The Sun (Tarot card)

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The Sun (XIX)

The Sun from the Tarot of Marseilles

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

Contents 1 Description 2 Symbolism 2.1 Rider-Waite symbolism 3 Divination usage 4 In other decks 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Description

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A. E. Waite was a key figure in the development of modern Tarot interpretations. However not all interpretations follow his theology. Please remember that all Tarot decks used for divination are interpreted according to personal experience and standards.

Some frequent keywords used by tarot readers are:

• Optimism --> Expansion --> Being radiant --> Good feelings

• Enlightenment --> Vitality --> Innocence --> Non-criticism

• Assurance --> Energy --> Personal power --> Happiness

• Splendor --> Brilliance --> Joy --> Enthusiasm

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Rider-Waite symbolism

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.

A. E. Waite suggested that this card is associated with attained knowledge. The conscious mind prevails over the fears and illusions of the unconscious. Innocence is renewed through discovery, bringing hope for the future.

[edit] Divination usage

This card is generally considered positive. It is said to reflect happiness and contentment, vitality, self-confidence and success. ^[1][2][3]

[edit] In other decks

• Due the fact that X/1999 manga made by CLAMP is not complete, there is no sun card in this Tarot deck.

[edit] References

• A. E. Waite's 1910 Pictorial Key to the Tarot
• The Sun and related cards from tarot-cards-reading.com
• Juliette Wood, Folklore 109 (1998):15-24, The Celtic Tarot and the Secret Tradition: A Study in Modern Legend Making (1998)

[edit] External links

• The Sun from Learning the Tarot: A Tarot Book for Beginners - Joan Bunning

Major Arcana
0 The Fool	I The Magician	II The High Priestess	III The Empress	IV The Emperor	V The Hierophant	VI The Lovers	VII The Chariot	VIII Strength	IX The Hermit	X Wheel of Fortune
XI Justice	XII The Hanged Man	XIII Death	XIV Temperance	XV The Devil	XVI The Tower	XVII The Star	XVIII The Moon	XIX The Sun	XX Judgement	XXI The World
Tarot • Minor Arcana