The planet Sun in astrology has a pivotal role. As planet Sun is the head of the solar system, we also consider it as the most powerful and authoritative planet in the science of predictive astrology. Generally speaking, the planet Sun in astrology signifies power, position and authority.
The life on earth is altogether impossible without the presence of Sun. All the creatures starting from human being, animals, trees to creepers have been dependent upon the power of the Sun. The effect of the Sun is tangible to everyone. The seasons happen due to the Sun and movement of the earth. The seasons have a great role for the survival of the life on the earth. The seasonal transformation helps to harvest crops and grains.
Worshiping the Lord Sun (Surya Bhagwan)
Worshiping the Lord Sun is nothing new. The Hindu origin people across the world have been praying and worshipping the Sun God since time immemorial. There many festivals pertaining to Sun that happen in India every year. The Chhath Puja in Bihar, Makar Sankranti across India, Samba Dasami in Odisha is a very common phenomenon relating to Sun.
Sun Temple in India
Since Sun is the lifeline of the world, the people in India have been paying reverence to the Sun God. There are many Sun temple in India that were built in the various time. The Sun temple in Odisha is one of the most popular temple in the world. The people from far-off places of the world do visit this temple every year.
There is another Sun temple in Modhera in Gujarat that was built in the 11th century AD by the king Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. There is no worship being offered these days. However, the monumental temple is being taken care by the Archeological survey of India.
Sun is not a planet but considered to be the planet in astrology
We have been taught in the science that Sun is not a planet. However, Sun is considered as a planet in astrology as it has effect on the human being. Anything that has effect on the human being is called a planet. The Rahu and Ketu is not considered as the planet in astronomy. However, in the astrological nomenclature, it is considered as the planet as it has impact on the human being and mundane affairs. The planet Sun basically gives power, position and authority.
If the planet Sun is powerful in the birth chart, then it will give you power, position and authority over others. The native will be center of attention. If the planet Sun is powerful enough in the natal chart, then the career, profession and business will run smoothly.
When the planet Sun is exalted, own signed and friendly signed, it will give you power to organize and command the people. The powerful Sun in the birth chart is a boon for the politicians, physicians, administrators and managers.
It is especially beneficial those who are eager to head the governmental portfolios. The Sun must be powerful in the chart of ministers, defense personnel and top gun of the countries. Running the business empire is solely dependent upon the planet Sun. The business tycoon must have a powerful Sun in the horoscope.
Exalted Sun in astrology
The planet Sun has different position in the natal chart and it differ from person to person chart. The exalted Sun in astrology is considered to be the most powerful in the birth chart. The planet Sun is exalted in the 1st zodiac sign i.e. Aries.
The exalted Sun makes the person powerful, commanding, forceful, dynamic and dominant. It also gives leadership quality. The Sun in Aries makes the native anger and courageous. Such people do well in the field of politics and corporate affairs. The powerful Sun in Aries makes the native center of attention among the people.
Sun in own sign in astrology
As we discussed about exalted Sun, we have the own signed Sun. Every planet has its own house in the 12 zodiac signs. The planet Sun has also a house in the Leo. When the planet Sun is posited in the Leo, the native will be independent, courageous, dynamic, forceful, strong willed, stubborn and commanding.
The planet Sun will give result differently according the ascendant the native possesses. The person belongs to the Leo ascendant with the Sun in own sign will definitely make the person strong and robust. The person will be knowledgeable and versatile. The native will lead a comfortable life.
Sun in a friendly sign in the natal chart
The planet Sun will also bring good result like in the own sign and exaltation. The planet Sun is friendly to Mars, Jupiter and Moon. If it is posited in the house of Mars and Jupiter i.e. Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces, then it will bring phenomenal result. However, it altogether depends upon its position and houses that the planet Sun occupies.
The plant Sun could be very powerful in the ascendant, 10th and 11th house. However, it will not bring spectacular result when it is posited in the 6th, 8th and 12th house despite being in friendly sign. In a nutshell, the planet Sun in a friendly sign is definitely a good symbol for the native.
The negativity of the planet Sun
The planet Sun is the most powerful planet as Hindu predictive astrology says. However, it is very important that the planet Sun should be well placed and free from any affliction in the birth chart.
If the planet is ill-placed, the native will suffer a lot. The native could suffer from health issues, financial issues and social issues etc.
The Sun and its Debilitation
The native might not reap good result out of the Sun due to its debilitation in the birth chart. The planet Sun is debilitated in the Libra just opposite to its exaltation in Aries. If your Sun in the natal chart is debilitated or weak, you may not succeed in the career and profession.
It is particularly harmful for the people who are in the field of administration and management. If you are into politics and medical science, then it will be difficult to get name and reputation. The debilitated and ill-placed Sun can create skin and ocular diseases.
The Sun sometimes creates Neechabhang Rajayoga that gives the native power, position and reputation in the society. There are many celebrities whose Sun is debilitated. However, there have developed by leaps and bounds. The Bollywood celebrity and beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachhan is the burning example. Her Sun is debilitated in the Libra. The spiritual leader Deepak Chopra has his Sun in the debilitation. Even the former president of India Abdul Kalam had debilitated Sun. Hence, it is very important to scrutinize the horoscope thoroughly so as to detect the power of the Sun.
The afflicted Sun in the horoscope
The planet Sun in no way should be afflicted. The afflicted Sun can make the life like hell. You might not get credit for the task you have performed in your life. Your colleagues in the office and profession might be inimical. The people who have been working with you as subordinate might not be obedient.
You are likely to have difference of opinion with your senior management and superior people. Generally, the planet Sun gets afflicted by malefic Saturn, Mars, Rahu and Ketu. If you have been suffering then you might have an afflicted Sun in your birth chart.
Remedial measures for the Sun
There are various remedial measures when the planet Sun is afflicted, debilitated and ill-placed. However, it is not wise to follow remedial measures without the advice of a qualified astrologer.
If you have an afflicted and weak Sun, then you should leave no stone unturned to follow the remedies given below.
Use Ruby with gold in ring finger on Sunday of bright fortnight.
Use Ek Mukhi Rudraksha to get power from the planet Sun.
Offer water to the Lord Sun every morning before 8 AM.
Use root of the Bel tree in a talisman on Sunday.
Read Aditya Hriday Stotram every day.
Serve and take care of your father.
The general characteristics of the planet Sun in Vedic astrology
Day of the Sun – Sunday
Color of the Sun – Orange
Direction of the Sun – East
Orbit time of the whole zodiac of the Sun – Twelve months
Orbit time in one sign of the zodiac – 1 month
Nature of the Sun – Dominant, authoritative and argumentative
Constellation belongs to the Sun – Kritika, Uttara Phalguni and Uttarasadhha
Friendly planets of the Sun – Moon, Mars and Jupiter
Inimical planets of the Sun – Venus and Saturn
Neutral planet of the Sun – Mercury
Own house in the Zodiac of the Sun – Leo
Mooltrikon – 20 degree of Leo
Exaltation in the Zodiac – Aries
Debilitation in the zodiac – Libra
Metal of the Sun – Gold and Copper
Precious gemstone – Ruby
Taste of the Sun – Pungent
Special features of the Sun – Honey colored eyes and round face
Vimshottari Mahadasha period of the Sun – 6 Years
Well placed Sun signifies – Courage, power and politics
Adverse Sun denotes – Arrogance and Jealousy
Represents – Father and Government
The boy parts ruled by Sun – brain, head, heart, bone, eyes, lungs, chest and stomach
Ailments by the Sun – Palpitation, cardiac problem, epilepsy, baldness, bone diseases, visual problem, headache
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