☉ Sun

Sun is the core self of the chart. It governs identity, vitality and purpose.

Sun at a glance

• ArchetypeThe Core Self
• Governsidentity, vitality and purpose
• RulesLeo
• Cycle1 year
• Keywordsself, will, vitality, purpose
• In the bodythe heart and spine

What Sun means

In astrology, Sun represents self, will, vitality, purpose, ego, consciousness, the life force. It's the core self — the part of you that handles identity, vitality and purpose. Where Sun sits in your chart (its sign and house) shows the style and the arena in which this energy plays out.

Sun also touches

the father, leaders, gold, where you shine, what you're here to become.

A question to sit with

Where do you feel most alive — and are you letting yourself be seen there?