Major Arcana
The Sun
Keywords: joy, success, vitality, positivity
Upright meaning
When The Sun appears upright, it signals joy. It invites you to pay attention to the themes of joy, success, vitality in whatever area of life you are asking about.
Upright cards in a daily reading are direct messages: the energy is available to you, ready to be used, and pointing clearly at a single truth.
Reversed meaning
When The Sun appears reversed, the energy turns inward. It may suggest blocked, delayed, or overdone joy — or a need to re-balance how you express it.
Reversed cards are not bad luck. They are an invitation to look at the same theme from the other side.
The Sun in a daily reading
Drawn in a nine-card spread, The Sun carries the weight of its position. Notice whether it lands in The Present, The Challenge, or The Outcome — its message changes with placement.