RATIONALE FOR EXALTATION & DEBILITATION OF PLANETS There are many hidden rationale while interpreting astrological rules

and conventions in explaining exaltation and debilitation of planets in various Rasis. The twelve Rasis from Aries to Pisces have planets owning some houses, exaltation and debilitation in other houses can be explained justifiably as below: SUN:

The Sun is the king of planets and Lion is king amongst animal kingdom. Thus Leo happens to be the own house for Sun. This is the natural 5 th House which indicates power of thinking and a leader is said to possess great thinking ability. Hence there is rationale in explaining Leo being the own house for Sun. Thinking abilities can excel only when good Poorva Punya accrues, which is indicated by 9th House. Hence 9th House from Leo happens to be Aries which is its sign of Exaltation. As you might observe royalty of person diminishes when he lacks proper communication, hence the 3rd House from Leo, which is Libra the sign of its Debilitation. Another perspective a King excels in the company of his Commander-in-chief, Aries Lord Mars is the Commander-in-chief. You are aware that even a King has to bow before Court. Libra happens to be a sign of justice; hence it becomes its sign of Debilitation. MOON:

Moon is an incompetent King. Food and comfort are essential to Moon. Both these are made available by 4th House. Hence the natural 4th House Cancer happens to be its own house. Moon has liking for gains hence 11th House from Cancer happens to be Taurus which is its sign of Exaltation. An incompetent person lacks thinking abilities hence 5 th House from Cancer, Scorpio happens to be its sign of Debilitation. MARS:

Mars is the Commander-in-chief represents physical capability and being secretive. Important houses which represent these characteristics are 1 st House and 8th House. Hence natural 1st House and 8th House happens to be its own sign. For Commander-in-chief power is the most essential attribute which comes from 10 th House. Hence 10th House from Aries happens to be its sign of Exaltation. If the Commander-in-chief resorts to taking comforts he may prove ineffective. Hence 4th House (House of Comforts) from Aries happens to be its Debilitation sign. A Commander excels if he has good communication abilities, hence the 3rd House from Scorpio,

Capricorn happens to be its sign of Exaltation. However, if the Commander relies more on luck he may lose his power, hence 9th House from Scorpio, Cancer happens to be its sign of Debilitation. MERCURY:

Mercury is a Traders planet engaging in Selling and Buying. Hence he needs good communication skills and should succeed in competition. Hence the natural 3rd and 6th houses Gemini & Virgo happen to be its own houses. He has to weigh good & bad before selling hence Dual nature sign Gemini and for selling he needs to make things attractive, hence Virgo happen to be his own houses. If he displays pride he will not excel in his trade, hence 10th House (House of Pride & Command) from Gemini, Pisces happens to be its sign of Debilitation. A trader should possess good memory and as Virgo represents memory power, it happens to be its sign of Exaltation. JUPITER:

Jupiter is a righteous minister who excels in doing and prescribing good deeds and propagates giving alms to others. Good deeds shall accrue due to 9th House and giving alms to others is represented by 12th House. Hence the natural 9th and 12th Houses happen to be its own houses. A minister advocates good education which is nature of 4 th House. Hence 4th from Aries, Cancer happens to be its sign of Exaltation. As Jupiter represents righteousness and knowledge (4 th House) and who does not aspire power (10th House), hence the natural 10th House, Capricorn happens to be its sign of Debilitation. In another perspective, for being a good minister, he should excel in his thoughts and ideas, represented by 5 th House, Hence 5th House from Pisces, Cancer happens to be its sign of Exaltation. While he shall deliver his responsibility without aspiring for gains or profits, hence the 11th House from Pisces, Capricorn happens to be its sign of Debilitation. VENUS:

Venus is selfish and luxurious in nature. Hence family and wealth represented by 2 nd House and happiness through spouse represented by 7th House gain importance, hence the natural 2nd Taurus and 7th Libra happens to be its own houses. If one has to be luxurious in life he has to have gains in everything, hence the 11th House from Taurus happens to be its sign of Exaltation. However, if one thinks a lot about humanitarian grounds he will be devoid of luxuries, hence 5 th House from Taurus, Virgo happens to be its sign of Debilitation. In another way, for an advocate (Libra) competence and victory are important, hence the 6 th sign from Libra, Pisces happens to

be its sign of Exaltation and if he is lethargic in minding his gains the 12 th House from Libra, Virgo happens to be its sign of Debilitation. One Genius (Venus) is respected by another Genius (Jupiter of Pisces) but not before a Trader (Mercury of Virgo) hence, Pisces and Virgo happen to be its sign of Exaltation and Debilitation respectively. SATURN:

Saturn is a Servant. He has to depend on his profession and gains thereof; hence the natural 10th and 11th Houses Capricorn & Aquarius happen to be its own houses. Job (10 th House) is very important to a Servant and Education & Comfort (4th House) are the least requirements, hence the 10th House from Capricorn, Libra is its sing of Exaltation while the 4 th House from Capricorn, Aries happen to be its sign of debilitation. In another way, a lazy person is represented by Aquarius, Luck is essential to him, hence the 9th House from Aquarius, Libra is its sign of Exaltation while he seeks cooperation from his boss and if he does not secure cooperation (3 rd House) he shall not succeed, hence the 3rd House from Aquarius, Aries happen to be its sign of Debilitation. When injustice is caused to Servant, he gains if he proceeds to Court (Libra). If he pleads before his boss, he will be losing his self-respect. Thus all the above appears to be rational and appropriate considering all astrological perspectives.