In Vedic astrology, the Sun is the soul of the horoscope. It represents ego, self-respect, authority, confidence, health, leadership and fatherly energy . The strength and placement of the Sun decide how boldly a person stands in life, how much authority they naturally command, and how balanced or inflated their ego becomes. A strong Sun gives dignity and leadership. A weak or afflicted Sun leads to insecurity, power struggles and ego conflicts. What the Sun Truly Represents