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Sun (Surya)
malefic • Fire • Masculine • Sattva
Consciousness, soul, divine light
Overview
| Nature | malefic |
| Element | Fire |
| Gender | Masculine |
| Guna | Sattva |
| Caste | Kshatriya |
| Direction | East |
| Day of Week | — |
| Color | Red |
| Season | Summer |
| Chakra | Manipura |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Pitta |
| Orbital Period | 365 days |
| Average Speed | 1° per day |
| Retrograde Cycle | Not applicable |
Significations & Karakas
Natural Karaka For
FatherSoulAuthorityGovernment
Significations
VitalityLeadershipHeartGold
Represents
AtmanSelfEgo
Dignity & Strength
Planetary Relationships
Ruled Zodiac Signs
Ruled Nakshatras
Body & Health
| Body Parts | Heart, Right eye, Bones, Spine |
| Common Ailments | Heart disease, Blood pressure, Eye problems, Fever |
| Ayurvedic Dosha | Pitta |
Gemstone & Remedies
| Gemstone | Ruby |
| Alternative Gemstones | Red Garnet, Red Spinel |
| Wearing Day | Sunday |
| Wearing Finger | Ring finger |
| Minimum Carats | Min 3 carats |
| Metal | Gold |
Mantras & Sounds
| Beeja Mantra | Om Hram Hreem Hroum Sah Suryaya Namah |
| Gayatri Mantra | Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe... |
| Simple Mantra | Om Suryaya Namaha |
| Mantra Count | 7000 in 40 days |
Mythology & Deity
| Deity | Surya |
| Associated Deities | Rama, Agni |
Story
Solar deity, son of Kashyapa, rides chariot with 7 horses
Symbolism
Consciousness, soul, divine light
Spiritual Lesson
Shine authentically, balance power with humility
Traits & Nature
When Strong
ConfidentLeaderGenerousHealthy
When Weak
ArrogantWeak vitalityFather issues
Suitable Vocations
GovernmentPoliticsAdministrationMedicine
Dasha Period
| Mahadasha Period | 6 years |
| Dasha Sequence Position | #2 |
Muhurta (Auspicious Timing)
Favorable
Government workLeadershipGold purchase
Unfavorable
Subordinate roles