Sun

Sun natural significations, functional roles, attributes, and strong vs afflicted state outcomes.

Graha Karakatva

Sun

Soul (Atma) Father Authority Vitality & Splendor Sovereign Service

Karakatva Roles

Atmakaraka (Significator of Soul) Pitrukaraka (Significator of Father) Adhikarakaraka (Significator of Authority) Tejahkaraka (Significator of Radiance) Rajasewakaraka (Significator of Royal / Government Service) Deha Arogya Karaka (Significator of Physical Vitality & Health) Nayakatyakaraka (Significator of Leadership)

Substantive Significances

People & Relationships

Father, King / Head of State, Government Officer, Leader, Employer / Master, Superior Executive

Body & Health

Heart, Bones & Skeletal System, Eyes & Vision, Head, Blood Circulation, Physical Vitality, Fever & Heat, Overall Constitutional Health

Objects & Substances

Gold, Copper, Ruby (Manikyam), Crown, Throne, Royal Insignia, Weapons, Red / Saffron Objects

Places & Regions

Royal Palaces, Government Offices, Fortresses & Capitols, Temples of Light / Sun Temples, Deserts, Mountain Summits, Open Forests, Warm / Sunny Places

Professions & Sectors

Government Service, Public Administration, Politics & Statesmanship, Military Command, Judiciary, Physician / Surgeon, Goldsmith / Metallurgist, Executive Leadership

Nature & Phenomena

Sunlight, Heat & Warmth, Daytime, Sunrise, Fire, Drought, Summer Season (Grishma), Radiance & Luster

When Planet is Strong

Bestows paternal support, sovereign favor, government honors, high administrative rank, and distinguished executive offices. Physically manifests as robust cardiovascular strength, dense bone structure, sharp vision, and enduring constitutional vigor. Natural self-confidence, magnanimity, and royal prestige flourish effortlessly.

When Planet is Afflicted

May cause friction or estrangement with father, loss of authority, government penalties, leadership crises, and public demotion. Physically manifests as cardiac vulnerabilities, high fevers, ocular inflammation, migraines, bone ailments, and heat-induced skin disorders. Risk of egotism, tyrannical outbursts, and loss of dignity.

Texture / Manner

Dynamic, fiery, commanding, direct, authoritative, illuminating, radiant, self-assured, explicit and dignified.

Natural Attribute Tags

Nature
Natural Malefic (Kroora)
Guna
Sattva Guna
Element (Tattva)
Fire (Agni)
Gender
Masculine (Pum)
Direction
East (Poorva)
Varna / Class
Kshatriya (Ruler/Warrior)
Metal
Gold, Copper
Gemstone
Ruby (Manikyam)
Taste (Rasa)
Pungent / Bitter (Katu)
Season (Ritu)
Summer (Greeshma)

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