Ruler of the Zodiac Sign: Leo
Ruler of the House: Fifth
Element: Fire
The Sun in Mythology
- Mesopotamia: Shamash (Utu) — the god of the sun, justice, and law.
- Ancient Greece: Helios — the god of the sun who traveled across the sky in a solar chariot.
- Ancient Rome: Sol — the god of the sun, the Roman equivalent of Helios.
The Symbolism of the Sun in Horoscope
- Personality: The Sun represents the core essence of a person, their individuality, and self-expression.
- Ego: The Sun reflects our sense of "self," pride, and self-respect.
- Life Force: The Sun symbolizes the physical and spiritual energy needed for life.
- Creative Self-Expression: The Sun indicates our talents and ways of expressing ourselves.
- Will: The Sun shows our determination and drive to achieve goals.
- Goals: The Sun points to our main life goals and aspirations.
Positive Traits
- Confidence: self-respect and belief in one's abilities.
- Leadership: the ability to guide and inspire others.
- Creativity: originality and a creative approach to life.
- Generosity: willingness to share resources and time.
- Energy: a high level of vitality and activity.
Negative Traits
- Egocentrism: excessive focus on oneself and one's needs.
- Pride: overly high self-opinion, arrogance.
- Domination: tendency to control and suppress others.
- Intolerance: inability to accept others' opinions and differences.
The Sun and the Zodiac
The Sun, as the central planet in astrology, has a powerful influence on our character and life goals. The Sun's position in the zodiac sign at the time of birth determines the main personality traits and how a person "shows" themselves in life. Each zodiac sign gives the Sun its unique qualities, affecting how the Sun's energy expresses itself in various aspects of human nature.The Sun in Aries
Energy, courage, initiative. People with the Sun in Aries are leaders, full of enthusiasm, and always ready for new things. They are impulsive and strive to be first in everything.The Sun in Taurus
Practicality, reliability, stability. Those with the Sun in Taurus value comfort and material goods, are stubborn and methodical, and seek stability and security.The Sun in Gemini
Sociability, intellect, curiosity. People with the Sun in Gemini adapt easily, are curious, and have excellent communication skills, but can be superficial and inconsistent.The Sun in Cancer
Emotionality, care, intuition. The Sun in Cancer makes a person sensitive, caring, and family-oriented, but sometimes overly sensitive and introverted.The Sun in Leo
Leadership, generosity, charisma. People with the Sun in Leo are charismatic and creative, love being the center of attention, generous, but overly egocentric and fond of unnecessary drama.The Sun in Virgo
Logic, attentiveness, diligence. The Sun in Virgo endows people with practicality and attention to detail, an analytical mind, and perfectionism.The Sun in Libra
Diplomacy, charm, a desire for harmony. People with the Sun in Libra value balance and harmony, are charming and socially oriented, but can be indecisive and too dependent on others' opinions.The Sun in Scorpio
Passion, determination, depth. The Sun in Scorpio gives people courage, they are deeply emotional and insightful, but overly jealous and secretive.The Sun in Sagittarius
Optimism, spirituality, love of adventure. People with the Sun in Sagittarius love learning and traveling, are optimistic and open, tend to idealize the world around them.The Sun in Capricorn
Ambition, discipline, practicality. The Sun in Capricorn makes people goal-oriented and organized, practical and ambitious, but too serious and pessimistic.The Sun in Aquarius
Originality, independence, humanitarianism. People with the Sun in Aquarius think outside the box, are independent, aim to make the world better. Their eccentricity and unpredictability often scare others away.The Sun in Pisces
Compassion, dreaminess, empathy. The Sun in Pisces endows people with intuition and emotionality, they are dreamy and creative, inclined to build castles in the air.The Sun in each zodiac sign gives unique personality traits and influences how a person expresses themselves and their goals. Read more about the Fifth House, which the Sun governs.
