Planet Exaltation vs Debilitation

Exaltation:

When a planet is in a sign where it feels most powerful and effective. It can express its highest qualities with ease.

Debilitation:

When a planet is in a sign where it feels weak or uncomfortable. It struggles to express its energy well and may give distorted or blocked results.

Exaltation & Debilitation Table

🌌 Planet	🔼 Exalted In	🔽 Debilitated In	📍 Exact Degree of Exaltation	📍 Exact Degree of Debilitation
☉ Sun	Aries	Libra	10° Aries	10° Libra
☽ Moon	Taurus	Scorpio	3° Taurus	3° Scorpio
♂ Mars	Capricorn	Cancer	28° Capricorn	28° Cancer
☿ Mercury	Virgo	Pisces	15° Virgo	15° Pisces
♃ Jupiter	Cancer	Capricorn	5° Cancer	5° Capricorn
♀ Venus	Pisces	Virgo	27° Pisces	27° Virgo
♄ Saturn	Libra	Aries	20° Libra	20° Aries

How to Interpret Exaltation & Debilitation

💪 Exalted Planet:

• Acts like it’s in a position of honor.

• Delivers strong, positive results (if well-placed).

• Can bring fame, clarity, wisdom, leadership, etc., depending on the planet.

😓 Debilitated Planet:

• Acts like it’s in a hostile or uncomfortable environment.

• May feel insecure, blocked, or overly reactive.

• Needs support (from aspects, conjunctions, house strength, etc.) to give good results.

🛠️ Important Notes

• A debilitated planet isn't always "bad" — if cancelled (through Neecha Bhanga Raja Yoga), it can give excellent results after struggle.

• An exalted planet can still act poorly if afflicted by malefics, combustion, or bad house placement.

• Degrees matter — the closer to the exact exaltation degree, the stronger the effect.

✅ Examples

• Moon exalted in Taurus at 3°: Stable emotions, calm mind, nurturing and consistent.

• Mars exalted in Capricorn at 28°: Controlled action, disciplined energy, excellent leadership.

• Venus debilitated in Virgo at 27°: Overly critical in love, challenges with self-worth or beauty.

• Saturn exalted in Libra at 20°: Balanced discipline, fair leadership, long-term success.