🌿 This week in Sage Leaves… 🌿
Welcome, wise ones, to this week’s Sage Leaves, as the sky itself begins to shift its tone.
This week opens under the steady gaze of The Sun, understood in Jungian terms as the archetype of the Self, the organizing center where awareness, purpose, and vitality converge. Its presence does not promise ease, but coherence.
As we move closer to an annular eclipse in Aquarius, the light itself becomes symbolic, reminding us that illumination can arrive through both brilliance and shadow. An eclipse in this sign asks questions about identity, belonging, and the future we are shaping together. At the same time, Neptune and Saturn’s entry into Aries marks a profound shift from contemplation to initiation, from vision to responsibility. As we approach Ostara, the spring equinox where day and night briefly balance, the landscape mirrors an inner reckoning. This is a season of alignment, when clarity begins to take form and intention prepares to step into action.
The Sun Card As Jungian Archetype
The Sun is one of the clearest and most life-affirming cards in the Tarot, and from a Jungian perspective it represents the archetype of conscious wholeness, vitality, and integrated selfhood. Where many cards explore struggle, shadow, or uncertainty, The Sun shows what happens after inner work has been done and the self is able to stand openly in its own light. In Jungian terms, this card reflects a moment when the ego and the deeper Self are no longer in conflict, but are working together in harmony.
Carl Jung believed that psychological health comes from integration rather than perfection. The Sun embodies this idea clearly. It does not suggest that life is free of pain or difficulty. Instead, it shows a state where truth is no longer hidden and the individual can see themselves and the world with clarity. This is the archetype of illumination, where insight replaces confusion and awareness replaces fear. It is the point where things make sense because they are fully seen.
In many Tarot decks, The Sun shows a child riding freely beneath a radiant sun. Jung would recognize this child as the symbol of the true Self. The child represents authenticity, spontaneity, and innocence, not as naivety but as unburdened presence. This figure has nothing to hide and nothing to defend. Psychologically, this reflects a person who has moved beyond shame and repression and can live in alignment with their inner truth.
The sun itself is an ancient symbol of consciousness. In Jungian psychology, consciousness is what allows us to understand, choose, and act with intention. When The Sun appears, it signals that unconscious material has been brought into awareness. What was once hidden no longer controls behavior from the shadows. Instead, it is integrated and understood. This is why The Sun often appears after periods of emotional difficulty or inner work in a reading.
Another key Jungian concept reflected in The Sun is individuation. Individuation is the lifelong process of becoming who you truly are, rather than who you were told to be. The Sun represents a milestone in this process. It shows a moment when identity feels solid, joyful, and self-directed. You are no longer performing for approval or living according to inherited expectations. You are living from your own center.
Unlike cards that emphasize struggle or transformation, The Sun emphasizes simplicity. Jung taught that healing does not always require effort. Sometimes healing happens when resistance drops away. The Sun reflects this state. Joy becomes natural. Confidence arises without arrogance. Energy flows freely because nothing is being suppressed or denied.
The Sun appears when the self no longer hides, and
consciousness becomes a place of warmth rather than defense.
In shadow form, The Sun can warn against false positivity or ego inflation. Jung cautioned that consciousness without humility can become blinding. When someone believes they have nothing left to learn or denies pain in themselves or others, the light becomes harsh rather than healing. A balanced The Sun holds warmth rather than dominance. It illuminates without burning.
In modern life, The Sun often appears when someone is ready to be seen. This may mean speaking truth, sharing creativity, or living openly after a period of hiding. From a Jungian lens, this is the psyche saying it is safe to emerge. The inner child no longer needs protection because the adult self is strong enough to hold reality with awareness and compassion.
Ultimately, The Sun is the archetype of life force itself. It represents the joy of existing fully and consciously in the world. In Jungian terms, it is the moment when the psyche experiences coherence. Thoughts, emotions, and actions align. Meaning becomes clear. The individual feels real, present, and alive.
The Sun reminds us that illumination is not an escape from darkness but a relationship with it. Because shadows exist, light matters. Because confusion once ruled, clarity feels like grace. This card teaches that wholeness is not dramatic. It is steady, warm, and sustaining.
Reflection Prompt:
Where in your life are you ready to be fully seen, and what parts of yourself are asking to step into the light without apology or fear?
🌿Sage Leaves Weekly Tarotscope
Tarotscope for February 10-16, 2026
This week unfolds under a sense of anticipation. You are standing inside a threshold rather than a conclusion. With Venus entering Pisces, Saturn joining Neptune in Aries, and the sky already moving into the shadow cone of the year’s first annular eclipse in Aquarius, the atmosphere feels charged but unresolved. You may notice heightened sensitivity alongside pressure to act. The cards suggest that clarity will not arrive all at once. Instead, it emerges through engagement, collaboration, and conscious choice.
The Cards of the Week
Tuesday: Knight of Swords | Venus Enters Pisces
Wednesday: The Sun | Moon in Sagittarius sextile Mars in Aquarius
Thursday: 3 of Pentacles | Moon in Capricorn sextile Venus in Pisces
Friday: 2 of Swords | Saturn Enters Aries
Saturday: 3 of Cups | Moon in Capricorn trine Uranus in Taurus
Sunday: 2 of Wands | Moon in Aquarius conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
Monday: Ace of Pentacles | Sun in Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus
Tuesday: Knight of Swords
The week opens with forward momentum. The Knight of Swords guards the rear, implying that recent efforts, arguments, or decisions are already behind you. You have moved through urgency and now carry its lessons forward. As Venus enters Pisces, emotional tone softens, but the Knight reminds you not to abandon discernment. Passion and compassion must travel together. This is a day to communicate clearly, but gently. Your words still matter, even when driven by feeling.
Wednesday: The Sun
Midweek brings illumination. The Sun, the only Major Arcana this week, looks firmly toward the future. This is not revelation through struggle, but through alignment. The Sagittarius Moon lifts perspective, while Mars in Aquarius supports action rooted in principle rather than impulse. You may feel renewed confidence or purpose. This is a reminder that joy can coexist with seriousness. Truth becomes energizing rather than confrontational.
Thursday: 3 of Pentacles
Work takes center stage, quietly and without spectacle. The 3 of Pentacles turns away from the viewer, focused on the task at hand. Collaboration here is practical, not performative. The Capricorn Moon favors responsibility, while Venus in Pisces adds empathy to shared effort. You are reminded that meaningful work is rarely solitary. Progress happens when skill, trust, and shared vision meet.
Friday: 2 of Swords
This is a pivotal pause. The 2 of Swords stares directly at you, unresolved and watchful. Saturn entering Aries introduces long-term consequences to immediate decisions. You may feel caught between opposing needs or values. Avoid rushing resolution. This card does not ask you to choose yet. It asks you to acknowledge the tension honestly. Discipline begins with awareness.
Saturday: 3 of Cups
Relief arrives through connection. The 3 of Cups, turned away and engaged with its own celebration, suggests joy found in shared space rather than self-focus. The Capricorn Moon grounds emotion, while Uranus in Taurus adds unexpected pleasure or reconnection. This is not escapism. It is restoration. You are allowed to enjoy community without abandoning responsibility.
Sunday: 2 of Wands
The narrative sharpens. The 2 of Wands looks back at the 2 of Swords, emphasizing the relationship between indecision and choice. With the Moon conjunct Pluto in Aquarius, insight runs deep and personal. You are not choosing between options lightly. You are choosing between futures. Power dynamics, personal agency, and long-term direction come into focus. This is a moment of internal authority.
Monday: Ace of Pentacles
The week closes with opportunity. The Ace of Pentacles offers something tangible and new. It may be an idea, a resource, or a commitment that has real-world implications. The square between the Sun and Uranus suggests disruption alongside growth. What arrives now may require you to adapt quickly. Still, this seed is worth tending. Stability begins with willingness.
Themes of the Week
This week centers on conscious engagement rather than passive waiting. Decisions are forming beneath the surface even when they are not yet spoken. Venus in Pisces invites compassion, while Saturn in Aries demands accountability. The presence of The Sun emphasizes clarity through action, not avoidance. You are being asked to participate actively in shaping your direction while honoring emotional truth and practical limits.
Numerology and Recurrences
The numbers this week reveal balance and progression. The Ace introduces potential. The pair of 2s highlights decision points and duality. The pair of 3s emphasizes collaboration and community. Only one Major Arcana appears, The Sun, reinforcing that illumination is present but focused rather than overwhelming. The recurrence of The Sun and 3 of Pentacles underscores a theme of visible purpose supported by steady effort. Swords dominate moments of tension, while Pentacles anchor growth. Cups soften the experience, reminding you that connection sustains momentum.
The directional imagery adds nuance. The Knight of Swords holds the past. The Sun faces forward. The 2 of Wands looks back toward indecision, bridging awareness and choice. This visual dialogue suggests that reflection informs movement, but does not replace it.
Conclusion
This is a week of preparation rather than culmination. You are standing at the edge of a larger shift, with clarity growing but not yet complete. Each day offers a piece of the puzzle: insight, collaboration, pause, connection, choice, and opportunity. Trust that what you are building now has weight and consequence. You are not late. You are aligning.
Reflection:
Where in your life are you being asked to move forward with intention rather than certainty, and how can collaboration and clarity support the choice that is quietly forming?
As this week closes, The Sun stands as a Jungian archetype of conscious awareness, the Self stepping into the light of recognition. It is not ego that shines here, but integration. As Imbolc fades behind us and the path turns toward Ostara, the world moves toward that brief and sacred balance where day and night stand equal. This threshold mirrors your own moment of becoming, where inner truth seeks expression without domination or retreat. The approaching eclipse in Aquarius signals a collective recalibration of identity and purpose, while Neptune and Saturn in Aries begin a long cycle of vision made real through courage and responsibility. What is illuminated now is not yet complete, but it is unmistakably alive. This is the season where intention gathers warmth, and what you choose to nurture will soon demand form.
Until next week, may the cards guide you gently. Take care, be well, and good bye for now.
—Dr. Winkler
That’s it for this week! Look for Sage Leaves in your inbox on Tuesday afternoons (North American time.) We look forward to exploring more about Tarot, Healing and more! Take care, be well, and good-bye for now!
Here comes the Sun! YAAAY! \(*_*)/