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The Importance of the Sun in Astrology

by Nic Gaudette

In some ways, discovering who you are is a lifelong journey, and no matter how much you think you know about yourself, there is more to be found. Astrologically, this endless journey begins with your Sun.

 
The Sun versus the Moon and Rising

The Sun represents your inner, true self-the you that comes out when you’re around those you know best. This is different from your Rising, which represents your outer self, the way you come across, and the facade you have. It also differs from your Moon, which represents your emotional self, the way you emotionally react in situations, and what you need for emotional security. The Moon is needs while the Sun is wants; the Rising is your mask while the Sun is your face.

 
The Light Inside of Us

When astrology first began, the belief was that the planets and Sun revolved around the Earth, yet the ancients put the most emphasis on the Sun without knowing we revolved around the Sun. Blazing bright and shining a light on our world, the Sun is the blazing light in each of us that shines outward.

 
Analyzing your Sun

The sign that your Sun is in shows how you express the energy, so it’s closely tied to your personality. This is what you should focus on and study first to better understand your true self. You can find lots of information pertaining specifically to your Sun sign, but there are many layers to your Sun that you should analyze, including the element and quality. Once you understand the element and quality of your Sun sign, you can put them together. No two signs have both the same element and quality, making each unique.

 
The Elements

There are four elements in astrology: fire, earth, air, and water. Each has a different form of expression. Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) is high energy, physical, positive, and enthusiastic. Aries brings this fire into the things they begin, Leo brings this fire into the things they love, and Sagittarius brings this fire into the things they explore.

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