Exaltation (astrology)

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In astrology, exaltation is one of the five essential dignities of a planet. The exaltation is a place of awareness for the planet, whereas the fall is a position of weakness concerning the function of the planet. Each of the seven traditional planets has its exaltation in one zodiac sign. The positions are: Sun: 19th degree of Aries (i.e.., 18°00' - 18°59') Moon: 3rd degree of Taurus Mercury: 15th degree of Virgo Venus: 27th degree of Pisces Mars: 28th degree of Capricorn Jupiter: 15th degree of Cancer Saturn: 21st degree of Libra Exaltations have also been attributed to the north node (3rd degree of Gemini) and the south node (3rd degree of Sagittarius). These positions are listed in astrological texts of the early medieval Arabic period, such as al-Biruni's 11th-century Book of Instruction in the Elements of the Art of Astrology. Whilst modern Vedic astrologers place significance on the exaltation positions of the nodes, the western astrological tradition transmitted through medieval...

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