Detriment (Essential Debility)

A planet in detriment occupies the sign opposite its rulership—for example, Mars in Libra (opposite its home sign Aries) or Venus in Scorpio (opposite Taurus). The planet can still function but must operate in an environment that conflicts with its natural mode. Mars in Libra must be diplomatic when it prefers directness; Venus in Scorpio must confront intensity when it prefers ease. Detriment does not mean failure—many successful people have planets in detriment that they have learned to wield through effort.

A planet in detriment in your chart works harder but is not broken. It shows an area where you have developed resilience and unconventional strategies through necessity.