The Moon: Exalted in Taurus, Detriment in Capricorn, Fall in Scorpio and Dignity in Cancer. Orbits the entire zodiac in 27 days. Stays on the average of about 2 days in each sign. The moon represents the inner nature of the self. This is where all the unconscious and instinctive as well as intuitive reactions stem from. This is often considered the characteristics of the "subconscious". Minor Benefic. Ruler of the Zodiac Sign Cancer.
Keywords:  domestic and nurturing.

Mercury: Exalted in Virgo, Detriment in Sagittarius, Fall in Pisces and Dignity in Gemini. Orbits the entire zodiac in about 87 days. Remains in each Zodiac sign on the average of 7 days. This planet stands for the mind and intellect as well as communication. All the mental faculties are embodied within this planet's characteristics. Some refer to it as the path that thought travels between the unconscious mind and the conscious mind. Mercury in Retrograde which happens about four times a year can wreak havoc on signed contracts, author's drafts, computer systems, and just about anything that has a mode of communication and commitment will need to be redone when this tiny planet closest to the Sun appears Retrograde. Considered a Minor Benefic. Ruler of the Zodiac Signs:
Gemini and Virgo.
Keywords: physical and mental communication

Venus: Exalted in Pisces, Detriment in Aries, Fall in Virgo and Dignity in Taurus and Libra. Orbits the entire zodiac in 225 days and remains in each sign on the average of 19 days. This planet symbolizes love, feeling, peace and harmony in relationships. Like Mercury being so close to the Sun, its place in a natal chart is usually either the same as the Sun or falling within two houses from the Sun Sign. Considered a Major Benefic. Ruler of the Zodiac Signs: Taurus and Libra.
Keywords: Harmony and Union.

Mars: Exalted in Capricorn, Detriment in Libra, Fall in Cancer and Dignity in Aries and Scorpio. Orbits the entire zodiac in 687 days and stays an average of about 2 months in each sign. This planet embodies the strength one has in their will to achieve and conquer their goals. An often maligned planet due to its namesake, Mars the God of War, one needs to be reminded that Mars was also the God of Husbandry. Thus Martian aspects in a chart often represent animal magnetism and great understanding of nature. Considered a Major Malefic. Ruler of Aries and Scorpio.
Keywords:  Energy and initiative

Jupiter: Exalted in Cancer, Detriment in Gemini, Fall in Capricorn and Dignity in Sagittarius. Orbits through the zodiac around every 12 years and stays in each sign an average of about one year. This large planet is interpreted largely on its size as a characteristic of expansion in one's chart. Trust and your values in life's meaning are embodied in this planet. Jupiter also represents career, good fortune and prosperity as well as wisdom and dignity. Considered a Major Benefic.Ruler of the Zodiac sign: Sagittarius.
Keywords:  Expansion and recreation.

Saturn: Exalted in Libra, Detriment in Cancer, Fall in Aries and Dignity in Capricorn. Orbits through all the signs once every 29 years or so. Stays in each sign an average of two years. This is the result of what is called an individual's "Saturn Return". This planet represents structure, steadfastness, determination, and limitation. Often the challenger of all the planets in a person's chart. The effect that Saturn aspects may have are often for the individual to redefine their boundaries as well as encountering restrictions that may be unpleasant. All this is in the name of transformation but could be a time for separations and farewells. Considered a Major Malefic. Ruler of the Zodiac signs: Capricorn and Aquarius.
Keywords:  Limitation and Teacher

Chiron: Orbits takes about 51 years and connects to both Saturn and Uranus orbits. Not astronomically called a planet, but instead is referred to as a Centaur which is neither asteroid or planet because of size and "coma" but considered a "mini-planet. Chiron will stay 8 years in Aries and only 1 and 1/2 in Libra due to its odd orbit. First discovered in 1977, it has been astrologically recognized since 1992. It is termed the "wounded healer" , thus another area of interpretation for karma astrology. One astrologer, Zane Stein, considers Chiron the Ruler for Virgo through Sagittarius.

Uranus: Exalted in Scorpio, Detriment in Leo, Fall in Taurus, and Dignity in Aquarius. Discovered in 1781, the planet takes 84 years to traverse through the zodiac and remains in each sign on an average of 7 years. This is the planet that embodies freedom and independence. It has the nickname as "liberator". Its effect can be of unexpectant changes and upheaval. Considered a Minor Malefic. Ruler of the Zodiac sign: Aquarius.
Keywords:  Change and Freedom

Neptune: Exalted in Leo, Detriment in Capricorn, Fall in Aquarius, and Dignity in Pisces. Discovered in 1846, its orbit through the zodiac is 165 years. The duration in one sign is 14 years. Saturn teaches boundaries and Neptune DISSOLVES boundaries. Neptune's effect is mystical and of the spiritual realm. Those chart aspected well with Neptune usually prove to have psychic and clairvoyant abilities. The down side is this is the planet that indicates addiction to drugs and alcohol and destructive behavior because there is difficulty in coping with the mundane world. Considered a Minor Malefic. Ruler of the Zodiac sign: Pisces.
Keywords:  Intuitive and Fantasy.

Pluto: Detriment in Taurus, Exalted and Fall not determined as of yet, Dignity in Scorpio. Discovered in 1930, its orbit takes a whopping 248 years to visit all the signs in the zodiac belt. It overstays its welcome in each sign to the tune of 21 years on the average but it can vary from 11 to 30 years because of its unusual orbit. Pluto represents the deepest transformational power a person experiences in life. The characteristics this planet brings to the surface is powerlessness, helplessness, dependency, and emotional entanglement. Obsession is also indicated. Considered a Minor Malefic. Ruler of the Zodiac sign: Scorpio.
Keywords: Elimination and transformation.

 

Exalted

Planet energies that are expressed harmoniously with complementary forces and display increased virtues that are magnified. The Planet feels comfortable in this friend's home. Example: Mars is a guest in Capricorn in the Natal chart and excels while visiting.

Detriment

Planet in the opposite sign it rules. Indicates that it is not operating at the full power or influence that it could. More influence of the sign it is in rather than the qualities of the particular planet. Can indicate a need to adhere to rules and regulations. Example: Mars in Libra in the Natal chart would be considered detriment because Mars rules Aries and the opposite sign of Aries is Libra.

Dignified or Dignity

Planet that rules the sign it is in. Indicates a control of circumstances. Example: Mars in the astrological sign Aries in a Natal chart would be considered Dignified.

Fall

The Planet's opposite sign in exaltation and has difficulty expressing its true qualities. The planet is out of its natural element. Example: Mars visiting Cancer.

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