The Sun Tarot Card Meaning Upright and Reversed

In The Sun Tarot card, we find the secret to happiness. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and there is not a cloud in the sky. When The Sun appears, rest assured that good luck will be on your side. It is the right time to start new projects, set ambitious goals, and search for love.

For those who know how to take advantage of an excellent opportunity, The Sun Tarot card means that it is time to act. The Sun rises every morning and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. It is the card of victory, the protector of warriors, and the savior of the destitute.

In this article, we will talk about the symbolism of The Sun Tarot card in the Rider-Waite deck, and we will explain how to interpret it in the upright and reversed position with respect to love, health, work, and money.

The Sun Tarot Card and Numerology

The number of each Tarot card has rich symbolism that adds to its meaning. The number of The Sun is 19, which is 1+9, or 10. As we saw with the Wheel of Fortune, 10 means that something has reached its fullest potential. 10 is also 1+0, or 1. 1 is also the number of The Magician, and it represents creation and new beginnings.

Like the Wheel of Fortune, The Sun marks a turning point. We have completed one cycle and are beginning another.

Keywords for The Sun Tarot Card

Upright:

• Success
• Happiness
• Harmony
• Luck
• Optimism

Reversed:

• Bad luck
• Delays
• Obstacles
• Lost opportunities
• Vanity

Imagery and Symbolism of The Sun Tarot Card

The Sun Tarot card shows us a large sun with a human face that shines in a bright blue sky. The Sun’s expression is gentle. It does not show severity or sorrow. Its rays are alternating between straight and wavy. He is watching a child that is riding a white horse. Crowned with flowers, the child’s hair is golden, and he has a red feather on his head. In his left arm, he carries an orange banner. The white horse is tame and is calmly carrying the child. Behind them, we find a wall of gray bricks. Beyond the wall, there is a beautiful garden full of sunflowers.

Spiritual elevation and illumination are the central messages of The Sun Tarot card. This is a card of joy and fulfillment. Freedom and inspiration are some of the words that come to mind when we meet that smiling child who is riding free on the white horse.

The Sun represents energy that acts in two forms. It illuminates us with its straight rays, and it radiates heat with its undulating beams. The gray wall that separates the child from the sunflower garden is a representation of the limitations that we have imposed on ourselves. The wall is lower than the sunflowers, but it keeps us contained safely within our comfort zone.

The Lessons of The Sun Tarot Card

The Sun is essential to life, bringing us the warmth and light we need to grow and thrive. In many spiritual traditions, The Sun was considered the primary god, and in some cultures, it was even the Creator God. Solar imagery plays an important role even in Christianity, as the Resurrection is celebrated on the Sun’s day.

As important as the physical Sun is, it is merely a reflection of the spiritual Sun that connects all of us through our hearts.

You only live once: Recharging one’s batteries

Everything on earth is connected. The plants receive their energy from sunlight, and they, in turn, provide the energy for everything else that is alive. Yet, there is also great diversity in life. Some plants grow far from ponds because they need less water, some plants can withstand long periods without even a drop of water, some plants are aquatic, and some plants need to live in the shade. In the same way, some people require large doses of social interaction and recognition to be able to feel satisfied, while other people prefer a quieter and more solitary existence.

The issue is that we often have to leave our comfort zone to mature. We must learn to adapt to changes and have a balanced life. While not everything depends on external approval, we do need a minimum of interaction in order to lead a socially active and satisfying life.

Sunlight deprivation is not only a trigger for depressive symptoms, but it can also affect our skin, causing vitamin deficiencies and other diseases that are connected with living exclusively indoors, hidden, and separated from the world of life.

When was the last time you slept on the grass or went for a walk in the park?

Have you dared to chat with a stranger recently?

Life is there, happening. We must learn to see beyond our senses and go beyond our imposed limits.

How to Interpret The Sun Tarot Card in a Reading

The Sun Tarot Card is a good omen in every way. We have found a card whose brightness transcends the confines of its frame and radiates positive energy to the entire spread. Along with The World, The Sun Tarot card brings the best possible news.

The reading of this card is very favorable when it appears upright or accompanied by other equally positive cards. The Sun shines for everyone and is a very favorable omen. All doors will open, successes come one after another, and your life will be filled with love. All your wishes will come true, and all your prayers will be answered.

While its opposite card, The Moon, teaches us about the deep sorrows and fears that we keep down in our unconscious, The Sun provides us with healing and liberation, allowing us to break all our bonds and enjoy our gifts with the blessing of the Universe.

Laughter, happiness, and celebration are some of what it foretells. You’ll be able to share your light with all those around you during this happy time.

When The Sun Tarot card appears in the reversed position, it indicates that we will find obstacles in our way. Situations that we thought had been solved will pop up again. Projects will fail, or else, a lack of planning will weigh on the final results.

The Sun reversed could also indicate a person that feels like “The Sun.” That is, they believe the whole universe revolves around them. They have unrealistic expectations, but due to their great vanity and narcissism, they are caught in a trap of egotism, showing that they have not yet reached maturity.

The Upright Position of The Sun Tarot Card

When The Sun Tarot card is upright in a spread, we will have a positive and successful outcome in business and relationships. The Sun also has a good influence on our psychological world. You will see and feel that the results of your work have begun to flourish.

The Sun represents heat, light, and life. Without light, we would live in a state of permanent darkness, and nothing could grow or develop. The Sun also refers to the internal work we must do.

This card implies that we have the drive and all of the resources we need to achieve our goals. The Sun Tarot card also teaches us about the great satisfaction that we can achieve by feeling happy regardless of our circumstances, remembering that everything is transitory in life. Just as one day we are up, the next day we can be down. The important thing is to stay loyal to our truth.

Love

• Lasting unions
• Marriage
• Loving and passionate relationships
• For singles, there is a new relationship around the corner.
• Listen to your partner’s advice
• Joy and serenity in marriage
• Healthy pregnancies

Health

• Excellent health, strength, and vigor
• Full physical form
• Optimal health
• Regeneration of vital energies and healing

Work

• Good time to start new businesses, launch new ideas, find a new job, or apply for financing to start the business you’ve always dreamed of
• You are about to reach the peak of your career
• Intellectual or artistic successes
• Literary talent
• Inventions

Money

• Good time for investments
• Inheritances
• Collection of debt

The Reversed Position of The Sun Tarot Card:

In the same way that happens with all the Major Arcana, except for The World tarot card, when the card appears reversed, its meaning takes a 180-degree turn. We will find that where everything was illuminated, within reach, and satisfying, we will now find darkness, obstacles, and disputes. The light has faded, and we have returned to the world of darkness.

The Sun’s positive attitudes, bravery, self-respect, and pride, have turned into narcissism, egotism, and selfishness. We live in a time of discord, confusion, loneliness, and abandonment. The sunflowers will grow and receive their energy elsewhere.

When The Sun Tarot card appears reversed, it is important to avoid isolation, overcome obstacles, listen to advice, leave your comfort zone, and keep trying, even though everything may seem to go against you.

Even if your projects have major setbacks, it is not the time to take refuge in fear, gossip, or false beliefs. It is time to keep going.

The meaning of the Inverted Sun Trump when it comes to:

Love

• Problems
• Ruptures
• It is time to strengthen your relationship
• Difficulties and painful confrontations with friendships over romantic issues
• You will face heartbreak, loneliness, and disappointment
• Try to work on improving your communication to reduce conflicts in your romantic life

Health

• Lack of energy
• Stress
• Exhaustion
• Need for a general checkup
• Lack of vitamins
• Lack of balance and dizziness
• Burns, scars, sunstroke, muscle problems, and fractures.

Work

• Lack of planning
• Excessive pride and egomania
• Losing perspective
• Beware of making mistakes
• A period of stagnation and lack of progress

Money

• Money will be scarce
• Don’t expect big profits
• Beware of unnecessary expenses
• Don’t venture into risky investments
• Be prudent and you will be able to get out of this period of drought

Rider-Waite images used with permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT c. 1971 by U.S. Games Systems.