Honoring Your Solar Self Exercise
Embodying Your Sun Sign & House: An Experiential Astrology Practice for Honoring Your Solar Self
(this is a digital collage I created representing my Pisces sun in 8th house that felt in resonance with me)
What I love about Astrology is that it can be applied and practiced in so many different ways - from predictive techniques, to psychological interpretations of the psyche, to reading karmic patterns, to synastry, you name it!
Although I consider myself a rather eclectic astrologer, blending techniques, traditions, and approaches, to me, astrology is something to live and experience. Rather than only hearing or reading about your birth chart, you can channel its profound wisdom through direct embodiment, feeling its energies move through you. This is the essence of experiential astrology — a practice of immersing yourself in planetary archetypes to understand them on a deeper, more intuitive level.
And what better time to do this than during a new moon and especially during a solar eclipse!
What is Experiential Astrology?
Experiential astrology is about bringing astrology to life through your senses, emotions, dialogue, and actions. Instead of seeing your placements as abstract ideas, you intentionally engage with their energy in a real and physical way.
For example, rather than just knowing that Mars represents action and drive in astrology, you might do a workout specific to your Mars sign placement. Take bold initiative, or channel your anger constructively to truly feel what Mars energy is like in your body by consciously focusing on the qualities of your natal Mars. Channeling and acting out a natal planet by embodying its traits really helps you see it and feel it in a new light. And you may learn quite a bit about it in the process!
It’s kind of like method acting, where you take on the character of all the different archetypes represented in your chart and give them a voice, embodying their traits and “personalities” for a time. This can be applied to every single planet or angle in your chart.
This method of working with astrology helps you:
✨ Deepen your self-awareness & understanding of astrology
✨ Align with your authenticity
✨ Strengthen your natural magnetism
✨ Consciously work with planetary energies for manifestation & magick practices
Why Embody Your Sun Sign During a Solar Eclipse?
The Sun in astrology represents your core self, vitality, and purpose. A solar eclipse is a reset point—a moment when the Sun's energy is briefly obscured, inviting you to reflect on and consciously reclaim your inner light in a new way.
By intentionally embodying your Sun sign during an eclipse, you align yourself with cosmic renewal, activate your authentic magnetism, and step more fully into your purpose. When you express your Sun sign and feel it in action, you send a clear message to the universe: I am ready to shine in my truest essence.
This practice is also powerful for manifestation because when you align with your Sun’s radiant energy, you naturally attract experiences, relationships, and opportunities that resonate with your soul’s purpose.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are reading this after a recent eclipse—no big deal! You can absolutely perform this practice at any time that works for you. Your inner sun never stops shining, and it is never too late to embody yourself. You can also time this exercise with the next new moon cycle, as a new moon is simply a smaller version of a solar eclipse.
The Sun Embodiment Challenge
On the days leading up to the solar eclipse or the new moon (or on the day itself)—commit to fully embodying and “acting out” your Sun sign and its house placement. This is a fun, creative, and transformative way to align with your authenticity while anchoring in fresh solar energy.
1. Embody Your Sun Sign’s Energy
🌞 Your Sun sign is your core archetype, and each sign carries distinct qualities. Immerse yourself in your Sun sign’s essence. Really unpack the qualities of your Sun and what it represents to you. Some ideas for tapping into your Sun’s energy:
APPEARANCE:
What clothing styles and colors align with your Sun sign’s personality? For example, a Leo Sun might gravitate toward bold, statement pieces, Aquarius Sun may want to dress up in something super eccentric and entirely unique, while a Virgo Sun may prefer clean, earthy, and practical outfits. Pick out an outfit that symbolzes and represents your sun sign - really have fun with this!
If you wear makeup, how can you express your Sun sign through it? Maybe a Scorpio Sun goes for sultry, dramatic eyeliner, while a Gemini Sun experiments with playful, colorful looks.
Accessories and jewelry—what kinds of pieces reflect your Sun sign’s essence? Perhaps statement jewelry for fire signs? Delicate, nature-inspired pieces for earth signs?
Hair is a major part of personal expression! Would your Sun sign rock a bold, fiery mane, soft romantic waves, or a sleek and polished style?
Scent is also a powerful way to channel energy. What fragrances or essential oils align with your Sun sign’s vibe? Perhaps citrusy and fresh scents for an Aries Sun, or deep, musky, and mysterious fragrances for a Scorpio Sun.
BEHAVIORS:
What would your Sun sign do for fun? Think about activities that bring out its natural energy—dancing, painting, reading, hiking, socializing, divinating, etc.
What kinds of hobbies or creative outlets align with your Sun sign’s core expression? A Taurus Sun might love gardening or cooking, while a Sagittarius Sun may thrive in adventurous outdoor activities and going rock climbing.
What foods might your Sun sign be drawn to? Does it prefer nourishing, grounding meals, or something spicy and bold? Plant based or a good old fashioned BBQ?
How does your Sun sign naturally use its energy? Is it fiery and expressive, steady and grounded, light and social, or deep and introspective?
ENERGETICS:
What kind of aura does your Sun sign exude? Is it warm and inviting, mysterious and intense, cool and detached, or bright and playful?
How would your Sun sign communicate? Does it speak with enthusiasm and passion, with a calm and measured tone, or with charm and wit?
How does your Sun sign bond with others? Is it nurturing, protective, inspiring, passionate, playful, etc?
By consciously embodying your Sun sign in these ways, you can deepen your connection to your authentic self and radiate your unique energy in such a powerful way!
Here are just a few basic ideas to get you thinking about your Sun’s Archetype in terms of actions and behaviors:
Aries: Take bold action, start something new, wear colors that you associate with Aries, channel warrior energy.
Taurus: Indulge your senses, wear luxurious fabrics, slow down and ground. Engage in tasty and nourishing foods.
Gemini: Engage in deep conversations, read, write, express your curiosity. Connect with others.
Cancer: Nurture yourself and others, spend time at home, connect with family, connecting with your ancestors, honor your roots.
Leo: Express yourself, wear something dramatic, tap into your creativity. Show your generosity. Hog the spotlight.
Virgo: Organize, refine, work on a skill, care for your body and mind. Reconnect with Earth.
Libra: Adorn yourself beautifully, seek harmony, engage in social connection.
Scorpio: Dive into the occult & psychology, do shadow work, embrace your magnetism, exude mystery.
Sagittarius: Go on an adventure, seek knowledge, expand your beliefs, share your beliefs.
Capricorn: Set goals, commit to discipline, embody quiet confidence. Express and show off your legacy.
Aquarius: Try something unconventional, connect with your community, think big. Be eccentric and unique.
Pisces: Meditate, dream, do something creative, tap into spiritual flow, learn a divination skill, express yourself intuitively.
2. Embody Your Sun’s House Placement
After getting a good idea of your Sun archetype, look into the house placement where the Sun is exuding its life force. While the Sun sign tells you how you express yourself, your Sun’s house tells you where your essence shines the brightest - these are the main themes of your life. Combining the Sun’s qualities with the qualities of the natal house will help you refine your solar archetype for this exercise. To deepen and fine tune this practice, engage in activities that align with the themes of the Sun’s house placement:
1st House: Reinvent your personal style, embrace your self-confidence.
2nd House: Treat yourself to something beautiful, affirm your self-worth.
3rd House: Write, teach, explore new ideas, engage in conversations and verbal exchanges.
4th House: Decorate or cleanse your home, connect with family or ancestors, reconnect with your inner child.
5th House: Do something fun and creative, embrace play and romance.
6th House: Improve your health, organize your space, commit to a daily ritual.
7th House: Reflect on your relationships, dress up for a romantic evening.
8th House: Dive into spiritual or shadow work, transform an aspect of yourself.
9th House: Travel (even locally), explore a new philosophy, expand your mind.
10th House: Step into leadership, plan for your future, own your authority.
11th House: Connect with a like-minded community, dream big for the future, focus on your hopes and dreams.
12th House: Meditate, retreat, connect with the unseen, engage in dream work, connect with divinity, create music and art.
3. Embody Your Sun’s Aspects to Other Planets & Angles
If your Sun makes aspects to other planets (and likely it does), this can add extra layers to how you express your essence. Understanding how your Sun aspects other planets offers a richer, more nuanced picture of who you are and how you shine. The Sun is the core, and different natal aspects to the Sun add layers, providing more depth to your self-expression. The Sun's connections to other planets influence your character and outward persona. You may integrate these additional traits into your Solar Embodiment exercise or simply leave them out for the time being to really focus on the primary essential traits expressed by your Sun.
The Sun and the Moon: Balancing Identity and Emotions
The Sun and Mercury: The Mind and Communication
The Sun and Venus: Relationships, Values, Beauty and Charm
The Sun and Mars: Assertiveness, Instincts, Action and Drive
The Sun and Jupiter: Faith, Expansion, and Belief Systems
The Sun and Saturn: Discipline, Structure, and relationship with Authority
The Sun and Uranus: Uniqueness, Freedom, and Eccentricities
The Sun and Neptune: Spirituality, Dreams, Subconscious, and Inspirations
The Sun and Pluto: Transformation, Power and Identity
The Sun and Chiron: Wounding, Healing, and Turning Pain into Wisdom
It is much too difficult and way too lengthy to describe every single aspect between the Sun and any of these planets in a single blog post, so if this is something you would like to integrate into your Solar Embodiment exercise, please do some research and brainstorm how you can make it shine for you and through you.
4. Create a Sun-Aligned Ritual
Since the eclipse is a powerful energetic portal, consider doing a ritual that aligns with your Sun’s essence. Here are some simple ideas to get you started, make it your own!:
🔥 Light a candle in your Sun sign’s color, focusing on how you want to shine.
📖 Write down affirmations based on your Sun’s qualities, e.g., “I radiate confidence and creativity” for a Leo Sun (more affirmations for each sun Sign below)
🕯️ Meditate on your solar energy, envisioning your inner light expanding.Imagine yourself stepping into a new level of self-expression and authenticity.
🌙 Release what dims your light—journal about habits, fears, or beliefs that hold you back.
🌞 Create a vision board / pinterest board for the qualities and traits expressed by your sun. Think color palettes, aesthetics, style, etc - gather images depicing environments and activities depicting your Sun’s potential.
🔥 Sun Sign Affirmations for Solar Alignment 🔥
🌟 Aries Sun – "I boldly embrace my individuality. I take inspired action with confidence. My fire lights the way."
🌿 Taurus Sun – "I am grounded, secure, and abundant. I honor my body and senses. I attract beauty and stability."
💨 Gemini Sun – "I communicate my truth with clarity and ease. My mind is open, curious, and adaptable. My words have power."
🌊 Cancer Sun – "I trust my intuition and emotions. I am safe, nurtured, and deeply loved. My sensitivity is my strength."
🔥 Leo Sun – "I radiate confidence, joy, and creativity. I am magnetic and shine effortlessly. My light inspires others."
🌿 Virgo Sun – "I honor my wisdom and discernment. I create order and harmony in my life. My service is sacred."
💨 Libra Sun – "I embody grace, balance, and love. I attract beauty and harmony. My relationships uplift and support me."
🌊 Scorpio Sun – "I embrace my depth and transformation with power and grace. I trust in life's cycles, knowing that every ending births a new beginning. My intensity is my strength.”
🔥 Sagittarius Sun – "I am free, limitless, and full of wisdom. I follow my truth with faith and adventure. Life supports my expansion."
🌿 Capricorn Sun – "I am disciplined, wise, and strong. I build a legacy that aligns with my soul. My success is inevitable."
💨 Aquarius Sun – "I honor my uniqueness and visionary mind. I embrace change and innovation. I am a catalyst for the future."
🌊 Pisces Sun – "I am divinely guided and connected to all. My intuition flows effortlessly. I create magic through my dreams."
Why This Works: Aligning with Your Authenticity & Magnetism
This practice helps you connect not just with the divine archetype of your Sun sign—but with your own unique way of shining. By consciously stepping into your Sun’s energy, you activate a sense of confidence, alignment, and personal magnetism. It’s an easy and fun way to recalibrate and re-align with your authenticity.
✨ When you embody who you truly are, you naturally attract the experiences meant for you.
Take the opportunity to realign with your core essence. Allow yourself to step into your Sun’s power—because when you shine in your authenticity, you become truly unstoppable.
Please feel free to comment below and share your Sun sign, house placement, and how you plan to honor it during the eclipse. 🌞✨
