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The Sun
Card "The Sun" Credit: Tarot Rider-Waite

XIX The Sun

The Sun means that good energies are at play. When this Major Arcanum appears in the reading, it brings all its brilliance to the moment. The card suggests optimism and abundance, indicating that success seems inevitable. The Sun brings energy to accomplish, fills us with confidence, and lights our way. Any situation at hand gets its shine and can be resolved. This Major Arcanum is the very representation of life and light. That is, if you were going through difficult times, or some situation seemed unresolved, this card comes to indicate that good things will come. The Sun brings optimism, confidence, and energy so that everything gets resolved and gets better.

A little more about the card The Sun...

The Sun is card 19 of the Tarot and basically symbolizes light, and enlightenment. It usually indicates an extremely positive moment, as the card is one of the most joyful and optimistic in the Tarot. In a reading, it almost does not matter where it appears, as it usually bodes well.

In the card, we see the Sun shining, imposing. Flowers growing indicate happy and prosperous times and there is also an extremely happy child being shown on the card.

There are four sunflowers, representing the four elements. The boy rides a white horse, symbolizing purity and innocence. On his head, a wreath points to success. Note that the boy’s hands do not control the horse, suggesting the perfect balance between conscious and unconscious.