Key Meanings

Upright

Joy, success, vitality, warmth, optimism, clarity, abundance, confidence, celebration, positivity, achievement, inner child

Reversed

Happiness deferred, setback, unrealistic expectations, burnout, dimmed confidence, sadness behind the smile, overexposed, inflated ego, lack of clarity, false optimism, joy blocked, progress stalled

General Interpretation

Upright

The Sun is one of the most positive cards in the entire deck. It signifies pure joy, success, and things going right. When it appears in a reading it indicates a time when the fog will lift and you will have clarity on everything. There is warmth, confidence and a childlike happiness associated with this card. You will find that you feel good simply for the sake of feeling good, no reasons needed. You will wake up every day feeling happy with the direction your life is taking, feeling that goals are attainable and that the universe is working in your favour.

Reversed

When The Sun appears reversed, that bright energy we associate with The Sun in an upright position is slightly dimmed. The happiness is still there underneath it all, but something is stopping it from shining through. Maybe it's a case of self-doubt creeping in. Maybe it's a case of the bar being set too high and reality not living up to expectations. It can also be an indication of someone who is putting on a happy face but is struggling underneath. However, even in a reversed position The Sun does not indicate anything truly dark most of the time. It's like the sun behind the clouds, it's only a matter of time before the light breaks through!

Love & Partnership

Upright

For those in a relationship, The Sun is one of the best cards you can get. It indicates a time of true happiness in your relationship. A time when you enjoy being with each other, share lots of laughter and feel like a team. You will find it easy to communicate, there is warmth on both sides and a general feeling of celebration. It can also signify engagements, weddings and childbirth.

For single people, The Sun indicates that you are feeling confident and magnetic when it appears. You are feeling comfortable in your own skin and people are drawn to you! Any new relationships or meetings should feel easy and enjoyable rather than awkward or difficult. The Sun suggests that you will have an open and positive attitude towards new meetings and will be enjoying the process of getting to know someone new.

Reversed

In an existing relationship, The Sun reversed can indicate that the spark has become a little dulled. It's not gone, it's just a lot quieter than it used to be. One or both of you might be going through the motions and not actually engaging with each other properly. It can also indicate that one of you might have unrealistic expectations of how your relationship should be as opposed to how it is. Small frustrations may be building up under a veneer of forced smiles.

If you are single, The Sun in a reversed position can indicate someone lacking confidence in the dating world. You may be trying to convey an image that is at odds with how you feel deep down. Or you may be allowing previous negative experiences to influence you. The potential for happiness is still there, but there may be some work to do on your self-worth and authenticity.

Social Relationships

Upright

Within existing friendships and social circles, The Sun brings lighthearted, joyful energy. Remember those times when your group of friends just clicked? Everyone's in good spirits, plans fall into place easily and being around people actually energises you rather than drains you. Old friendships may be rekindled and there is a feeling of support and warmth going around.

When it comes to making new friends, The Sun makes it easy. People are naturally attracted to that sunny, open energy. Now is a time when a conversation with a stranger could easily blossom into a great friendship. Socialising is fun, not awkward, and you generally make a good impression on the people you meet as they can sense you are being authentic.

Reversed

In established social relationships, The Sun reversed can signify feeling out of touch with your social circle. Perhaps socialising has lost its sparkle or you find your interactions with friends have become quite superficial when they used to be more meaningful. It can also indicate someone masking how they really feel with an overly positive front in social situations. There may be minor miscommunications or a feeling that the warmth has gone out of the relationship.

In terms of making new social connections, this reversal can indicate that you are struggling to put yourself in the way of new social connections. You may find social situations more exhausting than enjoyable. You may feel that you are not making the right first impressions or may be afraid of letting new people in. It can also represent attracting fair-weather friends rather than genuine ones. You have the ability to connect, it's just that something is preventing you from letting your natural warmth shine through.

Work & Career

Upright

The Sun generally means success, recognition and feeling excited about what you are doing. Projects should be going well for you at this time and you will have lots of ideas. The effort you have been putting in will be recognised. It's about feeling fulfilled in your work, not just financially rewarded. You might be getting a well-deserved promotion, successfully launching a product or simply enjoying going to work for the first time in a long time. You will find working with colleagues is productive and positive. This is a time in your career where you feel at the top of your game.

Reversed

Reversed in a work context, The Sun can indicate that things are not progressing as you would like or that you have lost your passion for work. You may have fallen out of love with what you do, or a project that was promising has not turned out how you anticipated and is not meeting expectations. Alternatively, it can signify that you are burnt out, working long hours but not getting the fulfilment you hoped for. You may not be getting the recognition you feel you deserve, and that is causing you frustration. Or you may have been too cocky and have missed some important details as a result. The success is still there, you just need to discover what is holding you back.

Money & Finance

Upright

Financially, The Sun is a great indicator! The abundance and stability of The Sun make it a very welcome card in a financial tarot spread. Money will be flowing a little easier and there should be plenty to get you by and to treat yourself. It is a great time to invest, as investments made now should flourish. Financial goals and objectives should be achievable. Enjoy this period of financial stability!

Reversed

When The Sun appears reversed in a financial tarot reading, it can indicate that any financial gains you were hoping for may be delayed or less than you hoped for. It can also signify that you may be spending more than you are earning. This may be because you are trying to project an image of wealth and abundance that is slightly exaggerating the truth. It can also represent having an unrealistic financial optimism without any real planning to back it up. It's definitely not a financial disaster card by any means. It's more a warning to make sure your financial optimism is based in reality!

Spirituality

Upright

Spiritually, The Sun indicates that you are feeling awakened and at peace. You feel connected to something greater than yourself in a natural way. You are learning to appreciate the here and now and becoming your authentic self. The inner child is shining through. Your spiritual practices don't feel like a chore but are full of substance and meaning. You have clarity in relation to your spiritual path and have faith that it's leading you where you're meant to go.

Reversed

As with the upright interpretation, The Sun reversed in the spiritual context can be an indication that you are disconnected from your inner light. You may be finding spiritual pursuits to be a bit of a tick-box exercise. Perhaps you are feeling a bit of doubt where there was once complete confidence, or you are just going through the motions. Or it can simply indicate that you are looking for happiness and meaning in the wrong places. The key to your happiness is inside you. Your spiritual flame hasn't gone out, it is just glowing under the surface awaiting the spark.