Sun in 6th HouseSurya • Vedic Astrology Placement Analysis
The 6th house placement of Sun (Surya) is considered generally favorable in Jyotish. Sun — planet of soul, ego, father, authority — channels its energy into the domain of enemies, disease, daily work, service when seated here. As a natural malefic, Sun brings intensity and transformative force to the 6th house domain. The 6th house is classified as a Dusthana (difficult house), so this placement demands awareness and remedial measures. Overall, this placement supports growth in matters of enemies and disease, especially during Sun's Mahadasha or Antardasha periods. The exact results depend on Sun's sign placement, aspects from other planets, and the running Dasha period. Generate your free Kundli on Jyotir AI for a personalized analysis of this placement in your chart.
How Sun in 6th House Affects You
Service gives you identity - being useful is how you feel valuable.
Health routines aren't optional for you; they define your discipline.
You need to feel like the expert in your daily work environment.
Career & Professional Life
Sun in the 6th house channels career energy toward healthcare, law, military, service industry, competitive fields. Professions connected to Sun — such as leader, CEO, doctor — receive a boost from this placement. The Dusthana placement suggests career may involve service, healthcare, research, or overcoming obstacles — fields where Sun's energy finds constructive expression.
Relationships & Marriage
Sun's natural connection to father directly influences relationship dynamics here. This placement generally supports healthy relationship dynamics related to daily routines, health impact on relationships. Daily routines, health impact on relationships.
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Challenges
Vedic Remedies for Sun in 6th House
Wearing Ruby (Manik) (after consulting an astrologer) can help strengthen Sun and mitigate difficulties of the 6th house placement. Chanting "Om Suryaya Namaha" 108 times daily, especially on Sundays, is a powerful remedy to pacify Sun in the Dusthana/malefic position. Worship Lord Surya (Sun God) for blessings and to channel Sun's energy constructively. Charitable donations on Sundays — especially items associated with Sun (Red/Orange colored items, Gold) — help reduce negative effects. Fasting on Sundays is also recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in 6th House
What does Sun in 6th House mean in Vedic astrology?
Sun in the 6th House means the planet of soul, ego, father occupies the house governing enemies, disease, daily work in your birth chart. This placement directs Sun's (Surya) energy toward enemies and disease matters. The 6th house is classified as Dusthana (difficult), and Sun — a natural malefic — produces generally favorable results here. Exact outcomes vary based on sign, aspects, and Dasha periods.
Which zodiac signs make Sun in 6th House stronger?
Sun in the 6th House gives its best results when placed in favorable signs. The strongest results occur when Sun is in Aries (exalted) or its own signs (Leo). Signs ruled by friendly planets Moon and Mars also support good results. Conversely, Sun in Libra (debilitated) while in the 6th House creates the most challenges — though Neecha Bhanga yoga can cancel the debilitation. In the Dusthana 6th house, a strong sign placement is especially important to mitigate difficulties. Use Jyotir AI's birth chart calculator to check your exact sign placement.
How does Sun in 6th House affect career?
Sun in the 6th House influences career through its connection to healthcare, law, military, service industry, competitive fields. Professions aligned with Sun — such as politician and judge — tend to flourish. The Dusthana position may bring career challenges early on, but service-oriented and competitive fields suit well. Check your full chart on Jyotir AI for specific career timing.
Is Sun in 6th House good or bad?
Sun in the 6th House is generally favorable. Malefic Sun in the 6th house supports matters of enemies and disease. Results improve over time, especially during Sun's Mahadasha. The sign placement and aspects from other planets fine-tune whether this leans more positive or neutral.
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