Planet exaltation and debilitation Vedic Adtrology

Exalted and Debilitated Planets in Astrology

This means that the seventh or the opposite sign from the sign of exaltation of a planet, is the sign of fall or debilitation. 

Notes— There is great difference of opinion amongst the ancient learneds  about the exaltation and debilitation signs of Rahu and Ketu. According to Sarvarth Chintamani the exaltation sign of Rahu is Gemini and his sign of debilitation is Sagittarius. Reverse is the case with Ketu. According to Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra Taurus and Scorpio are respectively the exaltation signs of Rahu and Ketu and the signs opposite to them are their signs of debilitation.

The highest points of exaltation and the lowest points of debilitation of the various planets are as under:

Notes — For example Jupiter at the 5th degree of Cancer will be in deep exaltation. Then he moves downwards from that point and gets into deep debilition when he reaches 5th degree of Capricorn.