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.