| Sanskrit name | Surya |
|---|---|
| Signifies | soul, father, authority, vitality, ego, government |
| Own sign | Leo |
| Exalted in | Aries |
| Debilitated in | Libra |
| Dasha length | 6 years |
What Sun governs
Sun signifies soul, father, authority, vitality, ego, government. Its strength is read from the sign it occupies, the house it sits in, the company it keeps and the aspects it receives — never from one factor alone.
The Sun dasha
In the Vimshottari system Sun runs for 6 years. It governs the nakshatras Krittika, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, so a Moon in any of those begins life inside a Sun period.
How to judge Sun in a kundli
Begin with house lordship from the actual Lagna, then read the house occupied by Sun. Add sign dignity, conjunctions, aspects and nakshatra. Own-sign or exalted placement can give a planet more capacity to produce its significations, while debilitation can require support or maturity; neither condition is a complete verdict by itself.
During a Sun Mahadasha or Antardasha, topics connected with its natal houses and significations tend to become more prominent. Outcomes still depend on the whole chart and on the interacting period lord. This is why a 6-year Sun Mahadasha cannot be described responsibly with one universal prediction.
Common questions
What does Sun signify in Vedic astrology?
Sun signifies soul, father, authority, vitality, ego, government. It is exalted in Aries and debilitated in Libra, and runs a 6-year Vimshottari dasha.
Is Sun always beneficial or difficult?
No planet has one fixed result in every kundli. Sun must be judged by sign, house, lordship, dignity, conjunctions, aspects and the active dasha. The same planet can support one topic while demanding more work in another.