The Sun As Feelings in Love (upright & reversed)

They feel genuinely happy about you. Noticeably happier, as in you make them smile from ear to ear. They feel energized when they think about you. Being around you lifts their mood and reminds them why love is fun in the first place. This is confident, open-hearted energy and just like the child holding their arms wide open, they’re not hiding their interest. They’re proud to be connected to you and excited to see where this could go. You bring light into their life – and they know it. Right now, their feelings are sincere, yet uncomplicated and very much alive in the present moment.

They feel secure, grateful and life feels fulfilled with you. The Sun here shows that they truly appreciate what you have to offer and they feel lucky to have you. Even if you’ve been together for a long time, the warmth is still there. You relationship is a source of comfort, joy and safety. You’re someone they trust and feel at home with. This card can also suggest renewed happiness – maybe after a difficult phase, things are feeling lighter again. There’s a sense of “we’re going to be alright.” They’re present and invested in the relationship.

They still think about you in a very positive way. You’re remembered as someone who made them feel alive, happy and seen. There’s nostalgia here- but the good kind. In their mind, you represent a “bright chapter” of their life. They may wonder if reconnecting could bring that warmth back. The Sun suggests genuine fondness. However, they might also be focusing more on the good memories than the full reality of why things ended. You’re idealized as “the happy version” of the past. Still, the feelings are real and heartfelt.

Here are some of the traditional interpretations of The Sun in love and relationships when it shows up reversed:

• they’re struggling to fully open up when it comes to their feelings
• they feel blocked from expressing happiness or affection
• they may be hiding their true feelings
• insecurity is dimming their confidence in love
• they’re afraid of getting hurt if they let themselves be fully happy
• they might feel disconnected from their usual ability to be joyful

On a positive note, The Sun reversed can suggest:

• they’re ready to come out of isolation and re-engage after too much distance
• they may realize they don’t want to be alone anymore and choose to open up
• they’re learning the life lesson that clarity comes not only from time alone, but also from sharing and connection

Are you dreading when reversed cards appear in a tarot reading? No need to worry – let me explain: First of all, did you know that many professional tarot readers choose to not work with reversed cards? Read my article about “Why I (almost) never read reversed cards” here. Moreover, read this article on “How To Read Reversed Tarot Cards” like a pro!

There is absolutely no right or wrong way of going about this, and including reversed cards in your readings can absolutely make sense. However, especially if you’re just starting out, know that many well established tarot professionals don’t feel the need to include them or assign special meaning to them.