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Glossary
Exaltation and Debilitation
Each planet has a sign where it is at its best (exalted) and the opposite sign where it struggles (debilitated).
The table
| Planet | Exalted | Debilitated | Own sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aries | Libra | Leo |
| Moon | Taurus | Scorpio | Cancer |
| Mars | Capricorn | Cancer | Aries, Scorpio |
| Mercury | Virgo | Pisces | Gemini, Virgo |
| Jupiter | Cancer | Capricorn | Sagittarius, Pisces |
| Venus | Pisces | Virgo | Taurus, Libra |
| Saturn | Libra | Aries | Capricorn, Aquarius |
An exalted planet gives its results generously; a debilitated one with difficulty, unless cancelled (neecha bhanga). The Vedic Birth Chart report marks each planet as exalted, debilitated or in its own sign.
See it in your own chart
Astrool calculates your full birth chart, not just your sun sign, and writes your daily, weekly and monthly readings against it.
Common questions
Is a debilitated planet always bad?
No. Neecha bhanga rules can cancel debilitation and even turn it into a strength.
Do Western astrologers use exaltation?
Yes; the same signs are used in traditional Western astrology.