Ahh yes — The Sun ☀️
This is the card that bursts through the clouds with warmth, joy, and clarity. After the mystery and shadows of The Moon, The Sun brings illumination, radiance, and undeniable truth.
☀️ The Sun – Major Arcana XIX
- Card Number: XIX (19 = 1 + 9 = 10 = 1 — a powerful new beginning)
- Element: Fire
- Planet: The Sun (naturally)
- Astrological Sign: Leo (boldness, joy, creative expression)
🖼️ Imagery & Symbolism
In classic decks like Rider-Waite, The Sun card typically shows:
- A naked child riding a white horse — innocence, freedom, and the purity of self-expression.
- A bright sun shining overhead with radiant beams — truth, vitality, and life force.
- Sunflowers in the background — growth, happiness, and alignment with the natural world.
- Sometimes a red banner — energy, celebration, life in full bloom.
Everything in this card is vibrant, open, and alive.
🌞 Upright Meaning
When upright, The Sun brings a huge YES to any reading. It represents:
- Joy, success, clarity, and optimism.
- Enlightenment — seeing things as they truly are.
- A time of celebration, childlike wonder, and renewed energy.
- Authenticity, confidence, and feeling in harmony with life.
Keywords: Joy, success, warmth, vitality, truth, celebration, innocence, confidence.
🌚 Reversed Meaning
Even reversed, The Sun is still a positive card — just muted or temporarily delayed.
- Struggles with self-worth or doubt clouding your joy.
- Temporary setbacks in an otherwise positive path.
- A reminder to let yourself feel joy — don’t dim your own light.
Keywords: Delayed happiness, temporary confusion, pessimism, inner child wounds.
💬 Common Interpretations
- Love: Pure happiness and mutual joy in a relationship. Reversed might mean you’re not letting yourself be fully seen or loved.
- Career: Recognition, success, and passion in your work. Reversed? You might be second-guessing your abilities or fearing the spotlight.
- Spiritual: Alignment with your true self, radiant energy, and clarity. Reversed might be a nudge to reconnect with joy and purpose.
🌻 After the Darkness, Light
The Sun follows The Moon in the Major Arcana — meaning, after walking the path of dreams, illusions, and shadows, you emerge into the light of truth, freedom, and joy.
The Sun says:
“Shine. Be bold. Be you — fully, joyfully, unapologetically.”
Want a Sun card affirmation practice, a ritual for personal radiance, or a creativity-boosting tarot spread? Let’s bring your inner sunshine to life 🌞🧡
