Sun is the karaka for our soul. It also signifies the purity of our thoughts.
The easiest way to understand how Sun is posited in the horoscope is to see how the relationship of the native is with the father. It is also to be noticed whether the native’s bones are strong or weak. The native’s nails should be firm, pinkish, and bright if the Sun is well placed in the horoscope. At the same time, baldness or falling hair can be signs of a weak Sun.
Further, if the eyes are good, Sun is strong; if Sun is weak, there are issues concerning eyesight.
The Sun is generally strong if the relationship with the Government is good or one has a government job.
Weak Sun can cause heart-related ailments. People with strong Sun have lustrous faces. If while sleeping at night the mouth remains open and saliva comes out, we can consider that the Sun is weak.
Astrology is perhaps as old a phenomenon as Human existence itself. Our ancient texts talk about Lord Ram’s horoscope.
The idol of the Sun should be made using copper. The Sun God should be perceived duly seated on a lotus, adorned with a lotus flower in one hand, with lotus-like radiance, aboard a chariot drawn by seven horses and with two beautiful arms.
Sun God should be worshipped with the flowers and clothes of the colours of the idol and with fragrance, sticks, Deepa, giving oblations, Dhupa, Guggul, etc. The metal of the idol of the planet and the food dear to him as signified by the planet are donated in charity with full devoutness for the alleviation of the affliction.
Maharishi Parashara said that the Mantra of the Sun should be recited seven thousand times.
The type of wood to be used for Havan of Sun is Aak. The Havana Samagri duly mixed with honey, ghee, curd, or milk is offered as oblations into the sacred fire and amidst chanting of the Mantras 108 or 28 times, the Havana should be performed.
After that Brahmins should be fed. Rice cooked with Jaggery (Gur) is a must for the remedy of the Sun. After the worship Dakshina should be given as per shraddha of “yajmana” (person performing the Havan) and satisfaction of Brahmins.
Normally the mantras given below are chanted for reducing the affliction of the Sun. Beej Mantra is preferred because it is a potent mantra.
Mantra for Sun (Surya): “Om Sooryaay Namah”
Beej Mantra for Sun (Surya): “Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Sooryaay Namah”
Ruby: – Ruby is the gemstone of the Sun
Ruby for Sun
The following important points should be noted before wearing the gemstone.
Mantra for Sun (Surya): “Om Sooryaay Namah”
Beej Mantra for Sun (Surya): “Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Sooryaay Namah”
Either of these mantras should be recited at least 108 times before wearing the gemstone.
Astrology may be one of the insights that our ancient Rishi-Munis might have got as part of their self-seeking or Tapasya. We should be thankful to all the people who translated that insight for understanding the common man. We should use Astrology as a tool to improve our lives and also to make the world a better and kinder place to live in.
Remedies for Mild affliction 
