The Sun is the king among planets. All planets revolve around Sun in the zodiac and get energy and heat from it. The Sun through its rays nourishes all life, vegetables, animals and men on the earth. Life is simply not possible without the Sun. Thus in astrology also Sun stands for or exerts an influence of energy and it can be called our protector and nourisher The Sun also signifies father because on the earth a father has the same functions as the sun has in the heaven. That is why astrology take into account the position of Sun before arriving at any judgment in regard to father. Sun signifies honor, government favor, minister ship, father, soul, courage, power and authority, ambitions, boldness, politics, commanding power, generosity, dignity, kind heartedness, gems, red clothes, optimism, administrator, general success, royalty, one's personality, reputation and success in life. Sun represents royal people, government or head of the state, or the head of the family or head of an institution etc. In the horoscope if the Sun happens to be the lord of the 9th or 10th house and is strong by the house position, aspect etc, it indicates that the person is most likely to rise to a position of authority, such as that of a king or a ruler or a governor, or a president or some high official of the government concerned. Sun is very huge in shape. Thus because of its importance and hugeness, it makes the house very important over which it has lordship in the horoscope.
Sun is the lord of the Sing Leo. It gets exalted in the Sign Aries at 10 degrees and gets debilitated in the sign Libra at 10 degree. Moon, Mars and Jupiter are its friendly planets. Venus and Saturn are inimical to Sun. Sun is neutral to Mercury. It represents East direction.
If Sun is well placed and strong in the horoscope there is financial prosperity, career betterment, and favors from the government, pleasant journeys and happiness.
If Sun is weak and afflicted in the horoscope then there will be adversities, difficulties with seniors and government, exile, defamation, distress to father, quarrels and disputes with associates. There can be loss of property and loss due to fire.
The parts of the body over which it has control are the head, stomach, bones, heart, arteries, eyes, brain, spleen and strength of tissues.
Diseases that are caused by Sun are blood pressure, high fever, cerebral disorder, eye diseases and dysentery.
