Table for Calculating Planetary Values

Note:
Accidental Dignity is more significant than Essential Dignity in the interpretation of a chart, although both are important. The unfortunate influence of a malefic is usually diminished when in dignity, whilst the fortunate influence of a benefic is increased.
Please consult our online Glossary of Astrological Terms for more information.

Essential Dignity

Score

Essential Debility

Score

Planet in Own Sign

5

Planet in Detriment

-5

Planet in Mutual Reception

5

Planet in Fall

-4

Planet in Exaltation

4

Peregrine

-5

Reception by Exaltation

4

In Own Triplicity

3

In Own Terms

2

In Own Face

1

Accidental Dignity

Score

Accidental Debility

Score

On MC or Ascendant

5

In 12th House

-5

In 7th, 4th, or 11th house

4

In 8th or 6th house

-4

In 2nd or 5th house

3

Retrograde

-5

In 9th house

2

Slow in Motion

-2

In 3rd house

1

Occidental

-2

Direct

4

Oriental

-2

Swift in Motion

2

Decreasing in Light

-2

Oriental

2

Combust

-5

Occidental

2

Under Sunbeams

-4

Increasing in Light

2

Partile with or

-5

Not Combust, nor Under Beams

5

Partile with

-4

Cazimi

5

Partile with or

-4

Partile with or

5

Besieged by or

-5