Sun
In astrology, Sun (luminary) stands for self, will, vitality, purpose.
The Sun is the centre of the chart and the source of vitality: who you are becoming and what you shine at.
Cycle: About a year to circle the zodiac, one sign a month.
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Sun in the signs
Sun in Aries: your core self shines boldly and without waiting for permission. The courage to begin is the strength here; impatience and a short fuse is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Taurus: your core self shines slowly, steadily and with an eye for comfort. The patience to build something lasting is the strength here; stubbornness and possessiveness is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Gemini: your core self shines quickly, curiously and with a twist of humour. The gift of seeing every side of a story is the strength here; scattered focus and nervous energy is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Cancer: your core self shines tenderly, protectively and by feel. An instinct for what others need is the strength here; moodiness and clinging to the past is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Leo: your core self shines warmly, dramatically and with flair. A heart big enough to warm others is the strength here; pride and a need for applause is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Virgo: your core self shines carefully, practically and with attention to detail. The skill to make things work better is the strength here; over-analysis and harsh self-criticism is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Libra: your core self shines gracefully, diplomatically and with an eye for balance. A talent for harmony is the strength here; indecision and people-pleasing is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Scorpio: your core self shines intensely, privately and all the way down. The power to transform is the strength here; jealousy and control is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Sagittarius: your core self shines optimistically, honestly and with an eye on the horizon. Faith in the journey is the strength here; overpromising and tactlessness is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Capricorn: your core self shines patiently, responsibly and with a long game in mind. The staying power to reach the summit is the strength here; coldness and workaholism is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Aquarius: your core self shines originally, independently and ahead of its time. Vision for how things could be is the strength here; aloofness and contrarianism is the shadow to watch.
Sun in Pisces: your core self shines intuitively, compassionately and by dissolving boundaries. Boundless compassion and imagination is the strength here; escapism and blurred boundaries is the shadow to watch.
Sun in the houses
1st house. In the 1st house (identity, body and first impressions), your identity and vitality focuses on your self-presentation. Expect this theme to take centre stage around how you appear and how you begin things.
2nd house. In the 2nd house (money, possessions and self-worth), your identity and vitality focuses on your finances and sense of worth. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what you own and what you believe you are worth.
3rd house. In the 3rd house (siblings, learning and everyday talk), your identity and vitality focuses on your conversations and errands. Expect this theme to take centre stage around the daily exchange of words and ideas.
4th house. In the 4th house (family, roots and private life), your identity and vitality focuses on home and family. Expect this theme to take centre stage around where you come from and where you feel at home.
5th house. In the 5th house (creativity, romance and play), your identity and vitality focuses on romance, creativity and play. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what you make, love and enjoy for its own sake.
6th house. In the 6th house (work routines, health and habits), your identity and vitality focuses on daily work, health and routine. Expect this theme to take centre stage around the daily rituals that keep life running.
7th house. In the 7th house (marriage and one-to-one bonds), your identity and vitality focuses on close partnerships. Expect this theme to take centre stage around committed partners and open rivals.
8th house. In the 8th house (shared resources, intimacy and transformation), your identity and vitality focuses on intimacy and shared resources. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what you share, merge with and surrender.
9th house. In the 9th house (travel, learning and beliefs), your identity and vitality focuses on travel, study and beliefs. Expect this theme to take centre stage around the quest to understand the world.
10th house. In the 10th house (career, reputation and public standing), your identity and vitality focuses on career and public image. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what you are known for and where you are headed.
11th house. In the 11th house (friends, groups and hopes), your identity and vitality focuses on friendships and community. Expect this theme to take centre stage around the circles you belong to and the future you want.
12th house. In the 12th house (solitude, the unconscious and endings), your identity and vitality focuses on rest, solitude and the inner world. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what lies behind the scenes and beneath awareness.