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Astrological tradition holds that, in addition to the sign it rules, each planet earns high grades in another sign — the sign of its exaltation. The planet operates less well in two other signs: the sign of its detriment, which is opposite the sign it rules, and the sign of its fall, which opposes the sign of its exaltation. Table 1-4 gives you the details.

How does this affect your chart? A planet exalted or in its home sign (or domicile) expresses itself with ease and is accorded “dignity.” A planet in its detriment or fall — positions sometimes referred to as debilities — may feel impeded or weak. Take Mars. In Aries, Mars has no trouble being assertive. Aries supports that. In diplomatic Libra, the opposite sign, the warrior spirit of Mars feels tamped down, stifled. Each planet is happiest in the signs where it can best express its essential nature.

A planet can gain dignity in at least five ways. I’m only going to consider two: essential dignity, which depends upon the sign the planet occupies, and accidental dignity, which depends upon the house placement.