
The Sun
- Arcana
- Major
- Number
- 19
The Sun is the brightest card in the deck: joy, success, vitality, and total clarity. It's the dawn after the darkest night, when everything comes into sharp focus and flows with a comforting ease. Few cards are as welcome in a reading.
- joy
- success
- vitality
- clarity
- fulfillment
The Sun is one of the best omens in tarot: fun, warmth, success, happiness, and fulfillment. No matter how much darkness you've been through, this radiant energy now settles into every area of life and transforms it. People are drawn to your light, and your enthusiasm and confidence carry you forward without second-guessing, sure that the universe has your back. There's only one possible outcome: success, in any arena.
- Love
- It heralds marriages, unions, and moving in together, with plenty of love and passion. If you're single you'll find love; in a relationship, the difficulties give way to a tangible, lasting happiness.
- Work
- An ideal moment for everything: finding a job, growing in it, starting a business, or expanding. There's cooperation, clear ideas, and a crystal-clear view of how to proceed.
- Money
- Finances couldn't be better: money comes fast, you collect on what seemed hopeless, and there may be inheritances or luck in games of chance. Investments grow and pending rulings work in your favor.
- Health
- Unbeatable: vitality, recovery from ailments, and renewed energy. You feel a new confidence in your body and plenty of strength.
- Spirituality
- You feel blessed and grasp the meaning of things. It's a time of personal illumination where you see both the whole and its unity at once.
The reversed Sun loses some of its wonderful message, but it's still a card full of energy. Feelings of scarcity appear, a temporary slump, and a passing absence of success. There's less freedom, creativity, and above all clarity: you've lost some confidence and see everything in gray, like an overcast day. You know the sun is behind the clouds, but you need to see it again; be careful not to sink into a toxic pessimism that drives others away.
- Love
- It can point to problems, arguments, and sometimes breakups; single, you may take a while to find someone. It often warns that love is being taken for granted: things need a look, because the bond is built day by day.
- Work
- You're disorganized and scattered, dealing with boredom, fatigue, or overload. Not a time for changes; minor "just to get by" opportunities may come up, and it's unwise to take your job for granted.
- Money
- It doesn't foretell money trouble, only advises saving and being prudent. If you expand a business or invest, it can go well with good advice, though the returns may be smaller.
- Health
- A time to rest and regroup, because you don't have the vitality you once did. It may point to eyesight problems: get it checked if needed.
- Spirituality
- You may feel a little lost about where to find beauty and joy in life. Surround yourself with people who have it figured out and lean on reading, meditation, or support groups.