Planets in houses · Vedic astrology
Sun (Surya) in the 12 Houses
Sun (Surya) is a natural malefic of royal temperament — the significator (karaka) of the soul, the father, authority, vitality and government. Where it sits, counted from the lagna, decides which part of life it works through — each house below has its own page.
- Nature
- a natural malefic of royal temperament — the significator (karaka) of the soul, the father, authority, vitality and government.
- Exalted in
- Aries (Mesha); debilitated in Libra (Tula).
- Aspects
- from any house, the 7th house counted from itself.
- Directional strength
- full in the 10th house.
- Mahadasha
- 6 years — Sun mahadasha.
- 01
Sun in the 1st house
The Sun on the lagna puts the soul's authority into the body and the personality: self-reliance, a commanding presence and a strong sense of honour. - 02
Sun in the 2nd house
The Sun in the 2nd makes the voice authoritative and the attitude to money principled. - 03
Sun in the 3rd house
The Sun in the 3rd gives nerve and initiative: the 3rd is an upachaya (growth) house where a hot planet does well, and the texts describe courage, a generous hand and success won by one's own effort. - 04
Sun in the 4th house
The 4th house is where the Sun has the least directional strength, and the classical verdict on its comforts is cautious: restlessness at home, friction with relatives or the mother, effort spent on land, property and vehicles. - 05
Sun in the 5th house
The Sun in the 5th gives a sharp, principled mind, an interest in ethics, mantra or politics, and the ability to advise others. - 06
Sun in the 6th house
The Sun in the 6th turns rivals into a ladder: in this upachaya house of enemies, illness, debt and service the texts say it defeats opponents, wins disputes and earns rank through service, with a strong constitution to match. - 07
Sun in the 7th house
In the house of marriage and partnership the Sun brings pride into the relationship: the classical texts warn of a delayed marriage, ego clashes, a strong-willed spouse and friction with business partners or the public. - 08
Sun in the 8th house
The Sun in the 8th, a dusthana of sudden change, longevity, inheritance and hidden matters, is read by the texts as a strain on vitality, eyesight and the father's fortunes, with obstacles before recognition. - 09
Sun in the 9th house
The Sun in the 9th gives strong principles, respect for teachers and tradition, an interest in philosophy or law, and good fortune earned by conduct. - 10
Sun in the 10th house
The Sun in the 10th is at full directional strength (dig bala), and the texts count it among its best placements: status, authority, recognition from government and superiors, and success in a public career. - 11
Sun in the 11th house
The Sun in the 11th earns from the top down: in this upachaya house of gains the texts describe steady income, gains through government or influential people, ambitions fulfilled and friends in high places, with long life and freedom from grief. - 12
Sun in the 12th house
The 12th is the house of expense, isolation, foreign lands and release, and the texts read the Sun here as a drain: money spent on status, weaker eyesight and vitality, and distance from the father or from recognition at home.
Make your kundli and look for Sun on the chart: the house it sits in, counted from the lagna, is the page to read, and the sign it is in is the row of that page’s table.
