The Sun
Major Arcana
A radiant sun with a human face shines above a walled garden where a joyful naked child rides a white horse. Sunflowers bloom over the garden wall, and the child holds a red banner. The scene radiates warmth and innocent happiness.
▲ Upright Meaning
The Sun radiates pure joy, vitality, and the warmth of success achieved. Bask in this period of clarity, confidence, and abundant positivity — you have earned this light.
▼ Reversed Meaning
Reversed, The Sun indicates temporary setbacks in happiness or overconfidence clouding your judgment. The joy is still present but dimmed — check whether ego is blocking genuine warmth.
The Sun in a Reading
As a Major Arcana card, The Sun carries profound significance when it appears in a reading. It speaks to major life themes of joy, success, vitality and signals a pivotal moment that demands your full attention. Its influence extends beyond everyday matters into the realm of deep spiritual lessons and life-changing transitions.
Love & Relationships
**Upright:** Happy relationship, joy in love **Reversed:** Temporary relationship difficulties or ego clashes with partner
Career & Finances
**Upright:** Career success, recognition **Reversed:** Temporary career setbacks or professional overconfidence
The Sun Yes or No
The Sun is a "Yes" card. Its energy of joy and success suggests a favorable outcome and forward momentum.
Ask about this card
Skip the encyclopedia entry. Pull a real reading with this card in mind and ask one of the readers what it's pointing at for you.
Related Cards
Ask about The Sun
Want to know what The Sun means for your specific situation? Get a personalized AI tarot reading now.
Get Your Reading