Major Arcana · Spirit
The Sun
Beneath a beaming sun and blooming sunflowers, a joyful child rides a white horse carrying a red banner.
☀ Upright Meaning
Radiant warmth, clarity, and wholehearted joy illuminate your life. Step into the light with confidence and celebrate how far you have come.
☾ Reversed Meaning
Doubt briefly clouds a bright outlook, or unrealistic expectations dull an otherwise genuine success.
The Sun by topic
Love & relationships
Joy, warmth, and openness. A happy, honest relationship; love flourishes in daylight.
Career & study
Success and recognition. Your work shines; share it with confidence.
Money & finances
Prosperity and good results; enjoy them generously.
Health & wellbeing
Vitality and good energy; sunlight and play recharge you.
Tarot is for reflection only and is not medical advice; please see a professional for health concerns.
Yes or no: Yes
Yes — clearly and warmly.
Reversed, the answer weakens or leans toward no.
Advice
Show up as yourself and let the light in.
Quick reference
| Upright | Reversed | |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | Joy · Vitality · Success · Warmth · Clarity | Clouded joy · Overconfidence · Delayed success · Temporary gloom |
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sun a yes or no card?
Yes — clearly and warmly. Reversed, the answer weakens or leans toward no.
What does The Sun mean in love?
Joy, warmth, and openness. A happy, honest relationship; love flourishes in daylight.
What does The Sun reversed mean?
Doubt briefly clouds a bright outlook, or unrealistic expectations dull an otherwise genuine success.