What Does the Sun Tarot Card Mean?

If there is one card everyone hopes to pull, it is the Sun. Warm, optimistic, and unambiguous, the Sun is the tarot's purest expression of joy, success, and vitality.

The symbolism of the Sun

Card nineteen of the Major Arcana shows a radiant sun shining over a child riding a white horse, often beneath sunflowers. The child represents innocence, freedom, and the joy of being fully, openly yourself.

The sunflowers turn to face the light, a reminder that we grow toward what nourishes us. Nothing here is hidden — the Sun is the card of clarity and truth revealed.

The Sun upright

Upright, the Sun is overwhelmingly positive. It signals success, happiness, confidence, and a period where things finally come together. Plans flourish, energy returns, and optimism is well-founded.

In love and work alike, the Sun promises warmth and growth. It encourages you to celebrate your wins and let yourself be seen.

The Sun reversed

Reversed, the Sun rarely turns negative — it simply dims. It can suggest temporary clouds: a knock to your confidence, delayed success, or struggling to feel the joy that is available to you.

It may also point to unrealistic optimism or a need to reconnect with your inner child. The light is still there; you may just need to clear what is blocking it.

How to read the Sun in your life

When the Sun appears, lean into it. Share your light, pursue what makes you feel alive, and trust that this is a season of growth and good fortune.

Celestial Charms interprets the Sun within your daily reading, helping you make the most of its radiant energy.