Question

Match List I (Planetary Exaltations/Uccha-rāśi) with List II (Zodiac Signs):

List I		List II
A.	Sūryasyōccarāśiḥ (Sun)	I.	Makaraḥ (Capricorn)
B.	Bhaumasyōccarāśiḥ (Mars)	II.	Mīnaḥ (Pisces)
C.	Śukrasyōccarāśiḥ (Venus)	III.	Tulā (Libra)
D.	Śanēruccarāśiḥ (Saturn)	IV.	Mēṣaḥ (Aries)

• A. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• B. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
• C. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
• D. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

Hint:

Remember the Exaltations: Sun(1), Moon(2), Jupiter(4), Mercury(6), Saturn(7), Mars(10), Venus(12). Use sign numbers to memorize!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Exaltation (Uccha) is the specific zodiac sign where a planet's strength is at its maximum. Each planet has one exaltation sign and one debilitation sign (the sign exactly 180 degrees away).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Sun (A): The exaltation sign is Aries (Mēṣa) (IV). The Sun is most powerful here, representing the start of spring and the high energy of the head. (A-IV)

2. Mars (B): The exaltation sign is Capricorn (Makara) (I). Mars, the commander, is most disciplined and effective in the sign of work and achievement ruled by Saturn. (B-I)

3. Venus (C): The exaltation sign is Pisces (Mīna) (II). Venus, the planet of love and luxury, finds its highest and most selfless expression in the spiritual water sign of Pisces. (C-II)

4. Saturn (D): The exaltation sign is Libra (Tulā) (III). Saturn, the planet of justice, is exalted in the sign of balance and relationships. (D-III)

Other exaltations:
- Moon: Taurus (Vṛṣa).
- Jupiter: Cancer (Karka).
- Mercury: Virgo (Kanyā).
Summary of matching:
- Sun \(\rightarrow\) Aries
- Mars \(\rightarrow\) Capricorn
- Venus \(\rightarrow\) Pisces
- Saturn \(\rightarrow\) Libra

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct match is A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.