Major Arcana
The Sun
Card 19
JoySuccessVitalityPositivity
Deluxe Astrology's tarot card encyclopedia documents the The Sun with upright and reversed meanings, full cosmic correspondences (Major Arcana, Fire element, Sun, Sun), love and career context, yes/no guidance (yes), numerological ties, and crystal associations. Free, no registration required.
Affirmation
“I radiate joy and bask in my own brilliant light.”
Numerology
19 — radiance, the joy of self-realization
Cosmic Correspondences
Element: Fire
Zodiac: Sun
Planet: Sun
Crystal: Amber
Color: Radiant Gold
Yes/No: Yes
Upright Meaning
Joy, success, and vitality. Everything is illuminated with warmth and positive energy flows abundantly.
Reversed Meaning
Temporary depression, lack of success, and blocked joy. The light is dimmed but not extinguished.
Card Description
The Sun radiates pure joy and success. Bask in its warm light — this is a time of celebration, clarity, and living your most vibrant life.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Sun
What does the The Sun mean in a love reading?
In a love reading, the The Sun (Major Arcana, Fire element) reflects joy, success, vitality. Joy, success, and vitality. Everything is illuminated with warmth and positive energy flows abundantly. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Temporary depression, lack of success, and blocked joy. The light is dimmed but not extinguished.
What does the The Sun mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the The Sun upright points to joy and success under Sun’s influence. Joy, success, and vitality. Everything is illuminated with warmth and positive energy flows abundantly. If it appears reversed, watch for Temporary depression, lack of success, and blocked joy. The light is dimmed but not extinguished.
Is the The Sun a yes or no card?
The The Sun is traditionally a yes card in yes-or-no tarot readings. Its energy supports forward movement, affirmative answers, and positive momentum when drawn upright. Reversed, consider the answer conditional on surrounding cards.
What zodiac sign is associated with the The Sun?
The The Sun is associated with Sun (Fire element), ruled by Sun. This astrological connection shapes the card’s core themes: joy, success, vitality. When Sun season is active or when Sun is prominent in transit, the The Sun often carries extra weight in a reading.
What does the The Sun reversed mean?
When the The Sun appears reversed in a tarot reading, it indicates Temporary depression, lack of success, and blocked joy. The light is dimmed but not extinguished. The reversed meaning is not simply the opposite of upright — it often signals the same energy turned inward, blocked, or overdone rather than its literal negation.