"The Sun" RWS Tarot Card for good fortune Tote Bag

The tarot is a pack of cards, used from the mid-15th century in various parts of Europe to play games such as Italian tarocchini, French tarot and Austrian Königrufen, of which many are still played today. In the late 18th century, some Tarot packs began to be used as a trend for divination via tarot card reading and cartomancy leading to custom packs developed for such occult purposes. The Rider-Waite tarot deck originally published in 1910, is one of the most popular tarot decks in use for divination in the English-speaking world. Other names for this deck include the Smith-Waite, Waite-Smith, Rider-Waite-Smith, or simply the Rider tarot deck. The cards were drawn by illustrator Pamela Colman Smith from the instructions of academic and mystic A. E. Waite and were published by the Rider Company. [source: Wikipedia] The Sun is one of the most auspicious cards in the deck. Throughout history, people have honored the Sun as the source of light and warmth. In the myths of many cultures, the Sun is a prominent god - full of vigor and courage. He is the vital energy center that makes life on earth possible. In the tarot, the Sun also symbolizes vitality and splendor. You have confidence in yourself, you have energy and glow with health, you stand out brilliantly. Spiritually, you see and understand all that is happening within your sphere. With this card, know that you will be successful at all you undertake. Go on and let your light shine.