The Sun has always had a profound influence on man, and ancient Vedic civilizations are no exception. Riśis (seers) called the Sun, Loka Chakshu (“Eye of the World”). As our collective eye, Surya represents our perception. It allows for creativity, preservation, as well as destruction.
The Sun gives us vitality and the power of resistance and immunity. It is responsible for our physical makeup – the body’s constitution. The Sun gives life force, the power of will, intellect, brilliance, prosperity, success in worldly affairs, wealth, personal conduct, activity, cheerfulness, good fortune, wisdom, ambition, fame, the understanding of the phenomenal world, and the knowledge of medicine.
In some cases, Sūrya is considered malefic in Jyotish, as it dries, overpowers, burns up, intensifies, distracts, and infuriates through its nearly unparalleled energy, but without it there would be no life.
Basic Astrological facts about Sun
Gender of Sun: Masculine
Sun is the karaka or significator of: The Soul
Sun as relationship signifies: Father
Planetary cabinet status of Sun: King
Temperament of Sun: Fixed and Steady
Element governed by Sun: Agni or Fire
Primary quality or guna of Sun: Sattva Guna or Serenity
Caste of the Sun: Kshatriya or Warrior
Nature of Sun: Cruel and Malefic
Directional strength of Sun: In the Tenth House
Directional weakness of Sun: In the Fourth House
Sun rules the zodiacal Sign: Leo
Sun rules the zodiacal House: Natural astrological fifth house
Sign of exaltation of Sun: Aries
Sign of debilitation of Sun: Libra
Determent or weak sign of Sun: Aquarius
Sun’s friends are: Moon, Mars, and Jupiter
Sun’s enemies are: Venus and Saturn
Sun is neutral with: Mercury
Sun’s Vimshottari Dasha period: Six Years
Nakshatras or Lunar mansions governed by Sun are: Krittika, Uttara Phalguni and Uttara Ashadha
Body part governed by Sun: The Head
Day of the week governed by Sun: Sunday
Direction ruled by Sun: East
Season governed by Sun: Grishma or Summer season
Metals governed by Sun: Gold and Copper
Gemstone governed by Sun: Ruby
Substitute gemstones governed by Sun: Red garnet and Sunstone
Colors ruled by Sun: Pink and Orange
Food and flavors governed by Sun: Things of pungent taste
Geometrical shape governed by Sun: A quadrangle
Numbers as per Numerology governed by Sun: 1, 10, 19, 28 and all those that adds up to 1, are governed by it.
Positive key words for Sun: Creativity, Vitality, Leadership, Confidence & Generosity
Negative key words for Sun: Arrogance, Cruelty, Conceit, Pomposity & Aggression
Body parts, function and diseases governed by Sun
The Sun is the life giver to our physical bodies and controls the prana or life force. The placement of the Sun is very important for overall health as it governs entire constitution of the body. No number of words can express the Sun’s importance in bodily functioning. It specifically rules the heart, eyes, upper back and spine, aorta and blood circulation. Every heart related problem arise due to affliction to Sun or its sign Leo, this includes enlarged heart conditions, palpitations of the heart, cholesterol-related degeneration of the heart, angina, pericarditis, endocarditis, blood pressure and heart attacks. High fevers, back problem, diseases of the bone marrow, rheumatic fever and sunstroke.
Professions governed by the Sun
Any profession or employment having authority, command and power. Generally any service under Government but specifically high posts like department heads, envoy, ambassador, counsel general, ministers, etc. Employment in fields related to gold, manufacturing and trading in wool and woolen goods, wood and wooden furniture. Traders of wheat, grains, pulses and cereals. Career related to bankers, presidents, stock exchange, engineering, occupations involving children and related to entertainment, amusement and theaters. Service in medical department, particularly heart and child specialist.
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