The Sun Tarot Card Combinations and Meanings
XIX The Sun Correspondences:
Astrology: Sun Element: Fire Keywords & Phrases: Happiness, success and contentment. The Sun Tarot Card Meanings There seems to be little The Sun can’t accomplish in bringing good vibes to the table, which makes it one of the most favourable cards of the Tarot! Finances prosper, relationships are filled with happiness, career matters are successful, and health is filled with energy. The Sun seems to hold it all in abundance, for it not only brings success but happiness along with it. The Rider-Waite depicts a naked child on a white horse, Marseille style decks are often illustrated with a young boy and girl, here in the Gilded Tarot Ciro Marchetti portrays the sun in planetary order, but in all images the sun usually dominates the scene. In ancient times people worshipped the sun for it’s life-giving properties as life and activities revolved around it. In today’s world everyone’s mood brightens when the sun comes out, (that’s certainly the case here in England)! An easy way to remember the card is the association of joy we feel when the sun shines. Of all the cards, this is the one we’re most likely hoping to see as the outcome and answer to our question in a reading. Reversed or ill-dignified meanings between readers can vary, some see it as such a positive card that it merely lessens the effect, whilst others may read it as an almost total reversal to the upright meaning, to signal unhappiness, broken arrangements, lack of clarity, and the possible need to keep the ego in check. 
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The Sun and The Fool: The Sun provides positive conditions that allows a new and unexpected opportunity to leap into play, and this will take you into completely new territory that may be unfamiliar to you. However, do check the following card to ensure that you're not being overly optimistic before jumping into an unknown situation. Ideally, in line reading, you want to see something that secures the position to show it's a risk worth taking. For this reason, the opposite ordering of the cards would be preferable.
The Sun and The Magician: You are surrounded by positive influences that can allow you to shine, but you need to be proactive and have confidence in your own skills and capability to bring the desired results. Action shapes destiny! Circumstances are loaded in your favour but you need to take the initiative in order to be successful in your endeavours. In career matters, you have the ability to achieve mastery in your field. The Sun and the High Priestess: Whilst you may be enjoying a period of happiness and contentment, there's still more information that will come to light and work in your favour. This is a good time to develop your unexplored or unfulfilled potential, to delve more deeply into spiritual matters to discover hidden insights. The Sun and The Empress: Make hay whilst the sun shines! This wonderful combination provides a positive environment where careful nurturing leads to fruitful endeavours that can thrive. These are favourable conditions to achieve success and abundance in all matters. Great happiness in family, relationships, or fertility matters, and pregnancy may feature for some. The Sun and The Emperor: You're in a powerful position to achieve your aims and realise your ambitions. You can bring security and stability to a happy and contented situation but will need to step forward to take responsibility and control, to do what needs to be done. A practical and realistic outlook would be beneficial, with a head over heart approach. For some, it can bring success and elevation to a senior, authoritative, or leadership position. The Sun and The Hierophant: As with most cards, there are various possibilities, depending upon question, or context. In relationships, it can indicate a happy marriage, or happiness in a relationship that can lead to marriage. In work matters, it can suggest successful endeavours with a large organisation, for those studying it may bring a great learning opportunity or placement within an institution and one you'd be thrilled to receive. On a personal level, happiness and contentment through following good ethics and a moral code. The Sun and The Lovers: This is a great combination for those seeking romance, as it suggests the potential for a new love relationship to enter the scene against a favourable backdrop and optimistic circumstances. Great happiness in love for those already attached, finding joy and contentment within the relationship with your partner. The Sun and The Chariot: Events are lining up perfectly with positive influences riding in your favour. In order to benefit you need to focus your will and follow through with determination in the direction of your aims. You can triumph over any obstacles and emerge victorious. Overall a good combination to indicate not only success but being content with the result. The Sun and Strength: The Sun followed by Strength provides you with a quiet but satisfied endurance to ride the wave in successful endeavours. With perseverance you're in a peak position to keep things going and stay on top of a situation that brings you great joy. The Sun and The Hermit: The Sun leading to The Hermit can suggest successfully entering a period of study that brings you happiness, such as being accepted onto a study or research programme. On a personal level it may suggest reflection and contemplation on the happiness that surrounds you and the quiet joy of contentment. The Sun and Wheel of Fortune: The Sun followed by the Wheel of Fortune brings change onto the horizon and to a fortunate situation that is bringing contentment. It can signify a lucky break and lead to more opportunities opening up before you. However, where possible, (such as in a line of three), check the following card to ensure a continuation of the happiness and success the Sun can bring, as a negative card can suggest a change of fortunes. The Sun and Justice: The Sun leading to Justice can indicate favourable conditions surrounding a legal matter, including formal contracts and agreements. A card following Justice could help provide a better indication of the direction of travel to the outcome. For some, taking a logical and balanced approach regardless of happy circumstances. The Sun and the Hanging Man: The Sun followed by the Hanging Man can suggest a happy and successful period brings a change of perspective and leads to a reassessment taking place. It can also prolong a contented period and although this would be favourable, care should be taken to ensure it doesn't become a vacuum. The Sun and Death: The Sun leading to Death can indicate that a successful outcome leads to major change and transformation in some area of life. Death usually represents an ending of some description, so do check surrounding and further cards to clarify, as it could bring a close to a happy situation. The Sun and Temperance: The Sun followed by Temperance can suggest a time of happiness and contentment with harmony and emotional balance. For some, it can suggest a renewal of vitality and favourable aspects for healing may be indicated. The Sun and The Devil: The Sun leading to The Devil may suggest too much of a good thing, as it can represent excessive tendencies. Alternatively, it may indicate a toxic influence entering an otherwise perfect picture. If left unattended it could lead to an unhealthy situation developing. The Sun and The Tower: Generally, when reading a line as a progression of events, the Tower following a positive card would tends to indicate the collapse of that which precedes it. This could bring a sudden and disruptive end to a happy and successful situation. The Sun and The Star: The Sun followed by The Star brings favourable influences and bright blessings for the future, and this can apply to any area of life (depending upon context and question, etc). Successful ventures lead to an inspired vision for the future and, for some, it may bring public recognition. Time to shine. The Sun and The Moon: Whilst the Sun represents happiness and contentment, the Moon following suggests there may be some uncertainty over next steps moving forward. A wait and see approach would be recommended until all the facts emerge, as there are some hidden aspects that need to come to light. The Sun and Judgement: The Sun sets the stage for ideal conditions to revive or resurrect something that may have lain dormant and bring it back to life. In the right context, reconciliation in a relationship may be indicated for some. The Sun and The World: When the Sun and the World appear together it can suggest achieving significant success, and to a larger degree than normal circumstances, so it may be one of life's 'big wins' of the notable variety. Successful endeavours and triumphant achievement. The Sun and Ace of Wands: Brimming with positive vibes, this combined progression suggests highly favourable circumstances that help launch an exciting new beginning. In work matters it can highlight a new role or work project, in matters of the heart it can indicate a passionate new relationship, whilst for some it may bring a whole new way of life. The Sun and Two of Wands: Depending upon context, it can suggest a successful business partnership, working group, or cooperative, so pool your ideas and resources with others of like mind and common goals. It can also indicate that you're in a good position to begin the pursuit of your ambition, so it's time to put thought into action and take those first steps. The Sun and Three of Wands: Whilst the Three of Wands usually represents the first rung on the ladder of success, The Sun adds a turbo boost towards achieving your goals and elevates matters to a to slightly higher level. This is a good time for growth and expansion, building upon a current successful endeavour. The Sun and Four of Wands: A good combination to indicate happiness, contentment and stability; time for leisure and enjoyment with those you love. On a mundane level, it may suggest a holiday in sunny climes. For some, and with other indications, it may represent the joy of wedding plans. The Sun and Five of Wands: A situation that's being going extremely well may run into a series of petty obstacles. Successful teamwork becomes divided into factions and there could be a competitive element at play. Watch for miscommunications and discord arising amongst a usually happy crew. The Sun and Six of Wands: Happiness and satisfaction in being recognised for a successful endeavour, and awards or promotions may feature for some. You're riding a wave at the moment and others are prepared to get behind you to provide support and sing your praises. The Sun and Seven of Wands: As a progression, these cards suggest you're in a good position to protect your interests, beliefs, or a matter of personal integrity. Something should be going extremely well and you're surrounded by positive influences to help you achieve your aims, just be aware to quit when you're winning and don't become overly defensive. The Sun and Eight of Wands: Suggests good news coming in quickly that you'll be happy to receive. Events pick up speed and gather momentum, whilst travel plans may feature for some. The Sun and Nine of Wands: The Sun provides positive and favourable aspects so it suggest that you're well-placed to persevere in your aims. Although it may feel a little wearing at times it's worth persisting. The Sun and Ten of Wands: Possibly too much of a good thing, or perhaps you're trying too hard? Successful endeavours can bring extra responsibilities or additional pressure so try to lighten the load wherever possible. Happiness isn't supposed to feel hard... take some time to enjoy contentment. The Sun and Page of Wands: Brings happy news you'll be pleased to receive, particularly in relation to work matters. Can represent good news concerning a young child with a sunny disposition. The Sun and Knight of Wands: Positive influences for a happy house move, change of address, or favourable changes within the household. An excellent indication for those buying or selling property. For some, it may represent emigration to sunny climes. The Sun and Ace of Cups: A new beginning for love and happiness surrounded by joy and contentment. For those who are single, it provides perfect conditions for a new relationship, whilst for those happily settled it suggests something new that brings joy for all concerned, often within the home. The Sun and Two of Cups: A fortunate pairing with a happy and harmonious bond and serious plans for the future together. Marriage may feature for some. For those who are single, it can suggest a developing relationship with someone already known and with whom you share a close rapport. The Sun and Three of Cups: A source of great joy and happiness brings cause to celebrate with friends and loved ones. Friendship groups and social events may be indicated. The Sun and Four of Cups: Despite being surrounded by excellent circumstances, it may feel as though there's a fly in the ointment, which may give rise to a sense of discontent. The Four of Cups is no more than a small grey cloud in an otherwise perfect landscape, so remember to count the blessings in your life and be careful not to miss a good opportunity due to how you're feeling. The Sun and Five of Cups: In simple terms, this combination tends to suggest short-lived happiness or a happy situation that could turn sour. You may feel let down or disappointed, however the Five is usually of a temporary nature so check the following card (if appropriate) to see where the situation leads. The Sun and Six of Cups: Can indicate a joyful reunion with old friends and people from your past, or returning to a place that holds happy memories. You may be reminiscing or recounting a time of happiness and contentment. Favourable circumstances open the door for people or places from the past to enter. The Sun and Seven of Cups: Successful endeavours or a positive situation leads to options and choices opening up before you. You're already starting from an excellent position so be careful to apply wisdom rather than blind optimism in your decision making. Imagination may be running on overdrive so fact check and choose wisely. The Sun and Eight of Cups: Something may not be ticking all your boxes and what may appear to be perfect circumstances to others, no longer brings you fulfilment. You may feel something has run its course and it's time to turn your attention in a new direction in search of something more meaningful. The Sun and Nine of Cups: The Sun in combination with the Nine of Cups is like winning the golden ticket! A double whammy of positivity, it brings together an abundance of happiness, contentment, and successful endeavours, all wrapped up in the fulfilment of a heartfelt wish. The Sun and Ten of Cups: Can represent a happy marriage and contentment in family life. For those who are single it can suggest the arrival of a serious relationship with commitment for the longer term. The Sun and Page of Cups: May indicate happy news on an emotional level that you're pleased to receive. Alternatively, it may suggest favourable circumstances or successful endeavours that bring happiness surrounding a gentle natured child. The Sun and Knight of Cups: Brings an offer, proposal, or invitation of various description, whether love or business, (depending upon question or context) but usually felt on an emotional level. This would arise out of favourable and happy circumstances surrounding the situation, so would be worthy of your attention. The Sun and Ace of Swords: Events are lining up perfectly and the odds are in your favour, so you're in a position to triumph over adversity, which leads to a fresh new start. You can overcome any challenges you may be facing if you use clarity of thought and decisive action. The Sun and Two of Swords: Whilst a situation may be going extremely well, there could be a brief pause up ahead as something hits a stalemate. Be wary of procrastination or indecision, as you may be in two minds as to how to proceed. The Sun and Three of Swords: Watch for minor squabbles or disagreements in an otherwise perfect setting; choose your words carefully to avoid discord. There may be some stormy emotions, or an upset and upheaval in a family situation - tread gently. The Sun and Four of Swords: Successful circumstances allow rest and recovery following strain or a stressful period. Take time to restore vitality levels. For some, it may indicate stocking up resources and consolidating your position whilst you're in a good position to do so. The Sun and Five of Swords: Not everyone may be as joyous about your happy or successful circumstances. Watch for treachery or someone with a hidden agenda who doesn't have your best interests at heart. It could be a touch of the green eyed monster, but someone may be prepared to try to take advantage. The Sun and Six of Swords: Trials and tribulations should be on the way out as you enter a calm and happy phase following some challenges. Whatever you may have been facing, you can successfully maneuver through toward a more peaceful phase. Travel may be on the cards for some, or perhaps a voyage to sunny climes. The Sun and Seven of Swords: The Sun followed by the Seven of Swords suggests preparing a careful and cautious strategy as you move forward with a successful endeavour. The Sun and Eight of Swords: The Sun leading to the Eight of Swords can represent restrictions or limitations that prevent forward progress in an otherwise favourable situation. Watch for imposter syndrome or self-doubt that could create a negative mindset, which may act as a self-imposed mental prison so you feel trapped. The Sun and Nine of Swords: The Sun brings shining success but the Nine of Swords following can suggest that you're anticipating the worst. Check that these aren't unfounded fears creating unnecessary worry in a happy situation. The Sun and Ten of Swords: Can represent short-lived happiness or success. It represents a declining situation and can bring a disappointing ending to a successful endeavour. The Sun and Page of Swords: Can represent delayed or slightly disappointing news connected to a happy or successful situation. Alternatively, it can bring joyful news for a serious minded child or minor. The Sun and Knight of Swords: A successful endeavour moves forward at great pace. Happy conditions allow events to progress surprisingly quickly. Be ready to roll whilst the situation is moving in your favour. The Sun and Ace of Pentacles: Circumstances are ripe to initiate a new beginning that brings wealth and prosperity. These are fertile conditions to plant new seeds that can blossom into material stability for the longer term. For some, it may suggest an important document with a financial connection that you're pleased to receive, as it's very well-aspected. The Sun and Two of Pentacles: Indicates you can happily maintain the balance to keep things going and prolong a positive situation. For some it may suggest multiple blessings on more than one front. Finances are well-aspected. The Sun and Three of Pentacles: Suggests shining success in your main career or vocation. There may be recognition for your skills and talents and it brings a sense of satisfaction within your work matters. For those seeking employment, it suggests focusing on those areas where you already shine. The Sun and Four of Pentacles: Although things are going extremely well there may be an over caution in moving forward. For some it may act as a reminder to share the good fortune you are currently blessed with. The Sun and Five of Pentacles: This is a combination we'd prefer to see in the opposite order, as it can suggest a reversal of financial fortunes or a short-lived situation, moving from feast to famine. Any hardship should be temporary but check the following card, if available. The Sun and Six of Pentacles: Brings generosity, gifts, and favours, and you are well-favoured by others at the moment who will be more than willing to add support to help you achieve your aims. In the spirit of giving and receiving, if you're the recipient of a generous gift, you may be sharing your good fortune with others. The Sun and Seven of Pentacles: Suggests gathering in your harvest and reaping the rewards from the previous efforts of a successful endeavour. Finances should show improvement. The Sun and Eight of Pentacles: Optimum conditions for those seeking work or entry into a study programme, as you should be successful in achieving a placement. An excellent time to learn new skills or polish up and refine your talents. The Sun and Nine of Pentacles: Suggests a time of abundance, material ease and comfort. Successful endeavours bring rich rewards and finances show improvement. May bring a lump sum. The Sun and Ten of Pentacles: Abundant blessings for home and family with happiness and contentment and material stability. Property matters may feature for some, particularly in relation to the family abode. The Sun and Page of Pentacles: Excellent news and messages concerning finances or material affairs that you'll be pleased to receive. Alternatively, it can suggest a happy and successful situation surrounding a mellow child. The Sun and Knight of Pentacles: A longstanding situation finally comes to fruition and in the most abundant way. You should be overjoyed with developments regarding a situation that's been a long time in the making. 
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