Sun (सूर्य) in Vedic Astrology
The Sun (Surya) is the king of the planets — the atma-karaka in the natural order, signifying the soul, self-confidence, ego, willpower, vitality, the father, government and all authority. A strong Sun gives leadership, dignity and health.
Quick facts
| Sanskrit name | Surya |
| Signifies (Karaka) | Soul, ego, father, authority, vitality |
| Nature | Malefic (mild) |
| Element | Fire |
| Gender | Male |
| Own sign(s) | Leo |
| Exaltation | Aries (10°) |
| Debilitation | Libra (10°) |
| Mooltrikona | Leo 0°–20° |
| Friends | Moon, Mars, Jupiter |
| Enemies | Venus, Saturn |
| Directional strength | 10th house (south) |
| Day | Sunday |
| Gemstone | Ruby |
| Deity | Surya / Shiva |
| Dasha period | 6 years |
When it is strong / well-placed
- Confidence, leadership and a commanding presence
- Good health and vitality
- Success with government, authority and the father
- Honesty and a strong sense of self
When it is weak or afflicted
- Low confidence or an inflated ego
- Trouble with authority or the father
- Weak vitality, eye or heart issues
- Bruised pride and lack of recognition
Career & life areas
The Sun favours government service, administration, politics, leadership, medicine and any role of authority and public standing.
Nakshatras ruled
In the Vimshottari dasha system Sun rules three of the 27 nakshatras: Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha. Planets and the Moon falling in these nakshatras carry Sun's flavour and start its dasha.
Remedies
- Offer Arghya (water) to the Sun at sunrise
- Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra on Sundays
- Respect your father and elders; donate wheat/jaggery
- Wear a Ruby only after chart confirmation