# The Planet Sun In Astrology and Its Characteristics

> The planet Sun in astrology: its significations, the diseases it rules, its three nakshatras and the mantra for the Sun.

Source: https://astroshala.com/planet-sun-in-astrology-and-its-characteristics/  
Author: Ekant Sharma  
Updated: 2026-10-29  

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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](https://astroshala.com/planet-moon-in-astrology-and-its-characteristics/) that illuminates the world at night. In the [Bhagavad Gita (10.21)](https://vedabase.io/en/library/bg/10/21/), Krishna names himself the radiant Sun among all lights and the Moon among the stars.

However, in [Hindu Astrology](https://astroshala.com/vedic-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](https://astroshala.com/horoscope/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”.

For a longer hymn to the Sun, the *Jayaditya Ashtakam* from the *Skanda Purana* is a free download, with its meaning in English and Hindi: [Jayaditya Ashtakam (PDF)](https://astroshala.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jayaditya-ashtakam-astroshala.pdf).

## 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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