The Sun: Tarot Card Meaning

The Sun is the nineteenth card of the Major Arcana and stands for joy, vitality and success. In the Rider-Waite-Smith deck a smiling child rides a white horse beneath a large, blazing sun, with sunflowers growing behind a garden wall. It is one of the most positive cards in the deck, and it shows warmth, openness and simple, uncomplicated happiness.

Upright meaning

Upright, The Sun brings clarity, confidence and good fortune. Things are going well, and you are able to see them clearly and enjoy them. It is a good time to celebrate, to be open and to share your happiness with others. The card encourages you to be yourself, to play and to trust that you deserve the good things arriving.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, the sun is behind clouds. Good things are present, but doubt, delay or exhaustion mutes them. You might be overlooking what is going well, or feeling a little burned out. The light has not gone out, so look for what is working, rest and let yourself enjoy small pleasures.

In love

In love, The Sun suggests warmth, honesty and a relationship full of laughter and trust. It can also mean a happy new beginning or a joyful family time. Reversed, it points to a muted or temporarily clouded happiness, and encourages you to be open and playful again.

In career

At work, it points to success, recognition and clear results, and a good time to share your achievements. Reversed, it suggests delays or lower confidence, but the success is still within reach if you stay positive.

As a yes or no answer

As a yes or no answer, The Sun leans yes when upright, as conditions are bright and positive. Reversed, it becomes a maybe, so expect some delays before the good news arrives.