Planetary Dignities: Domicile, Exaltation, Detriment, and Fall
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Planetary dignities describe how readily the seven classical planets can express their functions in different signs through domicile, exaltation, detriment, and fall. This is not a good-or-bad score. A placement that feels less straightforward may require a different route and can develop into a nuanced, mature ability with practice.
The Seven Classical Planets
| Planet | Domicile | Exaltation | Detriment | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Leo | Aries | Aquarius | Libra |
| Moon | Cancer | Taurus | Capricorn | Scorpio |
| Mercury | Gemini, Virgo | Virgo | Sagittarius, Pisces | Pisces |
| Venus | Taurus, Libra | Pisces | Aries, Scorpio | Virgo |
| Mars | Aries, Scorpio | Capricorn | Libra, Taurus | Cancer |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius, Pisces | Cancer | Gemini, Virgo | Capricorn |
| Saturn | Capricorn, Aquarius | Libra | Cancer, Leo | Aries |
Reading Guides
- Definitions: Planetary dignities
- Related references: The ten planets, planet-in-sign matrix
- How to read the table: Domicile and exaltation do not guarantee ease; detriment and fall do not mean a placement is bad. Consider the houses, aspects, and chart as a whole.
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