Sun in Libra
Libra is an «air» sign, depicted as a balanced pair of scales; it is ruled by sensuous Venus. As an «air» sign, it gives these people an interest in philosophy and also points to their ability to balance the spiritual and the material in their lives. They are gifted with abilities for buying and selling; impartiality in relations between people is also connected with this sign. Often they are carried away by projects that bring benefit to many people rather than merely profit to themselves. Ruled by Venus, which points to wives and women, they are usually married and usually work as assistants or partners. On their own, or pursuing their own interests, they usually act less successfully.
The Sun is debilitated in the sign of Libra, and therefore these people may suffer from weakness of eyesight, heart disease, frequent headaches and weak digestion. They are inclined to the excessive use of intoxicants, are somewhat arrogant, haughty and inclined to licentiousness. They seek a peaceful, harmonious setting. They have good taste, are friendly, not inclined to violence, compassionate towards others, and gravitate towards refined people or people occupying a high position in society. They are impartial, with a developed sense of justice. Other people sometimes find it hard to understand the motives of their behaviour.
They can compare one thing with another excellently and are sincere in their assessments. They are usually disposed against authorities; they take an interest in political events taking place in the world. They must be careful in the company of people of a low level and when dealing with harmful products. They enjoy travel and may be occupied with business connected with jewels and other things that excite the senses. They need to develop inner stability and strength. (Tom Hopke)
Surya in Tula — the Sun in Libra
People with the Sun in Libra seek a peaceful, harmonious setting; they are friendly and fortunate in partnership. They have good taste, they are drawn to refined people or people occupying a high position in society, they are not inclined to violence, they are compassionate and impartial. They have a heightened sense of justice; other people sometimes find it hard to understand the motives of their behaviour. Usually they are disposed against authorities, take an interest in politics, and are unsure of themselves. (Indubala)
The Sun in Libra: a perfectionist, irresolute, unsure of himself, excessively accommodating, haughty, pompous, tactless.
The conjunction of planets with the Sun in Libra does not present great danger for them, since the Sun here is deprived of strength.
The Sun in the Lagna in Libra shows work in state structures.
The debilitation of the Sun is far more advantageous for a Libra Lagna than its exaltation.
The Sun, Mercury and Venus on the Ascendant in Libra promise wealth and well-being.
A person with the Sun placed in Libra will take as his wife a girl from a well-to-do and respectable family (this statement is possibly valid for natives with the Lagna in Libra — editor's note).
The Sun in the air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) makes a person noble and educated. (Sri Govind Swarup Agarwal)
The debilitated Sun in the sign of Libra
These are people who were born approximately from the 16th of October to the 16th of November. One might think that since the exaltation of the Sun gives very good results, its debilitation must bring great difficulties. In fact this is not quite so; an exalted Sun hinders the attainment of success because of pride and ego, while those born with the Sun in debilitation know how to win any person's heart. They know the approach to any person. These people are very sociable and try to maintain relations with everyone. They smile at everyone, greet everyone and do everything so that people will appreciate them. They are not proud and know how to attract attention to themselves. Arguments and conflicts are not for them. They do not quarrel with people. Such a person may be born into a troubled family in the provinces, but after some time may find himself the head of a large firm in a huge metropolis — since he is able to squeeze through every gap. Such people know how to conduct profitable negotiations. They look for advantage everywhere, and they find it.
If one analyses the natal charts of successful people and rulers, among them you will find a greater number of people with a debilitated Sun than with an exalted one.
This is not a good position for marriage, especially in a woman's chart; if the Moon is in Libra, conflicts in marriage may arise for her. Very rarely can one meet people with a debilitated Sun who are unable to prove themselves in any way; usually they attain some kind of success. A weakened Sun makes the native successful and a leader in the society in which he finds himself. For example, you may find a homeless person with a debilitated Sun who begs in the street. He finds a way to reach the hearts of passers-by and obtain their sympathy. Accordingly, such a person will earn more and will live in better conditions, having become a leader among his «colleagues».
So a debilitated Sun makes a person successful, a leader and well-known — in the society in which he finds himself. If the other planets are favourably placed, such a person may become known throughout the whole country. It is not by chance that we often notice well-known personalities who were born in this period in simple circumstances and managed to attain great heights.
Why does the debilitation of the Sun bring a person success? The Sun shines very brightly, and one can look at it when it is in Libra. This happens in autumn. In autumn not only the Sun but the sky too becomes bright and blue. White clouds, pure as cotton wool, float above us. The Moon and the stars glitter in the night sky. Nature is bright with many-coloured hues. In this period it is neither cold nor hot. At this time a person becomes calm, tranquil and patient. It is not by chance that this period is called «the golden autumn». If nature shines, then why should people who are born at this time not shine too? Such people are neither hot nor cold; they adapt to the various conditions of real life, become patient with one another and find ways to attain their goal. (Mahesh Dharmadasa)
A person born with the Sun in the sign of Libra will love to drink and to produce alcohol, will be a wandering nature, an alchemist, and will commit bad deeds. (Varaha Mihira, «Brihat Jataka», chapter 18)
Results of the periods and sub-periods of the Sun in the sign of Libra
For natives with the Sun in Libra the period of the Sun will become a time of losses: loss of position, loss of wealth, which will come about through deception and envy on the part of so-called «friends». Such a person's friends, instead of helping and supporting him in a difficult period, will strive to undermine and destroy his image. There is also a danger of injury or of an accident, in particular one connected with burns (Dr. Shanker Adawal — The System of Dashas)
See also the more detailed description on the page Results of the various periods (dashas) of the Sun (from the «Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra»)