The Sun is card 19 of the Major Arcana — and after the fog of The Moon, it's pure daylight. It's the brightest, most joyful card in the deck.
Upright meaning
Upright, The Sun is the card of joy, success, positivity, vitality, and clarity. It radiates warmth, optimism, and good fortune — things coming good, energy returning, and a clear, happy sense of being on the right path. When it appears, it's one of the most reassuring signs in the tarot: a green light of warmth, success, and genuine happiness.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The Sun is still largely positive, but can suggest temporary clouds — joy that's briefly blocked, slight delays, or over-optimism that needs grounding. It rarely turns dark; more often it's a reminder that the sunshine is still there behind a passing cloud. The invitation is to reconnect with your natural optimism.
In love and relationships
In love, The Sun is wonderful — joy, warmth, clarity, and a happy relationship. It points to genuine happiness and connection out in the open. Reversed, it can suggest temporary clouds over otherwise good things, soon to clear.
In career and money
For work, The Sun signals success, recognition, and positivity — things coming good and effort being rewarded. On money, read it as an upbeat, hopeful prompt rather than a forecast, with real decisions still taken to a qualified professional.
The advice of The Sun
Its message: embrace joy and optimism. This is a bright, positive time — let yourself enjoy it, shine, and move forward with confidence and warmth.
Yes or no
A strong yes. The Sun is one of the most positive cards in the tarot — held as encouraging guidance, not a guarantee (more on yes/no readings).
Keywords
Joy · success · positivity · vitality · clarity · warmth.
Keeping it honest
The Sun's meaning is a theme to reflect on, shaped by its position and your question, never a guaranteed prediction. For a full reading, you can start one on Kalm, or browse more card meanings.