Traditional role and rulership
The Sun rules Leo in both traditional and modern Western astrology and is traditionally exalted in Aries.
Sun through the signs
Its sign describes the style through which confidence, creative agency, and coherence are cultivated.
Sun in AriesSun in TaurusSun in GeminiSun in CancerSun in LeoSun in VirgoSun in LibraSun in ScorpioSun in SagittariusSun in CapricornSun in AquariusSun in Pisces
Sun through the houses
Its house shows the life area that repeatedly asks for presence, ownership, and meaningful participation.
Sun in the First HouseSun in the Second HouseSun in the Third HouseSun in the Fourth HouseSun in the Fifth HouseSun in the Sixth HouseSun in the Seventh HouseSun in the Eighth HouseSun in the Ninth HouseSun in the Tenth HouseSun in the Eleventh HouseSun in the Twelfth House
Important aspect themes
Solar aspects connect identity and vitality with other planetary functions. Close Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, or personal-planet aspects often become central themes.
Sun retrograde
The Sun never appears retrograde in a geocentric natal chart.
Constructive expressions
At its best the Sun supports integrity, warmth, purposeful action, and the courage to become visible.
Watch for
Over-identification with recognition or a fixed self-image can narrow the growth the Sun is meant to describe.