Sun In The Houses
POV you just recently got into astrology and after learning your big 3 you finally got a birth chart reading done. Assuming you’ve read all about the astrological houses themselves, you can now begin to interpret planets and other celestial bodies in houses. Let’s just focus on the Sun in each house to start.
The Sun represents our deep self, soul, self esteem, vitality, and personal radiance. You may be familiar with the traits of your sun sign already. Some you resonate with and others could be labeled stereotypes. The house our sun is in represents where we seek to feel recognized/special (think the sun & how much it wants to shine). I strongly believe our sun is our literal power. What comes to us with ease and what we can consider ourselves masters at. The zodiac sign’s energy associated with the house your sun is in can also manifest traits of that sign within you. For example, 6H suns might find themselves resonating with Virgo energy, although it doesn’t make them a Virgo sun unless they are. Think of what that house represents as what you’re known for. Your sun sign is your outward personality, the literal persona you take on in public. This also serves as the basis of your personality & who you are. The house our sun is in can show us where others lack boundaries when it comes to us.
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If you’re already familiar or just wanna take a quick look to finish this article, create your chart on astro.com or astroseek.com for best possible accuracy. Do not use Co-Star or any chart similar because it’s best to use a wheel chart when doing this to see where your planets are actually placed. My personal preference is astro.com because of the amount of chart types you can create. I love to create all natal charts from the ‘extended chart selection’ and in the ‘astrodienst with asteroids’ chart drawing style. I recommend checking out the astrological houses if you’re still a bit confused on what you’re seeing. Look for this “☉” icon it represents the Sun. You will see what sign your sun is in and the degree it’s at in the legend with all the other planets and celestial bodies listed. Pay close attention to where this icon is placed on the wheel in terms of house placement because that is what we’re focusing on here.
Tip: If your sun happens to be placed in between two house cusps making it difficult to tell which one it falls into, then look at the degree.
Sun in 1st House
Natural leaders in life. Great self awareness and sociable abilities. Good placement for business minded people, allows them to be very confident and seen very easily. Amazing self discovery throughout life and is considered to be one of the most self aware. Negative traits may include being too egotistical or insensitive towards others in the sense you don’t allow others to shine with you.
Sun in 2nd House
Able to attract the finer things in life with ease. Your identity may be closely tied to your wealth and what you possess. You may also be a natural foodie and food can be a big part of your life even if you’re not a professional chef. Having a lot of items or the means to get everything you want is what will make you feel on top of the world. The most important thing to you is to be financially secure and stable. You prefer to rely on yourself before others making you naturally super self sufficient.
Sun in 3rd House
The intellectuals of the bunch, but you may not know immediately because their personality is very bubbly and humorous. Amazing for mental stamina in general and anyone wanting to pursue higher education. 3H suns are the seekers of knowledge in this lifetime. You possess amazing communication abilities and your writing skills are very strong. Most likely good at multitasking without even realizing it. Your immediate environment is vital to your success so make it the absolute best you can.
Sun in 4th House
The Homemakers who are the family oriented type. Or you just really prefer your own space. You are very present in your home. Similar to 3H sun, your space is important to your livelihood, more specifically your dwelling. You may be the favorite child or a very important member in your family. 4H suns are very connected to their families, ancestry, or cultural background; this is emphasized the closer your sun is conjunct to your 4H/IC line. Very strong connection to mother or maternal feminine figures. This placement is the embodiment of being proud of your roots and where you come from.
Sun in 5th House
The Comedians, Entertainers in Showbiz. A lot of public figures and celebrities in the Entertainment industry have this placement. One of my favorite sun placements because this energy is naturally in alignment with Leo. You are very creative, charismatic, and good with children. Sun 5H would make great parents someday. Sun in 5H has this can do attitude and always accomplishes goals looking fabulous with a smile. There's always underlying optimism with you. It may be hard, but you just know you’re stronger than anything that comes your way. You have amazing vitality, always seeing life for the positive. You want to be seen & recognized for your creative hobbies or talents!
Sun in 6th House
The Helpers who are very selfless and serve oriented. You are practical, logical, analytical, calculated, and know how to nurture yourself and your environment around you. You tend to stay employed and health is something you’d do best at maintaining. Matters of health, hygiene, employment, routine, wellness may reflect the most in your personality. You can be health conscious and out of all the other sun placements may experience the most changes to your health throughout your life.
Sun in 7th House
The Free Spirited Lovers. You are sociable, diplomatic, and loving. You shine best through your interpersonal connections with others. Your bonds with others especially on a one on one level are emphasized the closer your sun is to your descendant line. Your personality shines best through your connections with other people. You could find that you would rather be a part of a team than alone. This is one of the most selfless sun placements imo because you value connection so much you do what it takes to maintain relationships and do it effortlessly. These are the people that came into this world just knowing how to treat others.
Sun in 8th House
The Metamorphic Life Changers, these people do not wait for change to happen to them because they are the change. They work on themselves and quickly see results from the inside out. They value their alone time and need lots of it. Now this sun placement tends to be very intense no matter which sign it is. You may also feel like your struggles are always on the forefront and you can’t seem to hide from your problems. Other people gravitate towards 8H suns a lot because of the magnetic energy you possess. 8H suns need to understand that life isn’t all bad and there is immense personal growth that comes from intensity. Don’t shy away from your own magnitude it's what makes you different. Your difference is your power. The need to always transform yourself and go through multiple re-births. You may also prefer to stay to yourself and investigate things on your own.
Sun in 9th House
The Jetsetters, these people are constantly on the go. Learning or seeing something new, but best believe they are living life to the fullest. You are always seeking a deeper meaning and purpose in life. are optimistic, philosophical, jovial, etc. You may have a very open minded outlook on life because you’re aware of varied human experience. You have an appreciation for other cultures, music, style, and food. You shine when it comes to your life experiences and travels you share with the world. You may also be known for being educated as sun in 9H tends to attend College or University and excel at it. You may be interested in studying drama, art, theater, comedy, music, philosophy, religion, history, child studies, or even business major. I notice a lot of 9H suns were the first in their family to attend College/University making them first generation.
Sun in 10th House
The CEOs, the Boss Babes of the bunch. You tend to be career oriented in life. Your main focus tends to always remain your career. No matter what you will be working. You may not even see what you do as work because you enjoy it that much or have accepted the need to make money to sustain yourself. Your persona is to strive towards your career goals. Even if you were unsure of what you want to do, when you do make up your mind, you have laser focus on that. Your main focus will always remain your career. The closer your sun is to your Midheaven the more you strive towards your career goals. Even if you were unsure of what you want to do, when you do make up your mind, you have laser focus on that.
Sun in 11th House
The Besties of the World. Social climate and change they’re on it. The people you surround yourself with are very vital to your growth. It’s important you’re with genuine people because you will most likely need support in order to achieve your goals and dreams in life. You need to have friends that always make you feel special always, your friend group is a direct reflection of who you are, the types of people you associate yourself with can influence (or block) your opportunities. Great organizer of gatherings and most likely also a great host. You are considered to be a friend for life, someone who's always there to lean on.
Sun in 12th House
The Wanderers, Dreamers of the bunch. These people are either sleeping or creating. We do not see them most of the time, just feel them. You may naturally be an introvert and a homebody. It's difficult to get you out or maybe you feel like you’re somewhere else and can’t relate to the present moment. 12H suns may struggle with taking credit for their own work and suffering from imposter syndrome. This is another huge selfless sun placement and it’s easier for 12H suns to be taken advantage of. You may also find communicating with others goes much better when it's not direct communication like speaking. You can best express yourself through art or music. Some type of creative skill you’d be great at. This will also ease any anxiety you have surrounding sharing your ideas or emotions with others.
