#19: The Sun
The Sun is the card of joy, clarity, and vitality. It represents confidence, success, and stepping fully into your truth. Where The Moon is about uncertainty, The Sun is about seeing things as they truly are—without fear, without doubt, just pure, radiant authenticity. In queer spaces, The Sun represents the power of living openly, embracing self-love, and finding happiness in who you are. This card reminds you that joy is your birthright, and your light deserves to shine.
UPRIGHT
Joy, confidence, success, authenticity, clarity
REVERSED
Self-doubt, temporary setbacks, clouded joy, struggling to embrace happiness
The Sun Overview
The Sun is a beacon of warmth and celebration. It appears when you are stepping into your power, experiencing a period of happiness, or receiving recognition for your efforts. This card encourages you to enjoy the present moment and trust in the goodness that surrounds you.
If The Sun appears in your reading, it’s a sign that clarity and success are on your side. Things are falling into place, and you are being encouraged to fully embrace the light within you. This is not a time for hiding—shine boldly.
Symbolism and Imagery
The Bright Sun – Represents illumination, truth, and life-giving energy.
The Child on the White Horse – Symbolizes innocence, freedom, and moving forward without fear.
The Sunflowers – Represent abundance, happiness, and growth.
The Flowing Red Banner – A sign of passion, vitality, and celebration.
Upright MeaninG
Upright, The Sun is a card of positivity and success. It indicates a time of clarity, where everything feels aligned and joyful. This is a moment to celebrate, trust in yourself, and enjoy the good things in life.
In a reading, ask yourself: How can I fully embrace joy? Where am I stepping into my authenticity? What am I ready to celebrate?
Reversed Meaning
Reversed, The Sun suggests struggling to embrace happiness or feeling like your light is dimmed. You may be doubting your success or feeling disconnected from joy. This card encourages you to reconnect with what makes you feel alive.
In a reading, ask yourself: Am I allowing myself to experience joy? Where is self-doubt keeping me from fully embracing my light?
Final Thoughts
The Sun reminds you that happiness is not something to earn—it is something to embrace. Step into your joy, trust your light, and know that you are meant to shine.
#19: The Sun
Queer and Transgender Meaning
The Sun is pure, radiant gender euphoria. It is stepping into the light of your true self, basking in authenticity, and allowing yourself to be seen without shame. It is joy, freedom, and the deep relief that comes with no longer hiding. This card reminds you that after the struggle, after the doubt, after the dark night of the soul—there is light. And it is yours.
UPRIGHT
Gender euphoria, joy, authenticity, visibility, freedom, self-love, confidence
REVERSED
Fear of visibility, struggling to embrace joy, lingering self-doubt, hesitating to step into the light
The Sun and the Trans Experience
If The Moon is the struggle, The Sun is the joy that follows. It is the first time you hear your chosen name and it feels real. It is the moment you look in the mirror and recognize yourself. It is the deep, full-body relief of knowing you are exactly where you are meant to be.
For trans people, The Sun represents gender euphoria, authenticity, and the sheer joy of being seen for who you truly are. It is coming out and feeling celebrated. It is building a life where you are loved and affirmed. It is the freedom to exist without apology.
But The Sun is not just about personal happiness—it is also about visibility and shining your light for others. It is the power of representation, of showing other trans people that joy is possible, that happiness is not just a dream—it is real.
The Sun asks: Where are you experiencing gender euphoria? How can you allow yourself to embrace joy fully? What parts of yourself deserve to be seen and celebrated?
Symbolism and Imagery
The Sun’s imagery is all about light, joy, and authenticity.
A bright sun shining overhead – A symbol of clarity, happiness, and stepping into the light of self-acceptance.
A child riding a white horse with open arms – Pure freedom and joy, the ability to be yourself without fear.
A vibrant sunflower field – Growth, vitality, and the abundance of life when you fully embrace yourself.
A flowing red banner – Celebration, success, and the triumph of authenticity over fear.
Upright Meaning: Embracing Joy and Visibility
When The Sun appears upright, it signals a time of pure gender euphoria, self-love, and the confidence to exist as you are.
For trans people, this might mean:
Fully stepping into your gender identity – Owning your truth with joy and confidence.
Experiencing gender euphoria – Feeling good in your body, your name, your presence.
Being visible and celebrated – Allowing yourself to shine without shame.
Living without fear – No longer hiding, no longer apologizing—just existing freely.
This card reminds you that you deserve joy, you deserve love, and you deserve to be seen.
Reversed Meaning: Fear of Visibility and Hesitation to Embrace Joy
When The Sun appears reversed, you may be hesitant to step fully into joy, or still holding onto fears about being seen.
For trans people, this can look like:
Struggling to accept gender euphoria – Feeling like happiness is “too good to be true.”
Fearing visibility – Worrying about how others perceive you, even when you are happy.
Feeling unworthy of celebration – Thinking Do I really deserve this?
Holding back from fully embracing yourself – Not allowing yourself to enjoy transition because of lingering fear or doubt.
The Sun reversed challenges you to let yourself shine. You deserve this happiness.
Final Thoughts
The Sun is the reminder that trans joy is real, radiant, and powerful. It tells you that after the struggle, after the doubt, after the journey—you have arrived.
This card says: You are free. You are seen. You are loved. Let yourself shine.