✦ Graha 1 of 9 ✦
Sun (Surya)
Mild malefic (soumya in some readings, generally krura)
Surya is the soul of the chart — the king among the nine grahas, the source every other planet's light is measured against. Wherever the Sun sits, that's where a person's core sense of self and purpose tends to concentrate.
Personality & Traits
A prominent, well-placed Sun tends to give real confidence, natural authority, and a strong sense of personal identity — people with a strong Sun generally know who they are and aren't shy about it. There's often a natural draw toward leadership, visibility, and positions of responsibility.
When Strong
A strong Sun brings genuine self-assurance, vitality, and the respect of authority figures — career recognition, a clear sense of purpose, and real resilience under pressure tend to follow.
When It Needs Support
A weaker or afflicted Sun can show up as low self-confidence, friction with authority (including one's own father), or health sensitivity around the heart and vitality — this asks conscious work on self-worth rather than external validation, and tends to reward it well.
Exalted In
Mesha (Aries)
Debilitated In
Tula (Libra)
Own Sign(s)
Simha (Leo)
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Signs Ruled
Nakshatras Ruled
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sun a benefic or malefic planet?
Classically a mild malefic (krura) despite being the soul-significator — its heat can be harsh in close proximity to other planets (combustion), but its placement and strength still matter enormously for confidence and vitality.
What does a strong Sun in a birth chart mean?
Generally real confidence, leadership presence, and a clear sense of purpose — plus good relations with father figures and authority in general.
Which sign is the Sun exalted in?
Mesha (Aries) — its debilitation sign is the opposite, Tula (Libra).
Where does Sun sit in your own chart?
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