The sun is a place of power, illumination, pure will and vitality. It represents how we envision our greatest self. You can look to someone’s sun sign to gain a general idea into someone’s core personality.

Our sun sun also asks…

• How do we project ourselves outward?

• How are we being seen by the public?

• How would we like our audience to perceive us?

The sun desires to hold great status and reputation. Since it’s the brightest thing in our solar system, it makes sense that the sun is self-centered (literally). It wants to be the best!

The sign your sun is in can give us a clue on your outward individuality and public status.

THE SUN IN TRADITIONAL ASTROLOGY

The ancients stated that the planets such as the Sun, can have the tools & resources to function optimally in certain signs more than others. There can also be signs the sun can struggle more in to illuminate the native’s core personality. Additionally, you can also analyze the sun sign’s seasons to better understand the relationship of the sun with the zodiac sign.

ARIES AS HER EXALTATION

In the sign of Aries, the sun is in it’s exaltation. The Sun functions at ease in this fire sign. The ram is pioneering, impulsive and takes the initiative. Here, the Sun naturally has the tools and resources to stand out and achieve status.

Aries is a cardinal sign which instigates change and starts things. This allows them to reach the top and shine the brightest in ways others cannot. Their bravery is a compass that lights the way.

Furthermore, the sun enjoys being in the sign of Aries because it functions well and is respected here. They share the same goals. A good example of the Sun’s ease in Aries is the main character from Ferris Bueler who’s boldness was admired & gained him likable notoriety.

THE SUN’S DETRIMENT

The Sun’s detriment is in Aquarius. In the season of the water-barer, we physically experience the least amount of exposure to the sun. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, a planet on the outskirts of the solar system and the farthest away from the Sun. These two function in antithesis to one another. Saturn is cold and it prefers boundaries. The Sun is hot and has an expansive light. Because of these two working in different directions and opposing elements, Aquarius Sun natives may struggle to illuminate who they are because the tools may not be accessible for them. During that time of the year the Sun is also at it’s weakest in the sky with light.

THE SUN’S FALL

The Sun struggles to achieve respect and ease in the sign of Libra. This sign doesn’t have the tools to illuminate core personality as they are tethered towards social dynamics instead of the self.

Their main focus and sense of vitality is through group harmony, relying on others to inspire their sense of initiative. The sun though, functions best in signs that can center themselves and desire to shine the brightest.

THE SUN’S DOMICILE

The sun is at home and rules the sign of Leo. The lion though can be rather arrogant when it’s at home. Leo is naturally respected here, and may expect things to revolve around them.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Historically, it wasn't until the past 100 years or so when horoscope columns made their appearance in newspapers did the Sun have prominence.

Traditionally speaking, the Rising sign is the most important. I can imagine though, not everyone knew their birth time and it was easier to organize their audience into the more generalized sun signs.