In
astrology, a planet's
domicile (or less commonly
house, not to be confused with the astrological
house system) is the zodiac sign over which it has rulership. This is a separate concept from the
houses of the horoscope. A planetary ruler is given to each sign, over which the planet is said to have a more powerful influence when positioned therein. A planet is considered to be in
domal dignity when it is positioned in the sign it rules. This is the strongest of the five
essential dignities of a
planet.