What Uccha Means in Your Chart
Uccha (उच्च) means exaltation — a specific sign and degree where each planet operates at maximum strength. An exalted planet is like a king in his palace: confident, unobstructed, and delivering excellent results for its significations. Exaltation is a positional dignity, not a relationship quality. A planet need not be in its own sign to be at peak power — exaltation overrides most other weaknesses.
Exaltation Signs and Degrees
| Planet | Exaltation Sign | Exact Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun (Surya) | Aries (Mesha) | 10° |
| Moon (Chandra) | Taurus (Vrishabha) | 3° |
| Mars (Mangal) | Capricorn (Makara) | 28° |
| Mercury (Budha) | Virgo (Kanya) | 15° |
| Jupiter (Guru) | Cancer (Karka) | 5° |
| Venus (Shukra) | Pisces (Meena) | 27° |
| Saturn (Shani) | Libra (Tula) | 20° |
Exaltation in Chart Reading
An exalted planet near its exact degree is at peak strength. As it moves away from that degree, strength gradually decreases. Also check the Navamsha placement — an exalted planet in D-1 that is debilitated in D-9 loses much of its potency. Conversely, an exalted planet in D-9 confirms and amplifies D-1 results. Never declare a planet fully exalted without checking Navamsha, Shadbala, and house lordship.