#20 · Major Arcana
The Sun
Upright
Keywords
- Success
- Joy
- Vitality
- Visibility
What was hidden comes brightly into view. Do not stop at simply calling it good; notice exactly what has been illuminated.
Reversed
Keywords
- Pride
- Excess
- Brief lull
- Unrealistic
The light has not gone; the sun is only briefly behind a cloud. This can appear when the feeling that you can do everything has grown too large.
In everyday life
- Love
- If you are about to confess, the answer can return clearly. This card also aligns well with marriage or pregnancy.
- Work
- A project can finish well and relationships can ease. An exam reflects your effort accurately.
- Money
- Extra income can join the success of your main work. You may have room to clear a debt you have delayed.
- Growth
- Even reversed, the outlook may only be more pessimistic than reality. Seek one more objective opinion.
Reflect with this card
Choose one keyword above and connect it with something concrete in your situation. What do you notice before deciding what to do?
Explore nearby cards
These cards sit close to The Sun in Major Arcana. Comparing them can widen a theme without treating any one card as a verdict.
How this guide is written
AYou edits these pages from widely used tarot themes and the meanings shown in this deck. Traditions and decks differ, so the guide offers possibilities for reflection rather than certainty.
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