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Mu-tu-al re-cep-tion
/ˈmjuːtʃuəl rɪˈsɛpʃən/
- Two planets are each located in the sign ruled by the other planet (each occupies the other's domicile).
- More broadly, an exchange of reception occurs when two planets are in signs where each has some form of essential dignity conferred by the other (for example, rulership, exaltation, triplicity, term, or face).
Mutual reception creates a direct, reciprocal link between the two planets, allowing them to support, mitigate, or cooperate with one another’s functions in the chart. In the simplest and most cited form, Mars in Libra and Venus in Aries form a mutual reception by rulership, strengthening communication between the themes those planets represent (assertion and desire, action and relationships). Astrologers use mutual reception to explain how planets that are weak by placement can still function effectively through their relationship, to modify tensions between planets in hard aspect, or to enable resources to pass between chart areas. Interpretations vary: traditional practice distinguishes types of dignity involved (domicile is strongest; exaltation and other dignities are weaker), while modern practice often emphasizes domicile exchanges.