Major Arcana Tier III

XIX. The Sun

[Archetype] The Sun is joyful light! I AM light. I AM presence. I AM love. How are you experiencing joyful goodness and where are you holding back?
[Esoteric I] Resh is the face or countenance, related to the identity that we show the world. Take off your mask and come out! What new you is ready to be seen?
[Esoteric II] Consider the Kabbalistic maxim, Light in extension. What is the nature of light? How do you understand light’s role in the universe? How is light related to each of the four elements? How is light related to space?
[Initiation] Make a proclamation of joy and love! These could be your wedding vows; this might be your blessing for the world; this might be an expression of your true nature – let it come from your heart.

[Archetype] Resurrection is a mystical transition into a new aeon, a new way of being in integration with the one Life. Surrender into your mundane human life as it is unfolding right now – what does this look like and where are you being taken?
[Esoteric] Shin is the tooth, which “creates and destroys, and in that process opens the veils between worlds”. What new layer or level of consciousness is being revealed?
[Elements] The Fool is Primal Air, The Hanged Man is Primal Water; and Resurrection is Primal Fire. How is the initiation and archetype of the Fool connected to air and breath? How is the initiation and archetype of The Hanged Man connected to the element of water? How is the initiation and archetype of Resurrection connected to the element of fire? How do these three initiations work together?
[Initiation] Imagine you know with certainty that you only have one week to live. What do you do?

Ten months ago, you embarked on a journey of initiation as The Fool. Who are you now?
What is the Tarot? What does Tarot mean to you?
Share your most memorable or meaningful moment through this course.
[Initiation] Offer a blessing to the Universe.