The Sun in Astrology represents your identity, vitality, life force, ego, energy, purpose and willpower. In the birth chart this planet represents the self as well as self-awareness, self-realization and individuation. The Sun will show your personality and who you are evolving into in this life.
This planet represents masculine energy as well as the masculine figures in your life such as your father or parent. It can also be connected to your health, strength, personal power and creative force or ability to manifest. The Sun is your light and the light you emit out into the world
Challenging aspects made to your Sun, such as a square, can show a need to overcome struggles in life and to achieve personal growth in the process. Positive aspects made to the Sun, such as a trine, can indicate a flow of energy which is helpful, supportive and harmonious.
When interpreting the Sun in your own chart it’ll be important to include the aspects made to the Sun because these will greatly influence how your Sun is expressed. It will also show the unique challenges, opportunities and experiences connected to your path towards self-realization in this life.
The Sun in the Signs
The Sun expresses itself differently in each sign and has its own unique experiences and manifestations in each sign. Below is a list of basic interpretations of the Sun’s expression in each sign but remember to also include the aspects being made to your Sun as well.
Aries
The Sun is exalted in Aries which means that their energies are aligned and compatible. Having an Aries Sun can make you someone who’s a natural leader, very independent, strong and self-sufficient. This placement can indicate someone who’s assertive, passionate, adventurous and has a love for freedom.
Taurus
The Sun in Taurus can make you someone who’s reliable, dependable, grounded and practical. This placement can indicate someone who values stability, security and following traditional paths. Taurus is also a creative, sensual sign who likes to have its creature comforts.
Gemini
The Sun in Gemini can make you someone who’s curious, inquisitive, communicative and social. This placement can indicate someone who’s open-minded and a natural problem-solver as Gemini is very tuned into the details. Gemini is also a high energy and dynamic sign which loves trying new things and having new experiences.
Cancer
The Sun in Cancer can make you someone who’s very nurturing, sensitive, compassionate and empathetic. This placement can indicate someone who’s a natural caretaker and mother who’s also highly intuitive. Cancer is also deeply connected to emotions, emotional cycles and feminine energy.
Leo
The Sun in Leo can make you someone who’s very brave, warm, confident and courageous. This placement can indicate someone who’s a natural leader with magnetic energy which can make you very charismatic. Leo is a vibrant sign which is very passionate, enthusiastic and ambitious.
Virgo
The Sun in Virgo can make you someone who’s very organized, practical, efficient and detail-oriented. This placement can indicate someone who falls naturally into the role of service provider and being of service to others, as Virgo is a very helpful sign. Virgo is also the rational, problem-solver with perfectionistic qualities.
Libra
The Sun in Libra can make you someone who’s very diplomatic, fair, cooperative and balanced. This placement can indicate someone who’s a natural mediator that values justice, fairness and doing the right thing. Libra is also a sign connected to beauty, artistry, design and relationships.
Scorpio
The Sun in Scorpio can make you someone who’s very deep, intense, instinctual and powerful. This placement can indicate someone who’s a natural investigator who can see beneath the surface of situations in order to expose the truth. Scorpio is an ambitious sign that values deep bonds, passionate connections and commitment.
Sagittarius
The Sun in Sagittarius can make you someone who’s very open-minded, wise, adventurous and spiritual. This placement can indicate someone who’s a free-spirit and who values exploration, growth and enlightenment. Sagittarius also values travel, independence, expanding consciousness and philosophical thought.
Capricorn
The Sun in Capricorn can make you someone who’s very serious, ambitious, hard-working and driven. This placement can indicate someone who has an air of authority about them which can create natural leadership qualities. Capricorn is a very responsible and mature sign which can make you seem like an old soul.
Aquarius
The Sun in Aquarius can make you someone who’s very unique, intelligent, altruistic and individualistic. This placement can indicate someone who’s a humanitarian and feels called to fight for the rights of humanity on a collective level. Aquarius is a sign that marches to the beat of its own drummer and can be seen as the “trendsetter” of the zodiac.
Pisces
The Sun in Pisces can make you someone who’s very imaginative, creative, spiritual, sensitive and intuitive. This placement can indicate someone who’s a natural empath with a lot of compassion and love to give. Pisces is also associated with healing, self-sacrifice, idealism and surrender.
If you’d like to learn more about your own birth chart, check out my Astrology Workbook and/or book an astrology reading with me.
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