In this chapter of the tarot course, we will see The Sun and its meanings. The hidden details for its interpretation in the tarot, its correspondence with numerology, the elements and kabbalistics.
What does the Sun card mean in the Tarot? What does the Sun card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the upside down or reversed Sun card mean?
The Sun and its illuminated message in the Tarot
The Sun is the 19th arcane in the tarot.. The Sun is one of those cards that everyone wants to see appear, because its message is as bright as its light when it appears upright, and it does not cease to be positive even when it appears inverted in the reading.
Let’s get to know its luminous message:
Correspondences of the letter
- Kabbalistics: naturally associates this card with the sun, with the letter Qoph and with the number 100.
- Esoterically: it is associated with the astrological sign of Gemini, the element Fire and the season of winter.
- In numerology: it represents the number 19 and 1 (19, = 1 + 9 = 10 , 1 + 0 = 1).
Graphic description of the chart
The Sun is an image of optimism and contentment, the dawn that follows the darkest night. As the source of all life on Earth, the Sun represents the source of life itself.
The child playing joyfully in the foreground represents the happiness of our inner spirit when we are in harmony with our true self.
He is naked, with nothing to hide. He has all the innocence and purity of childhood. The white horse on which the child rides represents strength and purity of spirit.
The horse is not wearing a saddle and is controlled without the use of hands, and this is a symbol of perfect control between the conscious and the subconscious.
The child holds an orange flag in the left hand, which shows that control has passed from the conscious to the subconscious. The orange flag represents action and vibration, and the rays of the sun represent the same thing.
In the Sun figure, the straight rays are action, while the wavy rays represent vibration. The sunflowers in the background represent the life and fruitfulness of the spirit under the nourishment of the sun.
There are four sunflowers, representing the four suits of the Minor Arcana, as well as the four elements. The wall of stones represents the construction of the being in time, the strength with which the being builds itself, brick by brick, minute by minute.
What does the Sun mean in the Tarot?
The Sun when it appears to the right, General meaning: The Sun is one of the most positive and auspicious cards in the entire Tarot deck.
It represents fun, warmth in attitude and emotion, success, positivity and vitality, happiness, purity, unions, all is tranquility and happiness.
It is a card of unbeatable prognosis as the sun represents life, light, enlightenment, joy and feeling fully alive and blessed.
No matter how much you have gone through, no matter how much darkness and underworlds your soul has wandered, now the sun comes to give you its warm rays and your transformation is immense.
On all planes this new energy settles in, changing your life fully. Success in money and work, exultant health, and love encompassing all types of life relationships, from partner, children, family, social life.
People are attracted to your light, you bring warmth, growth and support, you share your gifts and your new energy. The message of this card is possibly what you have always hoped for, that everything will be much better, that finally everything will be much better and for the better.
Your enthusiasm is at an all-time high now and worries are behind you. It doesn’t matter if you have a clear path or not, if you have a goal or a concrete idea to go forward.
The self-confidence that you enjoy now makes you move forward without cavil, you trust in yourself and that the universe is all on your side to support you and help you in the direction you are going.
It is undoubtedly the chart that everyone wants to see, the chart that we all expect to appear announcing the present and the future.
If the Sun rises expressing a final result, there is no doubt that there is only one way: success. Everything will be achieved, whatever the plan, interest or desire.
If The Sun appears explaining a situation, it will be free, pure, you are in full command of all your faculties and abilities. There is emotion and feelings, warmth, forgiveness, reconciliations.
It is a card that announces weddings or unions. It is a situation of assured success in any spiritual or material field.
Referring to a person, this card will tell us that she is totally reliable, her frankness and gratitude is a hallmark, she is someone who knows how to listen, who accommodates and gives shelter with her emotional warmth.
She is a happy, radiant person, full of optimism and enthusiasm, she knows how to have fun and laugh and spreads these characteristics to those around her.
What does the Sun chart mean in love?
As far as love is concerned, The Sun heralds all kinds of well-being and happiness: marriages, unions, living together, much love and much sexuality. It can indicate a couple of strong character, but full of love and genuine feelings.
If you are alone, you will undoubtedly find love. If you are in a couple, difficulties will disappear, giving way to tangible and lasting happiness.
What does the Sun chart mean at work?
If this card refers to work, it tells you that it is the ideal time for everything, whether it is to find a job very soon, to grow the one you already have, to set up new businesses, to open branches, to expand.
The people you work with cooperate and are all in the same struggle and with the same purpose. Your work or profession is filled with new and clear ideas, you see the big picture and the future, you find solutions and you know what to do and how to proceed.
What does the Sun chart mean for money and finances?
The economic could not be better with this chart, the money arrives soon and fast. Everything that seemed impossible to collect is collected. There may be inheritances and extra money coming in from unthinkable things. Luck in gambling and chance.
Your investments grow, business is fruitful, profits are fast and palpable. If you are waiting for labor or judicial resolutions, the rulings will favor you widely. Money will not be a problem for you at all.
What does the Sun chart mean for health?
In reference to health, it is unbeatable. The vitality you enjoy leads you on a path of well-being. There is recovery and healing of ailments, remarkable improvements of illnesses or complete absence of them.
You feel great energy now and a new confidence in your body. You are full of strength.
What does The Sun mean spiritually?
This is a time when you feel blessed. You understand the meaning of things, the workings of the world and of beings, you long for and perceive the truth, you seek it knowing that it will bring you the answers you need.
It is a moment of personal enlightenment where you finally understand, you see the whole and at the same time the unity.
What does the Sun upside down or reversed Sun chart mean?
The Sun in inverted position, General meaning: This reversed card loses naturally, part of the fantastic message it gave us in the right.
Now there are feelings of lack, scarcity, temporary depression, momentary absence of success.
It is not a good time but you should not worry too much, because this sun is still a card full of energy.
Now there is much less freedom, creativity and fundamentally clarity in your life. You have lost confidence and security and you see everything in gray, like a profusely cloudy day.
You know that there behind the clouds is the sun, your inner self knows it, but now you need to see it and knowing that it is there does not satisfy you.
This leads to strong negative feelings, loss of optimism and joy, even pessimism and depression. People who used to come to you because of your radiant light no longer do.
You must be careful not to move from complaint and pessimism to a toxic form of pessimism and anguish because everyone runs away from that sooner or later and you can become more and more alone, enveloped by darkness.
What does the reversed Sun signify in love?
In love, the Sun signals problems, arguments and in some cases breakups. If you are alone, it can be slow to find someone who understands you and restores your enthusiasm and confidence.
If you are in a couple, differences will appear. All this can be overcome, for this you have to be clear and speak the truth, try communication and dialogue. It can also mean arguments or estrangement with family or friends.
This reversed card may indicate that in a couple or relationship one of the two or both are taking things for granted, feels sure of what he has and has stopped doing constructive things for the relationship.
It warns us to review things and not take love for granted. Love is built every day.
What does the reversed Sun chart mean at work?
At work, you are now disorganized and scattered. There is no clarity of ideas if any appear at all. Or there may be tedium and weariness, stress and overload.
Maybe you’re not doing what you want or like, but it’s not time for change now. Try to find the positive side of the issue.
If you are looking for a job, minor opportunities may appear, as if to “go for it”, but what you are really hoping for will take a little longer. You also shouldn’t take your job for granted or for granted now.
Sometimes we relax too much and this lackadaisical attitude can bring us serious inconveniences.
What does the reversed Sun chart mean for money and finances?
As for money and finances, it does not announce money problems, it is not negative in this aspect. It only advises you to save and be prudent, avoid unnecessary expenses.
If you decide to increase your earnings, expand a business, make some kind of investment, this card indicates that they can go well, you just have to have the right advice. It is likely that the profits will not be as good as in the right Sun, but they will be profits at the end.
What does the reversed Sun card mean in health?
In health, it is time to rest to reorganize your strength. You do not have the vitality of before and you need to recover it. It may be indicative of some problems with your eyesight, make a consultation if necessary.
You are in a low of your energy and you should look for those activities that allow you to recover your enthusiasm.
What does the reversed Sun chart mean spiritually?
Spirituality: With The Sun reversed, you may be a little confused about your spirituality. You know there is a great deal of beauty, joy and happiness in this life, if you are looking hard enough and in the right places, but you may have moments of “not sure where to look”.
Try to be in the company of people who do know and are clear. Do readings and meditations, prayers, you can join support groups or go to church to find that emotional reinforcement you need now.
