Sun – Ascendant Square – Soaring Above the Horizon Line

A square in the horoscope points to a lack of qualities that help the native obtain what they want in the areas governed by the planets involved. At the same time, it is precisely in these areas that a burning need for success arises. Living with a square between the Sun and the Ascendant is difficult: the constant tension of trying to reveal one’s talents to the world, gain recognition, and earn money creates habitual aggressiveness, which only drives others away.

However, a tense aspect is not a verdict, but a sign that the native needs to work on their image, manner of behavior, and way of bringing plans into reality.

The main difficulty is the fear of showing oneself as one truly is, without embellishment or superficial glitter, and also the need to love and accept one’s own soul and individuality. Others always seem better and more successful, while life turns into endless competition with mirages. Until the native makes peace with themselves, they will keep running in search of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

The Danger of the Sun – Ascendant Square

A harmonious Sun gives freedom of self-expression, an understanding of the limits of power, and an appropriate use of talents, which leads to social success through the Ascendant. With the square, there is no inner understanding of the proper course of action. The native both wants to act and feels afraid to do so. As a result, they may promote themselves loudly and obsessively where it is inappropriate, pushing competitors aside under the motto that the end justifies the means.

A false image is created, a social mask of success, beneath which anxieties and fears of exposure boil. Any doubts about the native’s competence and success in the area of the House where the Sun is located provoke intense aggression and a desire to prove the opposite. If there are additional negative aspects to Mars and Pluto, it is possible that the person may even kill someone who threatens their social position. As a rule, however, becoming alarmed by suspicion or criticism, the native reveals their cards on their own. Salvation lies in developing the best qualities of the zodiac sign connected with the affairs of the House where the Sun is located. Having gained experience and the first achievements, the native with this square will move to a new level of fortune. It is also necessary to consider other characteristic qualities of the square to the Ascendant:

• dislike of one’s own appearance, voice, and body, as well as envy of beautiful and fortunate people;
• doubts about personal giftedness and the right to wealth and well-being, especially if the person was born into a poor family;
• emotional swings between arrogant self-confidence and crushing shyness;
• a habit of hurting innocent people during periods of defeat and failure, and a desire to dominate weaker or simpler people in order to feel powerful;
• a tendency to command by imposing authority not through actions, but through a domineering manner of behavior, which causes rejection among colleagues and subordinates;
• an invented image often causes harm by hiding the native’s true strengths.

Nevertheless, the native with the Sun – Ascendant square will be truly happy in public fields where visibility is required: politics, show business, sports, and education. In addition to working through the Sun, it is important to pay attention to Mercury, because eloquence and friendliness will accelerate the ascent to the desired summit.

Love and Marriage with the Sun – Ascendant Square

A man with this aspect often competes with his father from youth, or the parent interferes with the choice of career and destiny in the areas where the central luminary of the horoscope is placed. Therefore, when choosing a spouse, he often oversteps acceptable boundaries, trying at all costs to prove his unconditional leadership. This leads to despotism and prohibitions. Without realizing it, the native repeats the father’s behavior toward someone dependent on him: his wife and child. He will not marry a strong and independent woman, sensing the threat of competition. It is undesirable to choose a spouse with the same profession, as a conflict of interests will be inevitable.

A woman with the Sun – Ascendant square may also encounter abusive behavior from her father in relation to personal choice. Perhaps she was suppressed as an individual and forbidden to do what she liked, especially if there are negative aspects to Venus or a Sun – Moon opposition. However, after breaking free from parental control, she will devote herself entirely to her career, unconsciously fearing marriage, although she is attracted precisely to the authoritative and self-confident type that reminds her of the father. It is necessary to recognize these problems and reprogram the mindset in order to find not only a caring spouse, but also a faithful ally, which is what the native of any gender ideally seeks.

Working Through the Sun – Ascendant Square

For success in career and communication with people, the native with this square should cultivate and outwardly express the best qualities of the sign in which the Sun is placed. For example: Leo — nobility and generosity; Sagittarius — protection of the oppressed and selfless teaching; Virgo — professionalism and cleanliness. It is advisable to emphasize these qualities in the sphere of activity governed by the sign where the Ascendant is located. If the Ascendant is in Libra and the Sun is in Sagittarius, then, after becoming a lawyer, the native should defend the interests of the disadvantaged rather than the rich; if choosing a political career, this person should pay attention to education and international relations. Talisman stones can help harmonize the Sun and should be chosen according to the element of the sign:

Fire – diamond, ruby;

Earth – jasper, carnelian;

Air – zircon, yellow topaz;

Water – garnet, red coral.

It is important to show respect for those in power, forgive their father, develop self-confidence, and fully accept personal strengths and weaknesses.  ✓