Surya is the light of consciousness and the path of personal dharma. The Sun in Vedic astrology is not just a source of life, but an archetype of consciousness in its purest form. It is the fulcrum around which the entire chart is built. Surya shows where a person's main internal focus is, where he should shine, declare himself, take responsibility, shape his destiny with his own hands.
A strong Sun gives the feeling of "I am" - calm, mature, without strain. This is an internal vertical that does not bend under external opinion. Such people do not need recognition - they themselves are a source of confidence and meaning.
Surya symbolizes the father, authority, state power, status, leadership, a stable center. His energy is direct, warm, but demanding. It manifests itself as clarity of purpose, strength of spirit, will to act and nobility. This is not the energy of struggle - this is the energy of light in which everything falls into place.
The Story of Ruby as the Stone of Kings
What does a strong Sun give to a person?
A strong Surya is a mature personality, a center around which events are built. He does not shout, does not press - he just shines. The word of such a person has weight, because there is essence in it. He carries responsibility, nobility and inner peace.
This is someone who is not afraid of loneliness, is able to make unpopular decisions, and in any system - from family to corporation - becomes the axis.
He knows who he is, why he is, and what his dharma is. These are people who are able to bear great social and spiritual responsibility - not for the sake of glory, but because they cannot do otherwise.
Weakened Sun:
life in the shadowWhen the Sun in the chart is afflicted or weakened (in fall, under the aspects of Rahu, Saturn, Mars or hostile houses), a person may not feel at the center of his life. He loses the sense of value, is embarrassed to declare himself, postpones important decisions, is afraid of being condemned.
Such a person often works "for someone else", not realizing his potential. He may have problems with authority, with a father figure, with recognition. He either hides or compensates with pride. But in both cases, he loses his true sun. Physical strength, immunity, heart health, vision, spine - everything connected with the central core of the body and life - also suffer.
How does Ruby work?
Ruby strengthens the Sun in the body, mind and consciousness. It cleanses from dependence on external approval, returns the feeling of a personal center. It does not excite - but aligns. This is not about the ego, but about dignity. Not about brightness, but about inner light.
When wearing a natural Ruby, posture begins to change, a voice appears, a feeling of "I can", "I am worthy". This stone does not give status - it returns you to who you are, and gives the strength to realize this status.
Ruby helps to restore relationships with a father, authorities, an inner leader. It can be a particularly powerful tool during periods of solar dasha, Sade Sati or difficult transits when a person is losing ground.