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Saravali — Chapter 22: Effects of the Sun in 12 Rāśis

Sanskrit verses with English translation from Kalyana Varma. Read the full classical treatise on AstroFusion Learning.

Verse 2-3 — Sun in Aries (Mesha)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: meṣa-sthaḥ sūryaḥ śāstra-vyākhyā-kalā-kīrtti-śūra-vyādhi-dāntaḥ]

meṣa-sthaḥ sūryaḥ śāstra-vyākhyā-kalā-kīrtti-śūra-vyādhi-dāntaḥ

One, who has the Sun in Aries will comment on the meanings of Shastras, be famous in arts, fond of war, fierce, attached to his duty, fond of roaming, will have strong bones, be good in deeds, will do valorous acts, will be subjected to bilious and bloody disorders, be splendourous and strong. The native will also become a king.

Verse 10-11 — Sun in Taurus (Vrishabha)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: vṛṣabha-sthaḥ sūryaḥ netra-mukha-rogī kṛśaḥ]

vṛṣabha-sthaḥ sūryaḥ netra-mukha-rogī kṛśaḥ

The position of the Sun in the Sign Taurus indicates, that the native will have troubles from disease of face and eyes, will endure difficulties, will have an emaciated body, will not have many sons, will be beautiful, will possess decorum, be wise, will hate barren (or confined) women, be endowed with eatables, garlands, robes and scents, will have knowledge of singing, playing musical instruments and dancing and will face risk from water.

Verse 18-19 — Sun in Gemini (Mithuna)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: mithuna-sthaḥ sūryaḥ vidvān madhura-bhāṣī putryaktaḥ]

mithuna-sthaḥ sūryaḥ vidvān madhura-bhāṣī putryaktaḥ

One who has the Sun in Gemini will be a scholar, be sweet in speech, affectionate (particularly to one's offspring), will have good conduct, be expert in profane knowledge and also in Shastras, be exceedingly affluent, liberal, skillful, be an astrologer, be mediocre in appearance, will have two mothers, be fortunate and modest.

Verse 26-27 — Sun in Cancer (Karka)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: karka-sthaḥ sūryaḥ pradhāna-bhoktā mṛdu-svabhāvaḥ]

karka-sthaḥ sūryaḥ pradhāna-bhoktā mṛdu-svabhāvaḥ

The Sun in Cancer indicates, that the native will not be steady in mind in respect of his undertakings, will be famous by virtue of his royal qualities, will hate his own men, be unfortunate in respect of wife (have an ugly wife), will be good-looking himself, be troubled due to imbalances of phlegm and bile, be distressed on account of labour, will like intoxicants, follow virtuous principles, be honourable, will be eloquent, will be a geographer and a scientist in the matter of atmosphere/space, will be very steady and will hate people from paternal side.

Verse 34-35 — Sun in Leo (Simha) — Own Sign

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: simha-sthaḥ sūryaḥ rājā prabhāvī bahu-dhanaḥ]

siṃha-sthaḥ sūryaḥ rājā prabhāvī bahu-dhanaḥ

If the Sun occupies Leo, the native will destroy his enemies, be given to anger, will perform notable acts, will wander in forests, hills and fortresses, be enthusiastic, valorous, bright in appearance, will eat meat, flesh etc. and will be formidable. He will be restive, strong in a lasting measure, talkative, be a king, be plentiful in wealth and famous.

Verse 42-43 — Sun in Virgo (Kanya)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: kanyā-sthaḥ sūryaḥ strī-saṃsthānaḥ vidvān lekhakaḥ]

kanyā-sthaḥ sūryaḥ strī-saṃsthānaḥ vidvān lekhakaḥ

Should the Sun be in Virgo at birth, the person will possess a physique akin to that of a female, be a scholar, be weak, be an expert writer, be learned and will render service to Gods and elders. He will be expert in repairs of driven vehicles, will be skillful in Vedas, songs and playing instruments and will speak softly and kindly.

Verse 44-45 — Sun in Libra (Tula)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: tulā-sthaḥ sūryaḥ niṣphalāśī mleccha-vṛttiḥ]

tulā-sthaḥ sūryaḥ niṣphalāśī mleccha-vṛttiḥ

If the Sun is in Libra at birth, the native will face frustration, destruction and heavy expenditure, will be intent on living in foreign places (out of distress), be wicked, mean, be devoid of affection, will live by selling gold and other metals, be jealous, fond of doing others' jobs, will co-habit with others' wives, be dirty, will incur royal contempt and be shameless.

Verse 46-47 — Sun in Scorpio (Vrishchika)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: vṛścika-sthaḥ sūryaḥ krūraḥ sainyaḥ satya-dūṣakaḥ]

vṛścika-sthaḥ sūryaḥ krūraḥ sainyaḥ satya-dūṣakaḥ

The native with the Sun in Scorpio will have an incombatible lust for war, be away from Vedic (religious) path, be a liar, a dunce, will have a base, wicked wife (can also mean loss of wife), be cruel and be attached to mean women. He will be irascible, will follow bad course, be a miser, be fond of promoting quarrels, be troubled by weapons, fire and poison and be unfortunate in respect of parents.

Verse 48-49 — Sun in Sagittarius (Dhanu)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: dhanu-sthaḥ sūryaḥ dhanavān guṇa-rājapriyaḥ]

dhanu-sthaḥ sūryaḥ dhanavān guṇa-rājapriyaḥ

If the Sun at birth is in Sagittarius, one will be endowed with wealth, be dear to king, learned, will respect Gods and Brahmins, be skillful in rendering training in use of weapons and arrows and breeding of elephants, be fit to deal with, be honourable, be always peaceful, be rich, will possess a broad and beautiful physique, be helpful to relatives and be energetic.

Verse 56-57 — Sun in Capricorn (Makara)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: makara-sthaḥ sūryaḥ nīcaḥ para-strī-rataḥ]

makara-sthaḥ sūryaḥ nīcaḥ para-strī-rataḥ

One who has the Sun in Capricorn will be base, interested in bad women, be greedy, will advance with mean jobs, be endowed with various deeds, be timid, devoid of relatives, fickle-minded, fond of wandering, weak, will lose everything due to conflicts with his relatives and will be a voracious eater.

Verse 64-65 — Sun in Aquarius (Kumbha)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: kumbha-sthaḥ sūryaḥ hṛd-rogī viśvāsaghātakaḥ]

kumbha-sthaḥ sūryaḥ hṛd-rogī viśvāsaghātakaḥ

If the Sun is in Aquarius at birth, one will suffer from heart diseases, will have enormous strength (courage), be very short-tempered, be fortunate through other housewives, be hated by the learned, be firm in his activities, be miserable, will have little wealth, be fraudulent, be not firm in friendship, will have dirty body and be a miser.

Verse 66-67 — Sun in Pisces (Meena)

[Sanskrit source not available — IAST only: mīna-sthaḥ sūryaḥ mitraḥ vividha-dhanavān]

mīna-sthaḥ sūryaḥ mitraḥ vividha-dhanavān

If the Sun is in Pisces at birth, one will be friendly, will have tendency to amass, be fond of women and happy, be learned, will destroy many enemies and be wealthy and rich. He will be endowed with wife, good sons and servants, will have wealth on account of transactions via sea/river, be an eloquent speaker, but a liar, will suffer from diseases of the private parts and will have many a co-born.

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