What to Expect When Sun Goes Retrograde and How to Best Prepare
Sun Retrograde: The Sun represents power, assertiveness, confidence, self-expression, and individuality in astrology. The Sun is how we shine in the world and show our uniqueness. But when the Sun goes retrograde, or weakly placed in a chart, its energy is turned inward. The Sun never actually becomes retrograde astronomically, however the reversed influence is felt by each of us during these phases. It is common to feel self-doubt, be confused around goals, and finding it difficult to show our own potential.
Understanding Sun Retrograde
When the Sun is retrograde or weak in a birth chart, it focuses attention inward, and therefore makes a person more self-conscious. Instead of expressing confidence openly, a person is more likely to question their own actions and decisions, causing hesitation in leadership and recognition. That person may feel emotionally disconnected from their father and authority figures as well.
It tends to produce people with powerful inner potential, that will take the time to actualize it. They tend to think deeply about their purpose in life and how to establish their identity instead of fame and power.
The Effects of Sun Retrograde During Life
- Problems with confidence: The individual may feel doubtful about their capabilities.
- Career lags: Progress may occur later due to hesitation or lack of confidence.
- Issues of ego: Miscommunications may take place with bosses, teachers, or elders.
- Health concerns: Energy levels may become irregular, which may lead to fatigue or a lack of will.
- Emotional issues: They may look to be validated, but feel misunderstood.
In addition to these struggles, the retrograde period presents the opportunity to cultivate deep self-awareness. Patience, humility, and finding usefulness in inner strength rather than outside busy-ness becomes the important problem.
Easy Remedies For Sun Retrograde
- Worship Lord Surya every morning by pouring water to the rising Sun.
- Chant the Surya Beej Mantra: “Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah.”
- Wear Ruby (after an astrologer consultation) to strengthen the Sun.
- Observe fasts on Sundays during which you consume jaggery or semi-wheat based food.
- Respect your father and elders and seek their blessings on a regular basis.
- Practice yoga and meditation to build confidence and clarity of mind.
Taming of the Sun’s retrograde period into productive remedies will alter one’s weakness into wisdom and allow a person to remember their light, flowing in strength through calmness.
