The Sun
Major arcana, number 19
Upright
Clarity and success — plainly good, the brightest card in the deck.
Reversed
The good is obscured — look for the one small clear thing instead of waiting for the whole picture.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 19 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does the tarot card The Sun mean?
Upright: Clarity and success — plainly good, the brightest card in the deck.
Q. What does The Sun mean reversed?
The good is obscured — look for the one small clear thing instead of waiting for the whole picture.
Q. Where does The Sun sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 19