The 12 Houses
of the Natal Chart
This page focuses on how debilitated or dignified planets will manifest within the houses. The 12 houses of the natal chart represents areas of our human lives where we tend to express our planetary energies the most. While each house does have sign cusps, the houses have more significance when there are planets residing in them. Remember, when a planet is in a debilitated position, the native may have setbacks when trying to gain the benefits of the planet. When a planet is in a dignified position they may have more adventages when trying to gain the benefits of the planet. (Aspects also affect the way these planets are expressed, and thus influence setbacks or advantages). Any setbacks or advantages of the planet will show more profoundly in the houses.
Note: Remember, when a planet is in domicile in a house, the native expresses naturally and sincerely. When a planet is exalted, the expression is more dramatic. When a planet is falling, the expression is more stiff or reserved. When a planet is in detriment the expression is awkward and insincere. The following descriptions apply if a native has a planet in detriment by sign in the houses or the descriptions may also apply to those who have a planet that is "accidentally debilitated" by house placement. Planets with negative planetary aspects should also be considered.
The First House
The first house represents our persona. It is the house of social individuality and self identification.
Dignity in the 1st house: When a planet is dignified in this house, individuals are open with their desires. They may be popular and admired by many people. However, they may also attract jealousy or rivalry. They may be overwhelming sometimes...but they usually have good intentions. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Mars is residing in this house, the house it rules. The planets here may also have many aspectual affinities.
Debility in the 1st house: When a planet is debilitated in this house the native may seek to be noticed, but is not very clear with their expression. They may feel like outcasts in society because they really want others to admire or respect them them, but to no avail. Or they may also be rebels in their own right. They may like being "different", even if other people do not approve. There may be a sense of narcissism present. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign in this house. Or Venus is residing here, Mars's opposite. The planets here may also have aspectual afflictions.
The Second House
The second house is the house of possessions. It represents all of the things we feel is ours, whether it's material, self-worth, or talents.
Dignity in the 2nd house: The native may be very interested in having something to own. They may strongly identify with the things they own. They may be very good at handling or gaining money. When things are taken from them they may become highly demanding. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or domicile by sign is in this house. Or Venus is residing in this house, the house it rules. The planets here may also have many aspectual affinities.
Debility in the 2nd house: They may feel like they can never keep money. Gaining money feels more like a chore than a benefit. They may understand what it is like to go without more than most people. However, they may not appreciate the things they have and always want more. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Mars is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Third House
The third house is the house of communication. It represents our mentality and how often we communicate with others. It also represents our community, siblings, and our transportation.
Dignity in the 3rd house: Natives may be very talkative. They may speak their mind and are very good at expressing how they feel in words. They may be highly connected with their siblings in some way. They may have very strong accents that lets you know what community they came from. They may enjoy learning new things. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Mercury is residing in this house, the house it rules. The planets here may also have many aspectual affinities.
Debility in the 3rd house: They may often feel misunderstood. They may struggle to catch on in their early years of education or they may think differently from those in their communities/peer groups. They may find it hard to connect with their siblings. They may find it harder to get around in their neighborhood or may feel disconnected from their neighborhood in some way. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Jupiter is residing in this house, the house opposite its rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Fourth House
The fourth house represents our home life. It also represents our family and our family traditions. It also shows how our mother behaves.
Dignity in the 4th house: Natives may be very attached to their home for better or worse. They may strongly identify with where they come from. They may be eager to know about their family or nation's history. They may have strong characteristics like their mother. Having a place to call home is important to them. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or the moon is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflinities.
Debility in the 4th house: These natives may feel disconnected with their families or may feel different from their families in some way. They may long to be closer to the mother, only to be rejected. Or they may not care for the mother as much. (Or the mother is very different from the native). They may never feel at home no matter where they go. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Saturn is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Fifth House
The fifth house is the house of amusements. It also represents our personal creativity and our romantic visions. It is also the house of children.
Dignity in the 5th house: Natives need to have fun in life and they are the life of the party wherever they go. Even if they are reserved, they can amuse themselves for hours. They are highly creative and self-expressive. They love to perform. They may take too many gambles in life. They may have various love affairs. They may always attract children to them. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or the sun is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflinities.
Debility in the 5th house: They may always encounter obstacles that spoil their fun. They may have very messy love affairs. Their sense of creativity is very different, yet original. They may mishandle the children in their life. They may have different interests from the people around them. When gambling they may feel at a disadvantage. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Saturn/Uranus is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Sixth House
This is the house of work and health. It also represents our self-serving attitude, daily tasks, and the abilities we put to use.
Dignity in the 6th house: They may always have various activities to do. They may be work-a-holics. They have a very self-serving attitude. They may take a strong interest in their health and fitness. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Mercury is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual affinities.
Debility in the 6th house: They may struggle to get jobs that they are comfortable with. They may feel daily tasks are overwhelming. They may be neglectful of their mental or physical health and may be easily stressed over it. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Jupiter/Neptune is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Seventh House
The 7th house is the house of partnerships. It represents our marriage mates, our business associates, our rivals, our best friend....overall how we see others in comparison to us.
Dignity in the 7th house: They may be very involved with their marriage mate. They may attract many people to them. They may see themselves in whomever they partner up with. They may have a bad habit of comparing themselves and others. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Venus is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflinities.
Debility in the 7th house: They may struggle to draw people to them. They may find working in a partnership is very stressful. They may feel that they can never be themselves when they are around others. They may project their own flaws or issues onto those around them. They may also project their positive qualities as well. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Mars is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Eighth House
This is the house of shared resources and inheritances. This house represents loans, banking, legacies, and anything that we have to borrow. It may also represent contracts and price tags...as well as accumulated debts. Not everything in this house represents physical debts. It can also represent the price of our life and how we share ourselves with others (and the world) on a deeper and intimate level. It also represents our connections with hidden and taboo things.
Dignity in the 8th house: The natives may have a need for intense and dark experiences. They may have many secrets. They may be very good at keeping secrets. They may make deals with shady people in their lives. They may strongly identify with taboo things. They may love a good mystery. People may easily trust them because they seem serious. They may have good business skills. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Mars/Pluto is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflinities.
Debility in the 8th house: Natives may have people who want to steal from them. They may always feel like they are indebted to others or may have many financial debts. They may be investigative when it comes to "shady" people. People may struggle to trust them. They may struggle to find someone to help them when they are in financial trouble. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Venus is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Ninth House
This is the house of travels, religion/philosophy on life, law, and generally the world/universe. It is also the house of "-in laws" , divorce, and second marriages.
Dignity in the 9th house: They may have many opportunities to travel. They may be open minded when it comes to various cultures. They may be very religious or they may have strong beliefs. They may be attracted to law. Their second marriage is usually better than their first. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Jupiter is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual affinities.
Debility in 9th house: They may feel uncomfortable with identifying too closely with a religion. They may have troubles when traveling long distances. They may have problems with the law in some way. They may have several marriages or divorces. Or they may choose not to marry after their first marriage. They may always have "culture clashes" with others. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Mercury is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Tenth House
This is the house of career and social prestige. This house represents our reputation and also authority. It also shows how our father may behave.
Dignity in the 10th house: Natives may be very career oriented and ambitious. They may have a solid reputation. They may express themselves well in public or professional environments. They may do very well in authoritative positons. They may look up to their father or behave like their father/the men in their family. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Saturn is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual affinities.
Debility in the 10th house: Natives may struggle to get career opportunities or they may struggle to gain opportunities in the career of their choice. They may struggle to express themselves in their professional environment. They may have issues in positions of authority. They may stuggle to gain the father's approval or they may feel different from the men in their family. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or the moon is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Eleventh House
This is the house of friendships, associations, and causes. This is also the house of hopes and dreams for our future.
Dignity in the 11th house: Natives may be sociable and may have a large group of friends. They may identify strongly with their friends and associates. They may believe in getting involved in their communities and helping others. They may get many opportunities to make their dreams come true. They fit right in to every group they encounter. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Saturn/Uranus is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual affinities.
Debility in the 11th house: They may struggle to get along with others. They may seem to be rebellious when it comes to group activities. They may sometimes feel lonely even if they have many friends. They may struggle to find where they belong. They may stand out in groups rather than blend in. They may have setbacks when trying to achieve their dreams. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or the sun is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
The Twelfth House
This is the house of secrets. It represents hidden things or subconscious understanding. It also represents regrets and guilt. It is the house of the underdogs and sacrifices.
Dignity in the 12th house: They may have hidden talents and abilities that other people underestimate. They may be very humble about their fantastic abilities. They may be very spiritually in tune with themselves and they may be willing to give up some of their resources to help others out. They may feel many regrets when they do not achieve. A dignity here could mean a planet that is exalted or in domicile by sign is in this house. Or Jupiter/Neptune is residing in this house, the house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual affinities.
Debility in the 12th house: They may feel uncomfortable with their own energies. They may try to overcompensate for their lack of self-esteem. They may feel guilty for the way they feel or they may feel guilty for the way they express themselves. They may struggle to make sacrifices. They may have many addictions. A debility here could mean a planet that is falling or in detriment by sign is in this house. Or Mercury is residing in this house, the opposite house of rulership. The planets here may also have many aspectual afflictions.
This page focuses on dignified and debilitated planets when they are placed in the natal chart houses. This may also apply to planets that are "accidentally" dignified or debilitated according to the planet's affiliation with the houses.
