The Sun is always positive meaning, right?

CClark

So, I did a reading about a friend I was worried about because she hadn’t answered anyone’s calls for 24 hours. I asked the cards how she was, and I pulled The Tower, The Sun, Five of Swords, and Nine of Wands.
I met her today, and she told me she had been attacked by a group of drunk men she was passing by and had a bruise. The cards made a lot of sense—she literally looked like the Nine of Wands. When I saw the cards, I had a feeling she was in trouble and hurt somehow, but The Sun gave me a false positive. She’s scared and feeling down. This did happen in daylight, so could The Sun just mean that?
Either way, I won’t think of The Sun as an “all is well” card from now on. Do you always see The Sun as positive?
By the way, I used the Golden Art Tarot deck.

MariiaMelnyk

Hello there!
The situational relevance of tarot card meanings is well illustrated by your experience.
Optimism, success, and warmth are typically associated with the Sun. It may have just meant that the event occurred during the day in your interpretation. Sometimes tarot is quite literal!
Your friend's strength in the face of adversity is highlighted by the Nine of Wands, while the Tower and Five of Swords indicate an impending battle or unexpected turmoil. Instead of focusing on the happy conclusion, the Sun may be drawing attention to how the incident was exposed.
It appears to be about the event's visibility and timing, even though The Sun often offers pleasant vibes. Your intuitive sense was absolutely correct in understanding the cards.
I wish your friend a speedy recovery! 😊

CClark

MariiaMelnyk
Hey there, Thanks for the insight! Your explanation helps a lot. I hadn’t considered that The Sun might simply mean the event happened during the day. Sometimes tarot is quite literal! Your take on the Nine of Wands showing strength, and the Tower and Five of Swords indicating conflict really makes sense. It’s interesting to see The Sun highlighting visibility and timing instead of a happy outcome. Thanks again, and I hope my friend recovers quickly too! 😊

BellaWil

I couldn't agree with you more. No card is black-and-white. Take the Sun as an example; it's frequently associated with optimism, clarity, and achievement—but it may also bring forth negative aspects. It could be a sign of someone evading their duties or being too immature at times.

However, it appears that you are absolutely correct in perceiving the spread as a narrative of your friend's injury. As far as anyone can determine, this is a very nuanced story told by the cards.

MichaelTh159

There are no absolutes in Tarot. The Sun is usually a positive card, but context is key. The card’s position in the spread, whether it’s upright or reversed, and the nature of the question all influence its meaning. In this instance, consider the other cards drawn alongside The Sun, as they might suggest a less cheerful scenario.

I believe your interpretation is quite spot on. The Sun might also have a more literal meaning, like “in broad daylight,” depending on the context.