What does it mean to have the Sun at the 18th degree in any of the Zodiac Signs? How to interpret it in the natal chart?
The degree theory
According to the late Serbian Astrologer, Nikola Stojanovic, who was the first one- or believed to be- came up with the degree theory. The reason the 18th degree scares people is that his theory of the degrees is mind-blowing how accurate, brilliant and genius is.
He used to call this degree the evil degree, the devil’s degree, or the degree of disease. Or the degree of bad fortune, or being mean.
Related Article: Astrological meaning of the degrees from 0 to 29th
The main domains of Virgo are service, work, working selflessly, helping people, pets, disease, health issues, diet, cleanliness, organizing, planning something, humiliation, being the underdog, being a servant, being of service, being victimized, debt, situations with conflicts and out of balance.
Sun is our center stage role in life, where we shine and that is the reason it is a career indicator. It also represents our ego, authority within us, pride, mission, vocation, and self-confidence.
Please keep in mind that the Sun and the other planets can be located between 0 and 29th degrees. Therefore, there is a 1/30 chance that someone has their Sun at the 18th degree, the Virgo degree. And that is more than a 3% chance.
The Virgo degree doesn’t necessarily mean bad fortune, or disease, it could be channeled in a different way. The Virgo energy can be “used” or manifested in different ways.
Please note that for a natal chart reading I always use the Whole Sign House System, the most ancient one, and not Placidus. Though the pictures of the charts are with Placidus house system, it might be confusing, mind you.
Related Article: The meaning of the 18th degree
Johnny Depp- Sun at 18th degree in Gemini
Him being a Leo rising, Sun is also his Ascendant ruler. His mission in life is to reach a large audience because Sun is located in his 11th house– the crowd- with different roles- Gemini. And being gainful, 11th house is also gainful – one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.
18th degree also talks about work and work ethic. He is well-known for his great work ethic and how easy it is to work with him.
18th degree is about service too, selfless service to others. His charity work or service if you will is to visit children’s hospitals disguising himself as Jack Sparrow. Though he doesn’t make a big fuss about it… Talking about the humble and modest Virgo energy.
Virgo is to be a victim, being victimized by situations out of balance and harmony, and conflicts. Well, he got into the public eye again with that infamous court case of his defamation trial.
His Saturn in the 7th house indicated hard-learned lessons with the spouse… And it happened during his second Saturn return. When the lesson is fully learned, and the karma is fully evened out.
Looking forward to seeing him in new movies again!
Jessica Simpson – Sun in Cancer at 18th degree
Her Sun is located in the 9th house, the house of religion and holy places so to speak. And guess how she was discovered. She got started by singing the gospel and was a member of the church choir, she got discovered and that was the foundation of her career if I am not mistaken. (Please correct me if I am wrong.)
At church camp the next year, she sang ‘Amazing Grace ‘and was signed by the founder of Proclaim Records who happened to be in the audience. With Proclaim she recorded her first album, ‘Jessica’.
The 18th degree is to work, while the 9th house rules all the places of worship.
Sun rules her 10th house, the vocation, the career, and worldly achievements. And Sun conjunct Mercury- rules the child and being a child.
Now she is shining bright like the Sun as a wife and mother of 3 children. (Talking about her 3 personal planets in Cancer.)
I must admit I haven’t researched her life thoroughly but what I know is that I haven’t found any sign of bad fortune, or if something really went bad for her.
Kylie Jenner- Sun at 18th degree in Leo
The Sun in Leo, in its own sign, is an indication for a very impactful role in society.
Her Sun is located in the 8th house in Leo, so it’s very strong there. For her, it means when it comes to joint finances, inheritance, joint assets, and transformation she gains self-confidence, and pride and shines bright.
In other words, it indicates a significant transformation, not only psychologically but the appearance too since it is in Leo, the sign that likes to show off.
And Sun is the center stage role in life and in her case a leadership role of sorts. She made her fortune and big wealth -8th house- with her makeup company. After she changed her appearance- the 8thhouse domain again.
What about Sun at the 18th degree?
It has a few possible meanings. One possible meaning is that she is often criticized and judged for her looks, or she does it to herself.
Or it can mean she desires to achieve a perfect look, a flawless look by changing herself and applying heavy makeup. Virgo is to perfect something.
Once I heard that a boy- probably her date- criticized her thin lips that weren’t kissable and that made her do lip augmentations and then the makeup company. Again to be criticized- Virgo, 18thdegree, and to transform something- Socprio-8th house, and Sun is the mission, the career.
In other words, probably that critic led her into this career direction. That is one of the reasons for her glow-up too.
Similarly, as she changed her look she gained confidence- Sun in Leo, – empowered herself- 8thhouse and found her vocation, career.
Conclusion
The degree theory of the late Nikola Stojanovic is brilliant. Fortunately, the 18th degree has other possible manifestations too, not only bad fortune and diseases.
It can be being of service, selfless service to others, or being criticized for the role, the career, or how one presents herself/himself.
Related Articles, the degree series:
Aries degrees: 1st degree, and 13th degree, and 25th degree
Taurus degrees: 2nd degree, and 14th degree, and 26th degree
Gemini degrees: 3rd degree, and 15th degree, and 27th degree
Cancer degrees: 4th degree and 16th degree and 28th degree
Leo degrees: 5th degree and 17th degree and 29th degree
Virgo degrees: 6th degree and 18th degree
Libra degree: 7th degree and 19th degree
Scorpio degrees: 8th degree and 20th degree
Sagittarius degrees: 9th degree and 21st degree
Capricorn degrees: 10th degree and 22nd degree, 12th degree in Capricorn
Aquarius degrees: 11th degree and 23rd degree
Pisces degrees: 12th degree and 24th degree
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