Major Arcana, number 19
The Sun meaning and how to read it
- upright
- joy, success, warmth, openness
- reversed
- forced cheer, delays, overconfidence
The Sun shows a laughing child on a white horse under a blazing sun. It stands for open brightness and simple joy, the most positive card in the Major Arcana.
Updated September 23, 2026
The Sun upright meaning
Upright, what you show openly is rewarded directly. Things go smoothly and support comes from the people around you.
It is also a card of success and achievement. Right now you are the one lighting up the room.
The Sun reversed meaning
Reversed, joy arrives a little late. You may be cheerful on the outside and tired inside. Watch that confidence has not become overconfidence.
The Sun in love and feelings
Upright
A bright relationship with nothing hidden. Good for confessing feelings, a proposal, or telling people you are together.
Reversed
Fun times, but the deeper feelings are not meeting. Progress in the relationship is a little slow.
In the place of their feelings
They feel happy and at ease with you. It is a card of clear affection.
The Sun for career and money
Upright
Your results are recognized and work goes smoothly. You shine in visible roles and when speaking in front of people.
Reversed
Recognition lags behind your effort. If you feel you are spinning, slow down and rest.
The Sun as a future card
As a future card, a bright outlook. In the near future, good news or an achievement is waiting.
The Sun in a yes or no reading
uprightYesreversedYes
Yes both upright and reversed. Reversed, the joy comes a little late, but the answer is still positive.
The Sun as a birth card
The Sun is your personality card if the digits reduce to 19. Born on June 8, 1976: 6 + 8 + 1976 = 1990, and 1 + 9 + 9 + 0 = 19. Then 1 + 9 = 10 and 1 + 0 = 1, so the soul card is the Magician.