The Sun

Major Arcana

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The Sun is one of the most positive cards in the deck, representing success, joy, and fulfillment. This card signals a good period of happiness. Enjoy and spread positive energy.

Overview

The Sun (XIX) is the nineteenth Major Arcana card and represents positivity, fun, warmth, success, and vitality. This is the most positive card within tarot. The Sun radiates with optimism and represents positivity, optimism, freedom, and joy. When this card appears, it signifies a time of happiness, fulfillment, and everything going well.

Card description

There is a child depicted in the card, playing joyfully in the foreground. A symbol of our innocence, it represents the happiness that occurs when you are in alignment with your true self. Four sunflowers grow tall above a brick wall, representing the four suits of the Minor Arcana and the four elements. The white horse is also a sign of purity and strength. A bright, golden sun shines above it all, radiating warmth, life, and joy.

Upright meaning

General

The Sun upright represents joy, vitality, and success. When this card appears, it signifies a time of happiness and fulfillment, where everything seems to be going well. The Sun connects you to your power base - not fear-driven, egotistical power, but the abundant, inner energy radiating through you right now. It is also the card of truth, so if you have been the victim of lies or deception, The Sun is coming to shine its light on the deceit to reveal the truth.

Love & relationships

The Sun upright indicates romantic success, joy in relationships, and clarity about love. It represents happy partnerships, passion, and relationships filled with light and warmth.

Career & work

This card indicates career success, achievement, and fulfillment in work. It represents recognition, positive outcomes, and joy in your professional life. Things should be going well for you.

Finances

The Sun upright indicates financial success and abundance. Money is flowing, investments are doing well, and you are experiencing financial prosperity.

Health

This card represents vibrant health, vitality, and wellness. It indicates good health outcomes and energy for pursuing healthy activities.

Spirituality

The Sun represents spiritual enlightenment, connection to divine light, and clarity in spiritual understanding. It indicates spiritual success and alignment.

Reversed meaning

General

The Sun Reversed can mean you are struggling to see the bright side of life. You may have experienced setbacks that damaged your enthusiasm and optimism. The Sun reversed might be indicative that you are being unrealistic - you may have an overly optimistic perception of certain situations. When The Sun appears reversed, you may be temporarily disconnected from your inner vitality or sense of purpose. However, The Sun is never a negative card, so this is only temporary.

Love & relationships

The Sun reversed may indicate challenges in relationships or temporary loss of joy and warmth. However, it's a minor reversal suggesting temporary difficulty rather than serious problems.

Career & work

Reversed, this card suggests temporary setbacks or loss of enthusiasm in your career. You may be experiencing a period of reduced success or recognition.

Finances

The Sun reversed may indicate financial challenges or temporary financial setbacks. However, recovery is forthcoming.

Health

This reversal may suggest temporary health challenges or reduced vitality. Overall health remains positive despite temporary issues.

Spirituality

Reversed, it suggests temporary disconnection from spiritual clarity or reduced spiritual enthusiasm.

Symbolism

The Child: Innocence, joy, alignment with true self
Sunflowers: The four suits, four elements, growth, and nature
White Horse: Purity, strength, and freedom
Bright Golden Sun: Light, truth, clarity, divine power
Sunflowers Growing Above Wall: Overcoming obstacles, reaching toward light
Open, Happy Scene: Freedom, expansion, joy, success

Card combinations

Sun + The Lovers: Happy, joyful romance
Sun + The Magician: Successful manifestation and clarity
Sun + Strength: Success combined with inner strength
Sun + The Star: Hope and joy combined, bright future

Advice

Embrace joy and positivity. This is a time of success and happiness - enjoy it fully. Let your light shine brightly. Be authentic and true to yourself. Share your warmth and joy with others. Pursue your goals with confidence - success is within reach. Remember that you have overcome challenges and are now in a period of light and clarity. Maintain this positive energy and share it generously with the world.