The sun or Surya is the king of the planets, and in the chart the Sun is responsible for health, immunity, fortitude, self-confidence, ambition, relationships with the father and superiors. A strong Sun in the horoscope speaks of optimism and vitality.

Surya is one of the main deities in the ancient culture of India. There are  any temples dedicated to the Sun 🌞 . From the time immemorial until nowadays, people  celebrate the holiday of Paramasura, and every year at the end of January, beginning of February, thousands of pilgrims rush to greet the radiant god Surya. In many cultures of the world, the Sun is considered a symbol of fertility and procreation. The ancient Slavs and Egyptians worshiped the sun god Ra, the protector from darkness, the father and ruler of the world.

The sun in astrology is an indicator of the soul of a person, according to the position of Surya in the horoscope, we look where the main aspirations of person’s nature are directed, it sheds light on the path seeking moksha (enlightenment), indicates the qualities of the father and the whole family, is responsible for career and health. Surya in the horoscope is an indicator of optimism, power, fortitude and a stable life path.

Therefore, the harmonization of solar energy is necessary for everyone who has problems with immunity, with bosses, fathers, who cannot find your way of life or lost in identifying self-identify. 

Also, those of us who follow the path of spirituality want to be filled with light and shine for the joy of all living beings, like the heavenly god Surya.

All upayas for the Sunshould be started on Sunday.

To revive, strengthen and harmonize the energy of the Sun in your mind, you need to apply the following recommendations:

* Learn to take responsibility for your life, make decisions and keep promises.

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* Live strictly with the rhythms of the Sun: get up at dawn and go to bed at sunset. Set up a daily routine.

* One of the most effective ways to harmonize the Sun is to perform yoga asanas “Surya Namaskar”. The ancient sages knew that solar energy is located in the area of the solar plexus and runs along the entire spine. Therefore, these asanas are the best upaya, as they help to open the chest and relieve tension from the back.

* Work with self-acceptance, cultivate self-respect and dignity.

* Respect other people’s opinions, views and traditions, forgive and let go all of your fathers shortcomings.

* Live healthy and wisely, without haste and rash decisions.

* Add more legumes, seeds, nuts, “sunny” fruits and vegetables (oranges, grapefruits, lemons) to the diet, use ginger, pepper, cloves, cardamom. It is extremely favorable for the harmonization of the Sun to eat sprouted grains of mung bean, chickpea, buckwheat.

* The main meals should be around noon when the Sun is at its peak.

* If you are fasting on Sundays: It is auspicious to read Surya’s kathi on this day, to study myths and legends about him.

* Reading the mantra to the Sun OM SURYA NAMAHA and the gayatri mantra OM BHUR BHUVAH SUVAHA TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI DHIYO YO NAH PRACODAYAT. This is a mantra – a prayer for light to shed on the mind and help the soul get out of darkness and illusion. Traditionally, the mantra is recited 108 times.

See on the youtube the mantras

https://youtu.be/BSsV4xRTjEE –
the Sun OM SURYA NAMAHA

https://youtu.be/xeknM8yyAG4 – the gayatri mantra OM BHUR BHUVAH SUVAHA TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI DHIYO YO NAH PRACODAYATb

Sunday is the day of the sun. It is recommended to wear bright clothes on this day, especially the colors of the Sun (orange, red, yellow).

* Wear gold and stones of the Sun (ruby, red garnet, coral) on the ring finger. 

A person with a strong harmonized Sun is always bright, healthy, radiates optimism, treats the lives and opinions of other people with kindness and respect, deeply and respectfully treats himself and his body, loves himself, is unhurried and reasonable. A person with the harmonious sun does not throw words into the wind, he is responsible for his words, deeds and decisions.