The Sun

Card Description

A radiant sun shines in a bright blue sky, its face serene and benevolent. Below, a joyful child rides a white horse with arms outstretched in celebration. The child is naked, representing innocence and having nothing to hide. Sunflowers bloom in the background, facing the light.

The wall behind the child represents accomplishment - a milestone passed. Everything in this card radiates warmth, light, and positive energy. After the darkness of The Moon, The Sun brings clarity and joy.

Upright Meaning

The Sun is one of the most positive cards in the tarot, bringing joy, success, and vitality. Things are going well - or about to. This card radiates optimism, good health, and achievement. Celebrate your accomplishments and bask in the warmth of success.

• Joy and happiness
• Success and achievement
• Vitality and good health
• Positivity and optimism
• Clarity after confusion
• Celebration and fun

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, The Sun's energy is dimmed but not extinguished. You may be experiencing temporary setbacks, difficulty seeing the bright side, or delayed success. The joy is still there - it just might be partially clouded.

• Temporary setbacks
• Delayed success
• Difficulty being positive
• Dampened enthusiasm
• Need to find your inner joy
• Success still coming, just slower

The Sun in Love

Upright: Joyful, warm relationships full of happiness. If single, love is shining on you - someone wonderful may be entering your life. Existing relationships flourish with warmth, playfulness, and mutual joy.

Reversed: Relationship happiness is dimmed - minor conflicts, temporary distance, or difficulty appreciating each other. The love is still there; find ways to reconnect with the joy.

The Sun in Career

Upright: Career success, recognition, and achievement. Projects succeed, efforts are rewarded, and you're in the spotlight for good reasons. This is a time of professional fulfillment and celebration.

Reversed: Career success is delayed or recognition hasn't come yet. Don't lose faith - the achievements are still building. Temporary obstacles don't change your ultimate trajectory.

Solar Energy

The Sun card is ruled by the Sun itself - the center of our solar system and source of all life on Earth. In astrology, the Sun represents our core self, our vitality, and our ego. The Sun card channels this life-giving energy, reminding us of our own inner light and power to shine.