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The Sun

Tarot de Marseille · XVIIII · Fire

Essence: Joy, success, clarity, warmth, recognised talent, uncomplicated happiness, friendship and fellowship

Traditional reading: The philosopher's stone, light, universal love, reason; talent and good feelings, a person who shines but has to fight; reversed: loneliness, changes, a very gloomy future

General meaning

Upright

↕ Reversed: Loneliness, joy that doesn't come, ego or blind optimism, delayed successes, a grey stage, loss of excitement

By topic

Love

a joyfulsincere relationshipclosenesssoulmateshappinessluminous bond

Friendship

sincere friendshipfellowshipclosenessshared joysupport

Family

good atmosphere at homesiblingschildrenshared joyunity

Career

recognitionprofessional successpromotionbrilliancevisible talent

Work

successrecognitionvisible talentgood teambrilliance

Studies

good gradesmental clarityrecognised talentpassmotivation

Money

prosperityclear gainsfruits of effortstabilitygood fortune

Pets

cheerful animalgood healthplayhappy homewarm bond

Health

vitalityenergyrecoverygood spiritswellbeing

Choices

the bright optionclaritya joyful decisionshow yourselfright call

Creative projects

successlaunchvisibilitygood teamclarity of vision

Creativity

luminous workshining talentjoy of creatingrecognitionclear inspiration

The keywords for each topic describe the card upright; the reversed meaning has its own line.

✨ 3 tips for combining it

1. With Cups, it's joyful, sincere love. Example: The Sun + Two of Cups is soulmate closeness.
2. With Coins, it's prosperity. Example: The Sun + Ten of Coins is stability that brings peace of mind.
3. It lights up difficult cards. Example: The Sun + The Moon is the doubts clearing up.

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