The Solarian: the Sovereign, Master of Light

To grasp the Solarian's intellect is to understand that they do not possess a single form of intelligence, but that they are its supreme synthesis. Astrological tradition rightly holds that solar influence gathers the best of the other planetary dominants:

• The quickness and brilliance of the Mercurian.
• The depth, concentration and memory of the Saturnian.
• The organizing spirit and scope of the Jupiterian.
• The aesthetic and artistic sensibility of the Venusian.

Faced with such alchemy, we are in the presence of the most powerful and most gifted mind there is. The Solarian is not content merely to succeed: they are destined to emerge, to surpass their contemporaries and to leave a mark on their era. Whether they move in the higher spheres of philosophy, scientific research, sociology, strategy or the major arts, it does not seem possible to leave a work of genius to posterity without a strong solar dominant in the natal chart.

An essential encyclopedic note: the esotericist and military thinker Colonel Caslant asserted that "The solar type is rarely encountered in humanity, unfortunately for it". The modern world, often governed by confusion, sorely lacks these authentic "spiritual kings", these superior minds capable of making decisions at the summit with dazzling accuracy in order to avoid chaos. The truly pure Solarian is a rare pearl.

The Solarian possesses an attractive magnetism of unheard-of power. However, unlike the Venusian who seduces through gentleness and charm, the Solarian attracts through admiration, and very often, through the natural domination they exert.

They are not easy to approach. Why? Because their mere presence, radiating superiority and assurance, tends to trigger an inferiority complex in those who come near. In society, they are neither hyper-expansive nor familiar at first glance. They seek the company of their peers, of leading personalities. They flee mediocrity, pettiness and vulgarity like the plague.

However, once they grant their friendship and esteem (a rare favor that must be earned), they are a friend of absolute loyalty. Aware of their strength, they naturally adopt the role of protector toward those they love, using their social position or their authority to lift up those around them.

One might think that with such assets, the Solarian's love life is a perpetual fairy tale. It is in fact their greatest Achilles' heel.

The Solarian's intimate drama lies in their demands. They set their romantic ideal so high that it is almost impossible for a human being of flesh and blood to reach it. They are not simply looking for a partner; they are looking for a soul on their level, a queen or a king capable of sharing their throne.

Confronted with the rarity of this profile, the Solarian often faces multiple disillusions. Very often, in desperation, they resign themselves to a marriage "of reason" or of "prestige", choosing a partner who presents well socially and who will support their ascent. But in the intimacy of their heart, they will often keep a certain dissatisfaction, a hidden melancholy. The karmic compensation for their social brilliance is often a profound loneliness in love.

The destiny of a harmonious Solarian can only be brilliant. From the schoolyard onward, one spots in this child a superior fabric. Without even having to raise their voice, they become the natural leader, catching the light through their innate magnetism.

In the professional world, the Solarian suffocates if confined to subordinate tasks, to repetitive chores, or if forced to obey superiors they judge incompetent. These situations never last: propelled by a noble ambition, they rise quickly. Their favorite fields are:

• Power and Leadership: high-level politics, boards of directors, corporate management, the supreme judiciary.
• The Major Arts: particularly where breadth and nobility are required (classical painting, film directing, especially if the Sun is conjunct Jupiter in the natal chart).

Their secret weapon? An exceptional vitality. The Solarian enjoys an unmatched capacity for physical and nervous recovery, allowing them to put in a colossal amount of work that would instantly fell any other sign. (Beware, however: if a setback occurs in maturity for a Solarian, the fall is often brutal and definitive.)

The harmonious Solarian woman is a majestic and exceedingly rare figure. As the famous occultist Péladan wrote: "This woman offers the finest guarantees. Her great accuracy of reasoning rarely deceives her about a man's merits."

She is the woman who can only love in admiration. She is organically incapable of falling for a mediocre, cowardly or unremarkable man. She needs her partner to carry within him the spark of glory. The drama of her life? She often inspires violent and devouring passions in "ordinary" men whom she is forced to turn away, while she seeks the gaze of "the powerful" who do not know their own worth. If she does not find someone to match her, she will prefer to remain solitary, dignified and proud, marrying her own career or her own renown rather than compromising herself.

If the Sun is afflicted, she turns into a ruthless social climber. Endowed with a dangerous charisma, she uses her ability to inspire passions in order to manipulate, not hesitating to trample morality to satisfy her immeasurable need for power and social recognition.

The Solarian's beauty is legendary in astrological tradition. Their physical appearance instantly evokes perfect harmony, elegance and the tranquil strength of the statues of Greek Antiquity (the absolute archetype being the Apollo Belvedere).

• The general bearing: a noble, easy, sometimes majestic gait. The body is of harmonious slenderness, exuding grace and a formidable vitality. The chest is often well developed (the Sun governs the heart and the back), with a very upright posture, naturally arched.
• The face: a pure and refined oval. The most striking feature is the forehead: vast, harmonious, free of the wrinkles of anxiety or nervous tension that mark other archetypes. It is the forehead of the serene intellectual.
• The gaze: wide-open, magnetic eyes, framed by gently curved brow ridges. The iris is sometimes adorned with golden hues or reflections. It is a gaze that blends an unshakeable energy with a deep benevolence ("The eyes alone announced the great man", it was said of Napoleon).
• The details: a slightly aquiline nose, fine at the tip. An admirably chiseled mouth opening onto a sober but radiant smile. The Solarian's voice is composed, sonorous, pleasant and measured. The whole exudes a natural aristocracy impossible to imitate.