The Sun tarot card (XIX) is the 19th Major Arcana card in the standard Rider-Waite Tarot deck. It represents happiness and success. If you get this card in a Tarot reading, it means that whatever you have been hoping and working for is coming to fruition.
The Sun signifies good news from the outside world, inspiration from your subconscious mind or personal energy, illumination from learning something new or gaining knowledge… basically things are going great for you at the moment.
But, as always, the meanings of tarot cards can vary based on your situation as well as the cards surrounding them. Read on to dive deep into the meaning and symbolism of the Sun tarot card.
Sun Tarot Card Keywords
Upright: success, fun, joy, light, vitality, optimism, openness, good luck, enthusiasm, truth, happiness, pregnancy, brightness
Reversed: excessive excitement, pessimism, grandiose expectations, ego, conceitedness, oppression, failed pregnancy, disappointment
The Sun as Feelings
Upright, the Sun brings feelings of joy, openness, and enthusiasm. You may feel that anything is possible, or at least that you are ready to take on what comes your way. Reversed, the Sun can bring feelings of pessimism, disappointment, or oppressive energy. You may feel like nothing is going your way and be discouraged from taking steps forward.
The Sun as Advice
Upright, the Sun advises you to be open and optimistic in whatever situation you find yourself in. Reversed, the card advises that it is time to take a break from your current circumstances. Allow yourself some space to rest, reflect, and recharge before continuing on with your journey.
The Sun as How Someone Sees You
Upright, the Sun can indicate that you are seen as confident, lively, and inspiring. People may admire your enthusiasm and resilience in difficult situations. Reversed, the Sun suggests that you are seen as egotistical or overconfident. You may be coming across to others as too much without any substance behind it.
The Sun as What Someone Wants From You
Upright, the Sun can suggest that someone wants the best from you. They may be looking for your enthusiasm, optimism, and focus to help them in difficult situations. Reversed, the Sun suggests that someone is looking for more from you than what you are able to give. You may need to take a step back and set some boundaries with this person or situation.
Upright Sun Tarot Card Meanings
When The Sun tarot card appears upright in a reading, it generally represents good fortune, fun, light, joy, and optimism.
You might find that things are going well for you, and you feel light and breezy.
Others are drawn to your positive energy and seek out your company, advice or opinion for your fresh perspective.
You feel confident in yourself, but not overly so.
You realize that life isn’t always perfect, but you know that you have what it takes to ride the ups and downs.
You’re able to see the bright side of everything, and when less-than-ideal situations occur, you’re able to understand what lesson you can learn from the experience.
Overall, The Sun is a positive card to receive in a tarot reading.
Read on to discover more nuance for love and career readings.
Upright Sun Meaning For Love
Upright Sun Card Meanings For Relationships
If you’re in a relationship and The Sun appears, be prepared for something good to happen.
This doesn’t necessarily mean things will work out well in the way you’d like, however.
Usually, it does mean that you’ll be entering a period of fun, passion, and joy in your relationship.
However, The Sun also acts as a flashlight, shining a direct light on the truth of your union.
If there are any incompatibilities or underlying issues, these will be revealed and brought to the fore.
Usually, this still means that you can work on them and improve the relationship if you choose.
But sometimes this means that you’ll be going your separate ways.
If you do, however, The Sun brings joy and positivity above all.
It could be a painful separation, but there will be something new and more aligned to your spirit and personality just around the corner.
Furthermore, The Sun sometimes represents deepening relationships or even pregnancy.
It’s not uncommon for a marriage proposal or the announcement of a baby to come soon after The Sun appears in a relationship reading.
Upright Sun Card Meanings For Singles
If you’re single, The Sun indicates that you are feeling good as you are, but you’re in a great space to attract the right person as well.
It’s actually the best scenario for you to be in at the moment.
Your light, carefree, happy energy is good for you, but it will also attract others who are vibrating on your same wavelength.
Enjoy the fun aspects of your life.
Go out on dates and just have a good time.
The playful nature of your experiences will only manifest good things in your love life soon.
Whether you’re in a relationship or single, The Sun sign still can represent pregnancy.
If this is the direction you’d like to go, odds are in your favor.
However, if you do not want to manifest a pregnancy or a child at this time, take precautions and protect yourself.
Upright Sun Meaning For Money & Career
The Sun in a money and career meaning is a positive omen for success.
If you’re working a job or building your career, you should expect to make significant leaps in all your endeavors.
If the time is appropriate to request a raise, you might want to take advantage of that now as odds are in your favor.
For business, you can expect an influx of good clients or ideas that will be easy to bring to fruition now.
This is a time of great success and abundance.
In any case, The Sun will be a source of light and happiness as you work on projects or deal with business matters.
The Sun also represents abundance and prosperity when it comes to money flow and your finances.
You could receive a windfall of unexpected cash.
If you’ve been working on manifesting rituals for money and The Sun comes up, you can expect your ritual to work and to receive money soon.
The only warning is that The Sun will bring any truth to the surface.
So while you may receive money, if you have any unpaid debts or loose ends to tie up with your financial responsibilities, expect those to come up as well, and be prepared to handle them accordingly.
Reversed Sun Tarot Card Meanings
The Sun reversed can go one of two ways.
Either you’re feeling sad, lacking confidence, or just feel like a dark cloud is hanging over your head and you can’t shake it.
Or, you’re overly confident to the point of being arrogant, antagonistic, and egotistical — and you’ll soon find out that your expectations are unreasonable.
Reversed Sun Meaning For Love
Reversed Sun Card Meanings For Relationships
The upsidedown inverted meaning of The Sun in love and relationships is oftentimes a warning.
If you are with someone who doesn’t really want to be in the relationship, who isn’t ready for commitment, or if there is some other kind of incompatibility between you, The Sun sign will try to show itself.
The Sun reversed in a love reading is also an indicator that the relationship isn’t meeting your expectations.
Or that you know this person isn’t right for you, yet you’re barrelling forward anyway just because you’re hoping it will work out.
Another meaning is that you’re overly confident in your relationship when you shouldn’t be.
It could be that you try to uphold a positive image on the outside so that you appear to be a power couple when really your partner is cheating on you and your relationship is in shambles.
It’s best to face reality now before you’re blindsided.
Finally, while The Sun upright signals a pregnancy, reversed, The Sun can signal a lost pregnancy or some other negative outcome.
Reversed Sun Card Meanings For Singles
If you’re single, The Sun reversed could also mean that your confidence to find a relationship is at a low point right now.
You feel hopeless and pessimistic about the idea of ever meeting someone special or having a successful relationship in general.
It could also mean that you’re trying too hard to attract love when there’s really nothing in your own emotional well-being to give.
Work on getting yourself emotionally and mentally stable and soon the cosmic energy will come into place and allow for a healthy relationship to manifest.
On the other side, if you’re single and The Sun appears reversed, it could mean that you have too much confidence in yourself and feel like nobody else is “good enough” for you.
You might be a catch and have lots to offer, but be careful that you’re not getting too egotistical to where you’re pushing people away.
Reversed Sun Meaning For Money & Career
The Sun reversed in a career reading is usually an indicator that you need to take action.
Something isn’t working for you right now, and your job or business is suffering because of it.
Whether it’s exploring other options within the company, starting up your own business, or just taking a new position, it’s time to make some changes in your job.
It could signal that you’re feeling burned out in your profession or in your industry.
Or that you’re taking all the wrong opportunities and missing the right ones.
The Sun reversed often literally means you’re burning out.
If you can afford it, take a break, vacation, or just a little bit of time off to recharge your battery.
When it comes directly to your money, The Sun reversed is usually a bad omen.
The Sun is setting on an opportunity and things are going dark.
You may experience a financial loss because of this, or you’re letting your cash slip through your fingers.
Take your time and reevaluate everything, starting with the way you view money, spending habits, etc., so that you get back to where you were before.
Final Thoughts On The Sun Card
Congrats on taking the first step to working with the tarot and learning to read for yourself and those you love!
Just by interacting with different cards and learning more about their meanings, you are already on your way down your path to spiritual fulfillment and enlightenment.
The next natural step is to make sure you receive your free numerology reading.
Few things are as powerful as numerology for helping you improve your tarot readings.
But I’m not going to tell you that the information you’ll uncover will make you a better tarot reader.
It’s better for you to get your reading and find that out for yourself.
That way, it’ll be a much more personal, special, and beautiful experience.
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