Sun through the Signs (Aries - Virgo)

In a horoscope, the sun is one of the most important placements. It represents the individual, the ego-will, the life force. It is what drives us to breathe every day until the day the illusion is all over. The sun symbolizes how we express ourselves and how we create through simply being. As it passes through the signs, its meaning receives the flavor of each and takes on a different persona. The knowledge of astrology is far more than just sun signs, but knowing the basics is one way to get started on knowing the entire chart. 

Aries

The sun is exalted in Aries, and it's no wonder why. This sign marks the vernal equinox, the point where the sun begins increasing in power and its gentle rays give life to the fertile earth sprouting vegetation. Aries sun natives are born leaders, brave, capable and pioneering, raring to spring into action. At times they can be aggressive or impulsive, making mistakes quickly yet also learning to adjust just as quickly. Aries sun natives have the potential for great actions given the "just do it" nature of the first sign. 

Taurus

Now these are natives who like having possessions, love money and enjoy all things pleasurable. They are reserved, enduring, determined, patient, and slow to act. Taurus natives are moved by beauty and art, being ruled by Venus. On that note, these natives really enjoy their pleasures. It's not uncommon for them to gain a few pounds due to gorging on their favorite foods. Other than that, people with their sun in Taurus have great memory, are stubborn, ferocious when angry, practical, composed and self-centered. They have a tendency to be lazy during peaceful times.

Gemini

If you like talking, a Gemini sun native is your person. They are the masters of communication and information. In the best case scenario, these natives are eloquent, intelligent, healthily curious, studious, agile, and youthful. There is a general sanguine appearance to Gemini sun natives and they do tend to be beautiful. But on the negative side, they can be tricky, manipulative, gossiping, lacking in concentration, unloyal and two-faced. The airy quality of Gemini make is hard for them to express and share emotions. This helps them stay detached while they chat and gather information from so many people. The fickle-sided nature of Gemini is not out of spite though; they simply understand well how to get people talking.

Cancer

At the beginning of Cancer the Sun has reached its maximum height in the sky and slowly begins its descent back towards the underworld. How weird then that Cancer is such a quiet mouse! A tendency to be soft, sensitive, emotional and impressionable belongs to these natives. They are usually shy and timid, but many placements in the horoscope can make them more outspoken and active. Cancer is the sign of nurturing, domestic affairs, protection and privacy. These natives are extremely family-oriented, whether it's their own or a band of kindred souls. They feel strongly defensive of those they love and desire a deeper connection to their love partners. Some positive traits are tenacity, artistic ability, sympathy, maternity, homey, and patriotic. A less evolved Cancer would be cowardly, changeable, too touchy-feely, lost in imagination, and self-defeating.

Leo

Here the sun truly shines (pun intended) as it does very well in the sign it rules. Leos are magnetic creatures, exploding with creativity, generosity, idealism, inspiration, sincerity, and intuition. Just like the sun, these natives have much of themselves to give to humanity. But they are only human and their egos typically demand some recognition and love for what they do. Leo suns have the tendency to hog the spotlight if they have not learned it's best to share. When a Leo is not acting positively, he or she can be dictatorial, tyrannical, promiscuous, overbearing, hot-headed, pompous, and condescending. On the light side, a positive Leo will be gracious and magnanimous, sharing the greatness so everyone receives applause.

Virgo

With your natal sun in Virgo, you are analytical, methodical, critical, cautious, and prudent. You tend to recognize immediately when a person or organization is not operating at its most efficient level. This can completely fly over the heads of the other zodiac signs, but for you it is probably one of your top three pet peeves. While you are certainly vocal about what inefficiencies you see around you, others can find your input as nagging, overcritical, and anal. It fits the Virgo temperament to be worrisome, anxious, or nervous as this sign rules the bowels. These natives are also usually concerned with health in some way; either they are obsessed with health and having everything clean as a whistle, or they completely throw hygiene out the window.

There we have it; these are interpretations of the first six signs of the zodiac! Comment below whether you think your sign was spot on or I got it wrong!