Sun (Surya)

The King of Planets

Soul (Atma) Ruby Gemstone Sunday

Sun at a Glance

Rules Sign

Leo (Simha)

Exalted In

Aries (10 deg)

Debilitated In

Libra (10 deg)

Mool Trikona

Leo (0-20 deg)

Sun's Characteristics in Vedic Astrology

What Sun Represents

  • ✓ Soul (Atma) - Your core identity
  • ✓ Father and paternal figures
  • ✓ Government and authority
  • ✓ Leadership and kingship
  • ✓ Vitality and health
  • ✓ Self-confidence and ego
  • ✓ Fame and recognition
  • ✓ Power and status

Career & Professions

  • ✓ Government officers (IAS, IPS)
  • ✓ Politicians and leaders
  • ✓ Medical professionals (doctors)
  • ✓ Administrative roles
  • ✓ Judges and magistrates
  • ✓ Gold merchants
  • ✓ Temple priests
  • ✓ CEOs and directors

Effects of Strong vs Weak Sun

Strong Sun Benefits

  • ✓ High self-confidence and charisma
  • ✓ Natural leadership abilities
  • ✓ Good relationship with father
  • ✓ Government job success
  • ✓ Recognition and fame
  • ✓ Strong vitality and health
  • ✓ Respect from society
  • ✓ Success in politics

Weak/Afflicted Sun Effects

  • ✗ Low self-esteem and confidence
  • ✗ Problems with father
  • ✗ Difficulty with authority figures
  • ✗ Heart and bone problems
  • ✗ Eye-related issues
  • ✗ Government penalties/troubles
  • ✗ Lack of recognition
  • ✗ Ego conflicts

💎 Ruby (Manikya) - Sun's Gemstone

Wearing Guidelines

  • Metal: Gold (preferred) or Copper
  • Finger: Ring finger (Anamika)
  • Day: Sunday morning during Shukla Paksha
  • Time: Sunrise (within 1 hour)
  • Minimum Weight: 3-6 carats
  • Mantra: Om Suryaya Namah (108 times)

Who Should Wear Ruby

  • ✓ Leo (Simha) ascendant natives
  • ✓ Sun in own sign or exalted
  • ✓ Sun as yogakaraka planet
  • ✓ Weak Sun causing health issues
  • ✓ Career in government/politics

Consult an astrologer before wearing. Ruby is not suitable for everyone.

🕐 Sun Mantras (Surya Mantra)

Beej Mantra (Seed Mantra)

Om Hram Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah

Chant 7000 times in 40 days or 108 times daily

Gayatri Mantra for Sun

Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Divakraya Dheemahi Tanno Suryah Prachodayat

Best chanted at sunrise facing East

Simple Daily Mantra

Om Suryaya Namah

Chant 108 times every Sunday morning

💜 Remedies for Weak Sun

Daily Practices

  • ✓ Offer water to Sun at sunrise (Surya Arghya)
  • ✓ Practice Surya Namaskar daily
  • ✓ Wear red, orange, or saffron clothes on Sunday
  • ✓ Use copper utensils for drinking water
  • ✓ Apply saffron tilak on forehead
  • ✓ Donate wheat or jaggery on Sundays

Special Remedies

  • ✓ Fast on Sundays (eat once after sunset)
  • ✓ Donate to father or elderly men
  • ✓ Feed crows with wheat bread
  • ✓ Visit Surya temple regularly
  • ✓ Recite Aditya Hridayam Stotra
  • ✓ Perform Surya Graha Shanti Puja

🌟 Famous People with Strong Sun

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister

Amitabh Bachchan

Actor - Leo Rising

Barack Obama

Former US President

Indira Gandhi

Former PM of India

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