The Sun as Lord of the Fire of the World is astrologically ruled by the Sun and represents vitality, awareness and individuation.
As the centre and focal point in our solar system, the Sun is the bestower of life and good fortune. It gives us life and is also representative of the focus of the personality.
The Sun's travels have always fascinated humankind, and his journeys around our world, his shortening of the days in Winter and keenly awaited return each year in the lengthening days of Summer, were the centre of the early religions of the world's practices. In fact, the worship of The Sun by earlier civilisations formed the basis of religions in the world today, so you could say that the power of The Sun still holds sway over our minds and hearts.
The appearance of The Sun in a reading brings welcome good news, enjoyment of life generally and hope for the future. Darkness is banished and the golden light of reason and reward shine brightly on the querent. Where there has been hardship and despair, joy and happiness move in. Where there has been ill health and suffering, vitality returns.
Children are especially favoured with this card, and it often can signify the birth of a special child, one who by his birth will bring much happiness and healing by virtue of his personality.
The Sun also represents the journey of individuation and freedom from the demands of the ego. It allows us to truly know ourselves, and to recognise that we are made of the substance of the Universe, the stuff of the planets and the stars, and the petty concerns of day to day life are incidental and not who we truly are. Freedom from living at this mundane level allows us to transcend suffering and come into our greatness - it is time to connect with your own Sun nature and shine the light of brilliance and joy into all the dark corners of your world.
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