#essential dignity

[thewhalehastalestoo]

Finally! It's Done!

Finally! It's Here! We've finished our first article on understanding the planets and signs through the essential dignity scheme!

I’ve been promising single articles on exploring the planets and signs through essential dignity and finally have our first planet done! We started with the Sun, I just now have to edit the Moon’s article, and next up is Mercury. I’ve already shared the pdf on my Ko-Fi and as promised it is first available to subscribers. If you don’t want to wait for the rest of the planets, feel free to become…

[glitter50000]

Xie Lian in the first half of book 4 is like Icarus surviving the fall and attempting to put the melted wax back onto the broken wings and some people laugh at him for it.

[adhd-fandom-and-gay]

AU where Robert just...gives up on trying after the engagement with Everly and becomes terribly complacent, and Hastie has to watch his son slowly lose his sense of purpose, identity, and contentment knowing that it was mostly due to his actions. Is this anything.

[canisalbus]

To me, Machete kind of has the energy of a secondary villain/coldhearted side character in someone else's story that a lot of fans latch onto, moreso than the protagonist. Question is, would he be the villain in anyone's story?

Why, thank you! I'm actually glad to hear he gives off that vibe. I don't think he set out to become a villain but a lot of people certainly view him as one.

[saintmelangell]

i think my biggest gripe with right vs leftwing politics is that so much of it, on both sides, boils down to people arguing about who is deserving of basic dignity and who isnt. the left is as guilty of doing this as the right, but because the left lacks substantial political power it doesn't actually translate into policy and is deemed as more harmless because it only becomes systemic on a popular level. but both left and right wing people are guilty of writing off certain groups or individuals as simply undeserving of dignity because they transgress certain standards of moral rightness defined by said group as applicable to all people universally. and both groups are guilty of thinking they're exempt from authoritarianism because "they" are correct and those who oppose them are not, and in their opposition must be stripped of their essential right to dignity.

the capacity for totalitarianism isn't defined by political leaning, its simply a human trait. the more time we spend debating who deserves dignity and who doesnt the less time we spend actually affecting substantive change. debating the right to dignity is exactly with corrupt authorities want people to do, because such debate is inherently self-focused, a self-defence of one's own "right" views as opposed to the base "other," as opposed to a concentrated effort to win and maintain those rights to dignity for all members of the group as human regardless of individual transgression.

[kairologia]

having debilitated/challenging placements ≠ being doomed.

An infuriating trend I’ve noticed over the years (and that still prevails) among psychology-centric astrology circles is to describe challenging placements (detriment/fall/charts containing many harsh aspects/8H or 12H placements) in a manner that has people immediately assuming they are doomed or destined for failure. And not only is that unethical, it’s also a huge misconception that fails to get across the fact that nothing is actually that simple in astrology or in general, which causes people to misinterpret the workings of said planets.

While it is true that in traditional astrology, there are placements that are objectively positive and others that are less favorable, it simply means that the planet is not supported in doing what it wants/likes to do & carrying out its agenda. There is nothing inherently wrong with the debilitated planet, only that the environment (Zodiac Sign) is actively working against it (Detriment/Fall).

Remember, your chart isn’t just you, much less present-time you alone. Your chart is the map of your entire life — and consequently, those challenging placements reflect situations & circumstances that may or may not be negative in nature. Debilitated planets do not exist to “curse” you — rather, to validate your life experiences. They provide explanations for hardships you might have (or will, later on) experienced such as a difficult childhood, betrayals by friends & loved ones, accidents, feeling isolated in your own community, etcetera.

It also cannot be overstated that oftentimes, debilitated planets function better under hardship than dignified ones since that is more or less their natural state.

For example, Sun & Mars debilitated can indicate challenges with confidence, initiative, drive, decision-making, capacity to act with authority, taking action and power struggles with paternal (sun)/masculine (both) figures in your life.

Venus debilitated can signify challenges with your perception & processing of love (not just the romantic kind), feeling worthy of said love, displaying affection, active fault-seeking and overanalyzing (in Virgo's case) and struggles with, avoidance of or overindulgence in physical pleasure.

Jupiter debilitated is all about challenges with faith, trust, community even. Debilitated Jupiter natives tend to defy the norm/status-quo in some way.

Saturn debilitated can indicate struggles with establishing and keeping boundaries, stability, patience, visibility, the very notion of time, needing to try things for oneself instead of listening to advice, making the same mistakes more than once, and other such things.

Mercury being debilitated can show issues with communication, anything that necessitates directness and brevity, things getting lost in translation, possibly issues handling money, not having your ideas taken seriously, having a hard time working with details, and being misunderstood.

A debilitated Moon shows issues with caring for the self, feeling cared for, emotion regulation & management of feelings, nourishment, rest, the physical body and possible struggles with feminine/maternal figures.

Do you have any debilitated placements? If you’re not sure, find my post on essential dignities here.

[gaiasgrimoire]

Astrology 101 - Essential Dignities 🪐

In astrology, dignities refer to the strength or influence a planet has based on its position in the zodiac. These dignities help determine how well a planet can express its energy in a given sign. The main types of dignities are Rulership (or Domicile), Exaltation, Detriment, and Fall. Here's a breakdown of each of one:

1. Rulership (Domicile)

A planet is in its rulership when it is in the sign it governs. This gives the planet strong and harmonious energy, allowing it to express itself naturally and with full power.

Example: Venus rules Taurus and Libra, so Venus is in rulership in these signs.

Meaning: The planet’s energy is expressed positively and comfortably, indicating ease in manifesting its qualities.

2. Exaltation

When a planet is in its exaltation, it is in a sign where its energy is particularly potent and well-supported, but not quite as natural as rulership.

Example: The Sun is exalted in Aries, giving it a strong, dynamic expression in this sign.

Meaning: The planet’s energy is uplifted and works efficiently, often symbolizing a place where its qualities shine brightest.

3. Detriment

A planet is in detriment when it is in the sign opposite its rulership. This weakens the planet, making it harder for it to express its energy effectively.

Example: Mars rules Aries, but is in detriment in Libra, the opposite sign.

Meaning: The planet’s energy is challenged or obstructed, leading to difficulty in manifesting its natural qualities.

4. Fall

A planet is in fall when it is in the sign opposite its exaltation. This represents the planet’s energy at its lowest point, where it struggles to function properly.

Example: The Moon is exalted in Taurus, so it is in fall in Scorpio.

Meaning: The planet’s energy feels out of place, leading to challenges or weaknesses in expressing its influence.

Key Associations:

Rulership: Natural, strong, positive.

Exaltation: Enhanced, strong, special.

Detriment: Weakened, challenging.

Fall: Discomfort, difficulty, struggle.

Together, these dignities help astrologers understand how a planet behaves in a particular sign, whether its influence is strengthened, neutral, or weakened.

Essential Dignities & Aspects:

Here’s how you can further connect dignities and aspects in astrology based on degrees, giving you more insight into how planets function in different positions.

1. Rulership (Domicile) and Conjunction:

Connection: A planet in rulership is like being in conjunction with the energy of its own sign. In a conjunction, the planet’s qualities are amplified, and similarly, a planet in rulership expresses its energy harmoniously and powerfully. It’s at home and aligned, like two energies coming together as one.

Example: Venus in Taurus or Libra functions smoothly, similar to how a conjunction enhances planets’ strengths.

2. Exaltation and Trine:

Connection: A planet in exaltation can be compared to the flow of a trine aspect (120°), where energy moves with ease and grace. The planet's qualities shine, though not as naturally as in rulership, but still with high potential. Just like trines bring harmony and effortless expression, exaltation allows the planet to thrive and express its highest qualities.

Example: The Sun in Aries is exalted and feels dynamic, similar to how planets in trine work smoothly together.

3. Detriment and Opposition:

Connection: A planet in detriment (opposite its rulership) is like being in a constant opposition (180°), where energies are in tension. The planet is in a foreign environment, opposite to what feels natural, and has to adapt, much like how an opposition aspect challenges balance between two forces.

Example: Mars in Libra (detriment) struggles to assert its natural aggressive energy, similar to how opposing forces create tension that must be reconciled.

4. Fall and Square:

Connection: A planet in fall feels like it’s constantly in a square (90°) to its rulership, dealing with conflict and obstruction. The square aspect forces challenge and growth through friction, just like fall signifies a planet operating at its weakest, with difficulties in expressing its true nature.

Example: The Moon in Scorpio (fall) has a tough time expressing its nurturing qualities, similar to how squares demand resolution of tension between incompatible energies.

5. Mutual Reception and Sextile:

Connection: When two planets are in mutual reception (each in the other's rulership), it's similar to a sextile (60°), where planets cooperate and support each other. The planet's strength is boosted because even though it’s not in its own sign, it receives help from the other planet, just as sextiles create opportunity and cooperation between planetary energies.

Example: Venus in Aries and Mars in Taurus are in mutual reception (each other's ruling signs), which feels like the beneficial energy exchange of a sextile.

Additional Connections:

Retrograde and Dignities: Planets in retrograde sometimes mimic the challenge of detriment or fall, where their energy feels slowed or reversed. While this isn’t directly an aspect, it parallels the difficulty a planet might have in expressing itself smoothly when in a weakened dignity.

Using these comparisons, you can look at dignities and aspects side by side, deepening your understanding of planetary behavior in different contexts. This method blends your knowledge of both systems for a clearer astrological interpretation!

Planets & Essential Dignities

✨ Sun ☉:

Rulership: Leo

Exaltation: Aries (19°)

Detriment: Aquarius (opposite Leo)

Fall: Libra (opposite Aries, 19°)

✨ Moon ☽:

Rulership: Cancer

Exaltation: Taurus (3°)

Detriment: Capricorn (opposite Cancer)

Fall: Scorpio (opposite Taurus, 3°)

✨ Mercury ☿:

Rulership: Gemini and Virgo

Exaltation: Virgo (15°)

Detriment: Sagittarius and Pisces (opposite Gemini and Virgo)

Fall: Pisces (opposite Virgo, 15°)

✨ Venus ♀:

Rulership: Taurus and Libra

Exaltation: Pisces (27°)

Detriment: Scorpio and Aries (opposite Taurus and Libra)

Fall: Virgo (opposite Pisces, 27°)

✨ Mars ♂:

Rulership: Aries and Scorpio

Exaltation: Capricorn (28°)

Detriment: Libra and Taurus (opposite Aries and Scorpio)

Fall: Cancer (opposite Capricorn, 28°)

✨ Jupiter ♃:

Rulership: Sagittarius and Pisces

Exaltation: Cancer (15°)

Detriment: Gemini and Virgo (opposite Sagittarius and Pisces)

Fall: Capricorn (opposite Cancer, 15°)

✨ Saturn ♄:

Rulership: Capricorn and Aquarius

Exaltation: Libra (21°)

Detriment: Cancer and Leo (opposite Capricorn and Aquarius)

Fall: Aries (opposite Libra, 21°)

✨ Uranus ♅:

Rulership: Aquarius

Exaltation: Scorpio

Detriment: Leo (opposite Aquarius)

Fall: Taurus (opposite Scorpio)

✨ Neptune ♆:

Rulership: Pisces

Exaltation: Cancer

Detriment: Virgo (opposite Pisces)

Fall: Capricorn (opposite Cancer)

✨ Pluto ♇:

Rulership: Scorpio

Exaltation: Aries

Detriment: Taurus (opposite Scorpio)

Fall: Libra (opposite Aries)

This gives you a full overview of where each planet is in its strongest (rulership, exaltation) and weakest (detriment, fall) positions, helping you connect their energies to the zodiac signs in greater detail.

[mashmouths]

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[solargazing]

sagittarius venus and jupiter appreciation post

sagittarius jupiter and venus are devotional as hell. devotion is about keeping your faith at a steady pace in moments of desperation. it’s about perservering without any obligation to.

sagittarius’s 4H is in its domicile there. it can devote for reasons that feel obvious for them. some can be heavy on worshipping their ancestors. the 6H is venus ruled, meaning, it keeps consistency with its principles. it does not backtrack into immorality when it is cornered. it is in its detriment in the 10th; others find these folks provocative because they are very trial and error (sometimes at the downfall of others). others also do not see or respect their devotion because of this.

Sagittarius in general are all or nothing. its only essential dignities are a domicile and a detriment, no exaltations or falls. their detriment is MERCURY. they cannot think through decisions for their life. in fact, i don’t think they should. their domicile in jupiter endows them with excellent intuition and luck. thank god sagittarius is mutable, right? there are no saturnian angles for the mutable signs; sagittarius feels less repercussions if they do fuck up. sagittarius is always working towards a bigger picture (much like jupiter) even if they realize it or not (this is more applicable to venus). no saturnian angles also gives them that “no obligation to anything ever” attitude

sag jupiter is described above to a T. sag venus, however, gets lost very easy. they are a peregrine venus. they need to look within themselves and love it, but they may have a harder time doing so. their life journey feels much more pointless than a sag jupiter would say for themselves. sag venus must remember that their 4H is exalted by venus.

sag venus, you must love where you come from and who you are on top of loving someone else. you must PREFER your own company. you must understand that you have the choice to build your own roots with the power of your 4H. you do not have to lean into your 10H and give a single fuck if people want to tell you or each other if you belong here or not

[bakuraryxu]

my elderly father figure (he’s mid 70s that’s elderly right?) is declining quickly in terms of health and mobility. he lives independently but he’s nearly died too many times and has been in and out of hospital constantly for the past several months. I’m deeply worried about him but at the same time it is what it is. he’s not dead yet. I’m preparing myself for the event though

[legionofpotatoes]

a famous dog who was a national darling here died earlier today and his instagram page started posting ugly-ass genart images in memoriam. maybe violence is the answer sometimes

[luckyyyduckyyy]

Poor me (A functioning adult) being denied sustenance (minimal leftover Coca-Cola mixed with melted ice) by the cruel king (My boyfriend who ordered but never fully finished the drink)

[authormischief]

The Dignities Scheme/Essential Dignities: Cooking Edition

This is inspired from a post from kirastrology! I also did a similar post years ago but with building furniture lol

Domicile - It's like being home (well it is termed domicile lol) (like Sun in Leo)

Exaltation - Treated like VIP or a high regard guest (like Saturn in Libra)

Triplicity - More like community/friends (Venus (Day), Moon (Night) and Mars (cooperating lord) for earth and water signs)

Bounds/Terms (If I remember in my readings, they often describe bounds to being like managers or teachers, like they have their own terms in their area)

Decans/Faces (In my thinking its handling in being more specialized)

Detriment - The planet is in the sign opposite of the sign it rules. Something that the planet is unfamiliar with and needed more effort to accomplish (Jupiter in Virgo/Gemini)

Fall - The planet is in the sign opposite to the sign of its exaltation. The planet has to make do or just "MacGyver" it. (Mars in Cancer)

[listen-to-the-inner-walrus]

On one hand, I have very complex feelings about the most recent episode of mismag regarding bodily autonomy, self harm, and the dignity of risk, and I want to write it all out.

On the other hand, I'm not sure I'll be able to actually put my thoughts into words without said words being unclear, and also it is tumblr where you know, we piss on the poor and a lot of people find it difficult to talk about the dignity of risk.

[cidnangarlond]

WONT LET ME REPLY TO YOUR POST but gl on leveling AST!! stay on top of those cooldowns for the love of the twelve. doing AST in longstop is especially painful

OH I KNOW I've leveled it on alts before but not on Fortuna so fortunately I go into AST knowing what to do THANK GOD

[janetfraisersmassivestrap]

urgh ough you ever read a scene so vivid it's stuck in your head for the next five years