The Nine Planets in Astrology
The Planet Sun In Astrology and Its Characteristics
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⚡ KEY INSIGHTS: The Planet Sun in Vedic Astrology
In Vedic astrology the Sun (Sūrya) is the king of the planets and signifies the soul, the father, authority and government. Following Parāśara, it is a masculine, hot and fiery planet of pure (sāttvika) nature that rules Leo, the fifth house of the natural zodiac and Sunday. It is debilitated in Libra, rules the nakshatras Kṛttikā, Uttara Phalgunī and Uttarāṣāḍhā, and governs diseases of the eyes and head, high fever and blood pressure. To strengthen a weak Sun, chant the Surya bīja mantra at least 108 times each morning.
Key Terms Used in This Article
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Sūrya | The Sun, king of the planetary council |
| Kārakatva | What a planet signifies; for the Sun, the soul, father, king and government |
| Sāttvika | Of pure, balanced nature |
| Pitta | The bilious, fiery temperament Parāśara gives the Sun |
| Siṃha | Leo, the sign the Sun rules |
| Nīca | Debilitation; the Sun is debilitated in Libra |
| Nakṣatra | A lunar mansion; the Sun rules three of the 27 |
| Bīja mantra | A seed mantra built on sacred syllables such as hrāṃ |
Sun, the planet that illuminates the world every day. It rises from the east, and sets in the west. Since the formation of this universe, it is the utmost source of light and energy that drives people. With this blog post, you will be able to understand the importance of the planet Sun in Astrology and its characteristics that you may have never known earlier.
I am sure, you must have known a lot many things about the Sun. However, what it holds in the context of Astrology is a lot different. In our planetary system, the Sun is considered as the King, which illuminates the world. And it’s Moon that illuminates the world at night. In the Bhagavad Gita (10.21), Krishna names himself the radiant Sun among all lights and the Moon among the stars.
However, in Hindu Astrology, the planet Sun is much more than just being the King of the planetary system. In general, you may have heard astrologers talking Sun signifying the Soul and the Father in a birth chart. But there’s still a lot more to it. The significations that Sun holds under its portfolio should be known to an Astrologer to analyze a horoscope in a profound way. With this blog post, you’ll be able to understand the Planet Sun in Astrology and its characteristics in a better way.
In order to understand the planet Sun in Astrology and its characteristics, you first need to learn what our Great Sage Parashara said about Sun. As per the Sage Parashara, the Sun has a square body with beautiful honey colored eyes. He is pure, having the bilious (pitta) temperament. He is intelligent and wise, masculine, with limited or less hair on his head.
When we talk about the Natural Zodiac Wheel, that comprises of the 12 signs and houses, the Sun rules over the sign “Leo” and the “5th House”. In the weekdays, it rules over Sunday.
Detailed Description of Planet Sun in Astrology and Its Characteristics
The Sun is an extremely dry, masculine, hot and fiery planet. He has a square build, with a strong commanding and impressive voice. The Sun is of Royal Nature, with blood-red complexion and fiery red eyes. He has strong bones, bilious nature, adamant, good intelligence and lovely appearance. He is of Satvik nature and is the King of the planetary council.
The Karakatvas or Significations of Sun
In Hindu Astrology, it is a must for any practicing astrologer to be aware of the Karakatvas of each planet. The Sun is the karaka or the significator of, including but not limited to, The Soul, Power, Physical Strength, Courage, King, Head of the Government, Association with Royal People, Dominance, Worship of Shiva, Old Age, Affluent Status, Dryness, Sound Health, Agility, Focus, Thorny Trees, Activity in Public, Ornament, Stones, Heat, River Bank, Lord of the East, Summer Season, Royal Favor, Government Officials, Medicines, Physicians, Gold, Timber, Indignation, Hostility, Saffron, Self Realization, Splendor, Fire, Mental Purity, Long-term Anger.
The Diseases Represented by Sun
In Astrology, the Sun represents many diseases, which includes, but not limited to, Eye Disease, Epilepsy, Disease in the Head, High Fever, High Blood Pressure, Heat Disorders, and Headache.
Nakshatras Ruled by Sun
Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, and Uttarashadha
Mantra for Chanting
In order to get results from any of the 9 planets that the Hindu Astrology talks about, the easiest of the methods around is to chant their respective mantras. For appeasing Sun to get good results, or to pacify its negative results which could be because of its presence in its sign of debilitation (Libra), one should chant the mantra given below for at least 108 times early morning on a regular basis.
Bīja mantra of the Sun
ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं ह्रौं सः सूर्याय नमः
Oṃ hrāṃ hrīṃ hrauṃ saḥ sūryāya namaḥ
Meaning: the seed syllables of the Sun, followed by “salutations to Sūrya”.
The Characteristics of Sun
| Characteristics of Sun | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Masculine |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Nature | Malefic, Cruel |
| Places it Signifies | Temple, Forests, Capital Towns, Forts, Range of Mountains and Hills. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Direction it Represents | East |
| Deep Exaltation Degree and Sign | 10° Aries |
| Mooltrikona Degrees with Sign | 0° to 20° Leo |
| Deep Debilitation Degree with Sign | 10° Libra |
| Natural Friends | Moon, Mars, and Jupiter |
| Natural Enemies | Venus and Saturn |
| Neutral with | Mercury |
| Aspects | 7th House from its placement in the chart |
| Vimshottari Dasha Period | 6 Years |
| Directional Strength | 10th House |
| Movement Per Day | 0°57' to 1° approx. |
| Metal | Copper |
| Grain | Wheat |
| Color | Red |
| Gemstone | Ruby |
| Body Constituent | Bones |
| Taste | Bitter and Pungent |
| Sense | Eye Sight |
| Relation | Father |
| Cloth | Thick Cloth |
| Significations in Kaalpurusha | Soul, Heat, and Right Eye |
| Age | 50 Years |
| Temperament | Steadfast |
| Shirshodaya/Prishtodaya | Shirshodaya |
| Element | Fire, Dhatu |
| Number Associated with Sun in Numerology | 1 or One |
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