Since the beginning of time, the Sun has been known as the source of all Life. The Sun spiritually symbolizes life, energy, rebirth, positivity, clarity, confidence, enlightenment, wisdom, healing, & the Divine. It provides us with light, warmth, & guidance every day … & although this natural force is something we do not control, & at times is not always visible, we can rest easy knowing it is always there, illuminating the world around us.
Apart from sustaining all life on Earth - the Sun can benefit us in many ways spiritually. The Sun has many healing properties of its own that can support us on our spiritual path, just like the Moon. We rely heavily on Lunar energy to give us guidance, yet many don’t know that Sun Magic is just as powerful! This magic allows us to create, manifest, heal, control, & more, by using the energy of the sacred Sun.
When working with the Sun’s energy, it is best that we pay attention to its phases throughout the day …
Sun Rise: The energy given at Sun Rise encourages new beginnings, embracing change, sense of clarity or cleansing, rejuvenates hope, & ignites love & energy within.
Morning Sun: The embracing energy of the Morning Sun is strong & lively. It inspires growth, positivity, courage, warmth, & harmony. It is also believed this is the best time to manifest abundance & to work with plants.
Midday Sun: This Sun phase hits around noon, focusing primarily on our mental being. This is when we want to take a moment to do a quick health check to see how we are feeling. Take a few moments if you need to mentally rebalance, & remember to nourish & hydrate your body in order to stay energized physically. This is also a great time to charge your crystals or other spiritual tools, under a Sun bath.
Afternoon Sun: The energy at this time of day revolves around receptiveness. Be open to new ideas & change, or simply be willing to listen. This is the ideal time to take care of any professional business or communication. Clarity is at its finest at this phase.
Sunset: As the Sun departs, we can use this tranquil energy to wind down. Now is when we would want to release stress & alleviate any confusion or negativity we may have lingering. Use the magic of the Sunset to find a harmonious balance within yourself, knowing that even if you had a bad day, the Sun will always rise again tomorrow.
What are ways we can best practice Sun Magic or embrace the Sun’s energy?
Charge crystals or other spiritual tools under the sunlight.
Make Sun Water (Water left under the sunlight to charge).
Use the element of Fire by lighting a candle or having a safe bonfire.
Keep Sunflowers around your home or on your altar.
Meditate, pray, exercise, or spend some time outdoors at Sunrise or Sunset.
Work with crystals that correspond with the Sun such as Carnelian, Tiger’s Eye, Citrine, or Sunstone.
“Bake” Salts for cleansing, healing, & positivity under the Sun.
Wear colors that match the Sun, such as Yellow, Gold, Orange, or Red.
Have Sun symbols around your home or carry them with you.
Use a Suncatcher to harness in the energy & light of the Sun.
Facts about the Sun:
The Sun is over 4.5 Billion years old & about 93 million miles away from Earth.
Many ancient civilisations believed the Sun was a God. Ancient Egyptians had a Sun God called Ra & Aztecs had the Sun God Huitzilopochtli.
All the planets in our Solar System orbit The Sun.
There would be no life on Earth without the Sun. It is responsible for keeping our environment warm enough to sustain humans & animals, as well as plants, who also rely on the Sun to create their food.
The Sun drives the seasons, ocean currents, weather, & climate.
Temperatures inside the Sun can reach 28 million °F (approximately 15 million degrees Celsius).
The Sun is the best source of Vitamin D.