ASTROLOGICAL DIGNITIES

Core Dignities

The Astrological dignities (sometimes referred to as the core essential dignities) reflect the comfort, strength and effectiveness of a planet’s energies based on the Zodiac sign it occupies.  Some signs are easy flow energy and others create uneasy flow of energies for the planets.

The four dignities are natural rulership, detriment, exalted and fall.

Each planet has a natural ruler, sometimes referred to as its domicile. 

NATURAL RULERSHIP

The natural rulership is as follows:

1.       Leo is ruled by the Sun

2.       Cancer is ruled by the Moon

3.       Virgo and Gemini are ruled by Mercury

4.       Libra and Taurus are ruled by Venus

5.       Aries is ruled by Mars and Scorpio is co-ruled by Mars

6.       Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter and Pisces is co-ruled by Jupiter

7.       Capricorn is ruled by Saturn and Aquarius is co-ruled by Saturn

8.       Aquarius is ruled by Uranus

9.       Pisces is ruled by Neptune

10.  Scorpio is ruled by Pluto.

Please keep in mind that the co-rulers were put in place prior to the discovery of the actual ruling planets, Pluto, Neptune and Uranus.  In my view, the current rulership should be applied not the co-rulers.  Example Aquarius co-ruled by Saturn does not match energies near as well as Uranus’ energies.  Saturn and Uranus have, in many ways, opposing energies.

DETRIMENT

When a planet is found in the opposite sign of its natural rulership, this is referred to as detriment (also known as exile).

When in detriment, a planet is not at ease, and its energies are harnessed or at a lower influence. This is similar to when planets are in retrograde with the exception of Saturn.

1.       Sun is in detriment in Aquarius

2.       Moon is in detriment in Capricorn

3.       Mercury in detriment in Sagittarius

4.       Venus in detriment in Scorpio

5.       Mars in detriment in Libra

6.       Jupiter in detriment in Gemini

7.       Saturn in detriment in Cancer

8.       Uranus in detriment in Leo

9.       Neptune in detriment in Virgo

10.  Pluto in detriment in Taurus

EXALTED

A planet that is exalted or in exaltation brings awareness energies and functions at a higher octave. 

1.       Sun is exalted in Aries

2.       Moon is exalted in Taurus

3.       Mercury is exalted in Virgo

4.       Venus is exalted in Pisces

5.       Mars is exalted in Capricorn

6.       Jupiter is exalted in Cancer

7.       Saturn is exalted in Libra

8.       Uranus is exalted in Scorpio

9.       Neptune is exalted in Leo

10.  Pluto is exalted in Aries

FALL

When a planet is in the fall, its energies are considered to be in a weakened state.  The Fall position is opposite the exalted position in Astrology.

1.       Sun is in fall in Libra

2.       Moon is in fall in Scorpio

3.       Mercury is in fall in Pisces

4.       Venus in fall in Virgo

5.       Mars in fall in Cancer

6.       Jupiter in fall in Capricorn

7.       Saturn in fall in Aries

8.       Uranus in fall in Taurus

9.       Neptune is in fall in Aquarius

10.  Pluto is in fall in Libra

It should be noted that all of the planets, regardless of their dignities, should be studied in relation to the aspects stemming from other planets and angles in the birth chart.  These can mitigate any dignity.

For example, if a planet in exaltation having several planets or angles (Ascendant, Midheaven, Imum Coeli and the Descendant) in challenging aspect connected to it will not function as well as a planet that has some or many easy flow aspects making contact.  A planet in detriment or fall that is aspected by planets or angles with easy or opportunistic aspects will function easier than a planet with challenging aspects.  Again, all Astrological functions must be taken into account when deciphering a natal Astrology chart.

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TAURUS FULL MOON 2026

TAURUS FULL MOON 2026

Today, October 26, we are experiencing a Full Moon in the sign of Taurus at 2°.  Since the Sun and Moon are always in Opposition when we experience a Full Moon and Pluto is now transiting through Aquarius at 3°, these three forms a T-Square. 

The T-Square is considered a Major Chart Configuration where it is likened to a three-legged chair being off balance.  There is a need for balance and where the fourth leg would be is where our attention needs to be placed.  Much will depend on where Transiting Pluto and this Full Moon is located in your chart.

Attention needs to be directed to the exact opposite direction of Transiting Pluto currently in your birth chart.  Pluto represents transformation and regeneration.  There is a need to run deep and if appropriate finalize issues or directions that may have been implemented some six months ago. 

Things come to an end so that something new can begin. Check your chart for any connections to this placement of Pluto and the Full Moon in your Natal chart.  You can use a 3° orb of influence, and the Conjunction and Opposition are the primary indicators of change and often disruption. 

T-Squares are quite challenging, and Taurus speaks of the need for security and stability although Pluto may not bring this into fruition until later (often a year or two down the road). 

A Full Moon is representative of the culmination of events. The amount of effort you have put forward over the previous period will be indicative of the fruits of your labors. 

This contact will likely involve finances and security.  Again, much will depend on the houses involved in your chart. 

Some healing will be required because of the positioning of Chiron, although out by 4° from the Moon’s position.  There are likely changes taking place. For example, if Transiting Pluto is moving through the tenth house or even conjunct the MC, then your career, life’s path, goals, aspirations and your status are subject to change.  Perhaps all your focus has been on your career, but the family and home environment need your attention too.

This will likely not be an easy time, but you can make the changes you need to and over time, Pluto always brings you to where you need to go. The change is often quite dynamic and unsettling, however.  Go with the flow of change. Do not fight the current of change.  Let these energies take you to where you need to go without a fight.

The Taurus Full Moon 2026 together with the current T-square influence suggests competing needs. Expect dynamic yet unsettling change. It’s required!

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ASPECTS TO SUN IN SCORPIO 2026

ASPECTS TO SUN IN SCORPIO 2026

We focused on the Sun in Scorpio in our article on October 19, 2026 – https://www.holmastrology.com/post/sun-in-scorpio-2026  

Today we are focusing on the transits that will affect Sun in Scorpio over the coming year.

Transiting Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are all transiting through the early degrees of varying signs affecting those with their Sun in the early degrees of Scorpio. 

This does not mean that the progressions and other transits are not affecting those with their Sun in the mid to later degrees of Scorpio, as there is a great likelihood that these charts are being enhanced by other indicators.

In our articles, we always touch on the outer planets because they have a profound effect on each of us and move very slowly often being an indicator or a change and disruption depending on the aspects involved. These can last up to three years depending on the positions of natal planets in the birth chart.  As a result, they have great impact on our lives.

Transiting Uranus currently is in retrograde at 4° in Gemini, making a Quincunx to the Sun in the early degrees of Scorpio. 

Neptune is currently also in retrograde at 2° in Aries, also making a Quincunx to Scorpio, and Pluto at 3° Aquarius in direct motion is making a Square to those with their Sun in the early degrees of Scorpio. 

Uranus and Neptune (both making a Quincunx) create a Yod and Pluto making a Square all suggest that a challenging time is at hand or is just starting or is just finishing off, depending on the degree of your Sun in Scorpio.  If your Sun is in the early degrees of Scorpio, you likely know what I am speaking of.  The individual birth chart, however, needs to be reviewed to see the full picture. The birth chart is our potential moving forward and when activated by transit or progression, the potential in the birth chart is triggered or activated.

The Yod we mentioned is very challenging, often suggesting a crisis which you must deal with and the need for reaching deep within, often finding solutions through a deeper source. A turning point will be reached after which those affected will move forward in a much more positive manner, often activating a spiritually enlightening experience.

The Square to Pluto, depending on the houses involved, will speak in terms of a challenging situation where you may have to leave something behind and move forward transforming those parts of yourself that no longer serve your journey or deep issues that might not have been properly dealt with previously. These now surface so that a resolution can be found.  Change on a deep level and dealing with what might be referred to as taboo situations is now what must be undertaken.  The transformations that take place on the other side of these difficulties can enhance life and change situations that needed revitalization and regeneration. 

Each Scorpio touched by these transits will deal with this transformation in their own personal manner. What goes on beneath the surface, because you are a Scorpio, may not be revealed to others, but change, nonetheless, is almost inevitable. 

The aspects to Sun in Scorpio 2026 from the outer planets suggest challenging life lessons but the lessons will teach valuable, needed information for change and transformation.

Happy solar return to our Sun in Scorpio readers.

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