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.
The sign opposite the sign of rulership. This is a sign where the planet's energy requires effort in order to be successful. It is the opposite sign of its own sign.
Detriment is a term given to a planet in the opposite sign to its rulership. It is considered to be a debility and to cause the nature of the planet to be corrupted. The table below shows the signs and the planets that are in their detriment in them. Sign Detriment Aries Venus Taurus Mars Gemini Jupiter Cancer Saturn Leo Saturn Virgo Jupiter Libra Mars Scorpio Venus Sagittarius Mercury Capricorn Moon Aquarius Sun Pisces Mercury
A planet is 'in detriment' when it is in the sign oposite its rulership. A planet in detriment is said to express its weaker aspects. However, in a modern, sensitive approach to astrology, the 'bad' connotation of a detriment may be disregarded.
A planet is weaker and in its detriment when it is in the sign opposing that which it rules. For example, Mars is in detriment when placed in Libra, the opposite of Aries, or Taurus, the opposite of Scorpio.
Said of a planet that occupies the sign opposite its sign of natural rulership (dignity). a planet in detriment is thought to be at disadvantage.
In astrology, a planet is said to be in detriment when it is posited in the sign opposite the sign it rules. When a planet is in detriment it is not comfortable in that sign and tends to operate with the least strength.