The Sol Cat / Sun Lion is based off the lion and sun motif. It is based on astronomical and astrological configurations, and the ancient zodiacal sign of the sun in [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ the house of Leo]. According to [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Afsaneh Najmabadi], the lion and sun motif has had "a unique success" among icons for signifying the modern Iranian identity, in that the symbol is influenced by all significant historical cultures of Iran and brings together [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Zoroastrian], [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Shi'a], Jewish, Turkic and Iranian symbolism.