The Sun

What's painted on the card

On the 1909 card, a happy naked child rides a white horse under a huge smiling sun. The child holds a long red banner that flows out behind. The child looks carefree and completely unafraid. Behind them, sunflowers lean over a low wall toward the light. Nothing is hidden in this picture, and nothing is complicated. It shows the feeling of being completely safe, completely yourself, and glad to be alive.

The Sun upright

The Sun is one of the brightest cards you can draw. It shows a time of happiness, success and clear sight. Whatever you've been working toward is getting warmer. Problems that seemed tangled become simple, and you feel more like yourself.

Notice how freely the child rides, with no sign of fear. This card invites that same openness. You don't need to hold back your joy, shrink your success or wait for something to go wrong. It's fine to enjoy what's good. Your confidence and warmth are likely to draw people toward you right now.

The Sun also brings honesty. In full daylight, there's nowhere to hide, and you don't want to. It's a good time to be open, share good news, celebrate with others and say plainly what you want.

The Sun reversed

Reversed, The Sun is still a good card, just a little clouded. Happiness may be slow to arrive, or you may be finding it hard to enjoy what's already going well. A passing low mood, tiredness or one disappointment might be blocking the light for now.

Sometimes it warns of too much optimism: assuming everything will be easy and skipping the work. Keep your hopes, but stay grounded. Look for the small, simple pleasures you've been too busy or too worried to notice. They bring the light back.

In love

Upright

In love, The Sun shines on happy, open relationships. It points to fun, affection, and feeling proud to be together. If you're dating, it favours someone who makes you laugh and lets you be yourself. If you've had trouble, it suggests better days and clearer communication. Love feels simple here, in the best way.

Reversed

Reversed, the joy is still there but harder to feel. Stress or small worries may be getting in the way. Plan something light and fun together and let the warmth return.

How someone feels about you

If you ask how someone feels about you and The Sun appears, they feel happy around you. You lift their mood and bring out their best side. Their feelings are warm, open and generous, and they're probably not hiding them. Being with you feels easy and good to them. Enjoy it, and let it unfold naturally.

Career and work

Upright

At work, The Sun is a strong sign of success and recognition. Projects go well, your efforts are noticed, and you feel confident in your abilities. It's a good time to share your ideas, apply for something, or take the lead. Work that lets you shine and enjoy yourself fits this card well.

Reversed

Reversed, success may be coming more slowly than you hoped, or you may not feel the credit you deserve. Stay steady. Your effort still counts.

Money

Upright

With money, The Sun points to things looking up: a clearer picture, a good result or simply feeling relaxed about your finances. Enjoy it, and keep your choices sensible.

Reversed

Reversed, be careful of spending based on good feelings alone. Check the numbers before you celebrate.

Yes or no

Leans yes. The Sun is one of the strongest yes cards in the deck. It points to a happy, clear result, though nothing in tarot is a promise.

The Sun in Starbound's spreads

• The Crossroads: Where this leads

  Closing The Crossroads, The Sun suggests the road you're on leads somewhere bright. Expect more clarity, more ease and more joy than you have now. It's a reason to keep going with confidence, even if the middle part feels slow.

• The Bond: You

  Standing for you in The Bond, The Sun shows you bringing warmth, honesty and fun to this connection. You're open and generous. Make sure you're also receiving that warmth back, not only giving it out.

• Two Paths: Path one: what it offers

  In Two Paths, The Sun as the gift of the first option means this choice brings happiness and freedom. It's the path where you can be most yourself. Weigh what it asks of you, but don't overlook how much lighter it could make you feel.

Questions about The Sun

Can The Sun ever be a negative card?

Rarely. Even reversed, The Sun is mostly positive: the joy is delayed or dimmed, not gone. The only real warning is about too much optimism, such as rushing in because things feel good. Stay grounded and The Sun's energy works in your favour.

What does The Sun mean about a child in a reading?

The child on the card stands for innocence, play and simple joy, so The Sun often asks you to reconnect with that side of yourself. In a question about a child in your life, it reflects warmth, happiness and a bright, open bond between you.

What does The Sun mean if you've been feeling low?

It's an encouraging card to see. The Sun suggests lighter days are within reach and that you can feel more like yourself again. Small moments of joy matter now. If low feelings have lasted a long time, a doctor or someone you trust can help you find your way back.