In Astrology, the Sun represents the core of your personality, ego, and life purpose. Challenging aspects to the Sun in your birth chart can indicate areas where you may face difficulties, internal conflicts, or obstacles in your life journey. Sometimes, a difficult relationship with a complicated father is present.
Here are some of the difficult aspects commonly considered when interpreting the Sun’s aspects:
Sun Square (90 degrees): A square aspect between the Sun and another planet (e.g., Sun square Moon) creates tension and challenges. It may suggest inner conflicts, difficulties in expressing yourself, and the need to overcome obstacles in your life path. However, squares can also provide motivation and drive for personal growth.
Sun Opposition (180 degrees): An opposition between the Sun and another planet (e.g., Sun opposite Saturn) can indicate a need to find balance or make choices between the energies of the two planets involved. It can symbolize external conflicts or challenges from others that you need to address. Oppositions can also highlight the tension between your ego and the demands of others.
Sun Conjunction (0 degrees): While a conjunction can be harmonious, it can also bring intensity and challenges if the planets involved have conflicting energies. For example, a Sun-Pluto conjunction can indicate power struggles, transformation, and the need to confront deep issues within yourself.
Sun Quincunx (150 degrees): The quincunx aspect can create a sense of unease and discomfort. When the Sun is quincunx another planet (e.g., Sun quincunx Neptune), you may find it challenging to integrate the energies of these planets, leading to confusion or a sense of being out of sync with yourself.
Sun Semisquare (45 degrees) and Sesquiquadrate (135 degrees): These are minor challenging aspects that can indicate irritations, impatience, and minor obstacles related to the planets involved. They may not be as intense as squares or oppositions but can still require effort to navigate.
Saturn Afflictions to the Sun: Saturn is often associated with challenges and limitations. When Saturn makes a challenging aspect to the Sun (e.g., Sun square Saturn or Sun conjunct Saturn), it can indicate a sense of duty, responsibility, and obstacles that you must overcome in your life. This can lead to feelings of self-doubt and a need to work diligently to achieve your goals.
Demi Lovato has the Sun involved in a grand cross with the Moon, Pluto and Saturn. This is a heavy configuration. According to her, the father was abusive, an addict and alcoholic. Such a planetary combination will result to an ultimate rebirth and ongoing healing efforts.
Whereas, Scott Eastwood, has many flowing aspects to his Sun especially with the MC, and the Moon. Sure, Scott has his Sun Square to Neptune. Square and oppositions bring challenges. It’s important to note that while these aspects can indicate areas of difficulty or tension, they also provide opportunities for growth and self-awareness. Challenging aspects in a birth chart do not necessarily predict failure or negative outcomes but rather highlight areas where you may need to work harder, learn important life lessons, and develop resilience.
Times are looking a bit shaky for Donald Trump. Based on several progressions and transits, his legal woes could potentially result in a guilty verdict. Conflict and notoriety certainly lie ahead. Some of his Saturn progressions indicate a serious and somber period, emphasizing the need for learning lessons and addressing karmic debt. With Saturn, you reap what you sow; actions have consequences. Trump was born with Uranus on the Midheaven (MC), conjunct the Sun and opposite the Moon. This placement suggests a great deal of originality, unconventional approaches, revolutionary goals, independence, constant spotlight, and innovation in his career path. The Midheaven in astrology represents career and public life, goals, reputation, authority, parental influence, and social contribution. Uranus is about breaking free and often involves divorce and separations. Combining these meanings, it seems Trump may face an enforced type of surrender. His Uranus-Midheaven conjunction in Gemini signifies a predisposition toward change and innovation. However, the current transit of Uranus through Taurus is resistant to change, and such stubbornness can lead to trouble. As Uranus continues moving through Taurus in June, it will square Trump’s Mars. This aspect can lead to aggression, violence, anger, disagreements, accidents, sudden shocks, restlessness, nervousness, and disruptions. Additionally, I’ve noted that Trump has some health concerns that need attention. Neptune and Pluto have been in a sextile aspect for over 50 years. I recall a client in 1995 who had an exact Yod from these two planets to her Ascendant and was diagnosed with cancer. While I am not suggesting that Trump will be diagnosed with cancer, Pluto in the 6th house (health and daily routines) is a significant placement. This Yod in his chart is active this summer. Since Leo, which rules the heart, is the sign receiving the Yod, cardiovascular issues could be a prime concern.
