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Sun is the reason for the our existence in this universe.
So, sun is very important in vedic astrology. Sun is the king of all planets.
The major significations of sun are as follows:
Soul(sun represents our soul)
Father
Government and relationship with government
Authority
Confidence and Ego
Personality(one element of our personality)
Career and fame
Strenght and vitality(health)
Politics
Self esteem
Sun is the karaka(significator) of the 1st, 9th and the 10th
houses. Even though sun is considered as a malefic planet, it is a satwik
planet which means pure. If sun is weak in a birth chart then all the above
mentioned significations can suffer and the opposite if it is strong. Sunrules
the sign of leo and so whichever house leo is present is ruled by the sun. Sun
is debilitated in libra and exhalted in aries. The friendly planets to the sun
are Jupiter, Mars and Moon. Venus and Saturn are inimical towards the Sun and
Mercury is neutral. As far as the houses are concerned 10th house is its
stongest position whereas 4th and 7th houses are weak positions. 12th house is
a marana karka sthan for the sun meaning that a place where a planet goes to
die and so becomes a little weak there too. Which ever sun is placed, that
house becomes an important focus point in a persons life. Sun's position also
shows where our ego lies. For example, if sun is in the 7th house then that
shows that the ego lies in the life partner or relationships of that person.
Sun also brightens the house it sits and enables us to see what is happening in
that house or things related to that house. Sun does well in malefic houses
because it burns the malefic aspects of that house.
Sun burns some the qualities of the house that it sits in
and also the planet which is combust (conjunct sun). But the conjunction must
take place within 6 degrees otherwise sun brightens the quality of the planet
it sits with(6 degrees to 15 degree difference). If the conjunction takes place
when the planets are more than 15 degrees apart, it will be too light to give
results. The only exception is mercury where
it does not really get combust because in the solar system
it can be seen that mercury is closest to the sun. As mercury is alway hot due
to being near the sun, a conjunction within 1 degree of sun and mercury will be
required to burn some qualities of mercury. Some people think combustion can
completely destroy a planet but combustion can only take away a very small
amount of strength and in some cases it's even negligible.
Sun is having only
one aspect which is towards the 7th from its position. Sun gives authority,
responsibility and direction towards that house or planet. For example: sun
aspecting 5th house can give authority, responsibility and clear direcion
towards their children.
The sign sun is placed in cannot give the idea about the
whole personality but just a clue because personality depends upon the
ascendant, sun and the moon. Many people who mostly don't follow vedic
astrology think sun sign is very important and it gives the whole character of
that person. This is not at all true which can be understood by even
practically testing it. During the time period (dasha) of the Sun, it can give
promotion or fame but that will also depends upon the position of the Sun in
the birthchart. We will feel more proud and will want to raise our status too.
Basic Astronomical facts about Sun
Sun, the largest body and a star at the center of our solar
system it is made mostly of hydrogen and helium, has a diameter of about 1.4
million kilometers. It contains more than ninety-nine percent of total mass of
our solar system. Its mean distance from the earth is about 149 million
kilometer. Its average geocentric motion per day is 00°59'08". The Sun
never seems retrograde as it is stationary and located in center of solar
system and all the planets revolve around it.
The Sun in Hindu Mythology
The Sun God is the source of all life and energy that exist
in the universe. In hindu mythological, the abode of Sun god is known as
Suryaloka, and this sphere is next to the physical world or bhu-mandala. Sage
Kashyap and his wife Aditi gave birth to Indra, Visnu, Vivasvan, Miter,
Amsuman, Dhata Tvasta, Pusa, Varuna, Aryama, Bhaga and Savita. These twelve
sons of Aditi become know as twelve Adityas. Lord Bramha selected Savita from
theses twelve Adityas and blessed him by saying only he will be worshiped and all
other Adityas will be merged in him. But these twelve Aditayas exerts their
force separately which gave rise to twelve months and each of them are said to
rule over the each of the twelve months. As a result of this, we have different
seasons and climatic changes.
The Sun god's wife Sanjana was the daughter of Vishvakarma,
the celestial architect. They had three children Vaivasvata, Yama (the god of
death) and Yami. Sanjana was having tough time with Sun, not because of any
discord between them but as Sun's light was too strong for her. One day Sanjana
decided to go away from home, leaving in her place her body double, Chaaya
(shadow). For some time, Sandhya lived with her father and then left it too,
she took the form of a mare and went to the mountains to pray. Meanwhile, the
Sun being unknown of this fact, continued to live with Chaaya and she gave
birth to three more children, Savarni, Shani (later became the planet Saturn)
and Taapti (later became a river). After passage of some more time Sun realized
that Chaaya was not his wife and he went to look for her. He saw his wife
praying in the form of a mare and he turned himself into a horse and approached
her amorously. This led to the birth of horse headed twins, Ashwini Kumara, the
celestial physicians. Sanjana told her husband that his light was too strong
for her. Sun then decided to divide his light in to sixteen parts, each of
which created different planets including Earth, while the Sun was left with
one-sixteenth part of his original light and Sanjana came back to live with
Sun.
The Sun's chariot is driven by Arun and have seven horses
pulling the chariot, known as Gayatri, Brhati, Usnik, Jagati, Tristup, Anustup
and Pankti. These seven horses are metaphorically speaking are the seven colors
which the Sunlight consists of and know as 'VIBGYOR'. A powerful race of hindu
kings are supposed to be the direct descendant of Sun god. This dynasty know as
Suryavanshi, first king of this dynasty was Iskwakoo and later incarnation of
Vishnu, Lord Rama was born in this dynasty. Names mentioned for the Sun in
hindu mythology are Ravi (praised by all), Aditya (of Aditi, inspirer), Surya
(the supreme guide or light), Bhaanu (the shining one or ray of light), Arka
(the radiant), Bhaskara (the illuminator), Mitra (friend of all), Marichi (rays
of light, starlight), Sahasrarhsu (having thousand rays), Savita (the
purifier), Pushan (the nourisher of all), Khag (stimulator of the senses),
Mihira , Prabhakara (creter of shining light), Martanda (sprung from lifeless egg),
Chitrabhanu (lord of flames), Divakara (creator of day) and Hiranyagarbhaya
(having golden womb, the creator).
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.
The Mantras for Sun:
Beej Mantra of the Sun: Om hram hreem hroum sah suryaye
namah
The Surya Stotra: Om Jaba kusuma sankasam kashyapeyam
mahadutim tamorim sarva paapghnam pranatosmi Divakaram
Gayatri Mantra of Sun: Om Adityaye vidmahe divakaraya
dhimahi tanno suryay prachodayat
Surya (the Sun)
Externally, Surya signifies those people or relationships in
our life that are strongly related to royalty, power and the identity of the
society. These are presidents, leaders, and directors. Since the Sun is at the
center of the solar system, controlling the orbit of all the other grahas, it
governs people with power or authority. On a smaller scale, this could be a
governor, mayor, and in the family environment, the father. Surya represents
those buildings that reflect power and dignity, such as temples, mansions and
palaces. Physically, Surya rules the aspects of the body that are most dominant
in terms of control (the brain), the maintenance of life (heart) and
maintaining the shape (bones). Surya rules the right eye. Internally, Surya
represents our tendency, ability or talent to act as a leader or authority.
Qualities signified by Surya: are aristocratic, dominant, authoritative,
leading, fatherly, strong. Surya relates to square shapes. Surya represents the
element of fire, as well as the many ways fire can expressed in other
qualities. In the scheme of colors, the bright red is signified. In the
spectrum of taste, the pungent taste is the hottest. Out of the three
substances, Dhatu ("metals", any lifeless substances), Moola
("root", and plant form) and Jeeva ("life", any animal or
human form), Surya relates to Moola. Determining what objects are signified by
Surya: Of any living being or thing, whatever part of it controls the rest,
such as a control board, is related to Surya. In social structures, that is the
leader. Within a computer, that would be the cpu. In a car, the combination of
steering wheel and pedals. Among objects that belong to a similar group, such
as varieties of trees, the Sun would represent the ones that are particularly
strong or dominant.
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