In short
Sun in Leo in Vedic astrology: In its natural strength; authority, vitality, and stage presence stand out. Sun stands for self, authority, vitality, soul, father. Leo carries the themes of leadership, confidence, the stage. In this placement the two come together.
Dignity
Sun is in its own sign in Leo: it works comfortably, predictably and true to its nature. Leo is also the mūlatrikoṇa sign of Sun; tradition describes the planet here as most devoted to its work.
Nakshatras in Leo
In Leo, Sun stands in one of these nakshatras. Which one it is changes the tone of the placement:
- Magha · ruled by Ketu · respect for your roots, leadership, and honor
- Purva Phalguni · ruled by Venus · rest, pleasure, and relationships
- Uttara Phalguni (pada 1) · ruled by Sun · mutual aid, agreements, and trust
Which house by ascendant?
If Sun is in Leo, 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 | 5th house | creativity, love, children |
| ♉ Taurus ascendant | 4th house | home, family, inner peace |
| ♊ Gemini ascendant | 3rd house | communication, courage, close circle |
| ♋ Cancer ascendant | 2nd house | money, savings, family |
| ♌ Leo ascendant | 1st house | yourself, your body, your bearing |
| ♍ Virgo ascendant | 12th house | inner world, withdrawal |
| ♎ Libra ascendant | 11th house | gains, goals, social circle |
| ♏ Scorpio ascendant | 10th house | career, reputation |
| ♐ Sagittarius ascendant | 9th house | belief, learning, distant travels |
| ♑ Capricorn ascendant | 8th house | transformation, shared resources |
| ♒ Aquarius ascendant | 7th house | partnership, relationships |
| ♓ Pisces ascendant | 6th house | work order, health, routine |
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.