In Sanskrit, the Sun is called shura, or “hero.” We all need a good Sun in the horoscope to handle the challenges life brings. In the horoscope, the Sun shows the type of energy that sustains us and allows us to stay focused and keep moving forward despite the odds. Dopamine is our main motivation neurotransmitter that wires us for heroism. The body is designed to fire dopamine neurons when we complete a task or achieve a goal, which gives us a surge of pleasure. As the Sun is the main indicator of enthusiasm, motivation, and goal-driven action, it can be likened to the dopamine in our physiology.

Sadhguru an Indian yogi, mystic, and guru of a worldwide spiritual movement. McConaughey a Hollywood superstar and self-described “anthropologist, folk philosopher and truth-seeking street poet”. Two “godmen” from such different worlds talking about their recent books on McConaughey’s youtube channel was unexpected but fascinating.

Looking through the astrological matrix, a powerful Mars, the planet of audacity, courage, and winning, dominates their Vedic horoscopes. Sadhguru’s Mars in Leo gains tenacity and confidence from the Sun. McConaughey’s exalted Mars in Capricorn gains ambition and focus from Saturn.

Their message­­––we are masters of our destiny.