The influence of the Sun on health and destiny

The Sun is not only a central luminary of the solar system, but is also a private manifestation of the cosmic universal light. In Vedic astrology the Sun is the most important aspect of the characterization of the spiritual life. It symbolizes the spirit, the causal entity, the substance, passing from incarnation to incarnation, whose will governs our destiny.

In the material world the Sun is the embodiment of the Supreme Godly effulgence- Brahman. In the Muslim religion God is considered the Supreme light. The Kabala also states that we can conceive the Creator only as the Supreme light. Many people, who have gone through a near-death experience, say that they have got into exquisitely beautiful light, which, as it seemed to them, consisted of Love.

In our natal chart the Sun indicates, how much we can “shine” both directly and indirectly. What is the aura? It is the light of our soul, passed through our consciousness. And the more pure and elevated our consciousness, the brighter our aura is. It is said that the heads of the sages are surrounded by a golden nimbus, which can be seen even by the naked eye. The color of our aura indicates our spiritual and consequentially physical health. Ayurveda says that two above mentioned are inseparable. The darker our aura, the more diseases and problems we have. Why the aura darkens? Where the astral dirt comes from? It is caused by our resentment, dejection, anger, filthy thoughts, wishing bad to others, cheating, fears, etc.

The thought, as well as action, is material. Our deeds are connected with us at every second. We think that we did something wrong, and it has gone away forever. No. What we have done stays in our consciousness. The consciousness, the mind is a force, like a big box, where all our previous deeds from present and previous lives are accumulated. This box is transparent. We look at the world through it. Its transparency is dependant on the purity of our actions. If we look through the prism of dirt, then the whole world seems dirty. Then we can not feel happy. However, everybody wants to become happy, and the goal of Ayurveda is to help people to achieve happiness. The energy of joy comes from the Sun. and in order to gain access to this source of light, we should live our lives in such a way, that our thoughts and deeds would increase the beneficial influence of the Sun upon us. This end is achieved when we begin to build our relationships with this world in a proper way. If we say: “I am ready to live for others, and am ready to fulfill all the prescribed duties towards everyone!”, and if we say it wholeheartedly, then the Sun energy enters our being and we become full of happiness. But as soon as we decide to live for ourselves, the Sun immediately seizes to enter us, and the sensation of happiness leaves us. Who is happier; people like mother Theresa, or the new Russians? According to statistics, more than 70% of the new Russians suffer from mental disorders, depressions, etc. Finally, the Sun is meant for melting the false ego and to revive the real one. The genuine ego is the nature of the soul. The nature of the soul is to live for others rather than for ourselves. Since we do not understand this nature, we do not experience happiness.

Mental purity is also dependant on the Sun, since both the Sun and the mind are of fiery nature. The Sun gives strength to the mind, and the Moon grants power of peace and enjoyment. The Sun gives the mind the power to act. Thus, the subtle body of the mind exists only due to immediate energy of the Sun. The mind of a person, who has weak contact with the Sun, works slowly, for such a person it is hard to think, and vice versa.

Health and Sun

In the medical field the Sun is responsible for heart, brain, spine (especially the upper part), bones, vocal cords, men’s right eye and women’s left eye, and for eyesight overall.

Usually people, who have a weak connection to the Sun have weak eyesight, problems with blood circulation, sick heart, high blood pressure, weak bones, they suffer from epilepsy, headaches and baldness. Such people are of a low vitality, highly irritable, the illness of their appendicitis may cause serious complications.

External appearance of a person, having weak contact with the Sun:

• Poor bodily structure;

• Weak bones;

• Droop;

• Bright, but not yellow, thin hair;

• Small eyes.

External appearance of a person, possessing a great Solar power:

• Round face;

• Large constitution;

• Broad and high forehead;

• Strong bones;

• Golden or dark hair;

• Large eyes, usually brown or grey;

• Swarthy complexion

In my archive there are tens of charts, belonging to people, who accurately fit one of the descriptions mentioned above.

For example, a man came to me for a consultation. He had a debilitated Sun in the house of personality, with bad aspects to the Sun. He looked stooping, with bright hair and small eyes. He was indecisive- at every occasion he said that he should consult his wife. Finally, when I asked him, how many bone fractures he had from the age of 12-18 (it was the period of the Sun), the answer was: 19!

How to increase the beneficial influence of the Sun

As follows from all the above mentioned, we cannot progress spiritually, be healthy in body and mind if we have a poor contact with the Sun. First and foremost this contact is up to the position of the Sun at the time of our birth. This position is programmed by our past deeds. But not everything is predestined. By our actions we can improve the Sun’s influence upon us, and vice versa. The greatest influence occurs on the spiritual level when we worship God, clearing our consciousness, trying to live according to spiritual interests. And then “Even the slightest progress on this path will protect you from many miseries”, as it is said in the Bhagavad-Gita. We should strive to wish happiness to everyone, develop in ourselves everything, which is connected with happiness, wishing to share it with others. We should also give donations to spiritual persons and spiritual organizations- especially on Sundays (days of the Sun).

One should develop qualities, which the solar people possess:

• Responsibility;

• Optimism, determination, purposefulness;

• Firmness, will-power, enthusiasm, sincerity, nobility, self-discipline, magnanimity, philanthropy, generosity, bliss in activity, self-esteem, innovation.

• Getting rid of negative qualities, acquired as a result of neglect, pride, arrogance, impetuosity, mordancy, animosity, vanity, disrespect, selfishness and prolonged anger.

Disrespect to men (for women to the husband), especially towards one’s father has a destructive force (dear women, do not worry, in the next article we will discuss the importance of respecting women). At certain point God divides Himself to male and female origins. The Sun represents the male origin of God. Disrespect and offensive behavior towards men is an aggression towards the mail origin and towards God. Any aggression in the universe is severely punished. We can increase the solar energy by living according to the solar schedule- rising before the sunrise, the main meal is at noon, when the Sun reaches its peak. That way the person does not loose his energy for digesting food. The modern scientists have reached the same conclusion. Cultivating goodness is important because goodness is a solar energy, which warms directly and indirectly.

On the physical plane the Sun is strengthened by:

• Daily sunbathe (for about 20 minutes);

• Staying outdoors for a long time;

• Regular yoga exercise “The Sun worship” (“Surya Namaskar”)

Now let’s talk a little about nutrition. Fruits represent the power of the Sun, nuts are connected with the Sun power. Lavender, anise, rosemary, nutmeg, saffron, and aloe represent the power of the Sun.

In the conclusion I would like to say that for people, living in hot countries, all the above mentioned is very important since the contact with the Sun is extremely tight. Such people either advance spiritually, their eagerness to the “Light” is increased, or on the contrary, they become egoistic and their consciousness becomes materialistic.

Best wishes to everybody!

Ramie Bleckt.