Sun in Vedic astrology
Sun — soul, vitality, father, authority.
Sun is the kāraka — the natural significator — of soul, vitality, father, authority. It is a natural malefic, ruling Leo, exalted in Aries and debilitated in Libra.
Sun at a glance
- Signifies (kāraka)
- soul, vitality, father, authority
- Nature
- Natural malefic
- Owns (Swakṣetra)
- Leo
- Exalted in
- Aries
- Debilitated in
- Libra
- Gemstone
- Ruby (Manikya)
- Metal
- Gold or copper
- Day
- Sunday
- Deity
- Surya / Lord Vishnu (Rama)
Traditional remedies for Sun
When Sun needs strengthening, the classical dāna (offerings) are wheat, jaggery (gur), copper, red sandalwood, and its deity is Surya / Lord Vishnu (Rama).
Traditional cultural guidance only — never medical, financial or guaranteed advice. A gemstone in particular should match your own chart before it is worn.
Where is Sun in your chart?
Sun's domain shifts entirely with the sign and house it holds and its dignity. Kundaly computes its exact placement and strength from your birth details and reads it in context.
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