The Sun Tarot Meaning: Upright & Reversed
Beneath the Sun, a child rides a white lion; sunflowers bloom; the wall reveals the world beyond. Brightest of the Majors—vitality, success, conscious joy. Shadow steps back; the true self opens like a child.
The Sun upright
Upright, the Sun brings victory, recognition, pure delight—effort seen, body alive. The child does not perform; the lion does not wound. Share the light; joy grows when shared.
Advice: Celebrate what is earned. Share joy and warm those near you.
The Sun reversed
Reversed, cloud crosses the sun: cheer outside, emptiness within, celebration as show, or success without next step. Forced positivity may bury feeling—allow occasional gray.
Advice: If happiness feels false, ask what you are trying to prove. Success still needs room for shadow.