Tarot and Sunflowers
Welcome to Season 11 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the fascinating connections between Tarot and plant allies.
In today’s episode, I’m inviting you to meet the sunflower—a radiant and resilient plant known for its joyful energy, edible gifts, and symbolic connection to light, strength, and abundance. We’ll explore how sunflowers help us harness solar power, tap into manifestation magic, and embrace radiant self-expression.
What we explore in this episode:
What sunflower is and its rich herbal and energetic qualities
Which tarot cards and astrological energies sunflowers resonate with
Practical ways to work with sunflowers in ritual, self-care, and creative expression
💐 Meet the Plant Ally: Sunflower
Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are tall, bright, heliotropic plants, meaning they literally follow the sun across the sky. Native to the Americas and honored in Aztec and Mesoamerican traditions, sunflowers have been symbols of strength, devotion, and sacred solar power for centuries.
They nourish the land with deep taproots, feed pollinators, and offer edible gifts from their sprouts to their seeds. It carries bold, magnetic, and generative energy—perfect for rituals that call in courage, confidence, visibility, and abundance.
Decks referenced:
Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden
🔮 Sunflower & Tarot
Sunflowers shine through several key tarot cards that embody radiance, creativity, and power:
The Sun — representing joy, vitality, illumination, and success
Queen of Wands — symbolizing fiery confidence, charm, and creative force
The Magician (Herbcrafter's Tarot) — echoing manifestation, elemental harmony, and generous transformation
The tall, golden bloom of the sunflower reflects the ability to stand tall, follow the light, and radiate warmth even in hard soil. Like The Magician, it reminds us that the seeds of our dreams need both nurturing and action to bloom.
In myth and magic, sunflowers are tied to gods like Apollo, Helios, and Demeter. In astrology, they resonate with Leo, the Sun, and the element of Fire, encouraging courage, playfulness, and charisma.
🌿 Plant Magic & Energetics
Edible & Herbal Uses:
Sprouts are protein-rich and nutrient-dense.
Buds can be grilled like artichokes.
Stems and roots can be used like celery or shredded in slaws.
Seeds are edible, nourishing, and can be ground into porridge.
Ritual Use:
Create body scrubs or solar-infused oils with sunflower petals and sunflower oil.
Use sunflower oil as a carrier for ritual infusions.
Burn dried petals in loose incense blends for strength, clarity, and solar blessing.
Wear or carry petals in talismans for vitality, fertility, and courage.
Gardening & Offerings:
Grow sunflowers in your garden or on your balcony to attract pollinators, uplift your space, and invite prosperity.
Leave offerings of sunflower petals or seeds at crossroads, community gardens, or altars to the sun, your ancestors, or deities like Apollo, Helios, and Demeter.
Energetic Properties:
Uplifts mood and restores optimism.
Encourages boldness, creativity, and self-trust.
Supports manifestation and community nourishment.
Helps us stand tall in our truth while remaining grounded.
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
Season 1 - Tarot basics
Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits
Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture
Season 5 - Tarot Spreads
Season 6 - Suit of Wands
Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles
Season 8 - Suit of Swords
Season 9 - Suit of Cups
Season 10- Tarot and Witchcraft
💭 Today's Tarot Pull:
From It’s Grow Time oracle deck by Chantel Davis Gray, I pulled “Take a ride or walk and let your mind wander.”
This card gently reminds us to step into spaciousness. Sunflower, like the Sun card, encourages lightness, movement, and mental clarity through connection with the outdoors. Go outside, follow the warmth, and let your thoughts unfold in the rhythm of the earth.
Reflective prompts on this card:
Where do I need to let in more light, joy, or movement?
What seeds of inspiration am I ready to follow toward full bloom?
How can I ground myself in radiance rather than fear?
A 12-Week Tarot for Transformation Journey
Starting in late August, I’m inviting you to join me for a 12-week live course based on Tarot for Transformation!
We’ll spend three months together, working through the major arcana as archetypal guides. Each week, we’ll:
Focus on one major arcana card and the life themes it highlights.
Explore journaling prompts and exercises from Dreya Blume’s book.
Share experiences and support each other in a safe, witchy, and affirming space.
Participate in live one-hour calls (with replays available if you can’t join live).
This is not just about learning tarot — it’s about using tarot as a vessel for real, meaningful change in your life.
If you've ever longed for a supportive community to explore big personal shifts, or if you’re ready to commit to discovering your most authentic self, this journey is for you.
You can sign up to receive more information (no FOMO!). We’re planning to begin at the end of August, so there’s plenty of time to get ready.
Upcoming Events:
Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group. Our next event is July 27th from 1-3pm. We’ll be meeting up at the Old Hangout, a Tiki lounge, at the Elks Lodge McMenamins and talking all things tarot! Bring your tarot cards, your questions, and your tarot obsession.
Ways to Connect & Support:
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