Major Arcana · XIX

The Sun

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The Sun symbolizes happiness, vitality, success, clarity, truth, and joy. In its upright position, this card suggests the most positive energies, favorable circumstances, and absolute triumph.

Number: XIX
Arcana: Major Arcana · Major Arcana
Element: Spirit
Planet / sign: Sun

Advice of the card

Enjoy your success and the feeling of clarity. Share your joy and optimism with those around you. A period of absolute well-being and growth has arrived.

Upright

General meaning

The Sun symbolizes happiness, vitality, success, clarity, truth, and joy. In its upright position, this card suggests the most positive energies, favorable circumstances, and absolute triumph.

In love and relationships

In matters of love, The Sun suggests positive developments, harmony, marriage, the birth of children, deep joy, and radiant, honest relationships.

In career and work

In career matters, The Sun indicates opportunities for maximum growth, success, recognition, promotion, and work that brings immense satisfaction.

Reversed

General meaning

When reversed, The Sun indicates a temporary eclipse of joy, slight stagnation, delays in achieving goals, or vanity. Well-being is only slightly clouded.

In love and relationships

In relationships, the reversed card suggests minor quarrels, small misunderstandings, or a temporary lack of passion, but the fundamental connection remains strong.

In career and work

In work situations, the reversed Sun may indicate obstacles in the form of minor setbacks, project delays, or an inability to enjoy the success already achieved.

Card symbolism

Spirit is the special element of the Major Arcana, pointing to fateful, transpersonal forces.
Astrological correspondence: Sun.

Yes or no

Leans “yes”

The answer depends on your question and neighbouring cards in a spread; reversed, the meaning may shift.

FAQ

What does The Sun mean in Tarot?+

The Sun symbolizes happiness, vitality, success, clarity, truth, and joy. In its upright position, this card suggests the most positive energies, favorable circumstances, and absolute triumph.

What does The Sun mean reversed?+

When reversed, The Sun indicates a temporary eclipse of joy, slight stagnation, delays in achieving goals, or vanity. Well-being is only slightly clouded.

What does The Sun mean in love?+

In matters of love, The Sun suggests positive developments, harmony, marriage, the birth of children, deep joy, and radiant, honest relationships.

Is The Sun a yes or a no?+

Leans “yes”.