The sun is considered the King of the Solar System, as the other planets have originated from the Sun. The sun is the largest among the planets. Just to compare with Earth, its diameter is 110 times Earth and its surface area is 1.20 lac times Earth’s surface area. The Sun is the centre of the solar system. Its mean distance from Earth is 14,96 lac kms.
The Sun is the most important planet in astrology as it is the creator of the entire Solar System. He is given the status of King or Main god in the Navagrahas in Vedic astrology. Being the centre of all life force and energy and the giver of Prana, the Sun is worshipped as the Sun God. The Sun, though stationary in its position, moves the other objects around him. The Sun never turns retrograde as everything else around the Sun moves around him. In astrological significance, the Sun takes 12 months to complete its journey and resides about a month in each astrological sign. It moves through all twelve zodiac signs each year, progressing approximately one degree a day.
Sun (Ravi, Suryadev) is a hot, dry, masculine and positive planet. He is the God of Fire and fiery. He is considered to be mild malefic due to the heat it generates. Sun is lord of the East direction and governs the summer season (June-July). Its color is orange. Sun belongs to the Pitta element due to its fiery nature.
In Vedic astrology, the Sun is a significant celestial body with profound influences on an individual’s astrological chart. The Sun rules the Leo-5th sign in the zodiac, governing aspects related to self-expression, creativity, intelligence, progeny, authority, and vitality. It represents the core identity of an individual, symbolizing the soul and one’s life purpose.
Sun is exalted at 10 degrees in Aries and debilitated in Libra by 10 degrees. Aries, where the Sun is exalted, enhances its positive qualities, promoting courage, leadership, and vitality. In Libra, where it is debilitated, there might be challenges related to self-expression and vitality. Leo, the sign ruled by the Sun, is considered its Mooltrikone sign from 11-30 degrees, reinforcing the Sun’s positive influence.
Sun is friends with Moon, Mars, and Jupiter while enemies are with Saturn and Venus. Mercury, however, behaves neutral. Leo is the basic triangle or Mooltrikona sign. It is extremely beneficial and strong for fire signs like Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius. It faces more challenges in Aquarius, Libra, and Gemini. In the remaining signs, a balance between ease and difficulty is observed.
Sun shows the strongest force when it is posted in the 10th house of the birth chart. Sun is at its peak at about noon in the day and as per the birth chart, that indicates the tenth house. However, the Sun is strong in other places like the 1st, 4th and 7th houses.
Deity
Sun is usually associated with Lord Shiva, Rudra and Lord Vishnu.
Picture 18 Sun with Seven Horses
In the scriptures, the Sun is depicted as a male riding on a chariot driven by 7 horses or by 1 horse with seven heads. These seven heads represent the 7 chakras in the human body. These seven horses may be considered as seven colours of white light as VIBGYOR, which the scientists have learnt centuries later. Sun is also seen as a god with 2 hands holding a lotus in each hand and when in the form of 4 hands then holding lotus, conch (shanka), chakra and mace in respective hands. He is also called the eye of bravery or Visvarupa of Lord Krishna.
Picture 19 Sun as Brahma
Sun also represents lord Brahma with his four faces depicting the four seasons and four elements (Fire, Air, Earth, Water).
Sun is the natural Atmakaraka, which means the indicator of soul or spirit. The Sun offers us the power of resistance and vitality. It rules our consciousness. It gives us force and willpower and makes us determined and decisive.
Physical Attributes
Sun gives the native honey-colored eyes and a large and round face. It makes the color of the body and hair lighter in shade and gives a bilious temperament.
Picture 20 Sun and Pingala Nadi
According to medical astrology, the Sun influences the human spine. The Pingala Nadi, which is represented by the Sun, originates at the base of the spine on the right side, ascends upwards and terminates in the right nostrils.
Significations
The Sun signifies the King, father, soul, medicine, and medicinal treatment. It is associated with the fields of science, and politics, and receives support from the government or higher officials. The Sun signifies governmental status, the government and those in authority, fame, honor, courage, mental strength, valour, health, longevity, electricity, and influence over the right eye.
Nature
Sun is the indicator of paternity characteristics like ego, honours, status, prosperity, vitality and power. Sun gives us vitality, power and immunity from any adverse events. It is directly responsible for the development of the physical characters. Strong Sun provides an individual with qualities like good intellect, prosperity, wealth, good fortune, wisdom, high aspiration and knowledge of medicine. It also governs the spiritual relationship of an individual with temples and other holy places.
The Sun holds importance in the natal chart as it symbolizes one’s ego and individuality. Its placement in a specific house and zodiac sign indicates where one has the potential to “shine,” revealing ambitions and fundamental character traits. The Sun embodies vitality, and a robust Sun in the chart can effectively counterbalance weaknesses or challenges in other areas.
The Sun in astrology signifies positive characteristics such as ambition, confidence, strength, leadership, desire for recognition, individuality, dignity, generosity, willpower, loyalty, fairness, and honor. On the negative side, it may contribute to ego, jealousy, conceitedness, arrogance, laziness, and obstinacy.
When the Sun is beneficial in a chart, it brings boldness, commanding ability, fame, position, dignity, vitality, energy, happiness, a royal appearance, optimism, power, success, good health, warmth, affection, a good temperament, respect for elders, and honor from the government. Individuals with a strong Sun experience steady and robust health throughout their lives, with the Sun in the first house (Lagna) contributing to strength, energy, fitness, determination, and responsibility. Such individuals are adept at managing emotions and evaluating situations before making decisions.
A strong position of the Sun can elevate a person in terms of status, name, and fame, potentially leading to a government position. It fosters principled and disciplined behavior, influencing organizational skills, analytical thinking, creativity, and a drive for success as the individual progresses.
On the negative side, a weak Sun can pose challenges in achieving goals. An afflicted Sun may manifest as arrogance, meanness, boastfulness, irritability, jealousy, a wavering temperament, anger, pride, and immoral behavior.
Let us Know Effect of Sun placement in Various Houses and signs in a chart.
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