The Sun
The Sun
The Sun shines with joy, success and clarity. Things are coming together, and your confidence is growing. Celebrate your wins and share your light with others.
Love Warmth and happiness fill your connections. Enjoy the ease and joy of being together.
Work Success and recognition are within reach. Let your talents shine.
Money Things may feel stable and bright. Enjoy what you have built.
Wellbeing Energy and joy are high. Time in the sun and play can lift your spirits.
Growth You are embracing your true self. Let joy guide you forward.
Reversed, The Sun suggests that joy is present though temporarily clouded. You may feel less confident or tired. Look for small moments of light, and they will grow.
Love Small misunderstandings may dim the warmth. Gentle honesty helps restore it.
Work Success may take a little longer. Keep going, and stay open.
Money Things may be steady though slower than hoped. Patience helps.
Wellbeing Energy may be low. Rest, fresh air and play can help.
Growth Your inner child may need attention. Reconnect with what brings you joy.
Symbols in the glass
- radiant sun joy, clarity and vitality
- child on horse innocence and freedom
- sunflowers growth and warmth
- red banner energy and celebration
- garden wall safety and completion
- white horse purity and strength
A radiant sun with a face shines over a garden wall lined with sunflowers. A joyful child rides a white horse, arms outstretched, holding a red banner. The scene is filled with warmth and light.
Deeper lore
- Element
- Fire
- Astrology
- Sun
- Hebrew letter
- Resh (ר)
- Tree of Life path
- 30: Hod to Yesod
- Golden Dawn title
- The Lord of the Fire of the World
- Number
- Nineteen reduces to ten and then one: a completed cycle returning to fresh beginnings in full light.
- Names
- The Sun · Le Soleil · 太阳
Waite, 1911
Waite (1911) lists: material happiness, fortunate marriage, contentment. Reversed: the same in a lesser sense.
What brings me pure joy, and how can I invite more of it?
Ask Iris about this cardFor reflection and entertainment. Meanings follow the Smith-Waite tradition.