Grahas
Sun
Surya
Surya is the king of the chart — the Atma-karaka representing soul, vitality, and conscious will. A strong Sun grants leadership, clarity, and recognition; a afflicted Sun may show ego struggles or difficulty with authority figures, especially the father.
| Gender | Masculine |
|---|---|
| Abode | Temple |
| Nature | Mild malefic |
| Direction | East |
| Own signs | Leo |
| Exaltation | Aries |
| Debilitation | Libra |
Significations
Father, health, eyesight, vitality, courage, energy, pride, soul, ego, honor, power, self-confidence, status, self-realization, government, royalty, medicine.