Sun in Aries – Aswini Bharani Krittika

Aries represents awakening, ignition, first perception, the first moment of I-ness. Sun in Aries is direct perception; the awakening, a sense of certainty, and a disconnection from any sense of social approval. This Sun allows natives to walk their own path, to blaze a new trail, initiate a new way of seeing and being in the world. The Sun is Sat chit ananda; truth consciousness bliss; it represents the authenticity and spontaneity we hold in such high regard, but also fear like we fear anything that can’t be controlled. These natives will find their own truth, their own bliss. These folks are unique, highly perceptive, capable of deep insight, brilliant; the awakened ones. These are the native that pull themselves out of quick-sand by theri own hair: Self-realized through direct encounters with reality. Aries is the point where universal energy (pure awareness) crosses into the differentiated realm as reality unfolds from anavala mala; the first moment of differentiation , when consciousness recognizes itself as a unique and separate agent. The individual soul gains agency.

Warrior mystics, isolated ascetics, martial monks who want to experience truth for themselves. They are self-defined through action and experience. Ashwini deals directly with energy mysticism, shamanism, healing arts. Bharani will be darker, more transformational, tantric. Krittika is all about purification, discipline and asceticism. Natives with Sun in Aries assert their identity: Ecco Homo, behold man, I am… Some of these natives might be born again into the path of truth. They might change their religion, or find god alter in life. What Ashwin does is restore vital energy after a period of stagnation. Thus we see periods of full power followed by periods of burn-out and deep rest.

These natives can have heroic confidence to stand alone, a strong sense of authority to act, their vitality peaks they have the courage to be the first to step forward, to take the initiative, to go their own way. They are pioneering, impulsive, combative, challenging. Being first and being seen are important to them. They can be impatient with any delays, afflictions can bring more reckless impulsiveness, starting many things without finishing anything, crash and burn periods. If benefics influence this Sun, their conflicts with authority are likely to be more justified; afflictions will make them more overt or rudely reactive to attempts to control or dictate. Acting before thinking can likewise go either way: it can be inspired, or reckless and dangerous. This freedom they experience through action can turn dark, they will do whatever they want, and if Sun and Jupiter Mars are afflicted they might turn to immoral or impulsive activities. Bepin Behari suggests that Ascendant & Moon afflictions will bring violent storms.

This exalted Sun gives power to act independently from the influence of others, house placement, aspects and other chart influences will determine if the energy is ultimately constructive (thought leaders, political leaders, athletic or military achievements, protective courage); or, if it will remain destructive, bringing ego classes with authority, constant conflict, and isolation.

We might broadly say that each of the 9 padas of Aries provide the means of ignition: action, the senses, ideas, emotion, performance, logos, balance, crisis or belief respectively.

Head, heart, heat, blood, inflammation,

Chamatkar Chintamani Sun in Aries: “Moon’s aspect will make the native popular, generous, high status, lots of attendants. Gain & success through common people and women. If Mars is aspecting the native is strong, energetic, aggressive, and possessing the ability to command and control. If Mercury aspects, the native is the underdog, living in servility, poor, weak, miserable and shabby. If Jupiter aspects, the native is a judge, minister or man of status with all the noble qualities of a protector. If Venus aspects, the native is amorous, and has misfortune in dealing with their partner, friends and relatives; physical debilities. If Saturn aspects, the native suffers from derangements of health, has ability to concentrate, unsympathetic and careless with the feelings of others.”

Sun in Aries for each House

1st house· 2nd house · 3rd house · 4th house · 5th house · 6th house · 7th house · 8th house · 9th house · 10th house · 11th house · 12th house

Sun in Ashwini 

Ashwini relates with the first breath, panic initiation, the birth impulse. Their identity comes from starting things fresh. They assume authority and take action regardless of authorization. They tend to be competitive in whatever field they go into. These natives catalyze change, they start movements, careers, ideas, or transformations. Even when not leaders formally, they initiate processes. Ashwini is the moment before form stabilizes, so Sun here often produces people who begin eras, disrupt systems, awaken others, move faster than their environment.

The Sun is exalted between the 3rd & 4th pada of Ashwini at 10º Aries. Very high self-confidence, lots of true energy, vitality, courage, confidence, and authority to take action. They can be very selfish, usually thinking of themselves first. They maintain their youthfulness (or perhaps immature way of expressing themselves) all their lives; some part of them will never grow up; this is typically a refreshing feeling for others. They are wellsprings of power, they strive to be the best, to win, to achieve elite status and they are usually highly respected and intelligent.

They express themselves very freely, they can be unpredictable and capricious, but are usually righteous or self-righteous. They can be good comedians, or at lest have a good sense of humour, they might be good at imitations or at least have many ways of expressing themselves. They can be good healers, therapists, models, athletes, leaders. They excel when they have autonomy, freedom, sovereignty. They do not do well in subordinate roles. This Sun makes relationships, agreements and working with others a bit difficult generally speaking since they will always express themselves as free-agents, sovereign, bursting forth with vitality. They express themselves with a natural curiosity but they quickly move onto the next thing.

Start-ups: they want to do something new or bring something new into the world. Thomas Jefferson, Bhimrao Ambedkar, through their roles in writing up the constitutions of their countries, were, in their way, the mid-wives in the birth of nations. And what can we say or rulers like Charlemagne, Hitler, Tamerlane or the Queen. These people are not looking to be heads of state, but Emperors or the world. They are always a bit ahead of time or ahead of the pack: the first and the best.

We might also notice how Ketu influence these natives to take an unconventional path, to act independent of tradition or precedent. Ketu ensures these natives do not conform to the norm. Ketu helps bring sudden events, he gives some kind of mystical healing ability as well as a certain amount of detachment from the consequences of their actions.

Father figures seems to either be very strong and influential in the natives life; or missing all together. Either way, the father figure influences them to become independent. But generally speaking these natives are not comfortable with inherited identity and they go away from family conditioning. Many of these natives change religion as part of their identity conversion process. Its likely their conversion will move them beyond religion altogether. Their life is much more about their own personal sovereign choices rather than blindly accepting what has been passed down to them.

Health: This Sun gives strong vitality so illness typically arises from overexertion, injury, nervous overload, or lifestyle intensity; not from weakness. Sun in Ashwini supports head and brain disorders, migraines, strokes, concussions, neurological degeneration, brain tumours. Cognitive decline later in life is common. They often suffer form long term strain and nervous system intensity. Injuries from accidents, falling, violence, risk taking, sports injuries. We also find a lot of heart strain here, especially in the high achievers: heart attacks, circulatory problems, high blood pressure. These natives come into life running, but they can burn themselves out later in life: fatigue, nervous depletions, adrenal exhaustion, mental burnout. We see this more common in the intellectual or political figures with this placement. In some of these natives, thrill seeking and risk taking behaviour prompted by Sun in Ashwini may accompany substance abuse. The good news is that these natives typically recover from injuries quickly. Death seems to come either a little too early or quite late, without a lot of middle ground; but when death does come, it strikes quickly, suddenly and intensely. Pada 3 & 4 seems to have more psychological extremes, bipolar tendencies, moon instability, obsessive thinking, narcissism, ideological fixation, and general volatility in their lives.

Sun in Ashwini Pada 1, 
Aries Navamsha:

Aries vargottama. Hyper-lean, muscular without excess bulk, sharp angular jawlines, and intense facial symmetry. The skin often has a warm, ruddy, or flush complexion. Founders. Leadership skills, dynamic energy, a lot of energy, independent adventurous spirit, very quick discussion making ability, they heal quickly too. These natives are the first to step forward, to take initiative and to assert themselves from a young age. People naturally follow them into new territory; they wake people up and show them a new way. Founders, pioneers, self-defined through action. These natives don’t have to build confidence, they usually know their path early, mature early, are independent from young age, have their talent recognized early and their confidence makes them a natural leader. (Often the first or the youngest to do some thing). They can be rebellious, do things differently, with little concern for social norms or expectations. They are a natural catalyst, influencers capable of initiating social or cultural movements.

Pope Benedict XVI (1), King Phillippe of Belgium (1), Thomas Jefferson (1), Bhimrao Ambedkar (jurist, economist, social reformer (1)), Harold Washington (1), James Ensorr (painter, printmaker (1)), Spike Milligan (1), Kevin Stevens (Hockey (1)), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (basketball (1)), Gerhard Alder (Jungian analyst (1)), Emma Watson (1), Samantha Fox (1),

Sun in Ashwini Pada 2, 
Taurus Navamsha:

Builders. A heavier bone density, broader necks, thicker shoulders, and a grounded stance. The sharp facial angles of Ashwini are softened by a square jawline and full lips. Quick with their words, fast talkers, very determined and bull-headed, but also more stable an reliable than the other Ashwini padas. These natives often build something tangible and they are more capable of following through or holding ground after the initial impulse. They tend to be a bit more focused on material prosperity and wealth building

J.P. Morgan Sr. (2), Christiaan Huygens (mathematics, physics, engineer (2)), Ernest Starling (Physiology: Blood, Heart, Hormones, Kidneys (2)), William Harvey (physician, anatomy (2)), Wilber Wright (first to fly (2)), Wim Hof (The Ice Man (2)), Charlie Chaplin (silent movies (2)), Conan O’Brien (2), James Woods (actor (2)), Nadine de Rothschild (converted to Judaism to marry (2)), Lore Ruckert (2),

Sun in Ashwini Pada 3, 
Gemini Navamsha:

Dual personality. Planners. Sun exalted at 8° 10’ This pada is a somewhat dangerous mix of fire and air that can make these people fairly autocratic for the most part, but they are likely to have two very different faces in public and in private. They can be mentally quick, brilliant ideas, non-verbal communication. They can be strong leaders, or narcissistic. Highly expressive facial features, long limbs, slender fingers, and a highly mobile face.

Queen Elizabeth II (3), Hitler (3), Pope Urban VIII (military ruler, opponent of Copernicus & Galileo (3)), Karl Gripp (Geologist; cave formations (3)), Ludwig Renn (Author, Nobleman, Communist (3)), Jack Nicholson (actor (3)), Michael Moore (documentary film maker (3)), Waldemar Rosler (illustrator, painter, lithographer (3)), George Lopez (actor, comedian (3)), Robert Boustany (physics, yoga therapy (3)), Ed Belfour (hockey goaltender (3)), Tony Esposito (Hockey Goaltender (3)), Jamie Sale (figure skating (3)), Gigi Hadid (3), Amber Heard (Depp’s wicked ex (3)), Sherri Shepard (talk show host, diabetes (3)),

Sun in Ashwini Pada 4, 
Cancer Navamsha:

The emotional experience gets highlighted here, strict childhood, security focused. They usually have some difficulty, powerful emotional events early in life. Introspection starts here. They can be very emotionally expressive.

Tamerlane (4), Vladimir Lenin (4), Immanuel Kant (4), Max Planck (4), Gaston Plante (physics, rechargeable battery (4)), J.M.W. Turner (Painter the sun is god (4)), Robert Broussard (super-cop (4)), Al Pacino (gangster, physiologically thrilling (4)), Jet Li (Martial arts actor (4)), Richard Baldwin (4), Sachin Tendulkar (Cricket Star (4)), David Usher (Musician (4)), Timothy McVeigh (4), Melania Trump (4), Ella Fitzgerald (4), Shirley MacLaine (4), Marjorie Cameron (4), Paula Yates (television presenter, erotic novels (4)), Pamela Aden (market analyst (4)), ////30March2023////

Sun in Bharani

Sun in Bharani has crossed the exaltation point in Ashwini pada 4. Where Ashwini provided the initial birthing impulse, Bharani introduces containment and consequences, having to bear the burden of their own creation.

Sun in Bharani natives still have much of the power, brilliance and leadership potential as Ashwini, but the must now work with a duality between desire & restraint; power & responsibility; pleasure and consequences. This Sun may be expressed as moral courage, protective leadership, endurance under pressure, or taking responsibility for others.

They will begin to express themselves with some tact and diplomacy but they will still be very much in it for themselves. They might have a very different way of expressing themselves in public and in private and are likely to face a lot of issues related to pride, entitlement & anger. If we consider the relationship between Persephone and Apollo it suggests this placement might bring extra suffering to women due to rich, powerful, entitled men. Apollo was not a predator though, he was just over-bearing. Sun in Bharani has the true value of things revealed to him. We could say that Persephone revealed her true value every-time she declined Apollo’s advances. You could say that true value is knowing one’s own value and values; which Persephone obviously did. In any case, their ability to be a gatekeeper is likely to be tested. They can’t just let anybody in.

They like to be the one holding the reins. There will not be any problems will too many chefs int he kitchen because they will either take charge or go somewhere where their leadership is appreciated. They like to be the one to bear the burden of leadership, the problem is that they may collapse under the weight of it all. At some point they are either likely to know from inside that “I’m done,” or life will have a way of telling them: “you’re finished.”
Women will often use their sexuality to take charge of the situation. Men too can be sex symbols like David Beckham or the Rock.

They take action with a sense of certainty, often suspecting it might mean their doom. They are decisive, taking direct action to cross the line if necessary. They are entitles to act, to probe, to penetrate. They can be violent and aggressive; fully empowered for better or worse. They since a bright menacing light with a few dark menacing shadows. But beautiful, perfect in their way, confident, secure in themselves. Usually pretty good self-knowledge regardless of their place in life.

Careers: Supports work in various fields of criminal justice. The light is put on action and one is themselves empowered to act. Why do people to what they do? Psychologist, philosophers, criminal justice specialist, several criminals as well, sporting professionals,

Sun in Bharani Pada 1, 
Leo Navamsha:

Sun in own navamsha. Creative brilliance, brilliant leaders, they lead the charge and earn a place of distinction. Outspoken, with full permission to express themselves. The Sun gets some extra power here in this regard due to being in his own Navamsha; they are typically intelligent and have a good education as well.

Saddam Hussein (1), Ulysses S. Grant (1), Guy Fawkes (1), King Carl Gustaf of Sweden (1), Ludwig Wittgenstein (Logic, philosophy of mathematics, the mind, language (1)), Alfred Elton van Vogt (Science fiction (1)), Samuel F.B. Morse (Morse code (1)), Frank Abagnale (Fraud, impersonation, security consultant (1)), Willie Nelson (folk country (2)), Larry Elder (radio (1)), Herbert Freiherr von Klockler (Astrologer, physician (1)), Ike Altgens (Photojournalist, field reporter (1)), Dale Earnhardt (1), Bradley Wiggins (cyclist (1)), Curtis Joseph (Goaltender (1)), Isiah Thomas (Basket ball (1)), Ted Donato (Hockey left wing (1)), Jessica Alba (Actress; Housewares (1)), Michelle Pfeiffer (1), Kirsten Dunst (1), Uma Thurman (1), Candace Owens (1), Penelope Cruz (1), April Ashley (Transgender pioneer (1)),

Sun in Bharani Pada 2, 
Virgo Navamsha:

Leonardo Da Vinci (2), David Koch (Chemical engineer, philanthropist (2)), Gustav Heyer (Jungian analyst (2)), The Rock (actor, wrestler (2)), Glenn Ford (2), David Beckham (soccer (2)), Harold Humes (2), Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (2), Jane West (novelist (2)), Maria Siemionow (nerve regeneration surgeon (2)), Marie-Soleil Tougas (TV host, killed in plane crash (2)), Mery Laurent (actress, courtesan (2)),

Sun in Bharani Pada 3, 
Libra Navamsha:

Sun debilitated in navamsha. This is not a good position for the Sun since he becomes debilitated in the Navamsha. No matter how high of a position they start out with they will lose everything: from a king to a pauper. Steadfast worship of the Sun in his periods is the only remedy but Savitri was successful in retrieving her husband from Yamraj using this method.

Tony Blair (Banker politician (3)), Orson Wells (3), Willie Mays (baseball (3)), Martin Brodeur (Goaltender (3)), Soeren Kierkegaard (3), Heinz Kohut (psychoanalyst (3)), Jim Jones (football, insurance, accidental death (3)), David Carpenter (“Trailside Killer” (3)), Catherine the Great (3), Audrey Hepburn (3), Nella Jones (psychic detective (3)), Tammy Wynette (3), Mary Ann Polly Seguin (killed by husband (3)), Karla Homolka (serial killer (3)), Calamity Jane (3),

Sun in Bharani Pada 4 
Scorpio Navamsha:

They are highly confident but sometimes reserved due to the secrets they hold. They are typically prepared to bear the dreadful burdens of leadership in life. Deep knowledge of psychology, aesthetics, sex, death, and taboo topics. They can reveal many uncomfortable truth in areas where others feared to go.

Oliver Cromwell (4), Sigmund Freud (psychoanalyst (4)), Karl Marx (Das Capital (4)), Rabindranath Tagore (4), Swami Lakshman Joo (Kashmiri Shaivism (4)), Maxmillian Robespierre (economic philosophy (4)), Ronnie Gale Dreyer (Philosopher – Astrologer (4)), Leon Festinger (psychologist (4)), Henri Dunant (business, author, inspired Red Cross (4)), Auturo Alessandri Rodriguez (lawyer, civil law (4)), Sid Vicious (Punk (4)), Sonny Liston (boxer (4)), Robbie Knievel (dare devil (4)), Karl Mauch (4), Jean-Pierre Knepper (4), Kathleen O’Toole (Police Commissioner (4)), Katie Bouman (computer science (4)), Candice Patricia Bergen (4), Stanislawa Leszczynska (incarcerated midwife (4)), Susan Atkins (4), ///20April2023///

Sun in Krittika

Exaltation point is already way back at 10 degrees Aries,

Fresh youthful exuberance. They express themselves like commanders on one hand while maintaining a childish jovial attitude on the other. They can be very critical George Carlin levelled harsh criticisms towards the government and many others while making people laugh. They are of course very intelligent and with their sharp, critical minds they cut through all the bull-shit to get at the essence of a thing.

It’s said that good digestion and metabolism keeps them strong and healthy. They are masters at breaking things down to extract the essence of food, ideas, sense objects. They can be very direct, they are excellent leaders, commanders, coaches, teachers, editors of music, film, or writing. They can be very good with weapons, steel and fire making them good cooks or metallurgists. They can be good tradesmen, working with tools, cutting, burning.

This ability to extract the essence is so important in teaching and leading others. This Sun purifies and removes imperfections, they shine bright, full of energy, powerful, but somehow innocent looking with very bright eyes open to the whole world.

They can be the greatest super villain while expressing themselves as the most innocent of little boys who just got caught with his hand in the cookie jar: “I didn’t do it;” “I’ll never do it again;” “I’m awfully sorry ma’am.” In war they are often found to be fighting for a higher cause. Spiritual warriors like Kartikeya, Sun-Sin, Karl Wolff, all seem to have a strong dogmatic or ideological connection with their fight. They typically only rise up after much pressure from authority; they shine when the stakes are high. Clutch time players; they might seen like nothing until it’s time. You might say their timing is perfect like George Carlin; his Sun is conjunct Mercury who gives a strategic delivery to take the edge off the medicine.

ability to pass of the tests that life throws at them. Many of them end up taking a kind of brahmacharya when they take leadership posts as they seek to remain stainless. However other’s have also abused their positions of authority with this; and of course they are usually the last person in the world you would expect; but we also know how good Homer Simpson is at acting innocent.

Sun in Krittika Pada 1, 
Sagittarius Navamsha:

Very powerful leaders, preachers, commanders in chiefs. They express themselves with boyish charm, even the females. They are. very critical, philosophical, ideological; very intelligent, fully empowered to express themselves.

Jiddu Krishnamurti (1), Shakespeare (Poet, playwright (1)), Swami Yukteshwara Giri (1), Yi Sun-Sin (1), Karl Wolff (1), Rene Bousquet (French SS Police (1)), Joe Louis (Boxer (1)), Richard Feynman (quantum mechanics (1)), Salvador Dali (1), Jean-Leon Gerome (painter, sculptor (1)), Samuel Beckett (Waiting for Godot author (1)), George Carlin (1), Clive Wearing (musicologist lost his memory (1)), Stevie Wonder (1), Joe Tasker (died climbing Everest (1)), Fred Astaire (1), Leon Gaumont (1), Jaroslav Halak (1), Homer Simpson (1), Cate Blanchett (1), Veruschka von Lehndorff (1), Estelle Lefebure (fashion model. (1)), Soffia Coppola (1),