Darth MI
I am wondering. You'd think signs that are exalted would be signs that share a lot in common with the planet and fall would be signs that don't.
Venus in Pisces matches that expectations as it has a lot in common with Venus from artistry to romanticness.
However other placements are contradictory.
For example Capricorn is exalted in Mars. But what does Capricorn have in common with the Martian nature? The Martian nature is aggressive and fiery, something Capricorn is not. Furthermore the hobbies associated with Mars such as sports and militarism is not Capricorns cup of tea.
Another example is Scorpio being in its fall in the moon. Isn't Scorpio emotional and watery? Shouldn't the moon be a good placement?
Yet Aries is exalted in the Sun and this perfectly match the Aries nature (particularly the Sun's extroverted somewhat lax and childish nature).
It also makes total sense Capricorn is in its fall in Jupiter as Capricorn is too pessimistic and cynical for the Jupiterian nature.
Why are essential dignities so inconsistent with their associations in placements? What is exactly the reason why the Sun is in its exaltation in Aries but Mars is in its exaltation in Capricorn, not with Leo or Sagittarius like one expects? Why does Scorpio fall in the emotional moon while Cancer is exhausted in the vibrant spirited Jupiter?
Venus in Pisces matches that expectations as it has a lot in common with Venus from artistry to romanticness.
However other placements are contradictory.
For example Capricorn is exalted in Mars. But what does Capricorn have in common with the Martian nature? The Martian nature is aggressive and fiery, something Capricorn is not. Furthermore the hobbies associated with Mars such as sports and militarism is not Capricorns cup of tea.
Another example is Scorpio being in its fall in the moon. Isn't Scorpio emotional and watery? Shouldn't the moon be a good placement?
Yet Aries is exalted in the Sun and this perfectly match the Aries nature (particularly the Sun's extroverted somewhat lax and childish nature).
It also makes total sense Capricorn is in its fall in Jupiter as Capricorn is too pessimistic and cynical for the Jupiterian nature.
Why are essential dignities so inconsistent with their associations in placements? What is exactly the reason why the Sun is in its exaltation in Aries but Mars is in its exaltation in Capricorn, not with Leo or Sagittarius like one expects? Why does Scorpio fall in the emotional moon while Cancer is exhausted in the vibrant spirited Jupiter?