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Effect and advice for Different

Planets as Atmakaraka

1. Sun
The Sun is responsible for giving light energy so that all things can grow
and prosper, however, too much light and the Sun burns and scorches. Sun
represents resources and the things we need to survive as well as the soul. It
is the light within us that guides our lives. The soul is what insures there is
life- if the soul is not happy, the body grows sick and dies. In Jyotish, the
Sun represents father, king, rank and position, power and authority, respect
and ruler ship. The Sun will give us dharma (the proper path to follow).
Traditionally, the father is supposed to help guide the child on their path of
dharma. Father is responsible for instilling self-esteem, and ultimately gives
the spark of life via his sperm. The Sun is also responsible for illuminating
the Moon through his reflection. Together Sun and Moon represent God
and Goddess who create life and our experienced reality. The Sun
represents spirituality and will show us our relationship to spirituality in this
life. Sun brings the light, showing us truth, sattya. The Sun is the most
regular planet and the one that sets the pace of time through days, seasons
and bio-rhythms.

When Sun is the Atma Karaka, power and authority are important. There is
a value and deep respect for those who hold high-level positions as well as
for masculine energy. These people need to learn the lessons about power
and authority- that power is not everything. With great power, comes great
responsibility. The lessons in this life are highly influenced by ego,
overcoming karmas associated with ego and working with humility and
compassion are paramount. When the Sun becomes AK it indicates the
individual will hold a deep value for power, position, and respect. This
indicates the person has to learn humility to overcome their karma

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