Sun, the ruler of all planets has innumerous names in Hindi but is commonly known as Surya/Suraj. The source of vitality and the physical make up; Sun is the heart of our solar system that includes nine planets. The planets move around the Sun and are dependent on its energy. Sun plays a vital role for existence of life forms in Earth, the only planet in our solar system with life forms.
Sun is the supreme planetary body in astrology. According to Vedi Astrology, Sun brings success, intellect, wisdom, fame and wealth and is the ruler of zodiac sign Leo. Good placement of Sun in the horoscope can bring fame to a person on his/her area of work, or even the whole world. If ill-placed in the horoscope it is an indication of physical, mental or emotional problems, pessimistic attitude, humiliation at the hands of others and impoverished conditions of life. It also makes the individual arrogant, boastful and vain.
Right placement of Sun in the horoscope brings in willpower, energy and fortune to the life of an individual, enabling him/her to live life to its grandest. Whether it is the looks, personality, wisdom or achievement, Sun has a dominant role to play in an individual’s life. Right presence of Sun in horoscope brings in power, intelligence, and everything that makes a person an easy winner in every sphere of life. Sun impacts the physical, as well as psychological makeup of a person. People with the right placement of Sun in the horoscope, whether – a king, leader, politician, artist, jeweler, gemologist, actor, or in any other profession are known to be charitable.
Even though other aspects are also taken into account, while reading Sun’s position in the birth chart, but generally it gives an idea of individual’s basic physical appearance and personality traits.
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he Nine Planets in Vedic Astrology are:
