XIX - The Sun

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