The Sun

Major Arcana XIX

Keywords

• joy
• clarity
• vitality
• success
• warmth
• things seen plainly

Upright meaning

Joy, clarity, vitality, success, warmth, things seen plainly.

Reversed meaning

Dimmed joy, temporary clouds, over-optimism, success delayed.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

A child on a white horse under a sun that hides nothing.

Place in the journey

The Sun lights everything up: joy, clarity, vitality. Major Arcana: a core life theme, carries more weight.

Other cards in this group: The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Hierophant, The Lovers, The Chariot, Strength, The Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, The Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon, Judgement, The World.