Graha in Rashi
Sun in Cancer
सूर्य in कर्क
Quick Answer
Sun (सूर्य) is in Cancer (कर्क), ruled by its friend Moon. This is a comfortable placement — the planet is welcomed like a guest in a friend's house. The significations of Sun blend harmoniously with Cancer's water energy.
Sun (Surya)
- Nature
- Malefic (natural)
- Governs
- Soul, ego, father, authority, government, health, vitality
- Element
- Fire
- Gemstone
- Ruby
- Day
- Sunday
- Color
- Orange/Gold
Cancer (Karka)
- Symbol
- Crab
- Element
- water
- Quality
- cardinal
- Ruler
- Moon
- Devanagari
- कर्क
Remedies for Sun
Gemstone: Wear Ruby in the appropriate metal after consulting an astrologer.
Mantra: Chant Surya beej mantra 108 times on Sundays.
Fasting: Observe a fast on Sundays to strengthen Sun.
Charity: Donate items of orange/gold color on Sundays.