Surya Remedies

Surya or Sun has the most important meaning and part to play in Vedic Astrology, as it is the giver of life, and symbolizes our conscious mind. The Sun has its own light and so it is a star, however, in Astrology the Sun is considered a planet. Surya is also a representation of our will power, creative life force, energy, and vitality. It is said to be our soul itself, the Atmakaraka. The Sun is revered as a God by Hindus and is referred to as Surya Dev. The Sun provides energy to all the planets and organisms living on it, along with the will to use the energy in a positive or a negative way. Surya brings about physical and mental strength, power, glory, fame, and courage in people while empowering the will-power and soul. In the physical body of human beings, the Sun is the eyes, general vitality, courage, and authority in people. Sun God/Surya Devta's chariot is said to be pulled by seven stately horses.

Surya Dev governs over will-power, energy, and power. He is worshipped on Sundays. Offering prayers to Surya promotes power, authority, bravery, and leadership and brings name, fame, and success in business or career and removes health issues. Professions that are supported by Sun are Government and administrative jobs, Politics, people connected to the Medical practice, Economists, Jewellers, Designers, etc.

Astrological Importance of Surya Dosha

The majesty of Surya Devta brings forth the royalty and higher office in people's lives with the coming of the planet. Its light provides a vital life force to people, which in turn gives strength, energy, and a will to succeed. Astrologically, Surya represents the self, one's personality, and ego, along with his soul. It imbibes creative power to individuals to fight challenges in daily life. He also oversees bravery, leadership quality, authority, administration, and fame of the native. Therefore it is clear that the placement of planet Surya is of vital importance in the native's birth-chart or Horoscope(Kundli).

Blessings of well placed Sun in the birth-chart or Kundli are many, like robust health, high/respectful status in society, dignity, happiness, optimism/hope, power, success in endeavors, warmth, affection, balanced temperament, respect for elders and others and the native is endowed with a good physical appearance. Planet Sun also gives wealth, confers rewards, and honors from the government. Sun also makes the native of compassionate and kind nature who shows generosity towards the less fortunate people. With Surya placed well in Horoscope, the native shines and is of positive nature.

The color associated with Surya is Copper or Red and Orange, and the gemstone associated is Ruby and Yellow Topaz.

What is Surya Dosh/Dosha?

Surya Dosha occurs when the positioning of Surya is weak or bad in a person's Horoscope or Kundli. Since Surya is so powerful so its malefic effects are also big.

Surya Dosha Effects and Symptoms

Some prominent Surya Dosha effects and symptoms which indicate that the native has Surya Dosh in his/her Horoscope are:

• Native with Surya Dosh may have a low confidence level and will become lazy and lethargic.
• Physically Surya rules eyesight, bones, blood circulation, heart. So it may affect the native adversely where the native may experience the pain of joints and bones. Eyesight may get effected and become weak. Heart diseases may occur.
• The native may be temperamental, pessimistic, feel bouts of depression, low self-esteem and self-respect because of Surya dosha.
• Relationship between father and son may be sour and filled with conflict with Surya dosh. In fact, the relationship of the son with grandfather or male authority may be affected negatively.
• Native's nature may be jealous, angry, arrogant, irritable, may be involved in immoral activities.
• Native with Surya Dosh in birth-chart may be deprived of a pleasant and happy childhood.
• It affects native’s by creating difficulty and blocks when dealing with Government authorities.
• Natives tend to shy away from mingling in society due to the inferiority complex.

What is Surya Mahadasha/Dasha?

Surya Dasha/Surya Mahadasha is a phase or a period when planet Sun completely influences, rules over the native's birth-chart or Horoscope. Surya Mahadasha is when planet Sun is nearest to the Nakshatra of an individual. It can be both beneficial and malefic depending on the placement of Surya in birth-chart and also the planets placed along with Sun. During Surya ki Mahadasha things in the life of the native are amplified which is the primary Sun Mahadasha effect. So, if the Surya/Sun is placed well then that will get amplified and if it is placed weak then the weak aspects will get amplified. The Surya Mahadasha is said to last for 6 years. In this time, the Surya Antardasha or Surya Bhukti is the initial phase of Surya Mahadasha when the effect and influence of Sun are most exalted.

The Sun’s Mahadasha is ill-affected if the weak Sun is in the 6th, 8th 12th house and afflicted by malefic planets such as Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, and Mars etc then there are negative effects faced by the native. The Surya Dasha effects are also according to the ascendant of the native in the Horoscope. For example, it is said that Surya Mahadasha may not give favorable effects for natives with Libra/Tula ascendant.

The Surya Dasha goes through phases/timespan of Antardasha or Bhukti of other planets during its course of 6 years of Surya’s Dasha, like, Surya Dasha Shani Bhukti, Surya Mahadasha Rahu Antardasha, Surya Mahadasha Ketu Antardasha, etc. During each Antardasha of other planets during Surya Dasha has its specific time periods and different effects on the native. Sun’s position in the Antardasha phase gives very beneficial outcomes if Surya is placed well.

Sun Mahadasha Effects

Depending on Sun’s exalted or debilitated positioning in the native's birth-chart the Surya Mahadasha effects the native. It is advisable to consult an expert Astrologer and not assume the effects. Some general effects are:

• If Sun is benefice then Surya Mahadasha’s effects by giving a high position in society, gain honors and respect from Government.
• With a strong Surya position Sun Mahadasha effects by the acquisition of wealth, popularity, and all-round success.
• The native gains in power and power positions in higher offices like in army, police or in bureaucratic authorities if the position of Surya is beneficial.
• With the support of strong Surya placement, Mahadasha’s effects on native nurturing desire to become a politician/political leader may manifest successfully.
• The effect of Sun’s Dasha with weak Sun in Horoscope may cause health issues like digestive system problems, Diabetes, Liver diseases, headaches, etc. The native may be going through repeated ill-health situations.
• With weak Sun in birth-chart, the native may face social disgrace, defamation due to its effects.
• Sun Mahadasha effects can cause loss of wealth, assets, and struggle with the Government.
• The effects of unfavorable placement of Sun may cause a disturbance in the relationship between son and father.