Sun Hour: Exaltation
New initiatives gain a stronger opening during this interval. Launches, announcements, and first appearances benefit most, so formally set one well-prepared project in motion while the timing favors decisive action.
In detail
This form is active when the Sun rules the current planetary hour while occupying Aries, its sign of exaltation, and it ends when the next planetary ruler takes over. The Sun signifies authority, visibility, will, and leadership, while exaltation raises the standing of those functions; Aries adds initiation and forward action, making openings, declarations, and direction-setting more forceful. Unlike the Sun domiciled in Leo, which emphasizes autonomous and sustained command, exaltation emphasizes prominence and an advantage at the start. William Lilly records this essential dignity in Book One of Christian Astrology.
FAQ
- What should I launch during a Sun exaltation hour?
- Use it for a well-prepared initiative that needs a public opening, a clear direction, or decisive first action. The Sun highlights authority and visibility, while exaltation raises their prominence, though it cannot rescue a rushed plan; formally start one project that is ready to move.
- How is a Sun exaltation hour different from a Sun domicile hour?
- Both strengthen solar functions, but in different ways. Exaltation favors elevated standing, momentum at the opening, and acting first, while domicile favors autonomy, consistency, and sustained command and may be less urgent; compare exaltation for the first move and domicile for long-term ownership.
- Will something launched during a Sun exaltation hour necessarily last?
- No, exaltation mainly strengthens the opening, announcement, and establishment of direction rather than supplying all later resources. It can make the first step more visible, but continuation still depends on preparation and follow-through; identify the next owner and required support before launching.