Sun with a face
The source of life and joy. The closed eyes mean peace and trust: light has nothing to prove.
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Major Arcana · XIX
The Sun Tarot Card Meaning
The Sun is a card of joy, success and clarity. Everything becomes clear, warm and bright. It’s one of the most favorable cards in the deck: it promises good luck, energy and happiness.
Upright
- joy
- success
- clarity
- energy
- happiness
Reversed
- temporary setbacks
- delayed success
- overconfidence
- fatigue
- naivety
Yes or no
Yes
The Sun is a clear “yes.” The situation will work out well.
Ask the cards your own question →- Number
- XIX
- Element
- Fire
- Astrology
- Sun
Card symbolism in our deck
On the card in Heinrich Pangrau’s deck, a child wearing a flower wreath rides a horse decorated with a garland of flowers. Above the child is a sun with a face and closed eyes, and sunflowers bloom all around.
Child
Purity, sincerity and the joy of life. A return to simple happiness.
Horse
Strength and forward movement. Success comes easily.
Flower wreath and garland
Celebration, blossoming, a reward for your efforts.
Sunflowers
Every living thing reaches for the light. Growth and abundance.
The Sun meaning
The upright Sun means joy and success. The hard times are behind you, everything is working out, and your surroundings feel warm and clear. The card brings energy, optimism and self-confidence.
The Sun speaks of clarity: what was hidden comes to light, and you know exactly what you want. It is also associated with children, celebrations, vacations and recognition.
The Sun reversed
The reversed Sun is joy temporarily hidden behind the clouds. Success is delayed and you have less energy than you’d like, but overall things are going well.
Sometimes the card warns against overconfidence or naivety: don’t assume everything will work out on its own.
The Sun in love, work, money and health
Love and relationships
Upright A happy, warm relationship, feelings returned. A wedding or a new addition to the family is possible.
Reversed Minor quarrels, not enough attention. The feelings are there, but they need more warmth.
Feelings This person is happy with you. They feel sincere joy and warmth.
Work and career
Upright Success, recognition, a promotion. Projects go well, and colleagues are supportive.
Reversed Success is postponed. Don’t overestimate your abilities.
Money
Upright Financial well-being, profit, successful investments.
Reversed Income below expectations, but stable.
Health
Upright Feeling great, plenty of energy, quick recovery.
Reversed Fatigue, not enough sunlight and rest.
The Sun as a person
As a person, the Sun is cheerful, open and generous. A leader who energizes others. Often a child or someone with a childlike spontaneity.
The card’s advice
Upright Enjoy yourself and share your warmth: this is your time.
Reversed Don’t lose your optimism, but don’t expect everything to work out without effort either.
Card of the Day
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The Sun as the card of the day
A sunny, lucky day. Good for meetings, celebrations, rest and new undertakings.
Combinations with other cards
- The Sun + The WorldComplete success, wishes fulfilled.
- The Sun + The LoversHappy love, feelings returned.
- The Sun + The EmpressPregnancy, the birth of a child, abundance.
- The Sun + Ten of CupsFamily happiness.
- The Sun + Six of WandsVictory and recognition.
- The Sun + Ten of PentaclesWell-being and prosperity.
Frequently asked questions about The Sun
Is The Sun a yes or no card?
A clear “yes.”
What does The Sun mean in a relationship?
A happy, warm relationship and mutual feelings.
What does The Sun reversed mean?
Temporary setbacks and delayed success, but not failure.
What kind of person is The Sun?
A cheerful, generous person who energizes others.
What does The Sun mean as a card of the day?
A lucky day for meetings, celebrations and new undertakings.