The Sun is the centre of our solar system. Astrologically it is the planetary ruler of Leo. It represents the Self, our identity, our sense of individuality. The Sun shows our vitality, creative centre and the core of our conscious self.
Rulership
Leo
Exaltation
Aries
Detriment
Aquarius
Fall
Libra
Keywords
Self, vitality, personality, identity. The Sun is how we see ourselves inside, as opposed to how others see us (which is more linked to the Ascendant).
Category
Lights
Per 12 Signs
1 year.
Per Sign
About 1 month.
Retrograde
The Sun never goes retrograde.
Declination
The Sun never goes Out of Bounds. This is because the maximum declination of the Sun (23° 26') defines the "bounds." It is when a planet goes beyond 23:26 declination that it is considered OOB.
