The Sun represents your basic character, how you experience life and express your individuality. The essential keywords for the Sun are: Power, Vitality, and Self-expression.

Desires represented by the Sun: the urge to be and to create

Needs represented by the Sun: the need to be recognised and to express the self

Sun in the Signs:

Rules / Dignity:	Leo	Exultation:	Aries
Detriment:	Aquarius	Fall:	Libra

Sun Keywords:

Attitude to life Authority Confidence Consciousness Creative energy Creative self-expression Creative potential Creativity Ego Father Gold Heart Hope Individuality Life force

Male role models Masculine side of self Mediator between inner self and outside world Personal identity Physical vitality Potential Power Recognition Self-expression Self-integration Sense of Self Spine Thymus Vitality Well-being

Each planetary principle can express positively in a creative way, or negatively in a destructive way. Creative expression occurs when you’re flowing in harmony with the soul’s needs. Aspects to each planet will also colour how they’re expressed. Keywords for the Sun’s expression:

Creative Expression Dignified Faithful Radiation of essential self Powerful Magnanimous Joyful Affectionate Noble Generous

Destructive Expression Pride Arrogance Vain Condescending Overbearing Childish Pompous Extravagant Boastful

More on the Sun:

• The Story Behind The Sun
• Guidelines for Interpreting the Natal Sun