Sun (☉) — Vitality, Will, Essential Self

The Sun is the central luminary of the natal chart, representing the core identity, vitality, and conscious will of the native. It has its domicile in Leo and its exaltation in Aries, and in the Hellenistic system described by Ptolemy it governs the diurnal sect — the principle of light, heat, and active manifestation. Astrodienst identifies the Sun as the planet of self-realization: the drive to become what one essentially is. In modern practice, the Sun sign remains the primary significator of character, purpose, and the fundamental creative energy that animates the entire chart.

Cross-Tradition Resonances