The Sun (Tarot card)

The Sun (XIX) is a trump card in the tarot deck. Tarot trumps are often called Major Arcana by tarot card readers.

The Sun (XIX)

Description

An infant rides a white horse under the anthropomorphized Sun, with sunflowers in the background.

Rider-Waite symbolism

A. E. Waite suggested that this card is associated with attained knowledge. An infant rides a white horse under the anthropomorphized Sun, with sunflowers in the background. The child of life holds a red flag, representing the blood of renewal while a smiling sun shines down on him, representing accomplishment. The conscious mind prevails over the fears and illusions of the unconscious. Innocence is renewed through discovery, bringing hope for the future.

Interpretation

This card is generally considered positive. It is said to reflect happiness and contentment, vitality, self-confidence and success.[1][2][3] Sometimes referred to as the best card in Tarot, it represents good things and positive outcomes to current struggles.

References
  1. LearnTarot.com
  2. Paranormality.com
  3. Waite 1911.

Bibliography
  • Waite, Arthur (1911). The Pictorial Key to the Tarot. London: W. Rider.
  • Wood, Juliette (1998). "The Celtic Tarot and the Secret Tradition: A Study in Modern Legend Making". Folklore. 109: 15–24. doi:10.1080/0015587x.1998.9715957.
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