The Sun XIX in the 5-Card Spread with the Rider Waite Tarot

The Sun as second card : Challenge / Obstacle
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

In contrast, The Sun highlights a blockage in accessing joy, clarity or spontaneity.

This may be a lack of self-confidence, a fear of being seen as one truly is, or a difficulty in showing oneself in a positive light.

The consultant may feel disconnected from their own truth or experience a form of sadness hidden behind a façade of good humour.

This card can also evoke false happiness: something that appears radiant on the surface but, in reality, masks tensions or unspoken issues.

One may be in a dynamic of overexposure (seeking to please, to shine in order to be recognised) or, conversely, in a form of withdrawal, a refusal to exist fully.

The Sun in opposition can also signal a difficulty in connecting with others in simple joy, or a relationship in which one person prevents the other from flourishing.

Sometimes this reflects a problem of clarity: things are not as clear as they should be, or someone is hiding part of the truth.

This position invites us to identify what is holding back our vital energy, to restore transparency, and to reconcile what within us does not yet dare to shine freely.

The Sun as third card : Advice
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

As advice, The Sun invites you to shine without fear, to show yourself as you are, with simplicity and truth. It is time to express your joy, to dare to be enthusiastic, to honour the light within you without minimising it. This card encourages you to open up to others, share your successes, and engage in sincere, fluid, and warm exchanges. The Sun also tells you to trust life, for it supports you. This is a favourable time to create, love, celebrate, play, and return to a childlike, free, and spontaneous energy.

It also advises you to shed light on everything that has remained hidden: be honest, use simple words, seek clarity in your relationships as well as in your thoughts. This card urges you to live life to the fullest and to embody your truth in your daily actions.

It also suggests that you reconnect with environments or people who bring you joy.

The Sun as a card of advice is also a call to return to the essentials, to nourish yourself with what makes you feel alive. Finally, it tells you that you have the right to be happy, the right to exist fully. Don’t be afraid to shine.

The Sun as fourth card : Outcome
in the Rider Waite Smith 5-Card spread

In the outcome position, The Sun announces a very favourable, bright, stable and joyful outcome. It represents authentic fulfilment, recognised success and shared happiness.

This could relate to a project that comes to fruition, a relationship that blossoms in sincerity, or a period of life that opens up with confidence, vitality and unity. The consultant will reap the rewards of a journey aligned with their personal truth.

The Sun as a result also signifies reconciliation, the end of misunderstandings and the healing of past wounds. It is a clear, visible outcome, where things are laid out without ambiguity.

On a more internal level, it marks a rebirth, a return to oneself and to a simple and powerful joy. The card heralds a radiant, healthy, tension-free energy in which blockages dissolve.

It can also be seen as a liberation of speech, mental clarity, or victory over a dark period. This outcome will carry you into a dynamic, positive phase, open to encounters, creation, and the full expression of your potential. A true blessing in terms of outcome.