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Exaltation, debilitation, own sign, and the dignity hierarchy
Every planet has one specific sign where it expresses its qualities with maximum power and clarity — this is its sign of exaltation (Uccha Rashi). Think of it as the planet being an honored guest in a host's home where everything aligns perfectly with its nature. An exalted planet delivers its significations abundantly and with ease.
| Planet | Exalted In | Deep Exaltation | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aries | 10° | Fire + initiative = peak authority |
| Moon | Taurus | 3° | Earth stability nourishes emotions |
| Mars | Capricorn | 28° | Discipline channels raw courage |
| Mercury | Virgo | 15° | Analytical sign perfects intellect |
| Jupiter | Cancer | 5° | Nurturing amplifies wisdom |
| Venus | Pisces | 27° | Spiritual love = highest beauty |
| Saturn | Libra | 20° | Justice + balance = ideal discipline |
| Rahu | Taurus | 20° | Material mastery (per BPHS) |
| Ketu | Scorpio | 20° | Occult depth (per BPHS) |
* Rahu/Ketu exaltation varies by tradition. Some use Gemini/Sagittarius. BPHS supports Taurus/Scorpio.
Exaltation degrees are listed in BPHS Chapter 3 (Shloka 51) and Phaladeepika Chapter 2. These specific sign-degree combinations have remained unchanged for over 2000 years across all Jyotish traditions. The deep exaltation degree is where the planet reaches absolute maximum potency — a planet at exactly 10° Aries Sun or 5° Cancer Jupiter is at its peak.