Astrological Planets: The Sun in Brief

Astrology is most than just sun signs. Planets play a powerful role in determining horoscopes and understanding western astrology. One of the most important "planets" is the Sun. Though not a planet in the traditional sense, the Sun is classified as a planet for the purposes of understanding astrology.

The symbol of the sun shows a dot in the center of the circle representing the spirit. This is associated with not only our unique existance but also our ego. The Sun represents the notion that we are all at the center of our personal universe, just as the Sun is the center of our solar system.

The Sun, being the most important of the planets, is associated with ruling others by making order out of chaos. The Sun's heat and light gives life, and so the Sun represents fatherhood in a warm, giving, illuminating sense. It is identified with a father who gives life to his offspring and enjoys watching them live their own unique lives. This father believes in the abilities of his children and it proud of them, no matter what. The Sun is always willing to create, to take a chance. This is both the Sun's sport and its purpose. The Sun is the ruler of the heart.

Some of the qualities associated with the Sun are: ego, being the center of attention, feeling important, pride, heat, light, a warm or sunny place, fatherhood, children, taking a chance, creativity, desire, belief, visualization, lighting the way, purpose, ruling, and establishing order.