The Sun card radiates happiness, purity, success, and a connection to your inner child. It symbolises playfulness and is a powerful omen of emotional fulfilment and life purpose. This card heralds abundance, robust health, and a thriving immune system. It brings warmth, love, confidence, and a sense of security. Associated with Leo, The Sun shines brightly in all aspects of life.

The Sun tarot card embodies pure happiness and the joyous essence of life. Its appearance heralds the arrival of something positive and thrilling. This card brings a sense of childlike wonder, encouraging you to embrace and express your true self fully.
The Sun Keywords
Upright Keywords | Reversed Keywords |
Happiness, purity, confidence, childhood, warmth, inner spirit, playfulness, positivity, courage, fun, trust, security, and life purpose | Pessimism, lack of happiness, negativity, weak spirit, anticipating celebration, happy facades, lack of fun, repressed inner child, lack of warmth |
Imagery & Symbolism
The imagery of The Sun card in tarot typically features a vibrant and radiant sun shining in a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there may be a child or two dancing or playing joyfully in a field of sunflowers. The sunflowers symbolise growth, vitality, and the positive energy derived from the sun.
The overall scene exudes warmth and happiness, with a wall or a garden in the background representing a secure and protected space. The Sun card's imagery evokes a sense of positivity, success, and the sheer abundance of life.

Naked Child: The child's nakedness signifies vulnerability and a liberated spirit, representing our inner child and playful nature.
Sunflowers: These flowers symbolise adoration, loyalty, and enduring life.
Red Cloth: This vibrant cloth signifies passion, excitement, energy, and decisive action.
Sun: The sun embodies health and vitality, serving as a source of life and renewal.
White Horse: The white horse represents purity and innocence of spirit, as well as a divine connection to a higher source.
Grey Wall: The wall symbolises strong boundaries and the courage to protect and uphold them.
The Sun Tarot Card Meanings
UPRIGHT
The Sun appearing in general meaning is an extremely positive card that you are reaching a point of self-actualisation, it is time for joy and celebration. High creative energy is revealed at this time. Be confident and value your skills and efforts. If you are looking to see if something will be successful, there is a high probability it will be if this card is received.
REVERSED
The Sun can signify a temporary pessimistic outlook. The sun is generally a positive card, so in reverse, it can mean a lack of optimism in a positive situation. It may be that you are pretending to display a false sense of happiness to others, but internally are feeling more negative. This can result in a lack of confidence and low self-esteem.
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
UPRIGHT
The Sun can signify pregnancy or children, so if you are surrounding cards related to pregnancy, this can be a strong indicator of a new inner child within you. Your aura radiates joy and attracts a potential partner if you are single and looking for a relationship. If you are in a relationship, then it is a nurturing relationship where both of you promote loving energy toward each other.
REVERSED
The Sun can indicate feeling temporarily pessimistic about your love life. You may have had a small disagreement with your partner that is making you feel the relationship is spiralling downward when in reality, it is not. The Sun can also be a card for anticipating happiness, or a positive event - such as a proposal. Sometimes, The Sun can indicate events or situations that have become negative.
CAREER, JOB & BUSINESS
UPRIGHT
The Sun can signify that your career is aligned with your life purpose and is full of positive outcomes. This is a positive card that can suggest you will flourish in your job, career, and business. It is a great time to have value in yourself and to know your skills are worthy - great for confidence.
REVERSED
The Sun can indicate a lack of internal happiness in your professional life. You may be in a job position or career that is not aligned with your life or soul purpose. You may be desiring a career change in this situation or need some more passion or creativity in your current career. Your position is likely to be secure and safe within your job, career, or your business, however, your feeling of satisfaction and confidence in your ability to achieve and progress may be weakened.
FINANCES & MONEY
UPRIGHT
The Sun can indicate stable material assets coming into your finances, which will help them move in a positive direction. The Sun is also a good sign of finances and fortune, as well as the material aspect of the world. Alternatively, The Sun can be interpreted as income or financial profit coming in. It is a card of safety and security with your finances.
REVERSED
The Sun can indicate your financial situation taking a brief and temporary dip, causing hardship. However, it is important to remember this is only temporary and your finances will soon come back into balance. The Sun can also indicate being egocentric or materialistic about your finances. This can be going on financial splurges or shopping sprees to satisfy your desires.
WELLNESS
UPRIGHT
The sun appearing in a wellness position is a positive card indicating vitality. The Sun correlates to the Solar Plexus chakra and the immune system, and pulling this card is a good sign of a healthy immune system. This card can also suggest freedom and release, and embracing your inner child and creative aspects of yourself that will heal and nurture you. The Sun can also suggest health issues related to vitamin deficiencies.
REVERSED
The Sun can indicate that you need to be optimistic about your health or recovery. However, as a card of vitality, energy, and action, it may be that you need to work on recovering the physical aspects of your well-being or be proactive in your recovery. Alternatively, the Sun can indicate a lack of planning or issues around fertility.
PERSONALITY & ARCHETYPES
The Sun as an individual is an optimistic and confident person. They likely radiate positive energy and are proud and confident in themselves and their abilities. The Sun can indicate a playful and spontaneous individual, who loves adventure and the outdoors. Correlating to the zodiac sign Leo, this individual is an ambitious leader rather than a follower.
POSITIVES & ADVANATAGES
The Sun tarot card signifies the manifestation of your dreams and the attainment of true happiness. Its presence suggests that you are in a phase where self-expression comes naturally and effortlessly, allowing you to showcase your authentic self without fear or hesitation.
This card also indicates ample opportunities for personal growth and development, highlighting a period of expansion and positivity in your life. Embracing The Sun's energy means you are on a path to realising your full potential and basking in the warmth of your accomplishments.
NEGATIVES & DISADVANTAGES
While The Sun tarot card is generally associated with positivity and joy, its appearance can also highlight certain challenges and disadvantages. It may indicate that you're struggling with a pessimistic mindset, self-doubt, or feelings of imposter syndrome, preventing you from fully embracing the card's optimistic energy.
Creative blocks might be another issue, suggesting a need for inspiration and a fresh perspective. This card can serve as a reminder that, despite the potential for happiness and fulfilment, inner obstacles must be addressed and overcome to fully benefit from its positive influence.