The Sun
XIX
The Sun! Oh, what a glorious card to receive!
Look at that magnificent light, beams shooting in all directions, illuminating everything it touches. No shadows here, no hidden meanings, no veiled truths. The Sun brings total clarity, complete illumination, the full flowering of potential.
And see how our New Orleans spirit adorns this card! Mardi Gras beads in their royal colors—purple for justice, green for faith, gold for power. The mask reminds us that sometimes we must set aside our disguises to stand fully in our authentic light. And that crown—a symbol of achievement, of having completed a journey to claim your rightful place.
At the center, that beautiful white horse—symbol of vitality, of pure energy, of the spirit unleashed. Around its neck, more carnival beads, connecting this powerful creature to our celebratory traditions. And riding upon its back—
The purple king cake baby! In other decks, you might see a child, but here we have our own symbol of surprise and blessing. The tiny figurine hidden in our Carnival season cakes, bringing good fortune to whoever discovers it in their slice.
When The Sun appears in this magnificent form, it heralds a time of triumph, of success that can be fully enjoyed and celebrated. After the profound mysteries of The Moon, The Sun brings absolute clarity. What was confusing becomes obvious. What was hidden is revealed. What was potential becomes actual.
There's something in your life that is ready to shine in its full glory. Some situation where clouds have parted, where obstacles have fallen away, where your authentic self can stand in complete confidence. The Sun doesn't whisper or suggest—it proclaims, it announces, it celebrates!
New Orleans knows how to honor moments of triumph and joy. We don't celebrate quietly—we take to the streets, we dance with strangers, we let the good times roll with abandonment. The Sun calls for this same wholehearted embrace of happiness.
That king cake baby carries special significance. Finding it in your cake isn't just good luck—it traditionally means you're responsible for bringing the next cake, for continuing the celebration. Your success isn't meant to be hoarded or hidden, but shared, passed along, used to lift others as you have been lifted.
What victory are you ready to claim? What joy are you being invited to fully experience without reservation or apology? The Sun says you've earned this moment of brilliance. The work has been done. The obstacles have been overcome. Now is the time to ride that white horse proudly through the streets of your life.
Sometimes we hesitate to embrace our successes. We've been taught modesty, restraint, caution. The Sun throws all that aside. It says: Shine! Be seen! Take up space! Wear your crown and toss your beads to the crowd!
This card promises vitality, health, renewed energy. The Sun's warmth brings healing, brings growth, brings life bursting forth in all its vibrant colors. After storms, after darkness, after uncertainty—this golden moment of absolute clarity and joy.
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll. The Sun is shining directly on you.