The Sun
The Sun is card nineteen of the Major Arcana, and it's one of the happiest cards in the whole deck. After the uncertainty of The Moon, everything is in the light: The Sun stands for joy, success, vitality and clarity.
What's on the card
A bright sun with a face shines over a garden wall lined with tall sunflowers. In front of it, a naked child with a wreath of flowers and a red feather rides a white horse, arms open wide and carrying a large red banner. The child represents innocence and joy; the white horse, purity and strength; the nakedness, having nothing to hide. Everything about the card is open, warm and free.
The Sun Upright
Upright, The Sun brings good news. It can point to success, happiness, good health, confidence and things working out. Problems become clearer and easier to solve.
It's also a card of positivity and playfulness — enjoying life, celebrating, and letting your true self shine. It can relate to children, families and fresh energy.
The Sun Reversed
Reversed, The Sun is rarely negative. It usually means that joy or success is delayed, partly hidden, or not being fully appreciated. You may be feeling low when things are actually going reasonably well.
It can also warn against over-optimism or ego. Usually, the sun is simply behind a cloud for a while.
Keywords: joy, vitality, success, clarity
The Sun in Love & Relationships
In love, The Sun is a wonderful card: happiness, warmth, openness and a relationship that makes you feel good. It can point to commitment, family or a joyful new romance. Reversed, the relationship may still be good but going through a flat patch.
The Sun in Career & Work
At work, The Sun signals success, recognition and confidence. Projects go well, and your efforts are seen. Reversed, success may be delayed or you may be underestimating what you've achieved.
The Sun and Money
Financially, The Sun is a very positive sign: stability, abundance and good returns. Reversed, things are still fundamentally fine, but progress may be slower than hoped.
Advice
Let yourself enjoy it; things are going well.
The Sun — Yes or No?
The Sun is one of the clearest yes cards in the deck. Even reversed, it's usually a yes — just a slower one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sun a yes or no card?
A clear yes. It's one of the most positive cards in tarot.
What does The Sun reversed mean?
Temporary delays, dimmed optimism, or success that hasn't been fully recognised yet.
What does The Sun mean in love?
Happiness, warmth and a joyful, open relationship — sometimes marriage or starting a family.
| Group | Cards | Traditional Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Major Arcana | 22 | Life’s big turning points and archetypal themes |
| Wands | 14 | Traditionally linked to fire — ambition, energy, creativity |
| Cups | 14 | Traditionally linked to water — emotion, relationships, intuition |
| Swords | 14 | Traditionally linked to air — thought, conflict, communication |
| Pentacles | 14 | Traditionally linked to earth — money, work, the material world |