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.

Description

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---Positive feelings"

* "Enlightenment---Vitality---Innocence---Non-criticism"

* "Assurance---Energy---Personal power---Happiness"

* "Splendor---Brilliance---Joy ---Enthusiasm"

Symbolism

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.

Divination usage

This card is generally considered positive. It is said to reflect happiness and contentment, vitality, self-confidence and success. [http://www.learntarot.com/maj19.htm LearnTarot.com] ] [http://www.paranormality.com/tarot_sun.shtml Paranormality.com] ] "", by Arthur Waite]

References

* A. E. Waite's 1910 "Pictorial Key to the Tarot"
* [http://www.tarot-cards-reading.com/meaning/sun-tarot-card.htm 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)

External links

* [http://www.learntarot.com/maj19.htm The Sun from "Learning the Tarot: A Tarot Book for Beginners" - Joan Bunning]