Major Arcana · XIX
The Sun
Element: Fire
Upright Meaning
This is one of the most joyful and positive cards in the entire deck. The Sun brings clarity, confidence, abundance, and a sense of pure aliveness. Whatever you are working toward is supported by clear light and favorable energy. Celebrate. Express yourself. Let yourself be seen.
Reversed Meaning
Temporary dimming of optimism, oversized ego, or joy that is being blocked by inner doubts. Even reversed, The Sun is a positive card — the light is still there.
Symbolism & Story
A radiant sun blazes in a clear sky above a walled garden of sunflowers. A naked child rides a white horse, arms spread wide, a red banner held aloft. The child has escaped the garden and rides freely — unashamed, unguarded, fully alive. The sunflowers turn toward the light. The horse needs no reins. This is wholeness.
The Sun in Love & Relationships
Upright
One of the most joyful cards for love — happiness, warmth, and radiant connection. The Sun promises a joyful relationship, sometimes marriage, children, or pure delight in each other. For singles, your light is magnetic; love finds you in the open.
Reversed
Reversed, temporary clouds over an otherwise happy relationship — a dimmed mood, ego clashes, or blocked joy. The warmth is still there; clear the small doubts dimming it.
The Sun in Career & Money
Upright
Success, recognition, and joyful achievement. Projects flourish, your work is celebrated, and confidence is high. Financially, abundance and good fortune shine — a genuinely positive time.
Reversed
Reversed, success that feels delayed or dimmed, or ego getting in the way. Even so, the positivity is still present — clear inner doubts and let yourself shine.
The Sun & Wellbeing
Vitality, energy, and recovery — one of the best health cards. You feel alive and well, or are healing strongly. Enjoy sunlight, movement, and joyful living.
The Sun — Yes or No?
The Sun is the deck's most positive card. Joy, success, and clarity shine — the answer is an enthusiastic yes.
The Card's Advice
Let yourself shine and be seen. Celebrate, express your joy freely, and trust that you're exactly where the light wants you.
See The Sun in your own reading
Draw the cards and let them speak to your situation.