Exaltation (astrology)

In astrology, exaltation is one of the five essential dignities of a 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