Major Chart Patterns
Exaltation
Only slightly less important than sign rulership is when a
planet is exalted, that is: in the sign of its exaltation. A
table of exaltation is included in the diagram above. The
very well-known astrologer William Lilly wrote that if a
planet is in its sign of exaltation, in particular, if it is in an
angular house (1, 4, 7, and 10), it is said to be
especially strengthened, and may even give the
possessor a haughty arrogance, as of one who “affirms
more unto himself than is his due."