The Sun
Upright Meaning
A child rides a white horse beneath a radiant sun, arms spread wide in joy. Sunflowers turn their faces toward the light. The wall behind the child represents the boundary of the known world — but the child faces outward, unafraid. After the darkness of The Moon, The Sun is clarity itself: warmth, vitality, success, and the simple joy of being alive. This is one of the most unambiguously positive cards in the deck. Whatever shadows you have traveled through, the light is real.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, The Sun's warmth is dimmed but not extinguished. You may be struggling to access joy, or your optimism may be masking something that needs attention. The Sun reversed asks: is your happiness genuine, or are you performing contentment to avoid addressing what's underneath?
Quick Reference
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- Number
- 19