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What does Sun represent ?
The Sun in Vedic astrology symbolizes the ego, self-esteem, illumination and fame, making an individual visible in the world. It also signifies one’s life direction whereas North Node (Rahu) gives us what to focus in this life. When the Sun is positioned in the 1st house, it often contributes to the creation of a self-made person, bringing fame and visibility to the individual, especially in the areas where they are prominently seen by others. In terms of relationships, the Sun represents the Father, Father-in-law and the first child in a family. The Sun’s placement in the birth chart plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s self-perception, path in life, and the dynamics within the family relationships.
What happens when Sun is present in the 8th house ?
The positioning of the Sun in the 8th house yields diverse outcomes based on the individual’s ascendant. In a general context, the following predictions encompass both positive and negative aspects associated with having the Sun in the 8th house. Explore the impacts and implications of Sun placement in the 8th house for a more comprehensive understanding.
Traumas associated with Sun in the 8th house :
- Father becomes the primary source of transformation in the persons’s life. Either father could be the cause of trauma or an energy which would create a fear knowingly or unknowingly in the person’s life.
- Sun represents the direction in life. This in turn would mean that the person will find their light through the 8th house characteristics.
- Sun represents the immunity which you need to build. By nature, you tend to have a fear over health. Sun represents the vital health of a human. So, they tend to have some inherent issues related to immunity.
- Since Sun represents the daily routine and whereas the 8th house represents the sexual habits, they tend to undergo an energy which is connected towards having a daily sexual routine. This is particularly true for Aries & Gemini Rising.
- Sun when associated with North Node (Rahu) in 8th house will give rise to childhood sexual traumas when associated in house of Scorpio.
Ways to overcome such traumas :
- As I already said, Sun represents the father, If Father hasn’t manifested the 8th house already, this will tend to cause an enemity or deep love or Fear which are negative manifestations of Father. So, it is better to stay away from father’s energy if their energies aren’t properly manifested.
- In the chakras, you need to focus more towards Heart Chakra & Mooladhara. Both these chakras need to be properly worked upon. That’s how the Traumas associated with Sun can be balanced properly.
- In the areas of Yoga, try to focus more towards the poses of Wild Child Poses, Garland Pose, Dangling pose, Chair pose.
- 8th house says about addiction. So, when 8th house is connected towards Sun, you will at a point will get addicted towards positive manifestation. So, its better to convert that addiction in to something in to Yoga, Medicinal healing.
- If you are in a Gemini Ascendant/ Reiki, you can convert this energy in to
- Sun in 8th house will also give energy towards occult, a place where you will love to explore secrets. If you are a Cancer Ascendant/ Rising, you can work towards exploring positive energies.
Best Wishes – Raghavendran Mariappan