The Sun

The central luminary of the natal chart, representing core identity, vitality, ego, willpower, and the conscious self. The Sun is not technically a planet, but in astrology it functions as one — and it is arguably the most important placement in the chart. Your Sun sign describes who you are becoming, your fundamental creative drive, and where you seek to shine. The Sun rules Leo, is exalted in Aries, in detriment in Aquarius, and in fall in Libra. Its orbital period through all 12 signs is one year. In transit, the Sun illuminates and energizes whatever house it passes through. In esoteric astrology, the Sun represents the Higher Self and the soul's purpose for this incarnation. Correspondences: gold, Sunday, the heart, the color yellow, and the Strength card in the Major Arcana.