Sun Sign Calculator
Curious about your sun sign? This guide explains what it is, why it matters for love and attraction, and the quickest ways to find yours. Have your birth date, time, and place ready. Generate your natal chart to see your sun sign and degree, then return to the table above for meanings.
In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, the Sun — called Surya — represents your core identity, life-force, willpower and purpose. Your Vedic Sun sign shows where Surya was placed in the sidereal zodiac at your birth. Below is a practical guide to find your Sun sign and a compact sign-by-sign reference.
What your Vedic Sun sign reveals
- Core identity & ego: How you express your will, leadership and sense of purpose.
- Vitality & health: The Sun’s condition often correlates with physical vitality; malefic influences can indicate health challenges tied to the Sun’s themes.
- Authority & recognition: Your natural way to stand out or take charge.
- Father & lineage: In Vedic tradition, the Sun also relates to the father, authority figures and ancestral lineage.
How to find your Vedic (Sidereal) Sun sign
- Get your exact birth data: date, time, and place (latitude/longitude or city).
- Cast a Vedic (sidereal) natal chart using a reliable Vedic chart calculator or an astrologer. Specify sidereal zodiac (not tropical) and the ayanamsa (e.g. Lahiri) commonly used in Vedic astrology.
- Locate the planet Surya (Sun) in the chart — the sign that contains Surya is your Vedic Sun sign.
Pro tip: If you were born near the day sun changed signs, use an exact time to be sure.
Vedic Sun-sign quick reference table
Below: each Sun sign in Vedic astrology with Sanskrit name, ruling planet, classical element and concise traits.
| Sun Sign (English) | Sanskrit Name | Ruling Planet | Element | Quick Traits (Vedic view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Mesha | Mars | Fire | Energetic, courageous, leadership-oriented, direct expression of self. |
| Taurus | Vrishabha | Venus | Earth | Stable, sensual, value-conscious, seeks security and comfort. |
| Gemini | Mithuna | Mercury | Air | Curious, communicative, adaptable, mental versatility. |
| Cancer | Karka | Moon | Water | Emotional, nurturing, home-oriented, protective instincts. |
| Leo | Sinha | Sun | Fire | Confident, expressive, proud, seeks recognition and purpose. |
| Virgo | Kanya | Mercury | Earth | Analytical, service-minded, detail-oriented, practical intellect. |
| Libra | Tula | Venus | Air | Relationship-focused, diplomatic, seeks balance and beauty. |
| Scorpio | Vrishchika | Mars / Ketu (co-marsic influences in some systems) | Water | Intense, transformative, secretive, deep emotional power. |
| Sagittarius | Dhanus | Jupiter | Fire | Philosophical, freedom-loving, optimistic, truth-seeking. |
| Capricorn | Makara | Saturn | Earth | Ambitious, disciplined, pragmatic, oriented to long-term goals. |
| Aquarius | Kumbha | Saturn / Shani | Air | Innovative, humanitarian, unconventional, group-focused. |
| Pisces | Meena | Jupiter / Neptune-like energy | Water | Compassionate, imaginative, spiritual, dissolving boundaries. |
Quick tips
- If you want an exact Vedic Sun sign, always compute a sidereal chart (Lahiri ayanamsa is most commonly used).
- Look at the Sun’s sign and house together — sign shows style, house shows life-area where Sun’s energy is focused.
- Consider Sun’s dignity (own sign, exaltation, debilitation) and aspects from malefic/benefic planets for nuance.
FAQs
Do I need my exact birth time?
Not always. For the sun sign, date is usually enough. Birth time is helpful if you were born on a sign-change day or if you want the house placement.
Is sun always “good”?
sun is considered benefic, but excess is possible—too much risk, spending, or optimism. Balance expansion with discernment.
What careers suit my sun sign?
Look at your sign’s strengths: e.g., sun in Virgo favors health, analytics, editing; sun in Leo favors the arts, leadership, or performance. Mix with your 10th-house factors for precision.
Your sun sign is your compass for growth and meaning. Find the sign, read its style, combine with the house, and time your efforts with sun transits. Align action with optimism—and let expansion follow.