Sun (Surya) in Vedic Astrology

About Sun

In Vedic astrology the Sun (Surya) represents the atma, the soul, and is the source of vitality in the chart. It stands for the father, the government, leaders and anyone in authority, as well as self-confidence, honour and willpower.

Although astronomically the Sun is a star, it is treated as a graha because of its powerful influence on life on Earth. It spends about a month in each sign, and its sign at birth is your Sun sign.

What Sun signifies

Soul (atma), father, authority, government, vitality, heart, eyes, bones.

Friends and Enemies

A planet placed in a friend's sign, or joined with friendly planets, generally gives better results than one placed with enemies.

When Sun Is Well Placed

A strong Sun gives confidence, leadership, a sense of purpose and good health. It brings respect and success in government, administration, politics and management, a good relationship with the father and the ability to guide others.

When Sun Is Weak or Afflicted

A weak or afflicted Sun can lower confidence and vitality, and bring friction with the father, superiors or authorities. Physically it is associated with the heart, eyes and bones, and with problems such as headaches and poor circulation when the Sun is troubled.

Remedies for Sun

• Offer water (arghya) to the rising Sun and recite the Aditya Hridayam or Gayatri Mantra
• Respect and serve your father and elders
• Donate wheat, jaggery or copper on Sundays
• Wear a ruby only after a proper chart analysis

Beej mantra

Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah — traditionally recited 7,000 times over a period (for example 40 days), with devotion and understanding of its meaning.