XIX · Major Arcana · Sun
The Sun
A warmth with nothing to hide.
joy · success · vitality · clarity · positivity
Upright
Warmth, clarity, and uncomplicated joy. The Sun lights everything plainly and brings success, vitality, and the freedom to simply be yourself.
Reversed — a joy behind passing cloud
Temporary clouds over the joy, dimmed enthusiasm, or unrealistic optimism. The warmth is still there but momentarily obscured.
Why this card
Clarity and joy — vitality, success, and the freedom to be plainly yourself.
Sun — vitality and self.
In the plate
- radiant sun
- child on a white horse
- sunflowers
- red banner
- garden wall
To sit with
Where is joy available to you that you could let yourself feel fully?
What is temporarily clouding your sense of joy or success?
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