Sun and Copper Remedy
In Vedic astrology, the Sun represents the heart, digestion, brain and cognitive function, immunity, and overall vitality. When the Sun is afflicted in the birth chart, these areas of health can become weakened. Similarly, when the Sun is strong and well placed, these functions tend to operate optimally. The Sun is also astrologically associated with the metal copper, and this connection can be applied in several ways. For example, in the stock market, when the Sun transits favorable signs, the value of copper in the market may increase, while difficult transits can correspond with a decline in its value. From a health perspective, an afflicted Sun may indicate low copper levels in the body. This is more likely when the Sun is placed in the 8th house, in Scorpio, or associated with planets like Saturn or Ketu.
One simple remedy in such cases is to increase copper intake. One way is to store water overnight in a copper vessel or bottle and drink it in the morning, allowing small amounts of copper ions to dissolve into the water overnight.
Copper plays several important roles in the body. It supports immune function, helps maintain immune cells, contributes to ATP production (the body’s primary energy source), and supports bone health. Interestingly, these functions align closely with the astrological qualities of the Sun, which governs vitality and strength. Copper is also essential for proper iron absorption in the body. Many people who suffer from iron deficiency or anemia may take iron supplements, but if copper levels are low, the body may struggle to absorb and utilize iron effectively. As a result, copper deficiency can indirectly lead to iron deficiency.
Certain planetary combinations can reflect this, such as:
Sun–Saturn connections, especially when both planets are afflicted, may indicate problems with iron absorption due to low copper levels.
The same combination may also contribute to bone weakness or osteoporosis, since copper plays an important role in bone strength.
Sun–Mars connections, when the Sun is afflicted, may relate to issues involving red blood cells, again potentially linked to copper deficiency.
For example, someone with Mars in the 8th house and the Sun connected with Saturn and Ketu could experience iron deficiency anemia resulting from low copper levels. For this reason, increasing copper intake can help alleviate some of the health issues associated with an afflicted Sun.
Another traditional remedy for strengthening the Sun involves offering water to the Sun in a copper vessel. You can fill a copper vessel with water and add a red flower, and offer it to the rising Sun while chanting a Sun mantra, the Gayatri mantra, or saying a prayer to the Sun. This remedy is to improve strength, digestion, confidence, and improve cognitive function.
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