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Sun


The central star of the Solar System. Its light, mass and gravity sustain life and order the movement of the planets.

The Sun in astronomy

Astronomical type


ObjectStar
ClassificationG2V yellow dwarf
Age4.6 billion years
Surface temperature~5,500 °C
Core temperature~15 million °C

Composition


Hydrogen~74%
Helium~24%
Heavy elements~2%

Size and scale


Diameter1.39 million km
Solar System mass99.86%
Distance from Earth~149.6 million km

Internal structure


01Core
02Radiative zone
03Convective zone
04Photosphere
05Chromosphere
06Solar corona

The Sun in astrology

Main meaning


The Sun symbolizes:

Identity
Conscious ego
Will
Vitality
Life purpose
Creativity
Self-expression

Planet and houses


The house where the Sun appears shows where a person seeks to shine and build identity.

HouseAreaExpression
1IdentityPersonal presence
2ResourcesSecurity and value
3CommunicationIdeas and learning
4HomeRoots and family
5CreativityExpression and talent
6WorkService and improvement
7RelationshipsPartnership and cooperation
8TransformationDeep change
9ExpansionKnowledge and travel
10CareerSuccess and reputation
11CommunityNetworks and projects
12Inner lifeInner world

The Sun sign


When someone says "I am Leo" or "I am Aries", they are usually referring to the Sun's position at birth.

Sun in Leoexpression, leadership and creativity
Sun in Virgoanalysis and perfectionism
Sun in Scorpiointensity and transformation
Sun in Aquariusinnovation and collective vision

Solar energy


BalancedImbalance
Inner securityExcessive ego
ConfidenceNeed for validation
Clarity of goalsAuthoritarianism
Healthy leadershipFear of failure
Sense of purposeIdentity crisis

Curiosities about the Sun

The light we see is from the past+

Sunlight takes about 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach Earth. Looking at the Sun means seeing it as it was minutes ago.

It contains almost all Solar System mass+

The Sun holds about 99.86% of the system's total mass. The planets are tiny by comparison.

It is not a solid ball+

It is mostly extremely hot plasma. Its visible surface changes constantly.

It rotates at different speeds+

The equatorial region rotates in about 25 days, while polar regions take around 35.

Frequently asked questions about the Sun

What does the Sun mean in my birth chart?

It indicates identity, will, vitality and conscious purpose. It describes how you seek to express yourself and feel central in your own life.

Is the Sun sign all of astrology?

No. It is central, but it should be read with the Moon, Ascendant, houses and the rest of the planets.

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