Major arcana XIX
The Sun
Joy, success and clarity.
- Keywords
- Joy · Success · Vitality · Clarity · Positivity
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Number
- XIX
AdviceShow yourself and make the most of the good moment.
What it means
The Sun shines on a happy child riding a white horse, with sunflowers behind a wall. It is the most positive card in the tarot: vitality, success, confidence and simple joy. What was hidden becomes clear and things go well. It also speaks of sincerity and of showing yourself as you are, without fear.
In love
Happiness, a relationship that is going well and a lot of closeness. It can speak of family and children.
At work and with money
Success, recognition and energy to move forward. The results show.
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Frequently asked questions
What does The Sun mean in tarot?
Joy, success and clarity. Show yourself and make the most of the good moment.
What does The Sun mean in love?
Happiness, a relationship that is going well and a lot of closeness. It can speak of family and children.
What does The Sun mean for work?
Success, recognition and energy to move forward. The results show.
Is The Sun a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, The Sun usually says yes. Joy, success and clarity.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other major arcana
The FoolThe MagicianThe High PriestessThe EmpressThe EmperorThe HierophantThe LoversThe ChariotStrengthThe HermitWheel of FortuneJusticeThe Hanged ManDeathTemperanceThe DevilThe TowerThe StarThe MoonJudgementThe World