![]() ![]() The exaltations are one of the most ancient astrological factors still in use. Al-Biruni also points out that, in contradiction to the Greeks and Persians, the Hindu astrologers of his period disagreed upon the degree positions of the Sun, Jupiter and Saturn, and did not recognize the exaltations of the nodes - a principle he described himself as being "quite proper". Whilst modern Vedic astrologers place significance on the exaltation positions of the nodes, the western astrological tradition transmitted through medieval Europe demonstrates little use of them in practice traditionally and currently. ![]() ![]() 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. Sun: 19th degree of Aries ( i.e., 18☀0' - 18★9')Įxaltations have also been attributed to the north node (3rd degree of Gemini) and the south node (3rd degree of Sagittarius).The sign position directly opposite a planet's sign of exaltation is considered to be its fall.Įach of the seven traditional planets has its exaltation in one zodiac sign. The exaltation is a place of awareness for the planet, whereas the fall is a position of weakness concerning the function of the planet. In astrology, exaltation is one of the five essential dignities of a planet. Form of dignity for a planet Exaltation Degrees of the Planets ![]()
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