Card 19

The Sun

Brief Description

The Sun card symbolizes health, vitality at its peak, and abundance of a warm summer day. It signifies the fulfillment of cherished desires, revealing one's true essence and abilities at the height of glory and meeting with one's inevitable destiny. The imagery of being unburdened, mastering, and freedoms like moving beyond past threats and embracing internal growth and the balance of opposing forces is central. The Sun lights the path, warming and highlighting personal achievements and expansion.

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Archetype of Creation

Health and vitality are at their peak. As the Moon gives way to the Sun, the witch returns to the sacred garden and sees the rider. The Moon card calls to the inner depths. What appeared before now flourishes in the bright daylight. Darkness retreats hastily, and shadows scatter like frightened ants. The Sun card reflects the abundance of a warm summer day. Your cherished desire grows and blossoms. This card initiates the process of revealing your true essence and abilities - at the peak of glory, you meet your inevitable destiny.

Imagery and Symbols

The woman is naked, with nothing to fear or hide. You are free from attachments. She rides a horse symbolizing power, mastery, and cooperation. Circumstances are in your favor. Health and vitality are at your disposal. The sun rises over the garden wall, marking the boundary between the past and the future. You are free from what previously constantly threatened you. The winding ivy reflects inner growth and expansion, readiness to interact with anything. Two columns mark the opposing forces fueling the synergy of life. The Sun, the center of the Solar System and the source of all life, blazes in the sky. Sunlight illuminates your path and warms you. You shine at the center of your own universe.

Meaning

Expansion, renewal, and growth. Brilliance and beauty. Pregnancy. Fulfillment of cherished desires. Pleasure. Productivity. Recognition of achievements.

Shadow

Envy. Attempts to overshadow another's light. Deliberate sabotage of another's fortune. Desire to shift all attention to oneself. Inability to acknowledge the fact that there is enough in this world for everyone.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Sasha Graham, Abigail Larson (Art)

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