सूर्य Sūrya(Sun)
| Own signs | सिंह Siṃha |
|---|---|
| Moolatrikona | सिंह Siṃha 0°–20° |
| Exaltation | मेष Meṣa 10° |
| Debilitation | तुला Tulā 10° |
| Friends | Moon, Mars, Jupiter |
| Neutral | Mercury |
| Enemies | Venus, Saturn |
Nature
Natural malefic of the mild, kingly kind (krura — harsh, not evil): its heat burns away the inessential. Sattvic in quality; its harshness purifies rather than punishes.
Significations (karakatvas)
Ātmakāraka by nature: the soul, vitality and health, the father, authority, kings and government, honor, the right eye, bones, courage of the self. Where the Sun stands, life asks you to become someone.
Cited fromBPHS, Ch. 3BPHS, Ch. 32Phaladeepika, Ch. 8Saravali
Sūrya in the 1st house (तनु भाव)
Tanu BhāvaA self-defined presence: dignity, vitality and visible authority mark the personality. The work is warmth — learning that radiance can illuminate others rather than outshine them.
Sūrya in the 2nd house (धन भाव)
Dhana BhāvaAuthority in speech and self-earned wealth; the family name matters. Pride around money and words softens into generous, honest counsel.
Sūrya in the 3rd house (सहज भाव)
Sahaja BhāvaCourage shines: bold initiative, leadership among siblings and colleagues, success through self-directed effort and communication.
Sūrya in the 4th house (बन्धु भाव)
Bandhu/Sukha BhāvaThe inner world seeks sovereignty: a dignified home, strong ties to homeland and property, and a heart that learns rest is not weakness.
Sūrya in the 5th house (पुत्र भाव)
Putra BhāvaCreative authority: intelligence, leadership in speculative and artistic ventures, pride in children and students; the classical seat of political flair.
Sūrya in the 6th house (अरि भाव)
Ari/Ripu BhāvaThe competitor's Sun: vitality for overcoming obstacles, service and health disciplines; enemies and illnesses tend to be defeated rather than endured.
Sūrya in the 7th house (युवति भाव)
Yuvatī/Kalatra BhāvaAuthority meets partnership: strong-willed spouses and associates, dignity in public dealings; the lesson is shared thrones — leadership without domination.
Sūrya in the 8th house (रन्ध्र भाव)
Randhra/Āyu BhāvaThe soul investigates depth: research, inheritance matters and transformation of identity through life's intense passages; vitality is guarded by moderation, and crises become initiations.
Sūrya in the 9th house (धर्म भाव)
Dharma/Bhāgya BhāvaThe dharmic Sun, strong by classical account: fortune through father, teachers and principle; a natural seat for ethical leadership and recognized wisdom.
Sūrya in the 10th house (कर्म भाव)
Karma BhāvaDigbala — the Sun's directional strength: career, public honor and authority flourish; achievement in government, leadership or any visible stage is the signature.
Sūrya in the 11th house (लाभ भाव)
Lābha BhāvaGains through authority and elder connections: influential networks, steadily rising income, ambitions that mature into real position.
Sūrya in the 12th house (व्यय भाव)
Vyaya BhāvaThe light turns inward or abroad: success in foreign lands, institutions and contemplative work; the ego learns the quiet arts — service, retreat, release.
Sources
- BPHS, Ch. 3Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (attrib. Maharshi Parashara), Ch. 3 'Graha Characters and Description' (97-chapter recension, R. Santhanam ed.): planetary natures, benefic/malefic doctrine, own signs, moolatrikonas, exaltation/debilitation with degrees, natural friendships. Sanskrit classic, public domain.
- BPHS, Ch. 32Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Ch. 32 'Karakatwas' (Santhanam ed.): the significator doctrine — Sun the soul, Moon the mind, Mars strength, Mercury speech, Jupiter knowledge and happiness, Venus desire, Saturn grief and longevity.
- Phaladeepika, Ch. 8Mantreswara, Phaladeepika, Ch. 8: effects of the Sun and the other grahas in each of the 12 bhavas counted from the lagna. Sanskrit classic (medieval), public domain; synthesized in our own words.
- SaravaliKalyanavarma, Saravali (c. 8th century CE): extended doctrine on planetary characters and grahas in rashis and bhavas. Sanskrit classic, public domain; synthesized, no translation text reproduced.