The Sun takes approximately 365 days to transit through the 12 zodiac signs, completing its cycle is what gives us the time measurement of what we call, a Year. In the Gregorian Calendar (A Solar Calendar) the Year begins while the Sun is in Capricorn, and ends while the Sun is in Capricorn. It takes roughly 30 days for the Sun to transit through each Zodiac, which is roughly 1° Degree per Day through the 30° Degrees inside each Zodiac.

1 Year to complete its cycle.
30 Days to transit through 1 Zodiac sign.
Compare with the Moon which takes roughly 2.5 Days to transit through 1 Zodiac Sign.

Word’s of Henry Cornelius Agrippa

The Sun, Osiris, Dionysus, Apollo, Horus, King ruling the Day, Who Changeth Times, who giveth winds and rain, The King of Stars, and the Immortal Flame. He is called also Burning Fiery, Golden Flaming, Radiating, the Eye of the World, Lucifer, Seeing All Things, Ruling All Things, the Creator of Light, the Great Lord, Good, Fortunate, Honest, Pure, Prudent, Intelligent, Wise, Shining over the Whole World, Governing, and Vivifying all Bodies that have a Soul, the Prince of the World keeping all the Stars under himself, the Light of all the Stars, Darkening, Burning, Overcoming their Virtue by his approach, yet by his Light and Splendor giving Light and Splendor to all things: in the Night he is called Dionysius, but in the Day Apollo, as if driving away Evil things. Therefore the Athenians called him Alexicacon (the driver away of evil things). He is also called Phæbus from his beauty and brightness, and Vulcan from his fiery violence, because the force thereof consists of many fires. He is also called the Sun, because he contains the light of all the Stars: hence he is called by the Assyrians Adad, which signifies only, and by the Hebrews Schemesch, which signifies proper.

Celestial and Elemental Correspondences

Planetary Day:

Sunday

Zodiac Signs:

Leo (fixed fire)

Spiritual Beings

Archangel:

Michael

Angelic Choir:

Virtues

Planetary Intelligence:

Nakhiel

Planetary Spirit:

Sorath

Colors

Gold
Yellow
Orange

Metal

Gold (the noble metal, befitting the King of the celestial spheres)

Stones and Crystals

Ruby
Carnelian
Citrine
Topaz

Plants and Herbs

The Sun governs plants that are radiant, fortifying, and bring vitality:

Sunflower
Marigold
Bay Laurel
St. John’s Wort

Animals

The Sun is associated with creatures of strength, majesty, and keen vision:

Lion (King of Beasts)
Eagle (soaring high in the sky)
Phoenix (symbol of rebirth and immortality)

Incense and Scents

Frankincense
Saffron
Cinnamon

Magical Intentions

The Sun’s energies are invoked for:

Vitality, energy, and strength
Success, leadership, and recognition
Healing, protection, and courage
Self-confidence, joy, and optimism

The Sun