The influence of the sun

The sun adds to Aries already considerable reserves of energy, both physical and emotional. Large reserves of energy need to be used wisely, so Areans may need to guard against stepping on others in their hurry to achieve, or acting on dangerous or risky decisions. Overwork may also be a problem - with all that energy, discernment is needed to know when to stop.

The Sun enhances that intrepid Taurean vitality and may, together with Venus, increase the capacity for love and affection, love of the good things of life, and an appreciation of music.

The Sun is a positive influence on the famous Gemini sparkle and enthusiasm and promotes the determination to succeed. The Sun can boost stamina at those times when reserves are low. It may add to mental tension if the Gemini propensity for multi-tasking gets out of hand.

The Sun serves to increase the positive Cancerean characteristics, such as loyalty and sensitivity to others, and adds much of the energy needed to use them well. In some circumstances, the Sun may influence emotional disruptions such as the sharp verbal attacks Cancerians are prone to when stressed.

The Sun, as Leo's ruling planet, will always have the dominant influence for Leo. The influence of the Sun includes creativity, warmth, affection, self-esteem and the capacity to enjoy life, as well as the immense vitality, stamina and magnanimity that is traditionally associated with the classic Leonine personality. At times, natural self-esteem may turn into pomposity.

The Sun encourages Virgo's determination to succeed and an enthusiasm for the task. The influence of the Sun can boost self-belief and openness to others.

The Sun heightens the capacity Librans have for expressing warmth and affection and enjoying the luxuries of life. Stamina, especially physical stamina, is boosted by the influence of the Sun, and this increase can be used to engage in the physical exercise Librans need.

The Sun exerts a potent influence on the famous Scorpio capacity to produce an almost constant stream of restless energy. This needs to be channeled positively into physical activities such as sport or hard physical work. The Sun can increase emotional energies, which may mean trouble in relationships unless an awareness of personal needs is made conscious and shared appropriately. Undirected energies can draw Scorpio into emotional overreactions, and also into 'workaholic' habits.

The sun serves to increase the already considerable Sagittarian energies, and may boost stamina considerably. The Sun increases the desire to explore the bigger questions of life, as well as the expansive approach Sagittarians have to most things. In certain circumstances the Sun encourages an expansive overview and an effort will be needed to take in the detail necessary to make wise, rather than poor, decisions.

The Sun serves as a positive modifying influence on Capricorn's well-known pessimism, caution, and tendency to be rigid. In certain circumstances, the cheering influence the Sun can bring, may be obscured by Saturn's primary influence. Here other positive solar influences may help to lift the spirits.

The Sun strengthens the classic Aquarian magnanimity towards others and helps to maintain the vitality required to serve them. The Sun also strengthens self-esteem and the ability to be affectionate. At other times a failure to focus outwardly may mean that the Sun's influence is channeled into the tendency to be rebellious, unpredictable or eccentric.

The Sun assists by firing the vivid Pisces imagination further, and by increasing openness to others. If there is a failure to use this energy positively, and to focus on and deal with problems, Pisceans may find themselves drawn to addictive behaviors.