Sun in Zodiac Signs (Birth Charts)

The Sun: the most important luminary, the center of vital energy. It determines the health and fortune of the native. The Sun can be likened to the king on a chessboard. It is the ruler of the sign Leo. Its place of exaltation is considered to be Aries, its detriment is Aquarius, and its fall is Libra.

The Sun symbolizes high activity, willpower, personal individuality, and the creative principle. In astrology, this luminary is traditionally associated with health, leadership qualities, self-determination, the pursuit of knowledge, and human dignity.

Intellectual level: spiritual orientation, genuine enthusiasm, independent decision-making, clarity of mind, inclination toward active self-expression, creativity, and a vivid individuality.

Physical level: restoration of strength, vital energy, robust health, general energetic characteristics, and the cardiovascular system. For men, the Sun symbolizes the right side of the body; for women—the left.

Emotional level:  pronounced leadership qualities, a thirst for recognition and fame, true self-respect, the drive for an honorable social position, a sense of superiority, and egocentric tendencies. 

Sun in Aries (March 21 – April 20)	Sun in Taurus (April 21 – May 21)	Sun in Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
Sun in Cancer (June 22 – July 23)	Sun in Leo (July 24 – August 23)	Sun in Virgo (August 24 – September 23)
Sun in Libra (September 24 – October 23)	Sun in Scorpio (october 24 – november 22)	Sun in Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21)
Sun in Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)	Sun in Aquarius (january 21 – february 19)	Sun in Pisces (February 20 – March 20)

Depending on its essential dignity, the Sun may be strong or weak; it can form harmonious or challenging aspects with other planets, and this also affects the “power” of the human organism and its energetic potential. It is believed that those born in the autumn-winter months (September 24 – March 22) have a limited supply of vital energy; in spring and early summer (March 23 – July 23) it reaches an average level, while at the “peak” of summer (July 24 – September 23) the vital energy is at its maximum. In general, the Sun’s placement in fire and air signs is considered more favorable than in earth and water signs.

A strong Sun—that is, located in its own sign or exaltation and forming harmonious aspects with other planets and chart points—produces strong-willed and energetic individuals, who are mostly optimistic and cheerful; they like to be first in everything, are marked by great self-confidence and firmness of convictions.

A weak or afflicted Sun—that is, in fall (Libra), in detriment (Aquarius), or under challenging aspects—represents either these same qualities in a weakened form or their complete opposites. In addition, a weak Sun can indicate health problems—primarily of the heart and blood vessels, but also of the eyes (usually the right eye in men, the left in women), the brain, and the right side of the body in general.

In numerology, the Sun corresponds to the number one, the head of the family of numbers; it also rules four and ten. Among the days of the week, Sunday is associated with the Sun.

Among colors, the Sun is associated with orange; among metals—with gold. Different countries attribute different stones to the Sun: peridot, ruby, diamond, sardonyx. Among plants: laurel, heliotrope, orange. Among animals: lion, swan, rooster.  ✓