The Sun
The Sun depicts a capybara basking among sunflowers, symbolizing harmony with nature, trust, and enduring joy. Upright, the card signals positive forces, renewed energy, and an invitation to savor happy moments and let light guide you toward prosperity. It encourages slowing down to appreciate companionship and personal pleasure, even during difficult times. Reversed, the card reflects negativity, low enthusiasm, and the need to reconnect with youthful curiosity, hobbies, and relationships while carefully planning your next steps.
Keywords
Animal
Capybara
Fun Fact
Clocking in at a startling weight of up to two hundred pounds, the capybara holds the record for the world’s largest rodent. They are semi-aquatic mammals found throughout much of northern and central South America, and are closely related to guinea pigs. Though considered to have a stable population overall, in some areas capybaras are severely threatened by people who hunt them for their skin, and some local populations have been wiped out completely.
Keywords
Positivity, Prosperity, Joy
Reversed Keywords
Pessimism, Unrealistic, Exasperation
Meaning
The sun basks the capybara in a warm glow as it nestles into a bed of sunflowers. The capybara is a master of its environment and finds harmony in nature. It trusts in nature and its surroundings to provide for it. The sunflower overflows with positive symbolism, such as loyalty, lasting happiness, and good fortune, to name a few. The Sun reminds us to indulge in happiness. If something brings joy, we are meant to cherish it. The situation may not last, but the memories and impact will carry on within us forever.
Upright Meaning
When upright, the Sun is a sign of the great positive forces working in the user’s favor. You might be feeling lighter lately and filled with a sudden zest for life. And if you’re not feeling this way now, know that good vibes will soon be coming your way. Slow your pace and simply enjoy the moment. Bask in the good company around you, and spend some pleasant time by yourself. Life can, at times, be difficult and feel unforgiving. If you’re currently going through hardship, harness this energy to move forward in a positive direction. You’ll find that the path ahead isn’t as dark as it once seemed, and the light building within you will guide you towards prosperity in no time.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Sun is indicating that the user is feeling trapped in negativity and may be struggling to remain positive. It’s hard to summon the energy to be enthusiastic when nothing feels worth the effort. Daily life can take its toll on a person, so be sure to ground yourself. Reconnect to the youthful energy of your inner child; pick up a hobby or project you’ve cast aside; reach out to a friend you haven’t spoken to lately. Find what brings out the light and nurture it until it shines. Keep in mind the path you wish to travel. If you haven’t decided on where to go, take this time to plan your next steps. Be sure to take stock of every option to ensure that the best route is taken.
Visual Description
A dark, stylized animal silhouette with its head raised occupies the center of the composition, marked by three concentric circular shapes along its side. Behind it is a large circular mandala composed of petal-like segments and a bright halo that radiates golden rays outward. A cluster of sunflowers and green leaves rests at the animal's base, and warm orange and yellow hues fill the background. The title "THE SUN" is printed at the bottom of the card.
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