- Exaltation: Exaltation refers to a sign where a planet is believed to express its energy and qualities most strongly or positively. The exaltation sign is considered to be a position of honor and strength for the planet. When a planet is in its exaltation sign, it is said to be in a favorable and powerful state.
For example, the exaltation sign for the Sun is Aries. When the Sun is placed in Aries, it is believed to radiate its essential qualities, such as vitality, leadership, and self-expression, at its highest level. Similarly, each planet has a specific exaltation sign associated with it.
- Debilitation: Debilitation is the opposite of exaltation. It refers to a sign where a planet is considered to be in its weakest or least favorable state. When a planet is debilitated, it may struggle to express its energies and face challenges in manifesting its positive qualities.
For instance, the debilitation sign for the Moon is Scorpio. When the Moon is placed in Scorpio, it is believed to face difficulties in expressing its nurturing, emotional, and intuitive nature. Like exaltation, each planet has a specific debilitation sign associated with it.
- Moolatrikona: Moolatrikona is a term that represents a specific range of degrees within a sign where a planet has its secondary strength or domain. It is considered a significant position for a planet, although not as powerful as its exaltation. Moolatrikona is often associated with the planet’s natural signification and areas of influence.
For example, the moolatrikona range for Mercury is from 16° to 20° in the sign of Gemini. During this range, Mercury is believed to express its intellectual, communicative, and analytical nature most effectively. Each planet has a designated moolatrikona range associated with a specific sign.
