The Sun

The card

The sun sits high with its rays spreading out — the brightest image in the deck.

Traditional meaning

Traditionally the Sun is success, vitality and good fortune, the strongest positive card there is.

How to read it

The Sun is "it worked": success, energy in good supply, matters made clear. It amplifies and lights up whatever sits beside it, and it noticeably softens a difficult neighbour. On health and on work the Sun is a positive answer. It also means summer, daytime, energy and electricity.

In context

Love

A warm, bright relationship with both people in good shape.

Work

Success, profit, being seen; also energy, power and the performing industries.

Timing

Summer, or daytime; results come quickly.

Common combinations

• The Sun + The Fish · Money flowing well
• The Sun + The Clouds · The gloom lifts
• The Sun + The Coffin · Even an ending can be closed with dignity
• The Sun + The Heart · A warm and bright relationship
• The Sun + The Tree · Recovery, energy in good supply
• The Sun + The Fox · Success at work, being seen
• The Sun + The Mountain · The obstacle lit up; it can still be broken through
• The Sun + The Clover · Small luck riding on top of a strong run
• The Sun + The Moon · Recognition and reward together
• The Sun + The Cross · Light after the trial