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The Sun in Roman Mythology
In Roman mythology, the Sun is personified as Apollo, the son of Zeus and the Titaness Leto. His twin sister is Artemis, the Moon, known as the virgin huntress. In the Roman religions, Apollo was the god of prophecy, archery, and music. Similarly, and much later in history, Charles Leland's "Aradia" describes the Sun as Lucifer, whom was seduced by his sister Diana the Moon in the form of a black cat.
The Sun in Hermetic traditions
In Hermetic traditions, the Sun on the scale of unity is called "One King of stars, and the fountain of life." Both the Sun and the Moon are regarded as administrators ruling the Heavens, and all bodies within the firmament. The plantary intelligence of the Sun is Nachiel, and the spirit of the Sun is Sorath. The talisman of the Sun is proported to give the status of being famous, acceptable, and powerful in all the individual�s works. He is given leadership, and increase in good fortune. The negative affects of the Sun are tyrancy, ambitiousness, insatiable appetite, and pride.
The Sun in Neopagan Witchcraft
In neopagan Witchcraft, the Sun represents achievement, enlightenment, leadership and good fortune. The Sun's associated element is Fire, governs the realm of active energies, and the God aspect of the dual deity God/dess.
The Sun in Tarot
See The Sun.
The Sun in Astrology
In Astrology, the Sun governs your personal birth sign dependent upon the day and month you were born. The "Sun sign" in astrology designates a broad picture of the individual's personality, general character, and behavior.
Information Sources:
- The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology, Arthur Cotterell and Rachel Storm
- The Magus, Sir Frances Barrett
- The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need, Joanna Martine Woolfolk
- The Wicca Handbook, Eileen Holland
Categories: Roman | Hermetic | Astrology | Planet
