The Sun: meaning
Major Arcana

Keywords
Upright
Reversed
Upright meaning
This card suggests a time when you're bathed in warm light, free to be yourself. Your honest joy and enjoyment may spread brightness to those around you. Try to cherish a childlike curiosity.
In love
It's a time when you can easily share the feeling of enjoying each other's company. An outing to a bright, cheerful place might bring you even closer.
In work and daily life
Your results may be noticeable, and you could receive positive feedback. Showing your strengths openly might brighten the team atmosphere too.
Reversed meaning
This is a time to check in with yourself: are you trying too hard to appear cheerful? Even when clouds cover it, the sun is still there. If you're tired, resting honestly may help your natural smile return.
In love
Behind the fun, there may be feelings you haven't expressed. Try to make time for slow conversations, not just kidding around.
In work and daily life
You might be tempted to pack your schedule with too much enthusiasm. Reassessing how much you can realistically do may help you keep things enjoyable.
Symbols on the card
This card is often described as a child riding a white horse in a garden of sunflowers under a large sun. The sun is said to represent vitality and bright awareness, while the child symbolizes innocence and pure joy. Sunflowers are considered a symbol of growth toward the light.
If you draw this card
- Ask yourself
- What did you love getting lost in as a child?
- One thing to do today
- Spend five minutes breathing fresh air in a sunny spot.

Sunbathing is lovely. It feels so nice to be warm.
These explanations follow the traditional Rider–Waite reading and were compiled by the BunCho Fortune editors; they don't predict events. The card designs are original BunCho Fortune artwork.