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The Sun Tarot Card Meaning
The Sun: The Radiance of Joy
Upright keywords
Joy, success, clarity, vitality, positivity
Reversed keywords
Pessimism, lack of success, self-doubt, negativity
Symbolism
A joyful, naked child sits on a white horse under a brilliant sun. The child represents innocence and rebirth. The sunflowers in the background turn towards the sun, symbolizing life and the pursuit of light. The red banner represents action and vitality. The scene is one of pure, unadulterated happiness.
The Sun upright meaning
Card number 19 is the most positive card in the Tarot. The Sun represents joy, success, vitality, and clarity. The darkness and confusion of The Moon have passed, and everything is now illuminated with truth and optimism. It signifies a time of celebration, achievement, and feeling truly alive. Your authentic self is shining brightly for all to see.
A card of pure positivity. The Sun brings success, joy, and clarity. Embrace the warmth and optimism of this day; your path is illuminated and full of vitality.
The Sun reversed meaning
Reversed, The Sun’s light is temporarily blocked. This can indicate a lack of success, pessimism, or a feeling of depression. Your enthusiasm is dampened, and you are struggling to see the positive side of things. However, this is a temporary state—the sun is only hidden by clouds, not gone forever.
Lack of success, pessimism, or clouded judgment. You may be feeling temporarily down, or the full joy of a situation is being blocked.
The Sun in a reading
How the card reads in each position of a past, present and future spread.
Past position
Upright: A past success or a period of great joy and clarity is the foundation of your current happiness and confidence. You have experienced true positivity.
Reversed: A past failure to see the positive side of things has led to your current pessimism. You have been focusing on the clouds instead of the sun.
Present position
Upright: This is a time of joy, success, and clarity. Embrace the positivity and vitality surrounding you. Everything is illuminated, and success is yours.
Reversed: You are finding it hard to see the joy in your current situation. Your enthusiasm is low, but this is a temporary state. The sun is only hidden, not gone.
Future position
Upright: The future is bright! A period of great success, joy, and clarity is coming your way. You can look forward to a time of pure happiness and achievement.
Reversed: A success may be delayed, or you may struggle to feel optimistic about the future. Remember that this is a temporary setback, and the sun will shine again.