Importance Of Sun In Astrology

“cakranasah parinaham prthivya hiranyena manina sumbhamanah

The Sun, has a great role in the Vedic texts and the Sun is considered as the father in astrology. The Sun not only represents the father, but it also means ego, self-esteem, spirituality, pride and soul. That’s why the Sun is the natural Atma Karaka for all.

Atma Karaka means the significator of your soul. The matters of that house where the Sun is placed will show what in what your soul rejoices. If your Sun is in the 9th house of spirituality, higher studies, religion, teaching and publishing, then your career area will have a strong connection with the matters of the 9th house.

The Sun is so glorious, whenever any planet gets closer to the Sun, then that planet will go in combust mode. This is not applicable for Rahu and Ketu. These are the only planets which can eclipse the Sun.

The Sun owns only one sign in the zodiac and that is Leo. He is exalted in Aries and debilitated in Libra. Other than in divisional charts the Sun will not aspect Mercury and Venus, because both these planets always orbit near the Sun. In Western astrology, Mercury and Venus can create a kind of aspect which is called Sextile or Trine.

The Sun is the ultimate form of purity and wherever it stays, it will try to show the areas you need to change.

The 1st House
The person with the Sun in 1st house displays immense ego. Despite the sign placement, the 1st house is where the Sun becomes powerful unless it is in Libra. The placement of the Sun in 1st house shows the person is very strong, has strong will power and a strong heart. These people don’t like to be treated badly and their ego can get easily hurt. 

The 2nd house deals with self-worth and material possessions. When Sun is in the 2nd house of the natal chart, will give you the family property. There can be a tendency to spend more. This is the house of family also, so some sort of family business is also shown. The person may also get into government service.

This house deals with media, writing, siblings and self-efforts. There can be a relation with media.  If the Sun is in the 3rd house the person will have the courage and he will undertake his own business.

When Sun is in the 4th house, it is in the bottom portion of your chart. The Sun doesn’t like to be in this house. Because the Sun loses its directional strength or Dik Bala. Since the Sun signifies ego, father, power and self-esteem, you may have emotional issues at home. First, the Sun is pulled down and loses its vigor. There can be an unhappy atmosphere at home, but it can get improved in the later years.

This house deals with creativity, self – expression, children, and speculative businesses. When the Sun is in the 5th house the person will get interested in learning ancient texts and will have interest in creative jobs.

This house deals with work, colleagues, health and disputes. Sun in the 6th house make you victorious over your enemies. This will bring you to a position where you manage wealth.

This is the house where Sun doesn’t like to stay. The natural ruler of 7th house is Libra and Libra is where the Sun is debilitated. Even if the sign is not Libra, the Sun doesn’t like to be here.

This house deals with longevity, finances, sex and emotional issues. This will give you support from your in-laws. You will have emotional issues. This may affect your health if Sun is alone.

If the Sun is in the 9th house of spirituality, higher studies, religion, teaching, and publishing, then your career area will have a strong connection with the matters of the 9th house.

This house deals with career, social status, and elders. When the Sun is in the 10th house, it is the top portion of the chart.  So you will get good position in public service.

This house deals with profits, gains, collective projects and hopes. The Sun in the 11th house will make you deal with finances in the government sector. You will get good opportunities to be with powerful associates.

The 12th house is the most hidden places in your chart. It deals with isolation, seclusion, spirituality, and prayer. This is a good placement to know all the secrets of the universe. You may get an opportunity to go to a foreign land as well.