Sun (Surya) is one of the nine grahas of Vedic astrology, ruling Leo, exalted in Aries 10°, with a 6-year Vimshottari mahadasha. The Sun (Surya) is the atmakaraka — the soul, ego and life-force. It signifies the self, vitality, confidence, the father, authority, kings and government, fame, status and health. Natural ruler of Leo, it is the king of the planetary cabinet around which all else revolves.
The Sun (Surya) is the atmakaraka — the soul, ego and life-force. It signifies the self, vitality, confidence, the father, authority, kings and government, fame, status and health. Natural ruler of Leo, it is the king of the planetary cabinet around which all else revolves.
A well-placed Sun (exalted in Aries, in its own Leo, or strong in the 1st/10th) gives leadership, dignity, government favour, recognition, robust health, a noble character and a positive bond with the father.
A weak or afflicted Sun (debilitated in Libra, combust, or with malefics) can bring low confidence, ego clashes, friction with authority or the father, and issues of the eyes, heart or bones.
Government and administration, leadership and management, politics, medicine, the gold and power sectors — any role of authority, responsibility and visibility.
Offer arghya (water) to the rising Sun, recite the Aditya Hridayam or the Surya beej mantra, donate wheat and jaggery on Sundays, and honour your father. A Ruby is worn only if the Sun is benefic for your ascendant.
The Sun (Surya) is the atmakaraka — the soul, ego and life-force. It signifies the self, vitality, confidence, the father, authority, kings and government, fame, status and health. Natural ruler of Leo, it is the king of the planetary cabinet around which all else revolves.
Sun rules Leo. It is exalted in Aries 10° and debilitated in Libra 10°, with moolatrikona in Leo 0°–20°.
The Sun (Surya) mahadasha lasts 6 years out of the 120-year Vimshottari cycle.
The gemstone for Sun is Ruby (Manik). Offer arghya (water) to the rising Sun, recite the Aditya Hridayam or the Surya beej mantra, donate wheat and jaggery on Sundays, and honour your father. A Ruby is worn only if the Sun is benefic for your ascendant.