Major Arcana

The Sun

Discover The Sun tarot card meaning. Learn about positivity, joy, success, vitality, and clarity in your readings.

PositivityJoySuccessVitalityEnlightenment

The Card Imagery

A radiant sun with a face beams down on a naked child riding a white horse. The child holds a red banner and wears a feather crown. Sunflowers grow tall behind a stone wall.

The Sun Upright Meaning

The Sun represents positivity, joy, success, vitality, and enlightenment. This is one of the most favorable cards in the deck, indicating clarity, achievement, and happiness. Bask in the warmth; you've earned it.

Upright Keywords:

Positivityfunwarmthsuccessvitalityjoyclarityachievement

The Sun Reversed Meaning

Reversed, The Sun indicates inner child issues, feeling down despite circumstances, or excessive optimism that ignores problems.

Reversed Keywords:

Inner childfeeling downoverly optimisticdimmed joy

Example Reading

Question:

Am I on the right path?

Interpretation:

The Sun is a resounding yes! This card brings clarity after confusion. You're exactly where you need to be. Let go of doubt and embrace the warmth of your current blessings.

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