One of the most tortured and misunderstood concepts in astrology is that of Exaltation. There are two main reasons why this is the case. First of all, modern astrologers are either unaware that a mystical system exists that permeates and underlies all astrology or fail to see its relevance. Worse perhaps, is that there is awareness of this system, but the modern practitioner takes for granted that it can be changed to suit ‘modern sensibilities’ or ignored all together.
If you can’t see why the system is the way it is, then what’s the harm in throwing a few extra planets or asteroids in for good measure. Who cares if the enough asteroids to provide over a hundred of them for every degree of the zodiac. While we’re at it, why not add some new aspects because, you know, our subtle energies vibrate to a New Age to which the ancients had…
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Clairsentient1 
Just like you, I like to understand the “why” of things. Memorizing tables it’s not enough for me. Your article point the luminaries as the “triggers” to define the dignity of planets. If Jupiter is considered a benefic ’cause it trines the Leo (the Sun), why Scorpio is considered the “fall” of the Moon since it trines Cancer and Taurus is considered the exaltation of that luminary? I’ve been reasearching about this topic exhaustively and haven’t found any convincing theory that to explain the dignities of all planets.
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