the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)
a sign in which a planet is especially powerful
The presence of a planet in a sign that derives a particular type of (usually enhanced) energy and affinity. The manner in which this energy operates depends greatly on the planet and sign involved
One of the five levels of Essential Dignity. A planet in a sign where it holds exaltation, is said to have substantial power. In its sign of exaltation, it is likened to an honoured guest. As a welcomed guest can move around a host’s home, he or she cannot exert full power within it. The power of an exalted planet is about 75% of the planet’s strength. The signs which have exalted planets are: Sign Exalted Planet Aries Sun Taurus Moon Cancer Jupiter Virgo Mercury Libra Saturn Capricorn Mars Pisces Jupiter-------------------------------- Face See Decan
A sign or house where a planet is favorable posited, and the planet is capable of its best expression. Opposite of FALL.
Essential dignity of a planet, possibly even more powerful than being in its own sign.
A planet is 'in exaltation' or 'exalted' when it is in the sign best suited to its nature. The signs in which the planets are exalted have been ascertained by astrologers over a course of many years. Pluto is exalted in Leo, for example, because the Plutonian themes of power and influence are expressed most constructively in the sign Leo.
Alchemical: The elevation* of a substance to a higher dignity and virtue, resulting in an augmentation of intensity and purity.
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.