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Domicile, Exaltation, Detriment and Fall

Hello! I'm starting a new series here on Tumblr: Essential Dignities. In this series, I'm going to explain how planets work and in which signs these planets function the best and the worst. There are many ways to see if some planet is dignified or not. In this post, I'm going to focus more on the most popular way to describe the dignity of the planets, which are domicile, exaltation, detriment and fall. I have been planning to make this post for a months, because I think the dignity of the planets is very overlooked on the internet for some reasons. People just don't talk about that. But it's the key to describe if the planet is functioning good or bad in someone's birth chart. I hope you'll find this post interesting.

The planets are one of the most important things in astrology. They're a celestial bodies which influence our life, basically. Each planet represents the area or the certain circumstance in our life which makes our life harder or easier. The planets want to do something, while the zodiac signs show if the planets can or cannot do something the planets want to. For example, the Sun wants to see things as they really are, the Moon wants to blend and belong, Mercury wants to contradict, to fall apart and come undone, Venus wants to be accepted, Mars wants to separate, Jupiter wants to unify and organize the community, while Saturn wants to isolate and end something. The dignity of these planets shows if the planets can do all of these things and it depends on the zodiac sign they're placed in.

There are seven traditional planets in Hellenistic astrology, which I practice. In this post, I'm going to explain to you how each planet functions when it's domiciled, exalted, in detriment and fallen.

Domicile

When the planet in its own sign, that means it's in domicile or is domiciled, however you wanna call it. A domiciled planet has a strength on its own, functions very well, is fully autonomous and can do whatever it wants to do. Having the planets in its own signs indicates being in an environment where you're fully supported by the people around you and where you can achieve something you want to achieve easily. That is usually because the planets in their own signs have everything they need, so they don't need validation from others, if you know what I mean by that.

Sun in Leo: The planet Sun rules Leo, meaning that the Sun is domiciled in Leo. The Sun represents the light, father, authority, intelligence, wisdom, logical thinking, the norms and everything that is consider as normal. The Sun is very important planet because without the Sun, we wouldn't see anything, since the Sun brings light to the world and allows us to see things as they really are. In Hellenistic astrology, Leo is present in the middle of a summer, where people have fun the most and think that the Sun is going to shine forever. That's why Leo is always considered as a sign which entertains others to make people feel happy. Having the Sun in Leo usually indicates having a strong father figure, being intelligent, knowing exactly how the norms work, even being very noticeable and famous.

Moon in Cancer: The planet Moon rules Cancer, so the Moon is in domicile in Cancer. The Moon represents mother, family, our roots, mind, appearance, body etc. It can also represent travel, since it's the fastest moving planet, so it's always moving. Cancer is the zodiac sign which starts the summer solstice on June 21st each year, where the light is at its peak and where the days last longer than the nights. By saying that, Cancer represents a climax and reaching the extreme. The Moon needs that climax in order to function optimally and it has eight phases from the New Moon when it's literally a newborn to the Full Moon when it's at its full potential. Individuals who have the Moon in Cancer usually have a strong mother figure and a strong sense of belonging. These people find it easier to change their mood, to move and to travel. They also have a strong intuition.

Mercury in Gemini or Virgo: Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo, which means that Mercury is domiciled in both of these signs. Mercury is a messenger, it receives a knowledge or an information from the Sun and it shares that knowledge/information to the other planets. Mercury is one of the fastest moving planets in astrology, so it's constantly changing. That means that Mercury's nature is to contradict, to fall apart and to come undone. Mercury represents trickery, cheating, commerce and the people who are trendy and who sell us things. Gemini and Virgo are mutable or double bodied signs, meaning that they always change their narrative. Gemini is a masculine expression of Mercury, while Virgo is a feminine expression of Mercury. Both of these signs relate to chaos and saying one thing, but doing another thing, a.k.a. contradiction. Having Mercury in Gemini or Virgo indicates being multi-talented, sharing the information with ease, being good at natural sciences (math, physics, chemistry etc.) and having an access to easily fall apart and come undone.

Venus in Taurus or Libra: Venus rules both Taurus and Libra, so Venus is in domicile in both of these signs. Venus represents love, sex, romance, desire, art and everything that is pleasurable. It's a benefic naturally, so it represents the privileges in our life and good things that happen in our life. In our birth charts, this planet shows something about our partner/spouse. Venus wants to be social and to be accepted by others. Taurus is the feminine expression of Venus, while Libra is the masculine expression of Venus. People who have Venus in Taurus or Libra in their charts can lead a social life and are accepted by everyone. They find it easier to connect with other people and to enjoy things in life. These people are prone to hedonism and laziness rather than into productivity and hustle culture. They have a good eye for aesthetic, art, music, fashion etc. They also tend to accept everything as it is, since Venus seeks acceptance.

Mars in Aries or Scorpio: Mars rules both Aries and Scorpio, so it's in domicile in both of these signs. Mars is the planet which represents war, violence, action, separation, injuries and negative things that happen in our life. This planet forces us to do things we naturally don't want to do. It can also represent people in our life we're not in contact with, who force us to get out of our comfort zone etc. Aries is the masculine expression of Mars and is more direct while arguing or fighting. Meanwhile, Scorpio is the feminine expression of Mars, it wants the world to become a better place by separating negative things and keeping the positive things in our life. Those who have Mars in Aries or Scorpio in their charts are good at commanding and at saying what's good and bad, making them a good soldiers, investigators or cops. They have a power to separate things that are no longer needed and to take structural and revolutionary changes which can be beneficial for many people, but in order to change something, we need to fight for that.

Jupiter in Sagittarius or Pisces: Jupiter rules both Sagittarius and Pisces, meaning that Jupiter is in domicile in these signs. Jupiter represents law, order, morality, friendships, brotherhood, community, unification, children etc. It's a benefic which shows the favorable area of our life. It also deals with places like schools, universities and churches where there are many people with similar beliefs unified. Sagittarius is the masculine expression of Jupiter, it gives law and order to prevent the world from falling apart. On the other hand, Pisces is the feminine expression of Jupiter, so it makes this sign more compassionate and forgiving. Remember that Jupiter also represents forgiving, freedom and giving second chances. People who have Jupiter in Sagittarius or Pisces are social and have the power to integrate many people and to make communities.

Saturn in Capricorn or Aquarius: Saturn rules both Capricorn and Aquarius, which means that Saturn is domiciled in those signs. Saturn is the least visible planet among all seven traditional planets, representing darkness, death, delays, occult, the things that are forbidden or outside of the norms and infinite possibilities. It's also the slowest planet, representing the people who progress slower than average people. Capricorn is the feminine expression of Saturn, making a Capricorn more creative, imaginative and melancholic. Meanwhile, Aquarius is the masculine expression of Saturn and is a more logical sign which is more about idealistic ideas that are not always practical and realistic. People who have Saturn in Capricorn and Aquarius are prone to melancholy and isolation because of the awareness about how the material world is limited, making them glorify the darker parts of life and even death.

It's important to understand that when some planet is in a domicile, that planet is at its home, it has everything it needs and it functions at its finest. In whichever house that domiciled planet is placed, the area represented by this house is more prominent and that area is likely easier for you. For example, having the Sun in Leo in the 7th house means that you might be good in relationships and dealing with other people, since the Sun is domiciled, in its own sign.

Exaltation

Exaltation is another positive placement for the planets. Having exalted planets in natal chart is beneficial because the exalted planets are the privileged planets. Exalted planets from your natal chart give you a privilege in certain area of your life. That's the area of life that is way more easier for you than for the other people, because the environment you live in favors you at some point. For example, having the exalted planet ruling or sitting in the 9th house might give some form of privilege in regards to education to the individual. That individual possibly has a close person working at the University or just has a strong support system in regards to higher education.

Sun in Aries: The planet Sun is exalted in the sign of Aries. In traditional tropical astrology, the Aries season starts at the spring equinox (March 21st), where the days and nights are balanced. What's going on in the majority of the Aries season is that days slowly dominates over the nights. Considering that the Sun represents light and it basically gives light to all the other planets, there's no brainer why the Sun is exalted in Aries. People with the Sun in Aries could be very intelligent, noble and gentle, since the Sun represents intelligence, nobility and authority. Both the Sun and Mars are associate with authority at some point.

Moon in Taurus: The planet Moon is exalted in the sign of Taurus. This sign is ruled by Venus, representing fertility, creation and giving birth, while the Moon represents manifesting, starting anew, mother, change and also fertility. Considering that the Moon and Venus represent the similar things, they must to have something in common, right? Taurus is a fixed sign which continues the spring, representing stability and growth. People with the Moon in Taurus in their natal chart are creative people who are able to do a certain thing over and over again, since the Moon represents change and different phases of life, while Taurus is a fixed sign representing consistency.

Mercury in Virgo: The planet Mercury is exalted in the sign of Virgo. Mercury is the planet that constantly contradicts itself. Virgo is one of the few signs which allows Mercury to go back and forth all the time and to constantly change its motion. Virgo is also a mutable sign, meaning that is always contradicts itself. It says one thing, but does another. The Virgo season happens between the summer and fall, representing the chaos that goes before the transition from one season to another. Virgo is the sign which breaks the illusion of thinking that the summer is going to last forever and that the darker days are actually coming. People who have the Mercury in Virgo are basically allowed to go back and forth and are good at interpreting the messages, since Mercury is the interpreter among all of the other planets in the sky.

Venus in Pisces: The planet Venus is exalted in the sign of Pisces. Venus is the planet of love, comfort and pleasure. This planet wants peace and accepts everything just to be in peace. Pisces is a mutable sign which its season goes in the transition between winter and spring. Pisces is a forgiving sign which represents light at the end of a tunnel and it gives second chances. Venus and Jupiter (ruler of Pisces) are both benefic planets which represents the area of life which goes in our favor. People who have Venus in Pisces are usually compassionate people or are just around compassionate people. They have a luck in terms of love and relationships.

Mars in Capricorn: The planet Mars is exalted in the sign of Capricorn. Mars is one of the malefices in astrology, representing war, aggression, destruction etc. It's a force which makes our life harder. Capricorn season starts in winter solstice (December 21st), the darkest day of the year. The days become shorter, while the nights start to dominate in winter, making the Capricorn all about dark, death and the end of a cycle. People with Mars in Capricorn in their chart usually experience drastic changes in life. For example, your boss dies and now it's your turn to lead his company.

Jupiter in Cancer: The planet Jupiter is exalted in the sign of Cancer. This sign is ruled by the Moon, which signifies the people, union and making people close to each other. Jupiter is a planet of collectivism. It represents places where people with shared beliefs go and unify together, such as schools, universities, churches etc. Cancer season starts in summer solstice (June 21st), the brightest day of the year. The days are longer than nights during the summer. Because of that, Cancer represents the beginning of a new cycle, manifesting and bringing things into existence. People who have Jupiter in Cancer in natal chart find it easier to connect with others and form some kind of unions.

Saturn in Libra: The planet Saturn is exalted in the sign of Libra. This is another cardinal sign where its season starts in fall equinox (September 23rd), where the days and nights are balanced. But what's actually going on in the majority of the Libra season is that the nights start to dominate more than the days. Saturn is the planet of darkness, representing mystery, rebellion and ignorance. The combination of Venus and Saturn makes Libra the sign which accepts the darker side of life which might be rejected by the norms. People with Saturn in Libra in natal chart usually are able to seek and accept the forbidden things or knowledge and they usually fight against the status quo.

What it's interesting about exaltation is that you can use those seven planets as the exaltation rulers of a certain sign. For example, The Sun is the exaltation ruler of Aries, Jupiter is the exaltation ruler of Cancer, Saturn is the exaltation ruler of Libra and so on. It's completely literate to say that Mars is the ruler of Aries, Scorpio and also Capricorn.

Detriment

Now, the detriment is usually the challenging position for every planet to be placed in. Having the planet in detriment is like being in the environment which doesn't support you or feeling like you don't belong in the place you live in. Detriment is the opposite of a domicile, which represents a planet being at its home. This means that the detriment represents being out of place.

Sun in Aquarius: The planet Sun is in detriment and it doesn't like to be in Aquarius. The planet Sun represents the light, authority and norms and it's a cosmic opposite of Saturn, which represents dark, mystery and rebellion. If you have the Sun in Aquarius in your natal chart, you might be a walking contradiction in terms of following the norms of your environment. For example, if the people from your environment are into the right-wing politics, you might be into the left-wing politics. If your environment is into Christianity, you might be an atheist. Since the Sun represents the light, visibility and seeing things as they are, with the Sun in Aquarius, you might have a blurred vision of reality. You may also think in the way that is outside of the norms, since the Sun also represents logical thinking.

Moon in Capricorn: The planet Moon is in detriment and it doesn't like to be in Capricorn. The Moon is all about union, collectivism and bringing people together. It's the cosmic opposite of Saturn, which represents isolation, death and being an outcast. Capricorn is a sign influenced by Saturn and Mars and it's about melancholia, destruction of what we already know and to starting a new way of thinking and seeing things. The Moon also represents light and visibility, so people with the Moon in Capricorn find it harder to see things as they really are. Those people cherish for something that doesn't exist yet, making them hate the limitations of reality.

Mercury in Sagittarius or Pisces: The planet Mercury is in detriment and it doesn't like to be in Sagittarius and neither in Pisces. Those two signs are both ruled by Jupiter and Mercury is the cosmic opposite of Jupiter. Mercury represents things like contradictions, chaos and trickery, while Jupiter represents law and order. People with Mercury in Sagittarius or Pisces could struggle with Mercurial things, such as numbers, solving math problems or interpreting messages, since Mercury is associated with interpreters, researchers and scientists. Mercury in those signs finds it harder to be in a neutral state of being and to go back and forth all the time, forcing it to choose a side.

Venus in Aries or Scorpio: The planet Venus is in detriment and it doesn't like to be in Aries and Scorpio, because those two signs are ruled by Mars. Venus is the cosmic opposite of Mars. Venus represents love, pleasure, harmony and things that make our life easier, while Mars represents war, violence, destruction and things that make our life harder. People who have Venus in Aries/Scorpio in their chart usually are into relationships which are unusual to their environment, so to speak. It can signify being into forbidden relationships, such as being in love with LGBTQ+ partner in a Christian or any other religious environment. Venus likes to say yes and accept things as they are, while Mars likes to destroy things and is very ruthless. That's why Venus cannot find pleasure in Aries/Scorpio.

Mars in Taurus or Libra: The planet Mars is in detriment and it doesn't like to be in Taurus and Libra, because those signs are ruled by Venus. As we already know, Mars is the cosmic opposite of Venus. Mars likes to take action and doing things, while Venus is more into being rather than doing. People with Mars in Taurus/Libra in their natal chart do not tend to rebel against the system, because they don't have a natural survival instincts. These people likely give up every time where something becomes too hard due to the fact that Mars in Venus-ruled signs finds it harder to say that something is wrong and to fight for anything.

Jupiter in Gemini or Virgo: The planet Jupiter is in detriment and it doesn't like to be in Gemini and Virgo, since those signs are ruled by Mercury. Jupiter is the cosmic opposite of Mercury. I've already said that Jupiter represents law and order, while Mercury represents chaos and contradictions. People with Jupiter in Gemini/Virgo in their chart have a hard time connecting with the people or forming any kind of unions. They may want to collectivize the people around them, but Jupiter in Mercury-ruled signs can signify being into a chaotic environment where every person do its own thing, which is more a Mercurial trait. Jupiter cannot really unify people in Mercury-ruled signs.

Saturn in Cancer or Leo: The planet Saturn is in detriment and it doesn't like to be in Cancer and Leo. These two planets are ruled by the luminaries, the Moon and the Sun. Cancer is ruled by the Moon, while Leo is ruled by the Sun. Saturn is the cosmic opposite of the Moon and the Sun. If the Moon and the Sun as the luminaries represent light, visibility and seeing things as they are, then Saturn represents dark, ignorance and imagining or seeing things that don't even exist. People who have Saturn in Cancer/Leo usually find it harder to cope with reality than most of the people. They can see things that are not there at all, making them have a strong imagination, but false perception of reality.

Planets in detriment don't operate the way they should do. Having a planet in detriment is like being a male in a job environment where all the other colleagues are the females. People may look down on you, but you break the societal stigmas, at least. Having a detriment planets can just mean that you're a little bit odd or different among the other people in your environment, so it's not all bad.

Fall

Fall is another challenging placement for the planets to be placed in. Objectively, having planets in fall is worse than having the planets in detriment. Fallen is the opposite of exaltation. While having the exalted planets mean having access to do something we want or need to, having a fallen planets mean your access for anything is denied and it shows a less easy path than having the exalted planets.

Sun in Libra: The planet Sun is fallen in the sign of Libra. This sign is ruled by Venus, making the Libra all about integration, connection and accepting things as they are. Saturn is exalted in Libra because the nights become more dominant in Libra season, making the Libra about accepting the dark and forbidden things which are rejected by social norms. However, the Sun represents social norms, authority and how things should be. The Sun struggles to be in Libra because that planet is then forced to accept or to deal with the things which need to be rejected at all cost. For example, not having filters and showing a real face on social media where there's a rule to look in a certain way is basically a Libra trait.

Moon in Scorpio: The planet Moon is fallen in the sign of Scorpio. The Moon represents home, the people, fertility, start of a new life and bringing people together. However, Scorpio is ruled by Mars, the planet of destruction, war and violence. Scorpio is about acknowledging what is wrong in society, rejecting or cutting that negative thing, but keeping the things that are worthy. The Moon cannot start a new life in a sign which is about ending and destroying things. The Moon also cannot bring people together in a sign which is meant to reject people or some things.

Mercury in Pisces: The planet Mercury is fallen in the sign of Pisces. Mercury is analytical planet which rules over the numbers, communication, speak, math and science. Meanwhile, Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and is more an idealistic, forgiving and compassionate sign which gives second chances. Venus is exalted in Pisces, which makes this sign creative and artistic. Mercury is the cosmic opposite of Venus, because Mercury is about transaction, while Venus is about connection. People with Mercury in Pisces in their chart mostly struggle with math, speaking or just expressing themselves. These people might be great artists, but end up poor because they don't know any business skills. Mercury basically represents commerce.

Venus in Virgo: The planet Venus is fallen is the sign of Virgo. Venus is a planet of love, connection and pleasure, while Virgo is ruled by Mercury, which represents commerce, transaction and science. Those things are very opposite to each other. Venus cannot find pleasure in the analytical sign like Virgo. Venus values commitment since it's associated with love and relationships, but Virgo is a chaotic sign which says one thing, but does another thing, struggling this sign to take it seriously. People with Venus in Virgo in their natal chart may not have a very strong appetite for sex, love and relationships. They might also tend do overanalyze any artistic expression (music, film or portrait), not allowing the art to speak for itself.

Mars in Cancer: The planet Mars is fallen is the sign of Cancer. Mars is a planet of war, violence and destruction, while Cancer is ruled by the Moon, representing the start of a new cycle and devotion. Mars teaches us to let go of things that no longer matter and is always in action, while Cancer is a devoted sign who never lets go of things because of the memories or sentimental reasons. Mars cannot let go of anything in a sign which is meant to connect and stay devoted to things that matter. People who have Mars in Cancer in their natal chart tend to struggle to let go of some things because of sentimental reasons. For example, they're not able to end up the relationship with a partner who is betraying them because they still love that partner.

Jupiter in Capricorn: The planet Jupiter is fallen is the sign of Capricorn. Jupiter is a benefic which makes our life easier, while Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and Mars, which are two malefices in astrology. Also, Jupiter likes to collectivize people with same beliefs, while Saturn tends to isolate people and Mars is here to reject the people and to destroy things. Jupiter cannot unify the people and forming friendships in a sign which represents death, darkness and isolation. People with Jupiter in Capricorn in their chart usually feel like whenever they want to connect with people and make some friends, there's just no place for that.

Saturn in Aries: The planet Saturn is fallen in the sign of Aries. Saturn represents things like darkness, death and unlimited possibilities. That is because when we die, we become free from limitations of reality and we start to have unlimited possibilities. Meanwhile, Aries if influenced by the Sun which is exalted in Aries, making this sign a little bit more realistic rather than imaginative like Saturn might be. Aries is also ruled by Mars, which make this sign more direct and impulsive, rather than slow and steady like Saturn can be. When Saturn is placed in Aries, it's forced to cope with limited reality where there's no unlimited possibilities. People who have Saturn in Aries in their chart tend to struggle with using imagination in the environment where they have to use logic to survive.

Having fallen planets usually means not being able to access things in the environment where any other people are able to do so. It's like being in the place full of wealthy people with connections, while you are isolated, poor without strong connections. You don't have something which everyone else has in your environment. Fallen basically means being fallen from grace and it can be very frustrating to have fallen planets in natal chart.

Remember that these are general observations about planets being in a certain placement. My goal was to describe every planet in any possible dignity/debility. Having domiciled or exalted planets doesn't mean that someone has everything together and neither detrimental or fallen planets means that someone is going to struggle whole life. Every planet in astrology says something very specific about your life and it's not always about you. It can also be about the circumstances of your life you don't have any control. Anyways, I hope you can find this post interesting. I wish I posted more here on Tumblr. We'll see.

Best regards,

Paky McGee

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WHY IS THIS PLANET EXALTED IN THIS ZODIAC SIGN? According to traditional astrology 

The Sun is exalted in the fiery sign of spring, Aries, symbolizing the rebirth of the Sun in nature, which it makes germinate, and in humans, which it makes happier and more confident. Mars rules this sign, and the Sun here is conquering and dominating, representing warrior kings, athletes and dangerous people in general.

The Moon is exalted in the earth sign of spring, Taurus, which represents the harvest of spring fruits that will provide abundant nutrients. Venus rules this sign, and the Moon here represents the mother and women in general, the sisterly relationship they may have, but also jealousy and envy.

Jupiter is exalted in the water sign of summer, Cancer, because good memories often come from birth, vacations and travel. Also because foreigners are culturally enriching, fuck the fascists. The Moon rules this sign, while Jupiter represents education, pregnant women, morality and the law, which protect the underprivileged.

Mercury is exalted in the earth sign of summer, Virgo, because regular sunbathing is good for physical and mental health. Also because the nurturing earth that produces the products of exchange that will give rise to the great trading routes needs this strong light. Mercury also rules this sign, so the nervous system should be regulated by a healthy daily routine as much as possible.

Saturn is exalted in the air sign of autumn, Libra, and after life comes the cycle of death, of leaves falling to make way for hibernation, the natural balance falling into place. Symbolically, consequences always have causes, time always has a past and a future. In Ancient Egypt, after death comes the weighing of the soul. If it's heavier than a feather, you go to hell. This teaches karma. Venus rules this sign, and Saturn represents the mental and psychological domination of patriarchy over women.

Mars is exalted in Capricorn, the earth sign of winter. It's death on the front line that will bring your name to a monument that honors and pays tribute to fallen soldiers. To achieve a long-term goal, you have to be dedicated to it with determination and discernment. Saturn rules this sign, and is square to the Venusian sign of Libra: patriarchy is a balance of power between men and women that is inevitably natural, but fraught with consequences.

Venus is exalted in the winter water sign of the mystical and spiritual, Pisces. Unconditional love can be illusory for those living in a harsh reality, which they endure and suffer from. Art is meant to be vague at first glance. It's the archetype of Earth's soul, Gaia. Jupiter, the other benefic with Venus, rules this sign, so an end of a chapter can be a blessing.

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Sagittarius's and Gemini's Exaltation and Fall

I've noticed there isn't a lot of information online about how/why Sagittarius is exalted in the south node and fall in the north node and for Gemini vice versa. There can be some debate about this in certain practices.

South Node Exalted in Sagittarius: Sagittarius is famous for ideas around wisdom and philosophy which may at first seem more compatible with the North Node. However Sagittarius's zealous nature can root them in a stagnant comfort that doesn't want to challenge their beliefs. Their pride, selfishness, and potential limited experiences can hold them back in growth. The South Node is all about what we are comfortable with and this can encompass strengths and weaknesses. The South Node is comfortable in one's self and morals which is a great power for any individual. While the South Node is all about what we may need to leave behind, about our karma, Sagittarius's natural curiosity and depth allows the South Node to shine in terms of survival and being. There can be contentment, natural worth, and meaning in understanding and embracing the past or what is.

North Node Fall in Sagittarius: The NN in Sagittarius can feel overwhelmed in their quest for greater knowledge and purpose. Overconfidence in themselves or beliefs may cause frustration when confronted with uncomfortable growth or challenges. Sagittarius's need to anticipate the future can also present them with many disappointments. Sagittarius's impulsiveness and hard to satisfy nature can make this placement harder. Biting off more than they can chew may be the best way to describe the fall. But the lessons/wisdom this placement learns should truly be cherished and honestly, probably recorded for others.

North Node Exalted in Gemini: Gemini's curiosity can sometimes be more childlike or unassuming than Sagittarius's fiery and passionate pursuit of knowledge. This can help the North Node's expression. Their ability to listen and understand others, their appreciation for different kinds of connections helps pave the path for growth and change. Here Gemini looks for truth in people and in themselves vs. abstract ideas, beliefs, spirituality, religion, or ethics like Sagittarius might. Gemini's flexibility helps them to embrace the many choices of life and to step out of one's comfort zone often. (while Sagittarius is also flexible, they hold a clarity or honorable goal that Gemini might not.) Gemini in the NN learns to be open-minded, to express itself with confidence, and to view change positively.

South Node Fall in Gemini: The lack of focus and depth that comes with Gemini can cause the SN to often feel uncomfortable or insecure. The SN is what is comfortable, one's initial response or you could maybe look at this as one's programming, reaction, and stagnation. Gemini in the SN can be scattered, restless, and undisciplined never feeling quite at home, misunderstood by others, or feel disconnected to themselves. Their attachment to logic and intellect can be a great strength. They may feel most comfortable in situations that require logic, facts, and intellectual engagement. However, they may struggle when life demands deeper emotional or spiritual insight.

Because Sagittarius - Gemini are polar opposites, if you have one placement, you have the other. Which means you must navigate having one node exalted and the other fall.

Here are other posts about exaltation, fall, and some detriment planets.

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Astrology Observation PART 4

People with strong Virgo placements, most likely with Mercury exalted alongside its friendly planet, the Sun, often live in or travel to countries like Australia, China, Malaysia, or Singapore. This is especially applicable for Scorpio ascendants or rising charts.

LET ASTROLOGY CHOOSE YOU!

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In Karnataka, hanuman ji is worshipped more on Saturday. I'm not really sure about other states of my country. There is a popular belief that hanuman ji controls the bad effects of Saturn. There is a reason for it.

I find this relatable with Jyotish(Vedic Astrology). Mars(Mangal) represents hanuman. Since Mars gets exalted in Makar Rashi(Capricorn) which is ruled by Saturn, the day ruled by Shani(Saturday) is auspicious for the pooja of Hanuman ji.

[theapexastrologer]

"Why is Saturn debilitated in Mars' Sign, but Mars is exalted in Saturn's sign?"

I came across this question on threads and wanted to share my answer here for those of you who might have a similar question regarding this exaltation, along with exaltations & debilitations in general.

To make this a little easier to understand I want to breakdown the planets as ppl. Saturn is the energy of the "butler" in astrology and Mars is the "general". (For reference understanding, the other traditional ruling planets are as follows: Sun= King, Moon= Queen, Mercury=Prince, Venus=Princess, Jupiter=Advisor).

Before we get started, I want to make a huge note here: exaltations & debilitations have *nothing* to do with friendly or enemy planets and *everything* to do with which zodiacal energy brings out the best & worst from each planet.

The Sun, who is the King, is exalted in Aries, which is the energy of the battlefield, and where the King obtains glory. So the butler, who is Saturn, doesn't thrive in Aries and actually struggles to fulfill his duties.

Why is that?

Well, Saturn is good at following rules and staying within boundaries, serving others, and keeping order, and it's also the same reason why he fails to uphold order in Aries— the battlefield is way too chaotic.

👉🏽Remember: Aries is explosive, spontaneous, sporadic energy. It's competitive and ego driven— "I have to be number one!" This is dramatically different compared to both of Saturn's domiciles, Capricorn & Aquarius— both of which relate to the collective, not the individual. It's part of the reason Saturn thrives in Libra. It's because he does best when considering others.

Saturn fails to function well in Aries due to his inability to easily put order to chaos. Saturn in Aries actually *requires* the energy of Libra -- diplomacy, compromise, balance, and harmony to grow.

One of the other commenters on that thread spoke about the potential violence of Saturn in Aries— at it's worst manifestation, it'll be "overbearing (Saturn) dominance (Aries)", because Saturn in Aries has the potential to become an absolute tyrant. 😬 It's a hard placement in order to force extreme growth (all debilitations are).

BUUUUUT, wherever Mars is will also influence the severity of Saturn in Aries as well as some other factors like mutual reception, conjunctions, squares, and oppositions with Saturn mainly, but also with Mars.

Now, let's address why Mars is exalted in Saturn's sign Capricorn.

Mars is the "general", right? The general, the army on a more grand scale, *thrives* off of strong structure and rules. Capricorn is rules, tradition, structure, the bones, the foundation, the plan, the map, etc. This provides the perfect middle ground of control for Mars to thrive in, because Mars has two different extremes.

In Aries, Mars is sporadic and impulsive— all over the place— and in Scorpio, Mars goes waaaay too deep, too focused, too intense, too obsessive, mmk? So with Capricorn providing the outline and the structure, it keeps Mars balanced and more directed. Capricorn *channels* Mars’ powerful energy— provides the perfect environment to get the best out of Mars.

So this is less about "why does it do well in one ruler's house?" and more about which type of zodiacal energy allows a planet to thrive and bring out the best from it or which sign hampers a planet's abilities the most.

Granted, this is the foundational aspect, but always remember that rulerships and hard aspects (conjunctions, squares, & oppositions) can play a big part in this.

For example, in my sidereal chart, I have Venus in Virgo, which is a debilitated position, but it's with my Mercury in Virgo, too, which is Mercury's domicile and exaltation point and ends up boosting my Venus and gives me a love for small cute things and manifests through my love for chibi things, youthful fashion, and delicate jewelry.

If you want to know more about how a particular exaltation or debilitation point is working in your chart, feel free to shoot me a message or drop it in my asks. I also offer limited readings (only able to take 1-2 a day, depending), but simply message me if you're interested in booking a consultation with me and I'll give you the details. 🙏🏽💕

[numbersandstars]

Exaltation Series: Moon in Krittika

An exalted planet means this planet has reached the higher point in its own sky. There, the planet feels free to unleash its power for better... Or worse. The sign where the planet is exalted allows the planet to flourish, as well as the nakshatra where the exaltation degree falls.

Moon Exalted in Krittika

Moon gets exalted at 3° of Taurus which is situated in Krittika nakshatra (Krittika: 26°40 Aries to 10°00 Taurus). Here, the Moon is full of soma, the nectar of immortality. Full of vitality, the Moon has reached an uncommon well-being, which leads to a tremendous charisma and, most importantly, a high dose of desires. Charisma and desires are typical traits of Krittika. Its point of exaltation being in the Taurus part of Krittika, this huge amount of inflamed desires is not perceptible at first. Taurus Krittika natives, especially those with the Moon placed there, will not show the openly Aries-type aggressive and passionate nature of Krittika at first but instead, they will show gentleness, politeness and diplomacy. The Moon full of soma does not need to be violent to get what it wants because the Moon feels SO good. Nothing can resist this charming and attractive Moon here. Krittika is ruled by Agni, the God of fire that sustains life, vitality, health. But Agni is also known for his huge appetite. He possesses 7 tongues and he eats the offerings of the mortals to the Gods. Moon's desires get amplified: love of the material world and luxuries get exacerbated. However, Agni is also the messenger to the Gods hence having two heads, one that looks at the world down there and the heavenly realms. Moon exalted here can offer to the natives a spiritual impulse depending on the rest of the chart. It also shows their capability to adapt themselves in different environments and their ability to communicate well. The Moon is the Queen of your chart, she needs to be surrounded by people and she knows how to gently adapt herself. The interesting part of Krittika is the other co-ruler, who is Kartikeya. Kartikeya has a link with Agni as Agni acted as the incubator during his conception. Kartikeya was not born as a child but as a warrior. He did not wait long to lead the armies to fight powerful enemies. The Moon's emotional strength has reached its peak in Krittika and nothing can stop them: the natives are secretly endowed with a warrior nature. The Moon does not like to be disturbed, the Moon wants peace: the Queen will find associates to get rid of those who dare upset her as well as her loved ones. Agni is fire; Moon is water: Moon's point of exaltation shows the mysterious intimate link between fire and water. The Agnichayana ritual involves a huge fire that brings rain; Kartikeya's conception was supported by both Agni the fire and the waters of Ganges. When the exalted Moon gets afflicted, it ignores the ethics. The desires come before everything else. Agni did not hesitate to pretend to be someone else to seduce the wives of a sage... Self-centeredness of a strong and afflicted exalted Moon can lead to overconfidence. Overconfidence leads to thoughtless actions and multiple disasters. Weak exalted Moon natives (waning Moon) will think twice before taking action and they might feel they are not self-confident enough though. Weak or strong exalted Moon in Krittika natives may deal with phobias, mental health issues and impatience. The queen can quickly feel frustrated and jealous, so, do not bother her... Otherwise, you will be surprised!

[conceptionsofconciousness]

Why Jupiter Exalts in Cancer

Jupiter—the planet of expansion, wisdom, and experiential growth—finds exaltation in the zodiac sign of Cancer, a placement that may seem curious at first glance. However, the logic becomes clear when we consider Cancer’s ruler: the Moon.

In astrology, the Moon is the fastest-moving of the planetary bodies, completing a full cycle through the zodiac approximately every 27–28 days and passing through all 27 nakshatras (lunar mansions) in the process. This rapid movement signifies a constant state of change, emotional fluctuation, and rich experiential variety.

Because Jupiter thrives on learning through experience, the Moon's dynamic and ever-shifting nature provides fertile ground for Jupiter’s highest expression. In Cancer, Jupiter gains access to a vast emotional and intuitive landscape, enabling deep inner growth, emotional wisdom, and nurturing expansion.

This exaltation reflects a powerful synergy: Jupiter’s quest for meaning is supported by the Moon’s journey through life’s cycles, granting Jupiter both the depth and the diversity of experience it seeks.

[marsprincess889]

Feedback on the goddess essence game! Sorry it took me a while to write this, I needed time to compile my thoughts.

This archetype is absolutely gorgeous, thank you so much! I loved the goddess you chose, I think the melding of Ashwini and Bharani themes is perfect for me as someone who feels pulled by both nakshatras! I confess I have never thought much about chariots or horses (save for a brief horsegirl phase as a child) but I do often feel this wanderlust urge and a drive to keep moving, so I find it interesting how many of these goddesses are also connected with cycles of movement through the sun. In addition, the amount of solar goddesses is also interesting as I have always felt a special affinity and connection for a solar god, that being Apollo, who I've always felt to be the closest thing to a patron deity for me.

I love how these goddesses all hold a connection with sovereignty and independence, yet also fidelity and willing passivity. I am someone who is very self-sufficient, independent, and used to being alone, but I also crave companionship and tend to settle into more passive and reactive roles in my friendships and relationships. One myth of Freya you didn't specifically mention but at the moment I feel especially connected to is her mourning after the loss of her husband Odr, how she weeps tears of amber and gold (unfortunately that sort of pining is something I'd been stuck in for a while recently).

I would love some more information on what it means for my chart ruler to be "exhalted," as well as what it entails that my ascendent and my chart ruler are in opposition.

I'm soo glad it resonated☺☺☺☺💕

Rhiannon was chosen not only cause of the chart but also because you gave off her "vibes" to me🙃 and ik you'd love Freya, glad I was right. The mourning of the lover is very Bharani😭🥲

So exaltation is basically "the best" placement for a planet. Each planet has an exaltation sign and even a degree, and obviously, the exaltation nakshatra. The opposite point of the exaltation point and the nakshatra it falls in is the debilitation point/nakshatra.

For example, Sun exalts in Ashwini nakshatra (hence why it's solar! And it is debilitated in its opposite nakshatra_swati), Venus is exalted in Revati(but you do have it in Pisces/U.Bhadra, which is still a very good placement for Venus), Jupiter is exalted in Pushya, which is what you have. Jupiter is your chart ruler because your ascendant is in Sagittarius, its ruling sign.

Pushya is a very nourishing nakshatra, it's name literally means that. The god Jupiter(Guru) is actually Pushya's ruling god despite it being a Saturn nakshatra. Also, Cancer(Pushya's sign) falls in your 8th house so that's the occult/mystery side of you along with your Ketu in another Saturn nakshatra_ Anuradha in your 12th house.

As for the Ascendant nakshatra vs chart ruler nakshatra, I did not say they were opposite, but they're enemy nakshatras because of yoni animals. There are 27 nakshatras overall and 26 of them are paired up as consorts and each pair has an assigned yoni animal(yoni means "origin" so it's sort if the instinctual nature of nakshatras.) Uttara Ashadha(mongoose yoni) has no yoni consort. P. Ashadha is a vanar yoni(sometimes called "monkey"), Pushya is a sheep/goat yoni nakshatra. They're enemy yonis, so, instinctually opposite and at odds. Yoni consort of P. Ashadha is Shravana and the yoni consort of Pushya is Krittika. You can see info on yoni animals from my masterlist.

Just for fun, exaltation nakshatras and signs for planets:

Sun_ Ashwini (Aries)

Moon_ Krittika (Taurus)

Mercury_ Hasta (Virgo)

Venus_ Revati (Pisces)

Mars_ Dhanishta (Capricorn)

Jupiter_ Pushya (Cancer)

Saturn_ Swati (Libra)

Rahu_ Rohini (Taurus)

Ketu_ Jyeshta (Scorpio)

Thank you so much for a long feedback💕

[seafoamreadings]

moon into taurus

the sun is still in gemini but in an hour or so the solstice occurs. to have the moon in taurus while the sun goes into cancer is very, VERY nurturing even without jupiter in cancer. but jupiter IS in cancer! take any opportunity to sleep or eat healthy or otherwise nourish yourself, because it will soak in much better than usual in the next few days.

[shy-girl04]

To imagine the spirit of poetry is much like imagining the shape and size of the knowing. It is a kind of resurrection light; it is a tall ancestor spirit who has been with me since the beginning, or a bear or a hummingbird. It is a hundred horses running the land in a soft mist, or it is a woman undressing for her beloved in firelight. It is none of these things. It is more than everything.

"You're coming with me, poor thing. You don't know how to listen. You don't know how to speak. You don't know how to sing. I will teach you." I followed poetry.

Joy Harjo

[luz-invernal]

Dejaré que la tinta tiña mi alma he inspire mi ser

dejaré que la tinta haga trazos imperfectos en mi hoja de papel

dejaré que la tinta se desvele y con cada palabra acariciando mi ser

dejaré que la tinta rompa mi alma porque así siempre debió ser

dejaré que la tinta sea libre y corra sobre el papel que ignora lo que pasa bajo mis huesos

dejaré que la prosa se quite los zapatos pasee libremente desde mis ojos

que baje desde cada ojo que haga un sendero; uno aprendido de memoria

que baje gritando tantas cosas ciegas

las cosas que nunca le dire a nadie ni bajo la luz ni desde la sombra

Dejare que la prosa corrompa mis secretos escapando de mi ser, recorriendo mi piel

Marzo de 2025

Luz

Patas de gato🐾🐾🐾🐾

@hurzzuzzrodea Gracias al ser que habita en el sinsueño

[schwarze-cat]

"Every superior human being will instinctively aspire after a secret citadel where he is set free from the crowd."

-Friedrich Nietzsche , Beyond Good and Evil.

Art: Wanderer above the see of fog by Caspar David Friedrich.