Sun

The Sun is the center of the birth chart in both a literal and symbolic sense: it represents the core of identity, what a person is in essence, independent of anyone else's opinion. The sign the Sun occupies at birth is what's commonly called your 'zodiac sign,' and it describes the style someone uses to express their will to exist.

Unlike the Moon, which speaks to inner needs, the Sun speaks to purpose: what a person wants to achieve, how they want to be recognized, where they direct their life force when they feel fully themselves. A well-integrated Sun gives vitality, security, and a clear sense of direction.

In a birth chart, the Sun's house position shows which area of life the person needs to shine and take center stage in: it could be public life (10th House), relationships (7th House), or the intimate world of home (4th House), among other possibilities.