The Sun is the 19th Major Arcana card in the Tarot
The Sun is one of those cards everyone wants to see, as its message is as bright as its light when it appears upright, bringing nothing but positivity, even when it shows up reversed in a reading. Let’s dive into its illuminating message:
Card Correspondences:
In Kabbalah, this card is naturally associated with the Sun, the Hebrew letter Qoph, and the number 100.
Esoterically, it is linked to the astrological sign of Leo, the element Fire, and the season of Winter.
In numerology, it represents the number 19 and the 1 (19=1+9=10, 1+0= 1).
Graphic Description of the Card:
The Sun is an image of optimism and fulfillment, representing the dawn after the darkest night. As the source of all life on Earth, the Sun symbolizes the source of life itself.
The child joyfully playing in the foreground represents the happiness of our inner spirit when we are in harmony with our true selves.
The child is naked, with nothing to hide, embodying all the innocence and purity of childhood.
The white horse the child rides symbolizes strength and purity of spirit. The horse doesn’t wear a saddle and is controlled without the use of hands, symbolizing perfect control between the conscious and subconscious mind.
The child holds an orange flag in their left hand, showing that control has shifted from the conscious to the subconscious. The orange flag represents action and vibration, and the sun’s rays symbolize the same.
In the Sun’s figure, the straight rays signify action, while the wavy rays represent vibration.
The sunflowers in the background symbolize life and the fertility of the spirit under the nourishment of the sun. There are four sunflowers, representing the four suits of the Minor Arcana as well as the four elements.
The stone wall stands for the construction of the self over time, a fortress built brick by brick, minute by minute.
The Sun in Upright Position:
General Meaning:
The Sun is one of the most positive and fortunate cards in the entire Tarot deck.
It represents fun, warmth, success, positivity, vitality, happiness, purity, unions—everything is peace and joy.
This card gives an unbeatable forecast since the Sun represents life, light, illumination, joy, and the feeling of being fully alive and blessed.
No matter what you’ve been through, no matter how many dark places your soul has wandered, now the Sun comes to bathe you in its warm rays, and your transformation is immense.
This new energy enters every aspect of your life, changing it fully. Success in money and work, vibrant health, and love encompassing all types of relationships in your life—from your partner, your children, family, and social life.
People are drawn to your light; you offer warmth, growth, and support. You share your gifts and your renewed energy. This card’s message is likely what you’ve always hoped for: that everything will be much better, that finally, things are going to improve.
Your enthusiasm is sky-high now, and worries fade away. It doesn’t matter if you have a clear path or a specific goal in mind;
The confidence you have now makes you move forward without hesitation. You trust yourself, and you trust that the universe is on your side, supporting and guiding you in the direction you’re heading.
Without a doubt, this is the card everyone wants to see, the card we all hope will appear to announce the present and the future.
If The Sun appears as a final result, there’s no doubt that there’s only one path: Success. Everything will be achieved, no matter the area, the goal, or the desire.
If The Sun explains a situation, it indicates freedom, purity, and full control of your abilities. There’s emotion and feelings, warmth, forgiveness, and reconciliations.
This card often announces weddings or unions. It’s a situation of guaranteed success, whether it be spiritual or material.
Referring to a person, this card tells us they are completely trustworthy. Their frankness and gratitude are hallmarks; they are someone who listens, provides support, and offers warmth with their emotional presence.
They are a happy, radiant, optimistic person full of enthusiasm, who knows how to have fun and laugh, spreading these traits to everyone around them.
Love:
When it comes to love, The Sun brings all kinds of well-being and happiness: marriages, unions, living together, deep love, and plenty of passion. It can indicate a couple with strong personalities but full of love and genuine feelings.
If you’re single, you’ll undoubtedly find love. If you’re in a relationship, difficulties will vanish, making way for tangible and lasting happiness.
Work:
In work, this card tells you it’s the perfect time for everything—whether it’s finding a job soon, growing the one you have, starting new businesses, opening branches, or expanding.
The people you work with cooperate; everyone shares the same fight and purpose. Your work or profession is full of new and clear ideas; you have a clear vision of the future and know exactly what to do and how to proceed.
Money and Finances:
Your financial situation couldn’t be better with this card. Money comes quickly and effortlessly. Anything that seemed impossible to collect will be recovered. There may be inheritances or extra money from unexpected sources. Luck is on your side with games and gambling.
Your investments grow, businesses are fruitful, and the profits are quick and tangible. If you’re waiting for work or legal decisions, the outcomes will strongly favor you. Money won’t be a concern for you.
Health:
Regarding health, it’s excellent. The vitality you feel leads you down a path of well-being. There’s recovery from illnesses and significant improvements in any health conditions. You feel a surge of energy now and a new confidence in your body. You’re full of strength.
Spirituality:
This is a time when you feel blessed. You understand the meaning of things, the workings of the world and people, you long for and perceive the truth, seeking it, knowing it will bring you the answers you need.
This is a moment of personal illumination, where you finally understand, seeing both the whole and the unity at once.
The Sun Reversed:
General Meaning:
Reversed, this card naturally loses some of the fantastic message it brings when upright.
Now there are feelings of lack, scarcity, temporary depression, or a momentary absence of success. This isn’t the best time, but don’t worry too much; this Sun is still full of energy.
Right now, there’s less freedom, less creativity, and fundamentally less clarity in your life. You’ve lost confidence and security, and everything seems grey, like a heavily overcast day.
You know the Sun is behind the clouds, your inner self knows it, but now just knowing it’s there isn’t enough.
This leads to strong negative feelings, a loss of optimism and joy, even pessimism and depression. The people who used to be drawn to your radiant light no longer approach you.
You need to be careful not to let complaints and pessimism turn into a toxic form of negativity, as everyone eventually flees from that, and you might find yourself more and more alone, surrounded by darkness.
Love:
In love, The Sun signals problems, arguments, and in some cases, breakups. If you’re single, it may take a while to find someone who understands you and restores your enthusiasm and confidence.
If you’re in a relationship, differences may arise. These can be overcome, but it’s important to be honest and communicate openly, trying for dialogue. It can also indicate arguments or distance from family or friends.
This reversed card might suggest that in a couple or relationship, one or both partners are taking things for granted, feeling secure in what they have, and have stopped doing constructive things for the relationship.
It warns us that love shouldn’t be taken for granted—it’s something that needs to be built every day.
Work:
At work, you’re disorganized and scattered right now. There’s no clarity in your ideas, if any appear at all. Or, you might feel boredom, fatigue, stress, and overload.
Maybe you’re not doing what you love or enjoy, but now isn’t the time for changes. Try to find the positive side of things.
If you’re looking for work, smaller opportunities might arise, just enough to “get by,” but what you’re really waiting for will take a bit longer. You also shouldn’t take your current job for granted right now.
Sometimes we get too relaxed, and that kind of complacency can cause serious problems.
Money:
When it comes to money and finances, it doesn’t predict financial troubles. It’s not negative in that sense. It simply advises saving and being cautious, avoiding unnecessary expenses.
If you decide to grow your earnings, expand a business, or make some sort of investment, this card suggests that things could go well; you just need the right advice. The gains might not be as strong as with the upright Sun, but they’ll be gains nonetheless.
Health:
In terms of health, it’s time to rest and regroup your strength. You don’t have the vitality you used to, and you need to recover it. It might signal some issues with your vision, so get checked out if necessary.
Your energy is low, and you need to find activities that help you recover your enthusiasm.
Spirituality:
With The Sun reversed, you might feel a bit unsure about your spirituality. You know there’s so much beauty, joy, and happiness in life if you search in the right places, but there may be times when you’re “not sure where to look.”
Try surrounding yourself with people who do know and are clear about it. Engage in reading, meditation, or prayer. You might join support groups or go to church to find the emotional boost you need right now.
