Major Arcana

The Sun

Tarot Card Meaning

The Sun tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • joy
  • success
  • vitality
  • positivity

Radiant success and joy. Everything is illuminated — celebrate this blessed moment.

Reversed

  • temporary setback
  • inner child blocked
  • overconfidence
  • dimmed joy

Joy is dimmed but not extinguished. A temporary cloud passes over your success.

Symbolism

A joyful naked child rides a white horse beneath a blazing sun, arms spread wide. Sunflowers bloom over a stone wall behind — the radiance of pure, uncomplicated happiness and truth.

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