介绍
In classical astrology, Planetary Dignities and Debilities describe how comfortably each planet operates within the zodiac.
This system doesn’t judge what is “good” or “bad,” but reveals how easily a planet can express its nature in a given sign.
Just as the Houses of Joy explain the harmony between planets and houses, the dignity system explains the resonance between planets and signs—a dialogue between character and climate.
Together, they give a complete view of planetary energy: one measures inner strength, the other environmental harmony.
1. What Are Dignities and Debilities?
The system of Dignity and Debility originates from Hellenistic astrology and classifies how well each planet aligns with the sign it inhabits.
There are four principal levels, each describing the planet’s environmental compatibility and expressive freedom.
| Level | Term | Symbolic Meaning | Energy Expression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domicile | Home sign | “At home” | Self-directed, stable, natural flow |
| Exaltation | Honored place | “Exalted guest” | Amplified, idealized, radiant |
| Detriment | Opposite of domicile | “In foreign territory” | Misfit, restricted, needs adjustment |
| Fall | Opposite of exaltation | “Low point” | Inward, restrained, transformative |
When a planet is in its domicile or exaltation, it moves with ease—its environment supports its nature.
When it’s in detriment or fall, the surrounding sign challenges its instinctive mode of expression.
Thus, dignity 和 debility describe not moral value, but energetic adaptation—how naturally or awkwardly the planet functions within its zodiacal setting.
2. Table of Planetary Dignities and Debilities
| 行星 | Domicile | Exaltation | Detriment (Opposite) | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 太阳 | 狮子座 | 白羊座 | 水瓶座 | 天秤座 |
| 月亮 | 巨蟹座 | 金牛座 | 摩羯座 | 天蝎座 |
| 水星 | Gemini, Virgo | Traditionally Virgo; some modern sources also include Aquarius | Sagittarius, Pisces | 狮子座 (not always used) |
| 金星 | Taurus, Libra | 双鱼座 | Scorpio, Aries | 处女座 |
| 火星 | Aries, Scorpio | 摩羯座 | Libra, Taurus | 巨蟹座 |
| 木星 | Sagittarius, Pisces | 巨蟹座 | Gemini, Virgo | 摩羯座 |
| 土星 | Capricorn, Aquarius | 天秤座 | Cancer, Leo | 白羊座 |
| 天王星 | 水瓶座 | 天蝎座 | 狮子座 | 金牛座 |
| 海王星 | 双鱼座 | 狮子座 | 处女座 | 水瓶座 |
| 冥王星 | 天蝎座 | 狮子座 | 金牛座 | 水瓶座 |
Note:
The first seven are the traditional planets used in classical dignity systems.
The outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) are modern extensions based on their energetic affinities.
Mercury’s exaltation is debated—traditionally Virgo, while some modern astrologers see Aquarius as a potential exalted home due to its intellectual independence.
3. Why Each Planet Is Dignified or Debilitated
The placement of dignities and debilities follows a clear symbolic logic.
Each planet resonates with signs that mirror its fundamental nature, and struggles in signs whose tone contradicts it.
The Sun
The Sun symbolizes purpose, vitality, and creative will.
It rules 狮子座, where it shines with confidence and radiance. In 白羊座, its light is exalted—active, bold, pioneering.
Opposite to Leo lies 水瓶座, where individual expression dissolves into group ideals, dimming personal fire. In 天秤座, the Sun’s self-assertion softens into accommodation, losing directness.
The Moon
The Moon governs emotion, nurture, and rhythm.
In 巨蟹座, its home sign, it protects and comforts; in 金牛座, it’s exalted—steady, sensual, and deeply secure.
Opposed in 摩羯座, the Moon’s feelings are restrained by duty; in 天蝎座, emotions intensify and become turbulent, seeking control or release.
水星
Mercury rules thought, speech, and analysis.
It is at home in 双子座 (communication) and 处女座 (precision). Virgo also marks its traditional exaltation, where its analytical sharpness peaks.
Some modern astrologers propose 水瓶座 as a secondary exaltation, honoring Mercury’s inventive and detached intellect.
In 射手座 和 双鱼座, thought becomes idealistic or diffuse, weakening Mercury’s clarity; in 狮子座, self-expression overtakes objectivity.
金星
Venus embodies love, beauty, and harmony.
It feels at home in 金牛座 (pleasure and stability) and 天秤座 (balance and aesthetics). In 双鱼座, it’s exalted—its affection spiritualized into compassion and unconditional love.
In 白羊座 和 天蝎座, passion becomes too intense or possessive, challenging Venus’s need for peace. In 处女座, self-critique hinders softness and receptivity.
火星
Mars symbolizes desire, assertion, and courage.
It rules 白羊座 (direct action) and 天蝎座 (strategic focus). In 摩羯座, Mars is exalted—its will disciplined and productive.
In 天秤座, diplomacy restrains Mars’s decisiveness; in 金牛座, inertia resists movement; in 巨蟹座, emotion undermines momentum.
木星
Jupiter expands, uplifts, and inspires faith.
It rules 射手座 (truth and freedom) and 双鱼座 (compassion and imagination). In 巨蟹座, it is exalted, nurturing growth through care and protection.
In 双子座 和 处女座, detail and logic limit its broader vision; in 摩羯座, caution dampens its optimism.
土星
Saturn rules boundaries, responsibility, and time.
Its homes are 摩羯座 (structure) and 水瓶座 (systemic wisdom). It’s exalted in 天秤座, where justice and balance refine its restraint.
In 巨蟹座 和 狮子座, emotion and ego soften its discipline; in 白羊座, impulsivity disrupts its patience.
The Modern Planets
天王星 in Aquarius is the architect of progress; in Scorpio it is exalted, merging innovation with depth.
海王星 in Pisces dissolves boundaries in unity; exalted in Leo, imagination meets illumination.
冥王星 in Scorpio transforms through intensity; exalted in Leo, it fuses power with creative regeneration.
In every case, dignity aligns with resonance—the sign supports the planet’s essence.
Debility arises where energy meets resistance, inviting transformation through tension.
4. Dignities, Debilities, and the Houses of Joy
Both Dignities 和 Houses of Joy describe how planetary energy interacts with its environment.
Dignities measure a planet’s compatibility with a sign’s temperament.
Joys measure its compatibility with a house’s life domain.
Dignity tells us where a planet can express itself clearly;
Joy tells us where it feels comfortable performing.
Together, they form a complete map of planetary function:
Dignity and Debility define the quality of energy itself.
House of Joy defines the setting that allows it to flow.
例如：
A Mars in 天秤座 (detriment) may feel restrained, yet if placed in the 第六宫—its House of Joy—it can channel energy into service and disciplined action.
A Venus in 金牛座 (domicile) may express beauty easily, but if found in the 第八宫, that ease may be entangled with attachment and control.
In essence, dignity shows whether the planet can be itself; joy shows whether it can live comfortably as itself.
5. Conclusion
Planetary Dignities and Debilities are not cosmic report cards—they are maps of compatibility.
They reveal how each planet resonates (or clashes) with its zodiacal environment, showing both natural ease and areas of growth.
A planet dignified moves effortlessly, expressing its nature with grace.
A planet debilitated must work harder—but in doing so, it gains depth, skill, and resilience.
True mastery isn’t found only in ease; it also lives in adaptation.
To understand your chart is to see where your energy flows naturally—and where it’s being refined through challenge.
Your birth chart is not a measure of fate, but a mirror of how your inner forces seek alignment with life.
Knowing where your planets are strong, challenged, or quietly learning is the first step toward living in conscious rhythm with your own cosmic design.
