In short
Sun in Aries in Vedic astrology: Its brightest state; self-confidence, initiative, and leadership flow naturally. Sun stands for self, authority, vitality, soul, father. Aries carries the themes of initiative, courage, beginnings. In this placement the two come together.
Dignity
Sun is exalted in Aries: tradition counts this sign as the strongest place for Sun. Its strength peaks at 10 degrees, the point of deep exaltation. The ruler of Aries is Mars. In the natural friendship table Sun counts Mars as a friend: the guest feels at ease and is supported.
Nakshatras in Aries
In Aries, Sun stands in one of these nakshatras. Which one it is changes the tone of the placement:
- Ashwini · ruled by Ketu · quick beginnings, healing, and initiative
- Bharani · ruled by Venus · responsibility, setting boundaries, and transformation
- Krittika (pada 1) · ruled by Sun · purification, clarity, and decisive action
Which house by ascendant?
If Sun is in Aries, it falls in this house counted from your ascendant and shows itself in the matters of that area. Click a row to read about the house.
| Ascendant | House | Area |
|---|---|---|
| ♈ Aries ascendant | 1st house | yourself, your body, your bearing |
| ♉ Taurus ascendant | 12th house | inner world, withdrawal |
| ♊ Gemini ascendant | 11th house | gains, goals, social circle |
| ♋ Cancer ascendant | 10th house | career, reputation |
| ♌ Leo ascendant | 9th house | belief, learning, distant travels |
| ♍ Virgo ascendant | 8th house | transformation, shared resources |
| ♎ Libra ascendant | 7th house | partnership, relationships |
| ♏ Scorpio ascendant | 6th house | work order, health, routine |
| ♐ Sagittarius ascendant | 5th house | creativity, love, children |
| ♑ Capricorn ascendant | 4th house | home, family, inner peace |
| ♒ Aquarius ascendant | 3rd house | communication, courage, close circle |
| ♓ Pisces ascendant | 2nd house | money, savings, family |
The Sun period
In the Vimshottari dasha system the Sun major period lasts 6 years. This placement is felt most during the Sun major period and during the Sun sub-periods inside other periods. The app calculates the dates of these periods from your birth details.