Sun in the 5th house (Putra, the house of creativity) brings the significations of Sun, namely soul (atma), father, authority & government, into the area of children, intelligence, creativity and romance. The 5th house governs children, intelligence & wisdom, creativity & romance, higher education.
Results of Sun in the 5th House
Sun is a malefic planet, so here it tends to bring low confidence, ego conflicts, trouble with father or bosses, and weak vitality focused on children, intelligence, creativity and romance. As a trine (trikona) house of fortune, benefic influence here is especially auspicious.The exact result depends on which sign Sun occupies here and the aspects it receives.
When It Activates
These results typically surface during the Vimshottari mahadasha or antardasha of Sun, and when transiting planets trigger the 5th house. A well-placed Sun here supports intelligence, creative talent, good children and romantic happiness; when afflicted it can indicate difficulty with children, blocked creativity and troubled romance.