The Sun is the happiest card in the deck. Even in a reversed position, the interpretation still promises that the sun will rise again soon. In most decks, the imagery on this card depicts excitement, joy and play.
With this card reversed, even the most ominous fortunes have positivity and enlightenment in them. Reversed, here are some things that might be happening:

1. Unhappiness; lack of enthusiasm
2. Unrealistic expectations
3. Pessimism; depression
4. Success after a difficult period

 
Questions answered by The Sun Reversed:
Who? A temporarily sad person; The least enthusiastic group member 
What? A small success; optimism
Where? A shady spot
When? July-August; a partly cloudy day; the vernal equinox; decent weather
Why? “If only we’d stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.” ~Edith Wharton
Yes or No? Yes, after a few minor issues
 
What should I clean?

• The front or back porch
• Change broken lightbulbs

 
Where are my keys?

• In a well-lit room

 
The Sun Reversed as:
…an action?

• Cheer up
• Get more involved in achieving goals

   
…a place in your house?

• A well-lit room
• A comfy chair
• Where the children do schoolwork

 
…a place in your city?

• The hospital
• A viewpoint

• The zoo or theme park

…a place in the world?

• Hawaii, USA
• Oceania; the south pacific
• The Land of the Midnight Sun (Far North or South, depending on season)

 
…something to eat?

• Sun-baked foods
• Edible flowers
• Three square meals

…a color? Purple, blue, red
 
…a movie theme? Sadness, trying, no enthusiasm

• The Pursuit of Happyness
• Still Alice
• Annie

 
…a new career?

• Dog walker
• Librarian
• Park ranger; horticulturalist
• Writer; freelancer

Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Sun Reversed:
Reversed Fool: No confidence in new beginning
Upright Magician: One needs to get started
Reversed Priestess: Slowly coming around to an idea
Upright Empress: Postpartum depression
Reversed Emperor: Disappointing career
Upright Hierophant: Obligatory church visit
Reversed Lovers: A breakup
Upright Chariot: Don’t put the cart before the horse
Reversed Strength: Many small obstacles ahead
Upright Hermit: Work or knowledge difficulties
Reversed Wheel: The future is unknowable at this time
Upright Justice: A difficult truth to hear
Reversed Hanged One: Stagnation is sadness
Upright Death: An upsetting change
Reversed Temperance: Mental illness
Upright Devil: An addictive personality
Reversed Tower: Suffering and negativity
Upright Star: Hope after sadness
Reversed Moon: Misinterpretation of situations
Upright Judgement: Closure after some delay
Reversed World: An incomplete project
 
Before any card: Unrealistic expectations about (card)
After any card: Sadness, pessimism, ego
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Sun Reversed could indicate:

• Good times after a delay
• The sun will come out tomorrow
  
• A partly cloudy day

The Sun is the happiest card in the deck. Even in a reversed position, the interpretation still promises that the sun will rise again soon. In most decks, the imagery on this card depicts excitement, joy and play.

With this card in a reading, even the most ominous fortunes have positivity and enlightenment in them.
 
Questions answered by The Sun:
Who? A child at play; the happiest person you know 
What? The Sun; flowers; A burst of energy
Where? A sunny location
When? July-August; the summertime; the Summer Solstice; good weather
Why? Because joy is everywhere
Yes or No? YES! (Reversed: also yes, just a bit more subdued)
 
What should I clean?

• The windows
• Light fixtures

 
Where are my keys?

• In a sunny spot

 
The Sun as:
An action?

• It is playtime! Have an adventure

A Place in your house?

• A sun-facing window
• The literal sun room
• The playroom

 
A Place in your city?

• The beach
• A lamp store
• A view of the sunset

A Place in the world?

• Australia
• The West Coast of America
• Egypt
• The Land of the Midnight Sun (Far North or South, depending on season)

 
Something to eat?

• Watermelon
• Corn
• Sun-dried tomatoes

A color? Yellow, orange, green
 
A movie theme? Joy, happiness, fun

• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
• Elf
• Moana

 
A new career?

• Tutor for young children
• Storyteller
• Amusement park or Cruise Ship operator
• Park ranger or other outdoor job

Sun combinations
With Empress: The mother is happy; the joy of fertility and nature.
With Two of Wands: Find joy in planning.
With Page of Cups: A young, joyful dreamer.
With Nine of Swords: Bipolar disorder; manic depression; the anxiety of finding success.
With King of Pentacles: A successful person who has found abundance.
 
The Sun Before any card: Joyful (card)
The Sun After any card: Happiness, joy, a time of great success.
 
The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events.
The Sun could indicate:

• The best times
• Happiness
• The literal sun