The Sun shines over a child riding a white horse in front of a wall of sunflowers. It is joy, success, vitality and clarity: everything is illuminated, things go well, and you are allowed to be happy.
Joy, clarity and life in full light.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Material happiness, a fortunate marriage, contentment.
Reversed
Reversed, the sun is clouded but not gone: temporary sadness, delayed success, too much optimism, or joy that you do not let yourself feel.
A joy clouded over, success delayed but not denied.
Waite’s keywords (1911): The same in a lesser sense.
In love
Upright Joyful, warm love; a happy relationship; marriage, a child, or harmony.
Reversed Small clouds in love; joy delayed, but not lost.
In work
Upright Success, recognition, a fulfilled project; your work shines.
Reversed Delayed success or limited recognition; keep going.
In money
Upright Prosperity and abundance; a good time for money.
Reversed Temporary money worries; overconfidence.
At home and in the family
Upright A happy home, children, celebrations, family warmth.
Reversed Small conflicts at home; restore joy with simple things.
On your path
Upright Clarity of spirit, inner child, joy as a spiritual path.
Reversed Your inner light is dimmed; seek what makes you happy.
Its counsel
Upright Shine. Celebrate what is good.
Reversed Let yourself be happy again. The sun is still there.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Major Arcana, card 19
- Element
- Fire
- Number
- 19
Dreams that carry this card
The Major Arcana
The Fool · The Magician · The High Priestess · The Empress · The Emperor · The Hierophant · The Lovers · The Chariot · Strength · The Hermit · Wheel of Fortune · Justice · The Hanged Man · Death · Temperance · The Devil · The Tower · The Star · The Moon · Judgement · The World