| 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.
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.