The Sun XIX in the Rider Waite Tarot
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
The Sun Rider Waite Smith : meaning and interpretation
Major
Fire
Sun
Generally speaking, The Sun is a card of victory, fulfilment, healing and truth. It illuminates everything it touches, revealing things as they are, in a soft but powerful light. It symbolises joie de vivre, vitality, optimism and deserved success. It is the card of clarity regained after a period of doubt, of confidence restored in oneself and in life. It encourages you to shine, to dare to be fully yourself, without mask or fear. The Sun reminds you that you have within you everything you need to succeed, love, create and heal. This is a card of blessing and gratitude. It encourages you to celebrate the present, to connect with your inner child, and to move forward in life with an open, free and confident heart.
RWS Tarot : Arcana The Sun readings
Love / Sentimental reading
with the card The Sun
In the sentimental sphere, The Sun heralds a radiant, sincere and fully shared love. This is the card of joy in relationships, of happiness for two, of emotional fulfilment. If you’re in a relationship, it indicates a period of simple happiness, deep complicity, openness and truthfulness in exchanges. Misunderstandings are cleared up, hearts are opened and the relationship flourishes in the light. For singles, The Sun is a very good omen: it can herald a clear, joyful, sincere encounter – a relationship based on authenticity and shared pleasure. It is also a card of ‘childlike’ love, in the sense of a love that is free, light, without manipulation or strategy. It favours balanced, luminous unions based on mutual respect and human warmth.
Professional / Work reading
with the card The Sun
At work, The Sun is a blessing. It heralds success, recognition, clarity of purpose and the completion of an important project. If you’re working on a personal or group project, now is the time to see the fruits of your efforts come to fruition. This card also indicates a positive working environment, good relations with colleagues or co-workers, and renewed confidence. It may represent a promotion, a signed contract, a period of inspiration and radiance. The Sun urges you to step out of the shadows, to show off your talents, to share your energy without restraint. It encourages you to believe in yourself, to take your place with confidence and authenticity. Everything that is done from the heart and with transparency is supported here.
Financial / Material / Money reading
with the card The Sun
Financially, The Sun heralds abundance, stability and prosperity. It’s a favourable time to increase your income, pay off debts and enjoy lasting material security. It may be a well-deserved gain, a lucrative project that works, or a fruitful investment. This card evokes a healthy relationship with money: clear, balanced and joyful. You know what you need, you attract it naturally, and you manage it with simplicity. The Sun encourages you to share your abundance, to let others benefit from it, to create joy around you. It’s also an invitation to not be afraid to shine in this area: you deserve ease and light. There’s no room here for fear of lack.
Family reading
with the card The Sun
In the family sphere, The Sun evokes harmony, shared joy and unconditional love. It can symbolise a close-knit, happy family, or a particularly happy moment spent together: birth, celebration, reunion, holiday, wedding. This is the card of clear, warm ties, where communication flows smoothly and you feel supported and welcomed just as you are. It can also represent an important child in the family, bringing light and vitality. The Sun heals old wounds, eases tensions and puts joy back at the centre. This is a card of truth: if there are things left unsaid, they are brought to light in a benevolent way. It encourages family closeness, forgiveness and authenticity in relationships.
Spiritual reading
with the card The Sun
Spiritually, The Sun represents inner illumination, mental clarity and union between heart and soul. It symbolises connection to your innermost being, light regained after darkness, and peace with yourself. It’s a card of joyful, simple and direct spiritual realisation: you no longer need to look outside yourself for what you have inside. It also evokes gratitude, acceptance of life and the natural radiance of your energy. The Sun invites you to shine without fear, to share your light, to trust your intuition and your life force. It often marks a period of great clarity about your life mission, your gifts and your inner direction. It lovingly guides you towards a spirituality that is incarnate, alive and fully rooted in joy.
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- The Fool
- The Magician I
- The High Priestess II
- The Empress III
- The Emperor IV
- The Hierophant V
- The Lovers VI
- The Chariot VII
- Strength VIII
- The Hermit IX
- Wheel of Fortune X
- Justice XI
- The Hanged Man XII
- Death XIII
- Temperance XIV
- The Devil XV
- The Tower XVI
- The Star XVII
- The Moon XVIII
- The Sun XIX
- Judgement XX
- The World XXI
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
- Ace of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- King of Cups
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
- Ace of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- King of Pentacles
5-Card spread
The Sun and its positions in a 5-card draw.
Want to better understand how to interpret the card The Sun according to its position in a cross drawing? What does it symbolise as a situation, obstacle, resource, piece of advice or way out? Explore its many facets and find a detailed reading of the card The Sun in every position of the 5-card cross spread Rider Waite.
