The Sun
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The Sun combinations

Little stays hidden beside the Sun, so the partner card is read in full light. Each of the 78 pairings with card XIX is covered here, with all four ways the two cards can fall.

Card meaning: The Sun

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First card: Upright / Reversed
Second card: Upright / Reversed

Combinations are common patterns, not rules

The readings here describe how a pair most often reads. Check each one against two things before you apply it. The first is the question: the same pair says one thing about a relationship and another about a job offer, and the question decides which side of the pair matters. The second is the background, meaning what the querent already knows about the situation, the position each card holds in the spread, and the cards around the pair. When the question or the background points another way, go with them over the general reading. Each pair page lists the exceptions that come up most often.

Little stays hidden beside the Sun. With both cards upright nearly every pair reads well, because the partner names the area and the Sun supplies clarity, energy and recognition: a venture with the Ace of Wands, a growing family with The Empress, a career with the King of Wands. The cards that hold it back carry strain, loss or secrecy. Beside The Devil, the Five of Cups or the Ten of Swords the light falls on a real problem, and honesty about that problem, or one more hard step, comes before the joy. The Tower is a case of its own. It reads as the break and the Sun as the clear sky afterwards, the two ends of a recovery that runs through The Star and The Moon.

Reversed, the Sun is an eclipse more than a night. Joy is delayed, energy is low, or success is kept up for show, and most upright partners then carry the work while satisfaction lags. Cards of grief and fear fare worst beside it, since the dimmed Sun gives them no light to find a way out by.

The Sun is Fire and Leo. Wands share its element and the King of Wands its sign, Swords feed it, Pentacles meet it neutrally, and Cups, as Water, are contrary, though upright most Cups pairs still read warmly.

The Sun beside other cards in a spread

Beside Major Arcana cards

Beside an upright trump the upright Sun nearly always reads well, and the trump decides what kind of success it is. The Hierophant makes it a milestone reached the proper way, Justice a fair result, Death a bright phase after an ending, Temperance joy that lasts. The Devil is the exception, where daylight exposes an attachment. The Star and The Moon stand just before the Sun in the sequence and read as hope confirmed and fog lifting.

Beside Wands

Wands share the Sun's Fire, so these pairs run warm and quick. The Ace launches a venture at full energy, the Two and Three plan and send out expansion in good light, the Six and the Queen bring recognition in public, and the Eight brings news fast. The King of Wands shares Leo with the Sun and turns a plan into earned success. The Five, Seven and Ten keep their pressure even in daylight, a contest to win fairly, a position to hold and a load to set down.

Beside Cups

Water is contrary to the Sun's Fire, and still most upright Cups pairs read warmly: the Ace as new love out in the open, the Two as an equal partnership, the Ten as family happiness in plain sight, the Nine as a wish come true and shared. Three Cups resist the light. The Four's boredom, the Five's grief and the Seven's many options stay in the way, and each one eases once it is reversed beside the upright Sun.

Beside Swords

Air feeds Fire, so Swords give the Sun clear thinking and quick decisions. The Ace is a hard truth that opens the way, the Two a choice that finally resolves, the Four a rest before a productive period, the King a fair judgement. The painful stretch of the suit (the Three, Five, Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten) sets a real wound or worry in plain view. Reversed under the upright Sun, those six read as healing, peace made or night fears lifting.

Beside Pentacles

Earth meets the Sun's Fire neutrally, and the coins give its success a material form: a solid start with the Ace, security with the Four, a harvest close to paying off with the Seven, family wealth with the Ten. Only the Five resists it upright, a lean patch with help nearer than it feels, and reversed that same Five becomes a way out of the cold. The Page, Knight, Queen and King make the success practical through study, method, care and earned wealth.

Beside court cards

Courts carry no number, so there is no quintessence and rank does the talking. Pages bring news and first steps into good light, and Knights act on them, the Knight of Wands with a fast move and the Knight of Pentacles with patient work. Queens and Kings often stand for real people in a bright period: a capable leader in the Queen of Wands, a mature partner in the King of Cups. In a reconciliation question the King of Wands beside the Sun is often read as freedom enjoyed apart.

Beside a card of the same number

No other card carries nineteen, so the only same-number pair is the Sun beside a second Sun, twice the daylight and nothing blocking the goal. Nineteen reduces to ten and then to one, which ties the Sun to the Wheel of Fortune, to The Magician and to the four Aces. Beside the Wheel, luck turns toward success; beside the Magician, skill works in full view; and each Ace upright with it marks a start made in good conditions.

Beside reversed cards

With the Sun upright, a reversed partner still has light to work by: its problem is real, and the Sun shows it plainly. For cards of loss, fear and conflict the reversal helps. The reversed Five of Cups, Three of Swords, Nine of Swords and Five of Pentacles loosen their grip, and warmth or recovery comes back into view. A reversed Hierophant or Devil works the same way, a rigid rulebook or a dependency left behind so confidence and joy can return.

The Sun with every card

Each row gives the outlook in all four states, read from The Sun's side: The Sun first, then its partner.

Harmonious Mixed Challenging
The Fool A confident new beginning under clear skies, with the energy to carry it through.
The Sun upright, The Fool upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Fool reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Fool upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Fool reversed: Mixed
The Magician Skill in full daylight: a project succeeds, effort is recognised, and confidence is well founded.
The Sun upright, The Magician upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Magician reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Magician upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Magician reversed: Challenging
The High Priestess Quiet insight comes into the light and is rewarded: intuition proves right and can be shared.
The Sun upright, The High Priestess upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The High Priestess reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The High Priestess upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The High Priestess reversed: Challenging
The Empress Abundance in full daylight: growth, family joy and success that others can see.
The Sun upright, The Empress upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Empress reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Empress upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Empress reversed: Challenging
The Emperor Clear goals, firm leadership and success that others can see: efforts are rewarded.
The Sun upright, The Emperor upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Emperor reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Emperor upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Emperor reversed: Challenging
The Hierophant A happy milestone reached the proper way: a wedding, a qualification or recognition earned in public.
The Sun upright, The Hierophant upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Hierophant reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, The Hierophant upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Hierophant reversed: Challenging
The Lovers A wholehearted choice made in plain daylight: love, partnership or a path that brings real joy.
The Sun upright, The Lovers upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Lovers reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Lovers upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Lovers reversed: Challenging
The Chariot Willpower carries the goal to a warm, open success that the querent can share with others.
The Sun upright, The Chariot upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Chariot reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Chariot upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Chariot reversed: Challenging
Strength Courage pays off: confidence, joy and visible success, held with a steady hand.
The Sun upright, Strength upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Strength reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Strength upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Strength reversed: Challenging
The Hermit Patient inner work comes into the light: the querent steps out of a quiet season with clarity and success.
The Sun upright, The Hermit upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Hermit reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Hermit upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Hermit reversed: Challenging
Wheel of Fortune Luck turns toward success: goals are reached, and the new phase is bright and open.
The Sun upright, Wheel of Fortune upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Wheel of Fortune reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Wheel of Fortune upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Wheel of Fortune reversed: Challenging
Justice Honest effort is rewarded in full view, and the fair result brings real success and relief.
The Sun upright, Justice upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Justice reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Justice upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Justice reversed: Challenging
The Hanged Man The pause ends in daylight: what was learned while waiting turns into visible success.
The Sun upright, The Hanged Man upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Hanged Man reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Hanged Man upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Hanged Man reversed: Challenging
Death An ending clears the way for a bright, confident phase in which the effort finally pays off.
The Sun upright, Death upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Death reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Death upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Death reversed: Challenging
Temperance Success, health and joy that last, because they are built on balance and steady effort.
The Sun upright, Temperance upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Temperance reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Temperance upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Temperance reversed: Challenging
The Devil Daylight exposes the attachment, and honesty about it is the condition for the joy on offer.
The Sun upright, The Devil upright: Mixed The Sun upright, The Devil reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, The Devil upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, The Devil reversed: Mixed
The Tower A painful break turns into clarity and success once the dust has settled.
The Sun upright, The Tower upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Tower reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Tower upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, The Tower reversed: Challenging
The Star Hope becomes visible success: renewal, joy and recognition arrive together.
The Sun upright, The Star upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Star reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Star upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Star reversed: Challenging
The Moon The fog lifts: what was hidden comes into daylight and the querent can act on what they see.
The Sun upright, The Moon upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Moon reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Moon upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, The Moon reversed: Challenging
The Sun Twice the daylight: a stretch of open success and joy, with nothing hidden and nothing blocking the goal.
The Sun upright, The Sun upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The Sun reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Sun upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The Sun reversed: Challenging
Judgment An awakening in full daylight: the past is reviewed honestly and a new stage opens with energy behind it.
The Sun upright, Judgment upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Judgment reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Judgment upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Judgment reversed: Challenging
The World A chapter closes with real success, and you are free to enjoy what you earned.
The Sun upright, The World upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, The World reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, The World upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, The World reversed: Challenging
Ace of Wands A new venture launched at peak energy, with the clarity and confidence to carry it through.
The Sun upright, Ace of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Ace of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ace of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ace of Wands reversed: Challenging
Two of Wands A wide view and the confidence to pick a direction: plans for expansion made in good light.
The Sun upright, Two of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Two of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Two of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Two of Wands reversed: Challenging
Three of Wands Plans are in motion and the horizon is clear: expansion, progress and returns on the way.
The Sun upright, Three of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Three of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Three of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Three of Wands reversed: Challenging
Four of Wands A milestone celebrated in good company: home, family and success all on solid ground.
The Sun upright, Four of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Four of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Four of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Four of Wands reversed: Challenging
Five of Wands A fair contest in daylight: competition sharpens you, and your strengths show clearly.
The Sun upright, Five of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Five of Wands reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Five of Wands upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Five of Wands reversed: Mixed
Six of Wands Victory, recognition and real happiness together: the reward is earned and you enjoy it.
The Sun upright, Six of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Six of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Six of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Six of Wands reversed: Challenging
Seven of Wands Holding your ground with confidence: the pressure is real, but you have the energy and clarity to stand firm.
The Sun upright, Seven of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Seven of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Seven of Wands upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Seven of Wands reversed: Challenging
Eight of Wands Good news can come fast and clear, and a plan may move from idea to result in days rather than months.
The Sun upright, Eight of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Eight of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Eight of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Eight of Wands reversed: Challenging
Nine of Wands The last stretch is tiring but well lit: hold your ground a little longer and the goal can come within reach.
The Sun upright, Nine of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Nine of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Nine of Wands upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Nine of Wands reversed: Challenging
Ten of Wands Success is within sight but bought with overload, and the finish comes once part of the load is set down.
The Sun upright, Ten of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Ten of Wands reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Ten of Wands upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Ten of Wands reversed: Mixed
Page of Wands A new idea gets full daylight: curiosity, good news and a confident first step that is likely to go well.
The Sun upright, Page of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Page of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Page of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Page of Wands reversed: Challenging
Knight of Wands Bold action under a clear sky: a fast move, a trip or a new romance with the light behind it.
The Sun upright, Knight of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Knight of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Knight of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Knight of Wands reversed: Challenging
Queen of Wands Confidence in full sun: a warm, capable leader, a magnetic romance and success that others can see.
The Sun upright, Queen of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Queen of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Queen of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Queen of Wands reversed: Challenging
King of Wands Leadership that can pay off: a plan carried through toward visible success, recognition and earned confidence.
The Sun upright, King of Wands upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, King of Wands reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, King of Wands upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, King of Wands reversed: Challenging
Ace of Cups New love or deep joy, out in the open: a fresh emotional start that is warm, honest and easy to share.
The Sun upright, Ace of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Ace of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ace of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ace of Cups reversed: Challenging
Two of Cups A warm, equal partnership in full daylight: love, trust and shared plans that are easy to show.
The Sun upright, Two of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Two of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Two of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Two of Cups reversed: Challenging
Three of Cups A reason to celebrate: shared success, good friends and happiness that is easy to share with others.
The Sun upright, Three of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Three of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Three of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Three of Cups reversed: Challenging
Four of Cups Conditions are clear and favourable, and the only thing in the way is your own boredom with them.
The Sun upright, Four of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Four of Cups reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Four of Cups upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Four of Cups reversed: Mixed
Five of Cups A real loss sits in bright light, and the light shows the two cups that are still standing.
The Sun upright, Five of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Five of Cups reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Five of Cups upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Five of Cups reversed: Mixed
Six of Cups Warm memories and present joy line up: a reunion, a restored bond or an old success repeated.
The Sun upright, Six of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Six of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Six of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Six of Cups reversed: Challenging
Seven of Cups Many options at once, and enough clarity to see which of them are real if you are honest about them.
The Sun upright, Seven of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Seven of Cups reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Seven of Cups upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Seven of Cups reversed: Mixed
Eight of Cups You leave what no longer satisfies, and the road leads toward real joy and clarity.
The Sun upright, Eight of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Eight of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Eight of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Eight of Cups reversed: Challenging
Nine of Cups A wish comes true and the happiness is genuine, seen and shared.
The Sun upright, Nine of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Nine of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Nine of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Nine of Cups reversed: Challenging
Ten of Cups Happiness at home is real and in plain sight: a close family, a secure bond and a goal reached.
The Sun upright, Ten of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Ten of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ten of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ten of Cups reversed: Challenging
Page of Cups Happy news or a sincere new feeling arrives and is met with openness and joy.
The Sun upright, Page of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Page of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Page of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Page of Cups reversed: Challenging
Knight of Cups A heartfelt offer, romantic or creative, is made in the open and favours a joyful response.
The Sun upright, Knight of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Knight of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Knight of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Knight of Cups reversed: Challenging
Queen of Cups Deep care meets open joy: a warm, emotionally mature bond and steady success.
The Sun upright, Queen of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Queen of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Queen of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Queen of Cups reversed: Challenging
King of Cups Warm, open happiness steadied by emotional maturity: a good time for commitments made with a clear head.
The Sun upright, King of Cups upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, King of Cups reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, King of Cups upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, King of Cups reversed: Challenging
Ace of Swords A clear idea or hard truth lands at the right moment and opens the way to real success.
The Sun upright, Ace of Swords upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Ace of Swords reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ace of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ace of Swords reversed: Challenging
Two of Swords The missing piece comes into view, and a hard choice between two options finally resolves.
The Sun upright, Two of Swords upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Two of Swords reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Two of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Two of Swords reversed: Challenging
Three of Swords A painful truth comes into the open, and the clarity it brings is the start of feeling better.
The Sun upright, Three of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Three of Swords reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Three of Swords upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Three of Swords reversed: Mixed
Four of Swords A deliberate rest restores energy, and a bright, productive period can follow the pause.
The Sun upright, Four of Swords upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Four of Swords reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Four of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Four of Swords reversed: Challenging
Five of Swords Success is within reach, but winning by force or at someone's expense spoils it.
The Sun upright, Five of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Five of Swords reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Five of Swords upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Five of Swords reversed: Mixed
Six of Swords A move away from trouble opens the way to calmer, happier times, with energy and optimism returning.
The Sun upright, Six of Swords upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Six of Swords reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Six of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Six of Swords reversed: Challenging
Seven of Swords Clever strategy meets a call for openness: tactics may work, but what is hidden tends to surface.
The Sun upright, Seven of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Seven of Swords reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Seven of Swords upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Seven of Swords reversed: Mixed
Eight of Swords A good opportunity is in view, but fear and self-doubt make it feel out of reach.
The Sun upright, Eight of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Eight of Swords reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Eight of Swords upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Eight of Swords reversed: Mixed
Nine of Swords Real reasons for optimism sit beside a mind that cannot stop worrying; the fears outgrow the facts.
The Sun upright, Nine of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Nine of Swords reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Nine of Swords upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Nine of Swords reversed: Mixed
Ten of Swords Rock bottom, seen plainly: an ending is final, and clear daylight shows what comes after it.
The Sun upright, Ten of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Ten of Swords reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Ten of Swords upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Ten of Swords reversed: Mixed
Page of Swords Questions get clear answers: curiosity and openness bring the facts and good news into the light.
The Sun upright, Page of Swords upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Page of Swords reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Page of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Page of Swords reversed: Challenging
Knight of Swords Clear goal, fast action: decisive moves and plain speaking can carry a plan to success.
The Sun upright, Knight of Swords upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Knight of Swords reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Knight of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Knight of Swords reversed: Challenging
Queen of Swords Truth told warmly: clear boundaries and open honesty bring confidence and a favourable result.
The Sun upright, Queen of Swords upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Queen of Swords reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Queen of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Queen of Swords reversed: Challenging
King of Swords Sound judgment wins: a clear, fair decision favours success, authority and recognition.
The Sun upright, King of Swords upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, King of Swords reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, King of Swords upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, King of Swords reversed: Challenging
Ace of Pentacles The right moment for a solid start: a real opportunity for money, work or a home opens up.
The Sun upright, Ace of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Ace of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ace of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ace of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Two of Pentacles Busy and thriving: energy and good humour keep several demands in balance and moving forward.
The Sun upright, Two of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Two of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Two of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Two of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Three of Pentacles Skilled teamwork is favoured: a shared project can succeed and your contribution can be recognised.
The Sun upright, Three of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Three of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Three of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Three of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Four of Pentacles Security well earned: a solid financial base and the confidence to enjoy it.
The Sun upright, Four of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Four of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Four of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Four of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Five of Pentacles Hardship in clear light: a lean patch is real, and help is closer than it feels.
The Sun upright, Five of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun upright, Five of Pentacles reversed: Harmonious The Sun reversed, Five of Pentacles upright: Challenging The Sun reversed, Five of Pentacles reversed: Mixed
Six of Pentacles Help and reward change hands in the open, and both sides come away better off.
The Sun upright, Six of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Six of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Six of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Six of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Seven of Pentacles Long patient work is close to paying off, and the reward is real if the harvest is not rushed.
The Sun upright, Seven of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Seven of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Seven of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Seven of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Eight of Pentacles Skill built through steady practice is noticed, and the work itself starts to feel joyful.
The Sun upright, Eight of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Eight of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Eight of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Eight of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Nine of Pentacles Independence and comfort are earned, and the querent is free to enjoy them openly.
The Sun upright, Nine of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Nine of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Nine of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Nine of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Ten of Pentacles Family, home and money are in good shape, and the household has real happiness to show for it.
The Sun upright, Ten of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Ten of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ten of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Ten of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Page of Pentacles A new course, job or venture starts well, with curiosity, focus and real optimism behind it.
The Sun upright, Page of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Page of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Page of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Page of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Knight of Pentacles Patient, methodical work produces lasting success, and the querent can enjoy the result.
The Sun upright, Knight of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Knight of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Knight of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Knight of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
Queen of Pentacles Care, comfort and joy fill the home, and resources are managed well enough to share.
The Sun upright, Queen of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, Queen of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, Queen of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, Queen of Pentacles reversed: Challenging
King of Pentacles Material success is earned, secure and openly enjoyed, with enough to share.
The Sun upright, King of Pentacles upright: Harmonious The Sun upright, King of Pentacles reversed: Mixed The Sun reversed, King of Pentacles upright: Mixed The Sun reversed, King of Pentacles reversed: Challenging

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