The Sun was regarded as the primary among the planets and King above the others due to its exceptional heat and brilliance. Because Aries is the main point, first sign, and head of the zodiac, it was chosen as the sign of the Sun’s exaltation. The other superior planets, such as Mars in Capricorn, Jupiter in Cancer, and Saturn in Libra, are assigned to the other cardinal points. (Coley, p. 87) The exaltations of the inferiorplanets are assigned to signs of lesser strategic importance.
In his commentary on Tetrabiblos, Porphyry (233-303 AD) stated that the diurnal planets were exalted according to their trines, i.e. the Sun from Leo to Aries, Jupiter from Pisces to Cancer, and Saturn from Aquarius to Libra. (pp. 306 in Maternus)
The Moon is exalted from Cancer to Taurus, Venus from Taurus to Pisces, and Mars from Scorpio to Capricorn, according to their sextiles.
Mercury is the only planet whose exaltation and rulership share the same sign. Mercury can be either masculine or feminine, or diurnal when rising before the Sun andnocturnal when setting after the Sun, due to his interchangeable nature. Mercury was exalted in his own sign, according to Porphyry, because he was bored of his frequent risings and setting. The true answer is that Mercury is so easily coloured by the influence of other planets that his virtue is purified and hence fortified only in his own sign, Virgo.
The planets’ exaltations are cast with the clock, which is contrary to the signs’ sequence. Mars and Jupiter, both male planets but exalted in feminine signs, are the exceptions. They uplift themselves in the opposite way from the others.
Planetary exaltations have been linked to specific degrees since antiquity. The following is the accurate list:
The Sun is in the sign of Aries, the Moon is in the sign of Taurus, Mercury is in the sign of Virgo, Venus is in the sign of Pisces, Mars is in the sign of Capricorn, and Jupiter is in the sign of Capricorn. Saturn is in Libra at 21 degrees, and the Moon’s Northern Node is in Gemini at 3 degrees.
Because the entire zodiac is a 360-degree circle, and the square root of 360 is 19, the Sun received exaltation in 19 degrees Aries. 18AR56 is the precise exaltation.
In 3 degrees, the Moon is exalted. Taurus, since she appears from beneath the Sun’s beams and becomes visible when she has departed the Sun with 14 degree. According to Al-Biruni, a planet that appears directly from under the Sun’s beams (by 15 degrees) is vazarite (Al-Birunip486) and in a state of tremendous fortitude (see alsoBonatuspar54,p25). As a result, the Moon’s exaltation degree.
Mercury receives his exaltation in 15 degrees Virgo because once he has moved 15 degrees away from the Sun’s dominance in Leo, he is considered free of the Sun’s beams and will be visible in the evening sky shortly after the Sun has set.
Venus is exalted at the 27th degree of the zodiac. Because she has two degrees ahead of her and a firm grip at the end of the last sign, Pisces. This represents completion, focus, peace, and rest.
Mars is exalted in Capricorn at 28 degrees because he is at the sign’s peak, which denotes achieving goals. But he’s also prepared for a reroute because his exaltation degree is 29 degrees, and a planet in the last three degrees of a sign is already seeking for the new sign (derived from Bonatus aph.30,p19& Lilly, CA p122). This makes him antsy and anxious, and he’s eager to set new goals.
Jupiter is exalted at the 15th degree of the zodiac. Cancer, because he shines as a star in the Easternhemisphere immediately before dawn when he has escaped the Sun by 15 degrees, as indicated by Leo.
Because he bears a 2 degree orb to the opposite point of the Sun’s exaltation, Saturn is exalted in Libra at 21 degrees. Then he’s in a position to destroy everything. Whatever a planet represents inside 2 degrees of the Sun’s opposition will be disrupted and destroyed (CA aph 23, p300).
Because the nodes follow the Moon, the Moon’s northern node, or the dragon’s head, is exalted in 3 degrees Gemini. The southern node of the Moon, the dragon’s tail, is exalted in 3 degrees Sagittarius, opposite the northern node.
A person represented by a planet in its own home sign or exaltation, according to Henry Coley (1633-1707 AD), was fortunate and in prosperous circumstances. He didn’t require the material goods of life, and he lived in his own fortress, safe from harm. (p. 86-87 in Coley)
A planet in his exaltation, according to William Lilly (1602-88 AD) (CA p102), depicts a proudand haughty person. He is egotistical and overestimates his own abilities.
Exalted planets are in their highest ascendant and manifest themselves with unrestricted power. A planet is greater and stronger in its exaltation than in its own sign when it comes to conflict, competitions, and nations. This is deemed the reverse in all other queries.
When planets align with fixed stars of the same kind, they are also classified as exalted.
In my daily work, I frequently observe how a planet’s exaltation degree, when combined with a card significator, determines the planet’s disposition. The exaltation degrees will take over and indicate the sameplanet. The Sun disposes a planet that is within two degrees of the Sun’s exaltation, 19 degrees Aries. If the planet is significator, the individual may have been born under the sign of Leo, be a famous person, or come from a country ruled by Leo, such as Italy. The exaltationdegree of the Sun being in an important location always offers the chart a warning or a message of importance.
In 28 degrees, there is a sensitive point. Capricorn (Mars’ exaltation) is associated with aggressiveness, strong emotions, haste, and devastation. If a planet in this degree represents the person, he or she will be a victim of tragic events. Do not apply an orb more than two degrees by conjunction, square, or opposition. If the interaction is byaspect, the person has seen violence but not necessarily been on the receiving end of it.
Venus’s exaltation degree denotes pleasure, art, and beauty, but Venus’s fall in 27 degrees denotes dissatisfaction, art, and beauty. The sign of Virgo is associated with the interest rate that must be paid on loans. It could signify a physiological disease or frailty. The fall of Venus is the price that must be paid for incarnation or attachment to matter.
Mercury’s exaltation degree implies mental attentiveness, significant news or decision-making, business, or paper signing. The fall of Mercury, on the other hand, will signify a foreign tongue, confusion, thievery, counterfeiting, or lying.
The exaltations of the luminaries signify honors and persons in positions of power. The fall of the Moon is associated with ill health.
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In astrology, what does 1 degree mean?
As I previously stated, the Sun completes its transit over one zodiac sign in one month (30 days). In 30 days, the Sun will have completed 30 degrees of the zodiac sign. It will cover 1 degree per day, in other words. So, if someone is born on April 19th, the Sun will be at 5 degrees Aries.
What do the numbers in a birth chart mean?
At a glance, here are the crucial degrees for the signs: 0, 13, and 26 degrees for the Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn). 8-9 and 21-22 degrees for fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius). 4 and 17 degrees for mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces).
In astrology, what does 23 degrees mean?
If you have any planets in the Zodiac between 22 and 24, you should be aware that Mars is concentrating a lot of energy in this small area. Uranus, the planet of electricity, surprise, and lighting, is at 23 Aries, and this is the degree where Mars is due to station in the coming weeks, so 23 is extremely engaged.
Mars is the planet of violent action retrograde; he acts in a different way, but the effects can be just as disastrous. This week, we’ve seen two powerful examples of this in the headlines. In her birth chart, Jo Cox, the MP who was murdered in the street yesterday, had Chiron (wound) at 23 Aries, which was squarely opposite Uranus (shock) at 23 Libra. Omar Mateen, the Orlando shooter, has his Sun at 24 Scorpio and Mars at 23 Aquarius (community).
Meatloaf, the artist who collapsed on stage yesterday, has transiting Mars Rx on his Jupiter (24 Scorpio), the planet of excess, which is at the top of his horoscope (in the public eye or “on stage).
There is also a lot of force in conceding during a Mars Rx. Bernie Sanders has dropped out of the presidential race in favor of Hillary Clinton, but by doing so, he is advancing his cause. In his natal chart, he has Mars Rx at 23 Aries, opposite Venus at 22 Libra. He’s a capable companion. Senator Elizabeth Warren, the left’s fantasy candidate who could be nominated by Clinton for Veep, also has her North Node on 23 Aries. And what about Hillary Clinton? This is a watershed moment for her, with the South Node in Scorpio at 23 degrees. She will, however, need to change course and acknowledge Sanders and Warren.
****Correction: Bernie Sanders has not abandoned his presidential campaign. It’s more that Clinton’s lead has grown. (As of the 20th of June.) What is clear is that he will continue to contribute to the argument. He must be regrouping right now. It’s possible that becoming President is less essential than guaranteeing meaningful change. *****
When used correctly, this energy can cause a significant shift in direction. Mercury (communications) is in an easy trine to Mars Rx for Chris Murphy, the US Senator who filibustered for 14 hours this week to create place for anti-gun legislation. His message was designed to safeguard his country and his country’s children, both of whom are cancer victims.
At 24, Mars is travelling rearward through Scorpio at a very slow pace. Mars will reach 23 in a few days, then station here and turn straight on June 30. Mars, on the other hand, will remain on the 23rd until July 11th. When Mars goes direct in Scorpio, his own sign, a lot of energy could be released.
Uranus, the planet of explosions, surprises, and energy, is in 23 Aries at the same moment (Mrs Cox was having her Uranus Half-Return). Ceres, the nurturing asteroid, will soon join Uranus in this constellation for the last week of June.
Mars Rx is trining Chiron (25) from Pisces, a sobbing sign. There are a lot of tears being shed right now.
The Full Moon at the Solstice is expected to be particularly powerful. At sunset, both the Sun and the Moon will be visible in the sky, regardless of communication polarity (29 Gemini-Sagittarius). This may herald a war of words (which we all know is already underway), but it also signals that now is the time for communication and discussion, as well as exchanging ideas, listening, and gathering information. It’s possible that the action will go horribly wrong.
If you have a planet in Cancer or Pisces at 23 degrees, you have an easy way to bring that transforming energy forth. The energy is more dynamic when you have anything at 23 Fixed or Cardinal.
To what extent is Rahu powerful?
Rahu, sometimes known as the Dragon’s Head in colloquial terms, is a strong malefic in Astrology terms. Rahu is also known as the North Node of the Moon. It can have a good or negative effect during transit, which is usually significant and obvious.
Rahu is thought to bring forth results that are related to “Karmic repercussions It is also considered as a cause and effect of the native’s manner to conducting oneself at times.
For example, Rahu transiting a favorable sign in the 1st house, i.e. the Ascendant, may provide one an advantage in negotiations due to one’s dominant position. If Rahu’s transit is favorable here, you will be able to act in a somewhat indiscriminate manner if you assert yourself overly and make loudmouthed expressions.
On the other hand, Rahu’s passage through an unfavorable sign in the first house would bring you extra difficulties and make you feel humiliated. You may find yourself in a bad situation if you remain hidden. For the sufferers, there will be no yelling or harsh vocal emotions.
In the first situation, after Rahu exits the first house and enters the 12th, one may feel pressured and lose ground more quickly than expected. You can get bowled over if benefice isn’t supportive enough.
In the future, Rahu’s transit through the 12th house in your natal chart will undoubtedly open doors that were previously closed to you. With the correct kind of help, one might be able to locate the right ladder to climb to make it big.
Apart from the ethical component, the main topic of discussion is Rahu’s position in the Natal chart, as well as its transit. When the Sun is in square position, the negative effects are amplified. This unfavorable period could last three to four months. It may be tough to retrace one’s steps if they get themselves into difficulties. Due to Rahu’s retrograde motion, one may become more immersed in a situation. This type of event now occurs in the majority of the charts.
If the Ascendant is between 28 degrees and 2 degrees, the effect of the malefic period is diminished. The explanation for this is self-evident. The initial degrees of Rahu entering the sign may not have powerful results. As soon as it reaches the halfway point, the effect may begin to wane. Negative duration is considerably decreased in this manner. As a result, the damage isn’t as severe as it appears. This makes it much easier to progress along the path to prosperity. Rahu in the Natal chart may be more effective when working around its own degree. So, if Rahu is in the latter degrees of your natal chart, i.e. 28 to 30, or in the o’ to 2 degree, you have a strong chance of avoiding the malefic consequences of transiting Rahu. You can certainly make it big if benefice is also supportive. To put it another way, you’re on your path to becoming a multimillionaire. Let’s have a look at this occurrence in some well-known and lesser-known people.
1) K. K. Birla is a well-known Indian industrialist.
His contribution to India’s industrial growth is well-known, hence no further explanation is required.
2) A Specialist
He began his professional career in the sector of finance. Later in life, he became fascinated by astrology. Soon, he gained the trust of a well-known Astrologer of the period. He was tasked with the task of preparing and publishing a report “Panchang is a 100-year-old Buddhist temple. He learned commercial astrology, which he used to forecast market trends. His views have been consistently published in well-known daily newspapers. People are excited to hear what he has to say.
Sunil Gavaskar is the third player on the list. The legendary Batsman
Keep an eye on Rahu’s position. As previously said, it is Pieces 28.13 in the last degrees.
In the realm of cricket, his achievements as a batsman are legendary. He entered the scene at a time when confronting huge fast bowlers was a nightmare. He came out and demonstrated that facing quick bowlers does not necessitate a large developed body. His talent to play them was recognized and rewarded appropriately.
4) A Female Business Owner
She is from a well-to-do family. She is now a successful businesswoman, and in a foreign nation at that. Her fortitude in the face of adversity has rewarded her with the success she deserved.
All of these people have risen from humble beginnings and left a legacy of their abilities and accomplishments.
Other Planetary Extravaganzas:
1) Rahu’s Origins: How did Rahu come into being?
2) Rahu in Gemini and Ketu in Sagittarius Transit 2019: Moon Sign Effects of The Conjurers
3) Rahu’s Importance in Vedic Astrology
In astrology, what is the 29th degree?
The following are the traditional critical degrees:
The cardinal signs are 0, 13, and 26 degrees (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn)
These are considered sensitive areas that can also serve as a source of power. If a natal planet is detected at a crucial degree, it is assumed that the planet will be emphasized and will have more power in the native’s life as a result of its placement.
0 and 29 degrees of any sign are also considered important degrees by many astrologers. Especially in prediction work, the 0 and 29 degrees are more crisis-oriented locations.
NOTE: The 29th Degree (also known as the Anaretic degree) is a phrase used by astrologers, however it is really the 30th degree. It actually refers to a planet or body that is between the coordinates 2900’00 and 2959’59.
If a natal planet is detected at 29 degrees of any sign, often known as the Anaretic degree, it can cause serious problems with decision-making in the area of the personality represented by the planet’s energies. One day, the native may assess and reassess things before acting, and the next, he or she may leap into action without listening to himself or herself! If Mars is at 29 degrees, for example, the native may design numerous plans of action, obsess over the various actions and routes to follow, and then adopt a spontaneous action that contradicts the decision!
I know a woman with a Juno of 29 degrees who, despite her many views about taking relationships seriously, rushes right into them. A man with 29 degrees of Mercury agonizes over life decisions and alternates between saying too much and saying too little.
The 29th degree is linked to a sense of urgency, as well as decision-making issues, vacillation, and diving into situations without thinking. It’s the zodiac sign’s final degree, and there can be a tremendous sense of urgency surrounding the sign’s qualities and affiliations. This area can also have a general weakness, such as poor decisions, challenges, crises, or overcompensation.
While the typical crucial degrees above are supposed to provide the planet or body more strength, the anaretic degree is thought to be more damaging.
When the Sun enters the 29th degree in a progression, for example, the native’s year can be crisis-oriented. When the Sun enters Libra at 29 degrees, for example, a sense of urgency and crisis might arise in partnerships. Divorce or a hasty entry into a new relationship could be the outcome of this desperation. A major shift in work could occur if the Sun moves to 29 degrees Virgo. In general, decisions made during the 29th degree are quick.
We meet more Anaretic degrees of the Moon than we do with other planets and luminaries because the advanced Moon moves the fastest of the planets. Every 28 years, the secondary progressed Moon completes a full round of the chart and the signs, therefore we see 12 Anaretic degrees of progressed Moon in a 28-year period (every 2-1/2 years or so).
When I was counseling a parent of a university student, I observed that her daughter’s advanced Moon was transiting the ninth house at 29 degrees. Uranus was also transiting her daughter’s ninth house, converging on her Sun. I advised the parent to keep a close eye on her daughter at this time since she might be tempted to make drastic, rash changes in her field of study or even drop out entirely. Despite her parents’ advice, the daughter did drop out of university and take a job. She later regretted dropping out and returned to university to complete her degree.
Carol Rushman makes a persuasive case for the relevance of important degrees, including the classic ones stated at the top of this article, in predictive work utilizing the advanced Moon in her book The Art of Predictive Astrology: Forcasting Your Life Events.
In astrology, what does a 0 degree signify?
This article was originally published in The Mountain Astrologer in December 2012, and it is reproduced with permission.
In this column, I’ll discuss the first and, in particular, the last degrees of a sign, as well as their meaning. I’ve chosen three situations in which the Sun is at 29 Scorpio, the most enigmatic of the zodiac signs.
The Ingress
When a planet enters the first degree of a sign, it has entered new territory (a new element and mode) and is in conversation with the planetary ruler of that sign.
Planets or points at 0 degrees of a sign take a posture in the natal chart that either indulges in or welcomes the sign’s extremely pure, undiluted character. A planet of this magnitude has a new, unexplored quality. Some of the most well-known, superficial characteristics associated with that sign will be apparent in the person’s personality, but the sign’s actual essence, as well as the obstacles the planet must face and embrace on its journey, are still being discovered and conquered. To put it another way, there’s a new language to learn and a lot of work to be done. The planet at 0 appears excited to meet what it will become as it embarks on this journey.
When a planet’s Solar Arc guides to a new sign, it denotes a new beginning “a year of learning about and experiencing the essence of that sign In other ways, it’s a portenta marker, condensing (and intensifying) much of what we might expect over the following thirty years into the first twelve months. (1) According to astrologer Fernando Guimaraes, the first degree is similar to an arrow “An operatic overture is a prelude that establishes the tone for the rest of the piece.