very frequently. Combust lord of 11th house Combust lord in this 11 house means danger for elder brother of the native, bad news, loss of wealth, ear related diseases and separation from friends. Combust lord of 12th house A native if has this situation in horoscope may suffer various types of diseases, and may face a situation in which they are either imprisoned or in threat of imprisonment.