The Sun, Rider-Waite-Smith

Major Arcana · Fire

The Sun meaning

joy · success · vitality

Upright

Full radiance! Success, clarity and simple happiness are on their way.

Reversed

Joy is veiled, or optimism a little naive. The sun is still there, behind a few clouds.

Correspondences

Astrology
☉Sun
Element
Fire
Yes or no
No

Symbols

The child on the white horse
joy, innocence
The radiant sun
vitality, success
The sunflowers
growth, the warmth of life

Upright

Reversed

joy, success, vitality, clarity, optimism

General

dimmed joy, delays, overenthusiasm

shared happiness, blossoming love, closeness

Love

passing clouds, unrealistic expectations

success, recognition, energy

Career

delays, too much ego

prosperity, financial success

Finances

smaller gains than hoped

joy, confidence, warmth

Feelings

passing sadness, low energy

shine, celebrate, be yourself

Actions

find your light again, stay humble

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