Herong's Notes on Astrology and Horoscope
Dr. Herong Yang, Version 2.01

The Sun Sign and Horoscope

This section provides an quick introduction of the Sun sign in horoscope.

In astrology and horoscope, the Sun is definitely considered as the most influential celestial body on human events. The Sun is not really a planet in astronomy term, but it is viewed as a planet by ancient astrologers rotating around the Earth.

Some basic facts about the Sun:

Symbol: 
Ruler of Sign: Leo (the Lion)
Ruler of House: The 5th house
Associated Day: Sunday
In Chinese Astrology: Yang, the active
Distance from Earth: 8.31 light minutes
Sidereal Period: 1 year
Sidereal Speed: 1 month per zodiac sign

The Sun represents the conscious ego, the self, and the principles of creativity, spontaneity, health and vitality.

The Sun sign of a person is defined as the zodiac sign where the Sun is positioned at the person's birth time.

Here is a nice picture of the Sun:

Picture of the Sun

Sections in This Chapter

The Sun Sign and Horoscope

The Moon Sign and Horoscope

Mercury Sign and Horoscope

Venus Sign and Horoscope

Mars Sign and Horoscope

Jupiter Sign and Horoscope

Saturn Sign and Horoscope

Uranus Sign and Horoscope

Neptune Sign and Horoscope

Pluto Sign and Horoscope

Dr. Herong Yang, updated in 2007
The Sun Sign and Horoscope