The Sun
The Power Urges and the Self Archetype
The Power Urges and the Self Archetype
The higher the sun ariseth,
the less shadow doth he cast;
even so the greater is the goodness,
the less doth it covet praise;
yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.
Lao Tzu
the less shadow doth he cast;
even so the greater is the goodness,
the less doth it covet praise;
yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.
Lao Tzu
You must be a lotus, unfolding its petals when the
sun rises in the sky,
unaffected by the slush where it is born or even the water which sustains it!
Sai Baba
unaffected by the slush where it is born or even the water which sustains it!
Sai Baba
The sun, with all those planets revolving around it
and dependent on it,
can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.
If I had to choose a religion,
the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.
Napoleon Bonaparte
can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.
If I had to choose a religion,
the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Sun in the Signs
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Cancer
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Libra
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Capricorn
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Leo
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Scorpio
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Aquarius
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Gemini
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Virgo
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Sagittarius
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Pisces
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We refer to the star at
the center of our solar system as the Sun. Today’s astrophysicists believe that
the Sun weights 2.2 octillion tons and has a diameter of 864, 392 miles. It
takes 24.65 days to complete one rotation on its axis.
The Sun is the source of almost all the
power, light, and heat found on the Earth. Every minute the Earth’s surface
receives just under two calories of heat spread out over each square mile. The
halo of burning gasses surrounding the Sun, called the corona, reaches
temperatures of 1.8 million degrees Fahrenheit. The Sun’s core reaches
temperatures that exceed 25 million degrees Fahrenheit. The Sun is referred to
as a variable star because, out of all the known stars, it rotates
counterclockwise. Undoubtedly, there are many more, but we have not yet
discovered them.
The Sun appears to be stationary due to
the vastness of space. However, astrophysicists have determined that the Sun is
traveling at approximately 200 miles per second along the outer rim of our
galaxy the Milky Way. As the Sun moves within the Milky Way, the Milky Way
itself is moving rapidly through space as the universe expands. The Earth and
all the other parts of our solar system are moving right along with the Sun and
the Milky Way, but we do not consciously sense this movement.
At some point in prehistoric times,
ancient human cultures recognized that most plant life needed the Sun’s light
for growth and that animals and humans ultimately depended upon the energy
stored in the plants. Humans recognized that the Sun was the source of physical
light, heat, and life on Earth.
The Sun and its associations on Earth
were seen as the symbols of life, light, and divinity. It seems that some
primitive cultures equated the Sun with God because of its role as the provider
of light, heat, energy, and life. Other cultures viewed the Sun as a
representative of God or as one of the most significant gods in a pantheon of
gods. Some believed that God lived in the Sun itself.
The ancient Egyptians referred to the
Sun as Ra, Amen, Aten, and Osiris. Each of these Sun gods possessed different
religious meanings. The Persians called the Sun god Mithras. The Hindus
referred to the Sun god as Brahma. The Chaldeans called the Sun god Bel, and
the ancient Greeks’ name for the Sun god was Apollo.
Holidays, or holy days, were celebrated
each year when the orbits of the Sun and Earth formed certain relationships,
such as the first day of spring. Gods that were associated with the Sun were
worshiped on these days and are referred to as solar gods. Passover, Easter,
Hanukkah, and Christmas are examples of the solar holy days in the
Judeo-Christian tradition.
During the height of ancient Greece, the
Greek astrologer Aristarchus (310 BC – 230 BC) concluded that the Sun was at
the center of the solar system. However, even before the fall of the Roman
Empire, the leaders of Christianity developed the doctrine that humanity was
God’s central concern and that, therefore, the Earth must be the center of the
universe. Fidelity to the teachings of Aristarchus was heresy. Astrologers of the
Dark Ages like Copernicus, Brahe, and Galileo, were forced to conform to church
doctrine publicly and state that the Earth was the center of the universe.
Otherwise, they could be punished, tortured, and/or killed. Most, like Galileo,
accepted the church’s teachings in public but not in private.
Philosophically, God is defined as the
circle whose circumference is nowhere and whose center is everywhere. In
astrology, numerology, alchemy, and magic, the perfect circle is used to
represent pure spirit, the whole, or God. When a dot is placed in the center of
the circle, as it is in the symbol for the Sun, the new symbol represents
God-made-manifest, spirit-made-manifest, individualized spirit, individualized
divinity, or individualized consciousness.
In the unmanifest form God is unable to
know Itself. Through physical manifestation, God becomes aware of Itself and
says I Am, or I am what I am. The Sun, as the source of light,
energy, and life in our physical solar system, is used to represent the spirit-made-manifest,
the spark of divinity within the person, the nature of the divine essence in
the individual. The Sun represents how the potential of the spirit or
divine being can best be manifested in the individual. It is the God within
ourselves.
The Sun symbolizes the Self, especially
when the Self is defined as one’s center of awareness or consciousness. As the
Sun transits or moves through the signs of the zodiac each year, it highlights,
one by one, each one of the twelve zodiacal archetypes that make up the
universal man or woman. It focuses attention on the nature or character of a
sign, providing opportunities to actualize qualities in the Self that
correspond to those of that sign.
Physically, the Sun is the center of our
solar system. As the center, the Sun was thought to represent the centers of
all things. It was associated with the heart, the center of the body’s
circulatory system. Due to its color and to its importance, the Sun has been
associated with gold, sunflowers, courage, strength, kings, and lions. The
light of the Sun was associated with the ability to see and, by extension, with
mental clarity. It is also associated with thought, mind, and spirit, with
understanding, and with spiritual enlightenment.
Although the Sun was usually considered
to be benevolent, early cultures were also aware that both too little and too
much of the Sun’s light were detrimental to life; they recognized that the
Sun’s effects were not always benign.
Interpreting the Sun in a natal chart
may seem to be abstract and vague at first glance. Our concepts of spirit,
consciousness, or awareness tend to be abstract and vague at best. As the
symbol of individualized consciousness or spirit, interpreting the Sun in a
natal chart can be an onerous task.
The Sun represents the urge to be or
exist as a unique and separate individual. It symbolizes the energy, power,
vitality, and will necessary to become and maintain this unique identity.
In esoteric psychology, the Sun
represents the primal power urge to be. The Sun functions as an individual
center of awareness or consciousness. It describes the person’s purpose and
direction in life, the mission for which the person is called forth to
accomplish.
The
Sun as the Father Archetype
The Sun, the first complete planetary
symbol, represents the masculine principle and signifies the biological father,
the relationship with the father, fathers in general, authority, authority
figures, teachers, more experienced persons, and older people in general. The
Sun may also be referred to as the particular paternal archetype manifesting in
the individual’s life.
The sign and degree of the Sun describe
the qualities and characteristics of the original masculine contribution to the
individual’s life. The house of the Sun describes the life area in which the
father’s influence will be most strongly felt and developed. The Sun’s aspects
to the planets and other astrological points describe the relationships between
the new individual’s masculine or paternal urges and the urges represented by
the other astrological symbols. The Sun’s directions, progressions, and
transits describe the most natural course for the unfoldment of the father
archetype in the individual’s life.
The
Sun as the Self Archetype
As the center of consciousness, the Sun
also represents the ability to assimilate and integrate the urges, experiences,
and psychosocial roles symbolized by the planets and other parts of the chart.
In this respect, the Sun symbolizes the archetype of the Self. This Self
archetype represents the Self as the expression of man’s inherent psychological
predisposition to experience wholeness, centeredness, and meaning in life. This
Self is the organizer of experience, the principle of self-integration, and the
ability to integrate one’s behaviors, roles, and experiences into a whole and
consistent Self.
At birth the Self archetype is very
abstract because very little of it has been manifested or actualized. It is
largely unconscious potential and is outside of ordinary awareness. As the
individual manifests what was originally only potential, the concept of the
Self becomes more concrete and defined. However, as more and more of the Self
manifests, the potential of the Self also expands. Thus, the process is never
completed or finished. The Self expands, incorporating more and more of the
universe.
For example, a child of 2-years-old may
realize “I am a boy (or girl) in this family with this mother and father, these
brothers and sisters, and these grandparents.” The 2-year-old is unconscious of
his neighborhood, his future school, teachers, and peers. They remain
potential.
At the age of 3, he (or she) may be
aware of peers and their parents who live nearby. If he or she has older
siblings, he or she may have heard of school, but the concept of school remains
largely nebulous, unconscious potential. He or she may have even seen the
physical building, but the experience of school remains undefined potential.
An adult, or even many adolescents and
children, who are facing a life-threatening or similar crisis, may develop new
coping skills or experience a new sense of self. What were merely beliefs or
ideas may become real-life or living experiences when they are used to help
cope with the crisis. A crisis may be the trigger for transpersonal
experiences, or other spiritual or non-ordinary states of consciousness.
As the symbol for the Self archetype,
the Sun sign describes the most natural qualities used in the process of
self-integration. The house of the Sun describes the sphere of life in which
this process will focus most readily. The Sun’s aspects describe the specific
nature, the degree of ease or difficulty, the challenges that the Self will
most likely experience as it integrates the parts into a whole Self. The Sun’s
directions, progressions, and transits describe the most likely course for the
realization of the Self.
Aries is the sign of the Sun’s exaltation. The energies of the Sun are highly compatible with Aries. Here one’s identity is discovered through personal actions, often performed independently. His individuality is expressed through personal initiative. The Aries Sun individual can be good at beginning an activity or project but often loses interest if the activity or project is not completed in a short time. He is typically excited about life and living. He discovers who he is through the actions that he takes.
An Aries Sun sign individual readily tackles problems in a quick, direct, and positive manner. He is self-reliant, prefers to act independently, and tends to express himself impulsively with little forethought. Fearless and energetic, the Aries Sun individual is usually capable of steering his life in whatever direction he chooses. The Aries Sun individual is often active, assertive, child-like, independent, innocent, naive, quick, and spontaneous. He may also be described as aggressive, autonomous, bold, courageous, daring, ego-centric, energetic, enthusiastic, excited, free-spirited, impulsive, initiating, insensitive, rash, self-centered, selfish, and short-sighted.
The Sun in Taurus symbolizes the need to concentrate (accumulate, hold on to) substance, money, possessions, land, objects, people, or energy in their search for an individual identity. Personal ownership and the fulfillment of sensuous desires figure strongly in this process. The Taurus Sun individual finds security in possession, usually the possession of money, wealth, beautiful objects, art, material possessions, land, and loved ones. He finds personal satisfaction through experiences of hard work, good food, sexual activity, and sensuality in general. His individuality manifests the values he espouses.
The Taurus Sun individual is often described as acquisitive, authoritative, bossy, controlling, deliberate, determined, down-to-earth, greedy, immobile, materialistic, persistent, possessive, practical, protective, rich, selfish, sensuous, stubborn, value-conscious, useful, and utilitarian.
As the mutable air sign, Gemini is most compatible with other air signs—Libra and Aquarius. It is fairly compatible with the fire signs—Leo and Aries--and somewhat incompatible with the water signs—Cancer and Scorpio—and the earth signs—Capricorn and Taurus. Gemini can be especially conflictual with the mutable signs Virgo and Pisces. Its relationship with its opposite--the mutable fire sign Sagittarius—is precarious and may bounce between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
The Sun in Gemini symbolizes the search for identity through connections with the immediate environment. The Sun in Gemini individual finds himself through developing connections, associations, and communications with others. Siblings, neighbors, peers, and the extended family may help the person with Sun in Gemini understand his place in the world. The local environment, the neighborhood, and short trips provide the individual with information and stimulation. Understanding these connections is also an important part of identity formation.
Intelligence, early education,
and forming concepts and categories help in understanding his relation to
others. Individuality manifests through creative self-expression. His
individuality is expressed through knowledge. He individual is likely to be
talented in regards to the use of words in speaking and/or writing. He is
likely to be described as adaptable, changeable, chatty, communicative,
curious, duplex, gossipy, imaginative, indecisive, intellectual, inventive,
nervous, phony, rational, reasonable, superficial, talkative, verbal, variable,
and versatile.
The Sun in Cancer symbolizes the search for identity through the formation of a stable and consistent sense of self with a particular felt-sense of style. This individual tries out a number of behaviors to determine which best expresses his immediate feelings. Individuality is expressed by caring fort and nurturing others. To an outside observer, he may appear to be moody or highly inconsistent because of his changing feelings and his way of expressing them. Despite what others see, the Sun in Cancer individual is seeking stability and security. This individual is experimenting, trying to find the best fit. At times, he may be quite outgoing, at other times quite introverted.
The person with the Sun in Cancer is trying to integrate vicarious thoughts, feelings, roles, and experiences into one whole personality. In doing so, it is not unlikely that he may look to family and historical traditions upon which to build an enduring sense of self. The mother, maternal characteristics, an emphasis on nurturing and being nurtured, and the home life often serve as guides and role models. The individual with the Sun in Cancer is often described as domestic, emotional, intuitive, loyal, maternal, moody, needy, nurturing, protective, religious, sensitive, and sympathetic.
The Sun rules the sign of Leo. The person born with the Sun in Leo has a definite sense of self with particular personality traits. Each Sun in Leo individual sees himself playing a definite role in life. And he is strongly motivated to play this role and see it reflected in others. His identity is found by expressing his personal emotions in a creative and unique manner. His individual expresses through creative self-expression. He may do so physically through art, romance, sex, children, or sports. Other common avenues may be teaching, theater, drama, gifts, games, or gambling. Whatever form the expression takes, the Sun in Leo person feels that he is bestowing something of value on others. This individual wants acknowledgement and recognition from the individuals who are the recipients, not from the public in general.
Leo Sun individuals rarely ask for what they want directly. Recognition in the form of loyalty is much appreciated by most Leo Sun individuals. They may give orders instead of requests, and they expect others to comply unquestionably. If they do not receive the admiration, loyalty, and compliance they believe they deserve, they withdraw without explanation. Sun in Leo individuals are often described as bold, bossy, caring, courageous, creative, dominant, domineering, dramatic, ego-centric, enthusiastic, extravagant, powerful, proud, regal, self-assured, self-centered, selfish, strong, and willful.
The Sun in Virgo symbolizes the search for identity through the processes of analysis, discrimination, assimilation, self-analysis, self-improvement, perfectionism, and distribution. His individuality is expressed through careful analysis. The Sun in Virgo individual analyzes, judges, criticizes, improves, and perfects the actions and creations of himself as well as those of others. The objects of analysis range from the appearance of the physical body to theories of the cosmos. The intent is to achieve some arbitrary goal of perfection. Once achieved, the perfected object is assimilated, routinized, and distributed to others through teaching, writing, or verbal criticism. Individuals with the Sun in Virgo are often described as analytical, busy, careful, conscientious, critical, discriminating, helpful, industrious, judgmental, methodical, modest, nervous, picky, practical, and worrisome.
As the symbol for the Self archetype,
the Sun sign describes the most natural qualities used in the process of
self-integration. The Sun’s aspects describe the specific nature, the degree of
ease or difficulty, and the challenges that the Self will most likely
experience as it integrates the parts into a whole Self. The Sun’s directions,
progressions, and transits describe the most likely course for the realization
of the Self.
Our sense of self, of who we are, is
strongly modified by the astrological sign of the Sun at birth, i.e., our Sun
Sign.
Sun in Aries
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Aries is the sign of the Sun’s exaltation. The energies of the Sun are highly compatible with Aries. Here one’s identity is discovered through personal actions, often performed independently. His individuality is expressed through personal initiative. The Aries Sun individual can be good at beginning an activity or project but often loses interest if the activity or project is not completed in a short time. He is typically excited about life and living. He discovers who he is through the actions that he takes.
An Aries Sun sign individual readily tackles problems in a quick, direct, and positive manner. He is self-reliant, prefers to act independently, and tends to express himself impulsively with little forethought. Fearless and energetic, the Aries Sun individual is usually capable of steering his life in whatever direction he chooses. The Aries Sun individual is often active, assertive, child-like, independent, innocent, naive, quick, and spontaneous. He may also be described as aggressive, autonomous, bold, courageous, daring, ego-centric, energetic, enthusiastic, excited, free-spirited, impulsive, initiating, insensitive, rash, self-centered, selfish, and short-sighted.
As the cardinal fire sign, Aries is most
compatible with other fire signs—Leo and Sagittarius. It is fairly compatible
with the air signs—Gemini and Aquarius--and somewhat incompatible with the
water signs—Scorpio and Pisces—and the earth signs—Taurus and Virgo. Aries can
be especially conflictual with the cardinal signs Cancer and Capricorn. Its
relationship with its opposite--the cardinal air sign Libra—is precarious and
may bounce between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable. The exact
expression of these compatibilities and incompatibilities is true when limited
to Sun Signs. However, they may be modified significantly by other factors in
the individual birth chart.
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The Sun in Taurus symbolizes the need to concentrate (accumulate, hold on to) substance, money, possessions, land, objects, people, or energy in their search for an individual identity. Personal ownership and the fulfillment of sensuous desires figure strongly in this process. The Taurus Sun individual finds security in possession, usually the possession of money, wealth, beautiful objects, art, material possessions, land, and loved ones. He finds personal satisfaction through experiences of hard work, good food, sexual activity, and sensuality in general. His individuality manifests the values he espouses.
The Taurus Sun individual is often described as acquisitive, authoritative, bossy, controlling, deliberate, determined, down-to-earth, greedy, immobile, materialistic, persistent, possessive, practical, protective, rich, selfish, sensuous, stubborn, value-conscious, useful, and utilitarian.
As the fixed earth sign, Taurus is most
compatible with other earth signs—Virgo and Capricorn. It is fairly compatible
with the water signs—Cancer and Pisces--and somewhat incompatible with the fire
signs—Aries and Sagittarius—and the air signs—Gemini and Libra. Taurus can be
especially conflictual with the fixed signs Aquarius and Leo. Its relationship
with its opposite--the fixed water sign Libra—is precarious and may bounce
between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
As the mutable air sign, Gemini is most compatible with other air signs—Libra and Aquarius. It is fairly compatible with the fire signs—Leo and Aries--and somewhat incompatible with the water signs—Cancer and Scorpio—and the earth signs—Capricorn and Taurus. Gemini can be especially conflictual with the mutable signs Virgo and Pisces. Its relationship with its opposite--the mutable fire sign Sagittarius—is precarious and may bounce between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
Sun in Gemini
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The Sun in Gemini symbolizes the search for identity through connections with the immediate environment. The Sun in Gemini individual finds himself through developing connections, associations, and communications with others. Siblings, neighbors, peers, and the extended family may help the person with Sun in Gemini understand his place in the world. The local environment, the neighborhood, and short trips provide the individual with information and stimulation. Understanding these connections is also an important part of identity formation.
Sun in Cancer
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The Sun in Cancer symbolizes the search for identity through the formation of a stable and consistent sense of self with a particular felt-sense of style. This individual tries out a number of behaviors to determine which best expresses his immediate feelings. Individuality is expressed by caring fort and nurturing others. To an outside observer, he may appear to be moody or highly inconsistent because of his changing feelings and his way of expressing them. Despite what others see, the Sun in Cancer individual is seeking stability and security. This individual is experimenting, trying to find the best fit. At times, he may be quite outgoing, at other times quite introverted.
The person with the Sun in Cancer is trying to integrate vicarious thoughts, feelings, roles, and experiences into one whole personality. In doing so, it is not unlikely that he may look to family and historical traditions upon which to build an enduring sense of self. The mother, maternal characteristics, an emphasis on nurturing and being nurtured, and the home life often serve as guides and role models. The individual with the Sun in Cancer is often described as domestic, emotional, intuitive, loyal, maternal, moody, needy, nurturing, protective, religious, sensitive, and sympathetic.
As the cardinal water sign, Cancer is
most compatible with other water signs—Scorpio and Pisces. It is fairly
compatible with the earth signs—Virgo and Taurus--and somewhat incompatible
with the fire signs—Leo and Sagittarius—and the air signs—Aquarius and Gemini.
Cancer can be especially conflictual with the cardinal signs Libra and Aries.
Its relationship with its opposite--the cardinal earth sign Capricorn—is
precarious and may bounce between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
Sun in Leo
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The Sun rules the sign of Leo. The person born with the Sun in Leo has a definite sense of self with particular personality traits. Each Sun in Leo individual sees himself playing a definite role in life. And he is strongly motivated to play this role and see it reflected in others. His identity is found by expressing his personal emotions in a creative and unique manner. His individual expresses through creative self-expression. He may do so physically through art, romance, sex, children, or sports. Other common avenues may be teaching, theater, drama, gifts, games, or gambling. Whatever form the expression takes, the Sun in Leo person feels that he is bestowing something of value on others. This individual wants acknowledgement and recognition from the individuals who are the recipients, not from the public in general.
Leo Sun individuals rarely ask for what they want directly. Recognition in the form of loyalty is much appreciated by most Leo Sun individuals. They may give orders instead of requests, and they expect others to comply unquestionably. If they do not receive the admiration, loyalty, and compliance they believe they deserve, they withdraw without explanation. Sun in Leo individuals are often described as bold, bossy, caring, courageous, creative, dominant, domineering, dramatic, ego-centric, enthusiastic, extravagant, powerful, proud, regal, self-assured, self-centered, selfish, strong, and willful.
As the fixed fire sign, Leo is most
compatible with other fire signs—Sagittarius and Aries. It is fairly compatible with the air
signs—Libra and Gemini--and somewhat incompatible with the water signs—Cancer
and Pisces—and the earth signs—Virgo and Capricorn. Leo can be especially
conflictual with the fixed signs Taurus and Scorpio. Its relationship with its
opposite--the fixed air sign Aquarius—is precarious and may bounce between
extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
Sun in Virgo
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The Sun in Virgo symbolizes the search for identity through the processes of analysis, discrimination, assimilation, self-analysis, self-improvement, perfectionism, and distribution. His individuality is expressed through careful analysis. The Sun in Virgo individual analyzes, judges, criticizes, improves, and perfects the actions and creations of himself as well as those of others. The objects of analysis range from the appearance of the physical body to theories of the cosmos. The intent is to achieve some arbitrary goal of perfection. Once achieved, the perfected object is assimilated, routinized, and distributed to others through teaching, writing, or verbal criticism. Individuals with the Sun in Virgo are often described as analytical, busy, careful, conscientious, critical, discriminating, helpful, industrious, judgmental, methodical, modest, nervous, picky, practical, and worrisome.
As the mutable earth sign, Virgo is most
compatible with other earth signs—Taurus and Capricorn. It is fairly compatible with the water
signs—Cancer and Scorpio--and somewhat incompatible with the fire signs—Aries
and Leo—and the air signs—Libra and Aquarius.
Virgo can be especially conflictual with the mutable signs Gemini and
Sagittarius. Its relationship with its opposite--the mutable water sign
Pisces—is precarious and may bounce between extremely favorable to extremely
unfavorable.
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Sun in Libra |
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The Sun in Libra symbolizes the search
for identity through close, personal relationships. Libra is the fall of the
Sun, i.e., the sign that is least compatible with the innate energies of the
Sun. The Sun symbolizes one’s individual selfhood. Libra symbolizes a direct awareness
of others. The Libra Sun must accept that he is one of many stars and that no
star is more important than any other. The Sun in Libra indicates the
development of social awareness, social participation, social skills, and
social functioning, expressing his individuality through form and balance. Personal
relationships provide the Libra Sun with most of the opportunities for learning
lessons in equality, harmony, and balance. The more intimate the better. The
Libra Sun grows through relationships with close associates, marriage partners,
and/or business partners. These relationships are not always harmonious.
Differing interests, needs, and agendas lead to conflicts and anger. Libra is
also the sign of open enemies. Clashes with competitors also teach lessons. The
Libra Sun often expresses the qualities of equality, harmony, balance and
beauty in social etiquette and in artistic endeavors. Sun in Libra individuals
are usually described as artistic, attentive, balanced, beautiful, charming,
compassionate, conventional, dependent, diplomatic, dishonest, false, formal,
gossipy, graceful, indecisive, lazy, lying, peaceable, refined, scheming,
social, superficial, and unassertive.
As the cardinal air sign, Libra is most
compatible with other air signs—Gemini and Aquarius. It is fairly compatible
with the fire signs—Leo and Sagittarius--and somewhat incompatible with the
water signs—Pisces and Scorpio—and the earth signs—Virgo and Capricorn. Libra
can be especially conflictual with the cardinal signs Cancer and Capricorn. Its
relationship with its opposite--the cardinal fire sign Aries—is precarious and
may bounce between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
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Sun in Scorpio |
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The Sun in Scorpio symbolizes the search
for identity through the sharing of possessions, money, wealth, debts,
substances, knowledge, experiences, thoughts, feelings, and spirituality with
partners, marriage and business, ancestors, and descendants. Scorpio represents what one shares with others
what we have in common. The individual with Sun in Scorpio learns through
sharing with others, back and forth, things of the material world as well as
things of the Spirit. The Sun in Scorpio individual has a keen awareness of the
value of others and the value of what others have to contribute. This awareness
or insight extends to what others keep hidden, including their motives and
psychological makeup. The Sun in Scorpio individual is often reluctant to
share, a bit paranoid or suspicious, and must adjust to the limitations and
rules of the other. He may find himself dealing with shared moneys,
possessions, and property, joint ventures, loans, stocks and bonds, insurance,
inheritances, wills, and legacies. A Sun in Scorpio individual often has intense
sexual and spiritual urges. Through events which are painful to the ego, the
Sun in Scorpio individual experiences self-transcendence. His individuality
comes forth through experiences of loss and rebirth. Sun in Scorpio individuals
are described as analytical, calculating, complex, deep, insightful,
intelligent, intense, intimate, inventive, lustful, moody, passionate,
penetrating, persistent, powerful, regenerating, renewing, resourceful,
ruthless, sarcastic, scientific, secretive, spiritual, stubborn, vindictive,
and wise.
As the fixed water sign, Scorpio is most
compatible with other water signs—Cancer and Pisces. It is fairly compatible
with the earth signs—Virgo and Capricorn--and somewhat incompatible with the
fire signs—Aries and Sagittarius—and the air signs—Gemini and Libra. Scorpio
can be especially conflictual with the fixed signs Aquarius and Leo. Its
relationship with its opposite--the fixed earth sign Taurus—is precarious and
may bounce between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
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Sun in Sagittarius |
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The Sun in Sagittarius symbolizes the
expansion of awareness or consciousness in the search for identity. Such
expansion comes through interests in travel, sports, higher education,
philosophy, religion, law, and foreign cultures and countries. Some Sun in
Sagittarius individuals expand materially through sports, travel, exotic
adventures, and lusty appetites. Others expand mentally by studying religion,
philosophy, law, or anthropology. Some do both. Growth may come from contact with
foreigners or even contact with nonmaterial planes and beings such as devas,
angels, and the astral plane. His individuality is expressed in the wisdom he
gains from his experiences. The Sun in Sagittarius individuals are described as
athletic, broad-minded, care-free, energetic, enthusiastic, exploring,
far-reaching, frank, freedom-loving, generous, honest, jovial, meaningful,
optimistic, philosophical, profound, religious, roaming, searching, and
spontaneous.
As the mutable fire sign, Sagittarius is
most compatible with other fire signs—Aries and Leo. It is fairly compatible
with the air signs—Libra and Aquarius--and somewhat incompatible with the water
signs—Cancer and Scorpio—and the earth signs—Taurus and Capricorn. Sagittarius
can be especially conflictual with the mutable signs Virgo and Pisces. Its
relationship with its opposite--the mutable air sign Gemini—is precarious and
may bounce between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
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In Capricorn the Sun reaches its peak in
the houses of the natural chart in the northern hemisphere. There it represents
socially-accepted forms of accomplishment, achievement, recognition, authority,
and power. Titles, honors, awards, prestige, and positions of power are
examples of Capricorn achievement. The Sun in Capricorn symbolizes the search
for identity through a solid foundation or base for expressing socially
recognized power. He seeks to cover over personal feelings of inadequacy by
attaining awards, positions, etc. that are accepted by society as marks of
superiority. His stage for achievement may be that of a local club, charity,
work place, or college; it may be in a grander arena such as national
government, politics, or industry. Sun in Capricorn individuals postpone immediate
gratification on their way to attain some long-term reward. Once achieved, the
Sun in Capricorn individual asserts his right to weal the power and authority
that comes with the position. His individuality is expressed through the power
he has earned. Later in life, most Sun in Capricorn individuals are tempted to
abuse and lose the power that they have worked so hard to gain. Sun in
Capricorn individuals are often described as ambitious, arbitrary,
aristocratic, authoritarian, bossy, businesslike, ceremonial, controlling,
conniving, deceitful, detached, disciplined, domineering, dominating, driving,
leading, manipulative, narrow minded, orderly, paternal, patient, persistent,
pompous, powerful, practical, purposeful, religious, secretive, sober, steady,
ruthless, unemotional, and wise.
As the cardinal earth sign, Capricorn is
most compatible with other earth signs—Taurus and Virgo. It is fairly
compatible with the water signs—Scorpio and Pisces--and somewhat incompatible
with the fire signs—Leo and Sagittarius—and the air signs—Gemini and Aquarius.
Capricorn can be especially conflictual with the cardinal signs Aries and
Libra. Its relationship with its
opposite--the cardinal water sign Cancer—is precarious and may bounce between
extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
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Sun in Aquarius |
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The Sun in Aquarius symbolizes the
search for identity by expressing one’s sense of social consciousness, by
following one’s ideals, by participating in groups and social organizations,
and by transforming social institutions. The Sun in Aquarius individual
analyzes and judges the old, established social institutions. He serves as a
conduit for new ideas, concepts, inventions, and ideals. His individuality is
expressed through his inventiveness and uniqueness. If these new forms differ
extremely from those currently accepted, the supporters of the established ways
may view the Sun in Aquarius individual as odd, eccentric, or crazy. Sometimes
an overly frustrated Sun in Aquarius individual may become cynical and/or
apathetic, and withdraw from the groups and society that he was trying to
reform. Individuals with the Sun in Aquarius are often described as a head-of-their-time,
brilliant, crazy, creative, detached, different, eccentric, freedom-loving,
idealistic, intelligent, independent, inspired, inventive, odd, original,
progressive, sensitive, social, and strange.
As the fixed air sign, Aquarius is most
compatible with other air signs—Gemini and Libra. It is fairly compatible with the fire
signs—Aries and Sagittarius--and somewhat incompatible with the water
signs—Cancer and Pisces—and the earth signs—Virgo and Capricorn. Aquarius can
be especially conflictual with the fixed signs Taurus and Scorpio. Its relationship with its opposite--the fixed
fire sign Leo—is precarious and may bounce between extremely favorable to
extremely unfavorable.
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Sun in Pisces |
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The Sun in Pisces symbolizes the search
for identity through identification with others and with society in general.
Pisces signals the return of the individual to the collective. Pisces
symbolizes the reunion with the collective unconscious, the Universal Mind, or
God. The individual with Sun in Pisces senses the needs of others and
participates in some grander social design. Physically, he may become a
care-giver. If not, he may be cared for by others. Medically, he may be the
physician, the nurse, or the patient. Sexually, he may be the corner prostitute
or the prostitute’s john. Militarily, he is the officer, soldier, or sailor.
Emotionally, he is the actor, actress, performer, or a fan. Intellectually, he
is the teacher, the philosopher, the student, or pupil. Spiritually, he is the
mystic, prophet, psychic, guru, rabbi, priest, nun, chela, follower, or
believer. Pisces is never the bystander. He always occupies a prominent
position within the circle of giving and receiving. The Sun in Pisces alone
does not determine whether the individual is the giver or top-dog, or the
receiver or under-dog. The fish of Pisces swim in both directions, and the Sun
in Pisces individual may play both roles during his lifetime. His individuality
is best expressed by transcending both positions. The Sun in Pisces individual
is often described as accepting, believing, caring, changeable, compassionate,
dependent, dreamy, emotional, faithful, gullible, impressionable, intuitive,
loving, mystical, psychic, religious, spiritual, trusting, understanding, and
willing to sacrifice.
As
the mutable water sign, Pisces is most compatible with other water—Cancer and
Scorpio. It is fairly compatible with the earth signs—Taurus and Capricorn--and
somewhat incompatible with the fire signs—Aries and Leo—and the air signs—Libra
and Aquarius. Pisces can be especially conflictual with the mutable signs
Gemini and Sagittarius. Its relationship
with its opposite--the mutable earth sign Virgo—is precarious and may bounce
between extremely favorable to extremely unfavorable.
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