Major Arcana · XVII
The Star
The Star symbolizes hope, inspiration, spiritual healing, and the feeling that you are on the right path. In its upright position, this card suggests positive energies, favorable circumstances, and a bright future.
- Number
- XVII
- Arcana
- Major Arcana · Major Arcana
- Element
- Spirit
- Planet / sign
- Aquarius
Advice of the card
Have faith in the future and trust the Universe. Maintain optimism and strive towards your true purpose. This is a time of inspiration and healing.
Upright
General meaning
The Star symbolizes hope, inspiration, spiritual healing, and the feeling that you are on the right path. In its upright position, this card suggests positive energies, favorable circumstances, and a bright future.
In love and relationships
In matters of love, The Star suggests positive developments, harmonious relationships based on sincerity, and renewed faith in love after disappointments.
In career and work
In career matters, The Star indicates opportunities for growth and success, especially in creative fields. Your vision and optimism will lead you to your goal.
Reversed
General meaning
When reversed, The Star indicates a lack of hope, pessimism, self-doubt, disappointment, or the feeling that luck has abandoned you. Challenges need attention.
In love and relationships
In relationships, the reversed Star suggests disillusionment with a partner, lack of a shared dream, or the need for reflection and honest communication to restore the connection.
In career and work
In work situations, the reversed Star may indicate obstacles due to lack of motivation, a feeling of hopelessness in a project, or misdirection of efforts.
Card symbolism
- Spirit is the special element of the Major Arcana, pointing to fateful, transpersonal forces.
- Astrological correspondence: Aquarius.
Yes or no
Leans “yes”
The answer depends on your question and neighbouring cards in a spread; reversed, the meaning may shift.
FAQ
What does The Star mean in Tarot?+
The Star symbolizes hope, inspiration, spiritual healing, and the feeling that you are on the right path. In its upright position, this card suggests positive energies, favorable circumstances, and a bright future.
What does The Star mean reversed?+
When reversed, The Star indicates a lack of hope, pessimism, self-doubt, disappointment, or the feeling that luck has abandoned you. Challenges need attention.
What does The Star mean in love?+
In matters of love, The Star suggests positive developments, harmonious relationships based on sincerity, and renewed faith in love after disappointments.
Is The Star a yes or a no?+
Leans “yes”.
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