Sun Tarot Card Meanings

sun tarot card meaning

Sun Tarot Card
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The Sun tarot card meanings in traditional tarot stem from its connection to both Astrology and Numerology. The Sun tarot card can mean:

Upright:

Enlightenment.

Joy and happiness.

A child.

A holiday. A warm place.

Being accepted. Self-realisation.

Optimism.

Great health and vitality.

Victory and accomplishments.

Reversed:

Poor logic.

Sadness.

Low vitality.

Sun tarot card and Astrology

The sun is ruled by the sun. The sun rules our basic identity and our self-realisation. The Sun also rules Leo and the Strength Tarot Card. 

Learn more about Sun in Astrology on Cafe Astrology website here. 

Sun in the Vision Quest

Sun Freyr deity

Sun speaks of inner child healing as a result of the vision quest. The Seeker sees the truth of their situation. In the Moon card, the Moon eclipsed the Sun, revealing to the Seeker their emotional state. This gives the Seeker a stronger awareness and connection to themselves which bring about healing and integration seen in the Sun card. The Seeker is coming out of the tomb (their old life) in the Judgement card, and they are reborn again.

I also connect this card to the Norse deity Frey, the deity of peace, beauty and horses. He is also the deity for male fertility and agriculture. Sun speaks of peace and abundance, similar to Frey. You can learn about the traditional meaning of the Major Arcana and their connection to the Vision Quest on my article called Norse Salvation. 

You can learn more about Frey on Mythopedia website here. 

Sun tarot card meanings upright

Sun tarot card meanings in a general reading

The Sun tarot card represents success, joy, sunshine, day, warmth, and happiness. This is the card for inner child healing.  The Sun is the tarot card of self-acceptance. 

Sun tarot card in a love reading

In a love reading, the Sun tarot card denotes a new relationship. It often describes a relationship that is sociable and fun. If the Seeker is single the Sun can mean they will experience love at first sight or love that feels like their first love. This card can also mean a holiday romance.

Sun tarot card in a career reading

In a career reading, the Sun tarot card signifies leadership jobs. The Sun can also mean a fun job. This card can also mean the Seeker has talents in working with energy and life force energy. This card can speak of a career that makes a lot of sense to the Seeker. They are aligned with what they are doing.

The Sun tarot card as feelings

The Sun tarot card speaks of love that is joyful. The Sun denotes positive feelings, excitement, and a sense of purpose. The Sun often speaks of falling in love, and sometimes this is falling in love over and over again with the same person.

Sun tarot card as Personality types

Sun tarot card people are optimistic, happy, and confident who are always looking for ways to enjoy life and experience joy. This is someone with a youthful and carefree nature, no matter what age. They love new beginnings, seeing new places, and learning new skills. They seem to never grow old.

Sun tarot card meanings reversed

Sun reversed speaks of reaching the wrong conclusions. Things are frustrating and unclear. The Seeker might feel more comfortable in the shadow of their own potential. This card reversed can mean ignorance is winning.

Sun tarot card reversed as Personality types

The reversed meanings of the tarot cards often speaks of the Seeker acting out due to being under a lot of stress. This can bring out the shadow aspect of the person. 

Sun reversed can be someone who weren’t allowed to enjoy their childhood. They could have been very criticised when growing up. They could have a very harsh inner critic which is stealing their joy and peace. 

Sun tarot card meanings summary

The Sun tarot card means a happy and sunny outcome to the Seeker’s question. This is the tarot card for acceptance and making good decisions.

Sun Tarot Card Combinations

Some important tarot card combinations including The Sun:

The Sun(XIX) + The Fool: A child. 

The Sun(XIX) + The Magician: Utilising your talents in the best way. 

The Sun(XIX) + Strength: Being loved and accepted. 

The Sun(XIX) + The Devil: Ambition. 

The Sun(XIX) + Judgement: Your calling is your vocation. 

The Sun(XIX) + Ace of pentacles: A great investment. 

The Sun(XIX) + Two of pentacles: Having fun at work.

The Sun(XIX) + Seven of pentacles: Working outside. 

The Sun(XIX) + Page of pentacles: A happy student. 

The Sun(XIX) + Two of swords: Mathematics. Logic and reason. 

The Sun(XIX) + Four of swords: A relaxing holiday. 

The Sun(XIX) + Six of swords: Science. 

The Sun(XIX) + Seven of swords: Self-reliant. Self-employment. 

The Sun(XIX) + Four of wands: A strong community. A happy community.

The Sun(XIX) + Eight of wands: A road trip. A fun holiday. A fun job. 

The Sun(XIX) + Knight of wands: Relocation to a warmer place. A happy career change. 

The Sun(XIX) + King of wands: A good husband. 

The Sun(XIX) + Ace of cups: Answered Prayers. Island holiday.

The Sun(XIX) + Six of cups: Feeling at home. Children.

The Sun(XIX) + Page of cups: Mentoring someone. 

The Sun(XIX) + Queen of cups: A storyteller. A healer. 

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