Annotated Visual References for Card XIX. The SUN
The astrological sign for the SUN and the alchemical symbol for Gold are the same: a dot within a circle (circumpunct). This also represents consciousness within the sphere of experience. Gold is awarded for excellence. Go for the Gold. As a sign to remind us, the symbol of the pyramid crowned with the "eye of the SUN" (God) is shown on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States and printed on every (American) dollar bill. The stylized SUN indicates that light (illumination) may be perceived as both rays (quantum) and waves.
Source of images: The sun image (modified) from “The Sun” Card XIX: The Rider Tarot Deck (1971) New York: U.S. Game Systems, Inc. Pyramid design from the back cover of: E. Raymond, Capt. (1978) Our Great Seal: The Symbol of our Heritage and our Destiny. Ojai, CA, Krotona Book shop. Abstract pattern and lettering is original digital artwork. Alchemical sign for gold and the sun: source unknown.
The astrological sign for the SUN and the alchemical symbol for Gold are the same: a dot within a circle (circumpunct). This also represents consciousness within the sphere of experience. Gold is awarded for excellence. Go for the Gold. As a sign to remind us, the symbol of the pyramid crowned with the "eye of the SUN" (God) is shown on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States and printed on every (American) dollar bill. The stylized SUN indicates that light (illumination) may be perceived as both rays (quantum) and waves.
Source of images: The sun image (modified) from “The Sun” Card XIX: The Rider Tarot Deck (1971) New York: U.S. Game Systems, Inc. Pyramid design from the back cover of: E. Raymond, Capt. (1978) Our Great Seal: The Symbol of our Heritage and our Destiny. Ojai, CA, Krotona Book shop. Abstract pattern and lettering is original digital artwork. Alchemical sign for gold and the sun: source unknown.