Sun (SURYA) (RAVI)

The sovereign planet in the Zodiac. The Sun provides our heat and light and, therefore, our very energy. The gender is male, so He represents our soul, father and our will. He governs our personal power and appearance. He transmits the color red and is of the Fire Element. Associated season is Summer, the metal is copper and related body part is bone.

Gem: RUBY  Rules: LEO  Day: SUNDAY  Metal: GOLD  Deity: AGNI

If the Sun is well placed in one's horoscope the influence will be toward nobility, leadership, dignity, strength and compassion.

Invocation to be chanted seven times at sunrise on Sunday:
Om Suryaya Namaha (Om Soor-yah-yah Nahm-a-ha) “Om and salutations to Surya, presiding spirit of the Sun”