Sun in Taurus — Meaning, Effects & Remedies
Sun in Taurus
Sun (Surya) in Taurus (Vrishabh) blends the karaka of soul, father, authority, vitality, ego, government with Taurus's earth, fixed temperament. Taurus is ruled by Venus, whom Sun treats as an enemy. Sun is uncomfortable here and its results come with friction.
This combination shapes the native's soul with Taurus's qualities of patient and reliable.
Sun in Taurus at a Glance
| Sun in Taurus | |
|---|---|
| Dignity | enemy sign |
| Sign lord | Venus (enemy) |
| Element and quality | Earth, Fixed — Sun is a fire planet in a earth sign |
| Nakshatras in this sign | Krittika (Sun), Rohini (Moon), Mrigashira (Mars) |
| Gemstone for Sun | Ruby |
Sun in Taurus by Nakshatra
Taurus spans parts of 3 nakshatras, so Sun's exact degree changes the flavour of this placement:
- 0°00'–10°00' Taurus — Krittika (lord Sun, deity Agni, sharp nature): Sun takes on Krittika's sharp, Rakshasa-gana character.
- 10°00'–23°20' Taurus — Rohini (lord Moon, deity Brahma, fixed nature): Sun takes on Rohini's fixed, Manushya-gana character; Moon is also a friend of Sun.
- 23°20'–30°00' Taurus — Mrigashira (lord Mars, deity Soma, soft nature): Sun takes on Mrigashira's soft, Deva-gana character; Mars is also a friend of Sun.
Sun in Taurus: Personality
Natives with Sun in Taurus express soul in a patient and reliable way. Sun adapts to Taurus's nature here.
Sun in Taurus: Love and Marriage
In relationships, this placement brings Taurus's devoted and steady flavour to how Sun's significations play out.
Sun in Taurus: Career and Wealth
Professionally, Sun in Taurus favours work connected to finance and the strengths of stability and loyalty.
Positive Effects
Well-supported, Sun in Taurus gives leadership, confidence, vitality, recognition, government favour, expressed through Taurus's earth energy.
Negative Effects
If afflicted, watch for ego conflicts, arrogance, trouble with authority, eye/heart issues, amplified by Taurus's stubbornness.
Remedies for Sun in Taurus
- Offer water to the Sun at sunrise (Surya Arghya)
- Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra
- Wear Ruby in gold after consultation
- Respect father and elders
- Donate wheat or jaggery on Sunday
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sun in Taurus mean?
It places Sun's significations (soul) in the earth sign Taurus. Taurus is ruled by Venus, whom Sun treats as an enemy. Sun is uncomfortable here and its results come with friction.
Is Sun exalted or debilitated in Taurus?
Neither. Sun is exalted in Aries and debilitated in Libra.
Which nakshatras fall in Taurus?
Krittika (0°00'–10°00'), Rohini (10°00'–23°20'), Mrigashira (23°20'–30°00').
What are remedies for Sun in Taurus?
Recite Sun's mantra and give its charity on Sunday; follow chart-specific upayas.