Introduction
The Sun is the card of joy that’s earned. It’s warmth, clarity, confidence, and the kind of happiness that doesn’t require you to shrink yourself to keep it. Where The Moon blurs and confuses, The Sun illuminates. It tells the truth — but this time, the truth is bright.
In readings, The Sun often appears when someone is about to step into a more open chapter: success, visibility, love that feels simple and mutual, or a return of energy after a long gray season. It’s also a beautiful teaching card because it trains you to give good news without becoming vague. The Sun isn’t just “yay!” — it’s why things improve, and how to keep that light growing.
How these exercises work
You’ll receive fictional client emails. Each email has two practice rounds:
- Exercise 1: read the situation with The Sun alone (one-card answer)
- Exercise 1.2: read the same situation with The Sun + two clarifiers (three-card answer)
Write your own reply first, then open the spoiler to compare with my sample answer. And remember: you can reuse these emails anytime and pull your own cards (one card, three cards, or a full spread).
Exercise 1 — “Is this finally my breakthrough?”
📧 Fictional client email
From: Lara
Subject: I’m about to put myself out there — will it work?
Hi,
My name is Lara. I’ve been quietly building a little side project for months — creating digital products and posting small bits of content online. It’s not huge yet, but lately I’ve started getting messages from people who actually want to buy.
I’m excited… and terrified. I’ve never been “visible” like this before. Part of me wants to go all in. Another part of me fears I’ll embarrass myself or fail publicly.
Should I take the leap and put myself out there more?
Thank you,
Lara
Exercise 1 (one-card)
🎯 Set card: The Sun
Dear Lara,
Thank you for your message — and congratulations, because what you’re describing is the exact moment The Sun loves to appear.
Your card is The Sun, and it’s one of the clearest “yes” cards in the deck. It speaks of visibility, success, and the kind of confidence that grows the moment you stop hiding your light. This isn’t a card of quiet potential — it’s a card of being seen and being received.
The Sun also suggests something important: you don’t have to earn permission to take up space. If people are already reaching out and showing interest, that’s real feedback from the world. The fear you’re feeling isn’t a warning — it’s the natural nervousness of stepping into a bigger version of your life.
So yes: take the leap. Show up more. Say what you offer clearly. Let your work be visible. The Sun promises that when you do, the right people find you — not because you push, but because you finally allow yourself to shine.
Exercise 1.2 (three-card)
🎯 Set cards: The Sun + Three of Wands + King of Pentacles
Dear Lara,
For you, I drew The Sun, the Three of Wands, and the King of Pentacles — and this is a gorgeous “expansion” spread.
The Sun confirms that what you’re building has real momentum. You’re moving into a chapter where you’re more visible, more confident, and more appreciated.
The Three of Wands shows growth beyond what you’ve seen so far. It’s the card of progress that comes from committing to the next step — not waiting for certainty, but creating it through action. This suggests that once you put yourself out there consistently, opportunities begin to widen: more reach, more traction, more “I didn’t expect this to happen so fast.”
And the King of Pentacles is the outcome energy: stability, success, and something that can become truly profitable and grounded. It’s not just “a fun side thing” — it can mature into a reliable income stream, built patiently and wisely.
Together, these cards say: yes, step forward. Your visibility leads to expansion, and your expansion can lead to real stability. The key is to show up like someone who believes in what they offer — because the cards already do.
Exercise 2 — “Will this finally be good news?”
📧 Fictional client email
From: David
Subject: I’m waiting on an important result — will it turn out okay?
Hello,
My name is David, 07/12/2004. I’ve been in a stressful waiting period. I recently applied for something important, and the outcome could change my whole year.
I’ve done everything I can, and now I’m just stuck waiting. I keep imagining worst-case scenarios. Can you tell me what the cards show about the outcome?
Thank you,
David
Exercise 2 (one-card)
🎯 Set card: The Sun
Dear David,
Thank you for reaching out — waiting periods can be brutal, especially when the outcome matters.
The card that came forward for you is The Sun, and it’s one of the most reassuring answers the tarot can give. The Sun points to success, relief, and a positive outcome that brings clarity and happiness. It’s the “exhale” after stress — the moment where you realize you were carrying too much fear.
This card also reminds you that worry doesn’t change results — it only steals your present. The Sun encourages you to return to what’s simple and grounding while you wait: sleep, food, sunlight, movement, laughter — anything that reminds your body it’s safe.
If you’re asking whether things turn out okay: The Sun says yes. And more than that — it says this outcome brings you back into a brighter chapter.
Exercise 2.2 (three-card)
🎯 Set cards: The Sun + Justice + Six of Wands
Dear David,
For your question, I drew The Sun, Justice, and the Six of Wands — and this is one of the clearest “good news” combinations you could hope for.
The Sun is the headline: warmth, clarity, relief, and a positive outcome.
Justice adds something specific: this result is earned and fair. It suggests that the decision is made on real merit — not politics, not randomness, not bad luck. If you’ve done the work and shown up with integrity, Justice says that matters.
Then the Six of Wands arrives — recognition, approval, victory. It’s the card of “yes,” often public or official in some way: being chosen, being accepted, receiving congratulations, getting the green light.
Together, these cards say: the outcome is not only positive — it’s validating. It restores your confidence, and it reminds you that you can win when it matters.
Closing the Sun Exercises
The Sun reminds us that joy isn’t naïve — it’s powerful. It’s what happens when truth is clear, when the path opens, and when you allow yourself to be seen without apology.
As always, you can return to these fictional emails anytime and practice with your own cards: one card, three cards, or a full spread. Each round will teach you something new about how The Sun speaks.
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