The Sun (Tarot card)

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The Sun (XIX)
The Sun (XIX)

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

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[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

  1. ^ LearnTarot.com
  2. ^ Paranormality.com
  3. ^ The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, by Arthur Waite

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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