Exaltation & Debilitation Checker
Discover which planets are exalted or debilitated in your birth chart. Learn how planetary dignity affects your personality, strengths, challenges, and life experiences.
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What are Exaltation & Debilitation?
In Vedic astrology, Exaltation (Uccha) and Debilitation (Neecha) refer to the strength or weakness of a planet based on the zodiac sign it occupies in your birth chart. When a planet is in its exaltation sign, it expresses its best qualities. When debilitated, its positive traits are weakened.
Exalted Planets
A planet in its exaltation sign operates at peak performance, like a king on his throne. It brings enhanced positive results, strong manifestation of its qualities, and favorable outcomes in its significations.
Debilitated Planets
A planet in its debilitation sign struggles to express its natural qualities, like a fish out of water. It may bring challenges, delays, or require extra effort to manifest positive results in its domains.
Important Note
Planetary dignity is just one factor in chart analysis. Other factors like aspects, house placement, conjunctions, and Neecha Bhanga (cancellation of debilitation) can significantly modify a planet's effects. A debilitated planet is not necessarily bad—it often teaches valuable life lessons and builds character through challenges.
Exaltation & Debilitation Signs for Each Planet
Each of the nine planets (Navagrahas) has one specific sign where it is exalted and one where it is debilitated (180° opposite). Here's the complete list:
Deep Exaltation
Each planet has a deep exaltation degree where it reaches maximum strength. When a planet is within 5° of this degree, its exaltation effects are strongest. Similarly, the deep debilitation degree (exact opposite) marks the weakest point. *Note: Rahu and Ketu's exaltation/debilitation signs vary by tradition.
The Five Levels of Planetary Dignity
Beyond exaltation and debilitation, planets can occupy five different dignity levels based on their sign placement. Each level affects how easily the planet can express its qualities:
1. Exalted (Uccha)
Maximum strength - 2.0x power. Planet operates at peak capacity with enhanced positive results.
2. Own Sign (Swa-kshetra)
Very strong - 1.5x power. Planet is comfortable and expresses its natural qualities freely.
3. Friendly Sign (Mitra)
Good strength - 1.2x power. Planet receives support and functions well with slight assistance.
4. Neutral Sign (Sama)
Average strength - 1.0x power. Planet operates normally without special advantage or disadvantage.
5. Enemy Sign (Shatru)
Weak strength - 0.8x power. Planet faces obstacles and struggles to manifest positive results.
6. Debilitated (Neecha)
Minimum strength - 0.5x power. Planet is highly challenged and needs support to function well.
The strength modifier multiplies the planet's natural ability to deliver results. For example, an exalted Jupiter (2.0x) will bring twice the wisdom, luck, and expansion compared to a neutrally placed Jupiter (1.0x).
How Planetary Dignity Affects Your Life
Understanding which planets are exalted or debilitated in your chart helps you recognize your natural strengths and areas requiring extra effort:
Exalted Planets Bring:
- Natural talents and abilities in that planet's domains
- Ease and success in related life areas
- Strong confidence and positive manifestation
- Recognition and rewards with less effort
- Leadership qualities in planet's significations
Debilitated Planets Indicate:
- Areas requiring conscious effort and growth
- Life lessons through challenges and obstacles
- Need for external support or remedial measures
- Delayed results in planet's significations
- Opportunities to develop resilience and wisdom
Real-Life Examples
- Exalted Sun in Aries: Natural leadership, strong confidence, authority figures support you, success in government or administration.
- Debilitated Venus in Virgo: Critical in relationships, struggles with self-love, must work on appreciation and romance, analytical approach to beauty.
- Exalted Jupiter in Cancer: Exceptional wisdom, nurturing teacher, financial abundance, strong moral values, blessed with children.
Neecha Bhanga: Cancellation of Debilitation
A debilitated planet doesn't always give bad results. Neecha Bhanga Raj Yoga occurs when certain conditions cancel the debilitation, transforming a weakness into a unique strength. This is one of the most powerful yogas in Vedic astrology.
Conditions for Neecha Bhanga:
The Power of Neecha Bhanga
When Neecha Bhanga occurs, the person often rises from humble beginnings to great success. They possess unusual resilience, unique problem-solving abilities, and achieve recognition through overcoming adversity. Many successful leaders, innovators, and spiritual teachers have Neecha Bhanga Raj Yoga in their charts. The initial struggles create deep wisdom and compassion.
Planetary Friendships & Natural Relationships
Each planet has natural friends, enemies, and neutral relationships with other planets. These relationships determine whether a planet feels comfortable in a particular sign:
| Planet | Friends | Enemies | Neutrals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Moon, Mars, Jupiter | Venus, Saturn | Mercury |
| Moon | Sun, Mercury | None | Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn |
| Mars | Sun, Moon, Jupiter | Mercury | Venus, Saturn |
| Mercury | Sun, Venus | Moon | Mars, Jupiter, Saturn |
| Jupiter | Sun, Moon, Mars | Mercury, Venus | Saturn |
| Venus | Mercury, Saturn | Sun, Moon | Mars, Jupiter |
| Saturn | Mercury, Venus | Sun, Moon, Mars | Jupiter |
When a planet occupies a sign ruled by its friend, it feels supported. In an enemy's sign, it faces resistance. Understanding these relationships helps interpret planetary strength beyond just exaltation and debilitation.
Remedies for Debilitated Planets
If you have debilitated planets in your chart, various Vedic remedies can help strengthen them and reduce negative effects. These practices work by aligning you with the planet's positive energy:
Mantras
Chant the specific mantra of the debilitated planet daily, especially during its hora (planetary hour) or on its weekday. For example, chant Venus mantras on Friday for debilitated Venus.
Gemstones
Wear the gemstone of the planet's exaltation sign lord (consult an astrologer first). For example, for debilitated Moon, wear Pearl (Moon's gemstone) after proper energization.
Charity & Service
Donate items related to the planet on its weekday. Feed animals or people associated with the planet. For debilitated Saturn, donate to the elderly or disabled on Saturdays.
Yagyas & Pujas
Perform specific fire ceremonies or worship rituals dedicated to the planet's deity. These powerful practices invoke divine blessings to mitigate challenges.
Practical Daily Remedies
- Respect and honor people represented by the planet (e.g., teachers for Jupiter, spouse for Venus)
- Strengthen the planet by developing its positive qualities through conscious practice
- Observe fasting on the planet's weekday (with proper guidance)
- Wear colors associated with the planet or its exaltation sign
- Practice meditation and visualization connecting with the planet's energy