Essential Dignities Calculator
This calculator shows the sign-level dignity of each classical planet: domicile, exaltation, detriment, fall, or no major dignity. The chart tool adds triplicity, bounds, and faces at the exact degree.
Frequently asked questions
What are essential dignities?
Essential dignities are traditional rulerships by sign and degree. Domicile and exaltation are major dignities; triplicity, bound, and face are minor dignities. Detriment and fall are debilities. A planet is peregrine only when it holds no essential dignity at its exact degree.
Which planets does this calculator cover?
It covers the seven classical planets used in traditional astrology — the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn — because the dignity scheme (domicile, exaltation, detriment, fall) was built around them. The modern outer planets are not part of the classical dignity table.
What does “no major dignity” mean?
It means the planet is not in domicile, exaltation, detriment, or fall by sign. A planet can still hold triplicity, bound, or face dignity at its exact degree. The full chart tool shows those minor dignities and their score.