Major arcana
The Sun: tarot card meaning
The Sun is one of the brightest cards in the tarot: success, joy, and total clarity. What was dark becomes illuminated and life smiles again. Enjoy this moment and share it: happiness multiplies when given.
Upright
Reversed
Astrological correspondence
Following the Golden Dawn tradition (Book T; Crowley, Liber 777).
In love
In love it announces full happiness: a relationship blooming in broad daylight, without shadows or secrets. Traditionally it also signals happy marriages and the joy of children.
The Sun as a friend
As a friend, The Sun is the bright, sincere friendship: shared joy, trust and moments you enjoy together. Happiness multiplies when it's shared. Reversed, it doesn't put that light out, it only clouds it: a bit of ego, low spirits or delayed plans, but the bond is still a good one.
Friendship reading derived from the card's general meaning (Waite, 1911; RWS tradition): not a separate doctrine.
At work
At work it means triumph and recognition: goals achieved, visible success, and energy to spare. Your efforts bear fruit and others notice. An excellent moment to present projects or celebrate wins.
The Sun reversed
Reversed, the sun isn't out — just briefly clouded: delayed success, low spirits, or an excess of ego dimming the joy. Good results still come, only slower. Reclaim your inner light without depending on applause.
Sources: Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1911); tradición RWS
Frequently asked questions
- What does The Sun mean in tarot?
- The Sun is one of the brightest cards in the tarot: success, joy, and total clarity. What was dark becomes illuminated and life smiles again. Enjoy this moment and share it: happiness multiplies when given.
- What does The Sun mean in love?
- In love it announces full happiness: a relationship blooming in broad daylight, without shadows or secrets. Traditionally it also signals happy marriages and the joy of children.
- What does The Sun mean as a friend?
- As a friend, The Sun is the bright, sincere friendship: shared joy, trust and moments you enjoy together. Happiness multiplies when it's shared. Reversed, it doesn't put that light out, it only clouds it: a bit of ego, low spirits or delayed plans, but the bond is still a good one.
- What does The Sun reversed mean?
- Reversed, the sun isn't out — just briefly clouded: delayed success, low spirits, or an excess of ego dimming the joy. Good results still come, only slower. Reclaim your inner light without depending on applause.
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