The planet with the most essential dignity points at a specific degree; the 'true lord' or 'victor' of that degree.
William Lilly's evaluation system that assigns numerical points to each essential dignity and debility layer.
A reference table showing each sign's domicile, exaltation, triplicity, bound and decan rulers; the fundamental tool of astrological calculation.
A comprehensiand evaluation system that determines a planet's position between strength and debility based on its sign and degree.
A classical concept where planets at certain degrees of the zodiac are associated with physical defect, disability or impairment.
The alternatiand bound system proposed by Ptolemy in Tetrabiblos; differs from Egyptian bounds in certain assignments.
The alternatiand triplicity system presented by Ptolemy in Tetrabiblos; assigns only day and night rulers without a common ruler.
A planet receiving another planet from its own dignity position; one-way reception.
The domicile ruler of the sign where a planet is located; the 'landlord' responsible for that planet's condition.
The triplicity ruler system givthe most in Dorotheus' Carmthe most Astrologicum; includes day, night and common rulers.
A planet being in the sign opposite its exaltation sign; essential debility (-4 points).
A planet in its own sign; the most powerful layer of essential dignity. Sun-Leo, Moon-Cancer, Mercury-Gemini/Virgo etc.
An explanation of how sign rulerships are derived from planetary positions in the Thema Mundi and the Chaldean order.
The determination of decan (face) rulers formed by dividing each sign into three equal sections and dignity scoring.
The weakest type of essential dignity, where each sign is divided into three 10-degree sections assigned to planets.
The planet reached at the end of the rulership chain, in its own domicile; the chart's 'final dispositor'.
Two planets forming a mutual reception relationship through different layers of dignity; for example, one in domicile, the other in exaltation.
Two planets located in each other's domicile or exaltation providing mutual support; a powerful bond that mitigates debility.
The third and least known bounds system; a terms table attributed to the Babylonian tradition but of uncertain origin.
The most widely used terms (bounds) system; assigns rulership to five planets by dividing each sign into five unequal sections.
The debate over whether assigning outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) to sign rulerships disrupts the classical system.
The fundamental debate between the modern system assigning sign rulership to outer planets and the seven-planet classical system.
Two planets forming a negative connection by being in each other's exile or fall signs.
A planet having no layer of essential dignity in its sign and degree; a debility of -5 points.
The condition of a planet having no essential dignity at its degree and its astrological consequences.
Types of relationships where two planets exchange mutual power and support by being placed in each other's dignities.
An essential dignity system in which each sign is divided into unequal degrees assigned to the governance of five planets.
A planet being in the sign opposite its own domicile; the most severe form of essential debility (-5 points).
A five-layered hierarchical system determining a planet's natural power at its sign and degree.
The different systems and applications of term rulers formed by dividing each sign into five unequal segments.
A dignity system in which signs are grouped by element and assigned day, night and participating rulers.
Planets assigned as day, night and participating rulers of each element group (fire, earth, air, water); the third layer of essential dignity.
The systematic distribution structure of assigning the seven planets as domicile rulers of the 12 signs; the Sun and Moon at the centre, the others symmetrically arranged.
The essential dignity layer where a planet gains extraordinary power in a specific sign and degree; the most powerful position after domicile.
The specific degree in each planet's exaltation sign where the exaltation effect is most intense.
A list of the planets' exaltation signs and degrees, their historical origins and methods of interpretation.
The the weakest layer; each 10-degree decan assigned a planetary ruler according to the Chaldean order (+1 point).