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Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms




Exaltation

- one of the most important of the five essential dignities of a planet. Each of the seven traditional planets has its exaltation in one zodiac sign, and within these signs one degree is particularly dignified. The positions are:

Sun: 19th degree of Aries (i.e., 18°00' - 18°59')
Moon: 3rd degree of Taurus
Mercury: 15th degee of Virgo
Venus: 27th degree of Pisces
Mars: 28th degree of Capricorn
Jupiter: 15th degree of Cancer
Saturn: 21st degree of Libra



For information and resources on the use of planetary dignities and debilities see: www.skyscript.co.uk/digintro.html



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