The Sun

Facts & Trivia Rules Leo and the 5th house. The sun is the giver of life on our planet. It, with its nocturnal partner; the moon, is the most familiar of all the astrological points. It is the giver of heat and warmth, the energy that nurtures and supports growth, it provides necessary vitamins to our bodies. Astrologically the influence of the sun becomes the core of our existence. It is..."who we are" in our most basic and most pure form. The other planets and chart points add nuance and color, they refine and they define certain aspects of our emotions, our reactions, our talents but they are always adding subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) influence to our sun sign. The sun also defines what makes up our egos, our center energies and essences. In the 19th Century occupations attributed to the Sun included: Kings, courtiers, noblemen, princes, emperors and those who held title under the Crown; also jewelers, goldsmiths and gilders. 20th Century occupations include: Actors, directors, politicians, financiers, gamblers, promoters, religious leaders, salesmen, coaches, jewelers-especially goldsmiths, foremen or other leadership titles.