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The Star Tarot Card Meaning
The Star: The Light of Hope
Upright keywords
Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality
Reversed keywords
Despair, loss of faith, discouragement, hopelessness
Symbolism
A naked woman kneels under a starlit sky, pouring water from two pitchers—one onto the land and one back into the water. This represents the flow between the conscious and subconscious, and the renewal of life. The large central star and seven smaller stars symbolize hope, guidance, and inspiration. An ibis, a bird of wisdom, sits on a nearby tree.
The Star upright meaning
After the chaos of The Tower, card number 17, The Star, is a beacon of hope, healing, and renewal. It signifies a period of peace, inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose. You are connected to the divine and have faith in the future. This card is a promise that after a period of darkness, there is always light and healing to be found. Your spirit is being replenished.
A card of hope and inspiration. The Star suggests that you are on the right path and should have faith in the future. It is a time of renewal, peace, and spiritual connection.
The Star reversed meaning
Reversed, The Star indicates a loss of faith, despair, and discouragement. You may be feeling hopeless or disconnected from your purpose and inspiration. While the situation may seem bleak, this card reminds you that hope is never truly lost, only temporarily obscured. You must find a way to reconnect with your inner light.
Loss of faith, despair, or discouragement. You may feel disconnected from your purpose or that your hopes have been dashed.
The Star in a reading
How the card reads in each position of a past, present and future spread.
Past position
Upright: A period of peace and renewal in your past has given you the hope and faith you carry today. You have been through a healing process.
Reversed: A past disappointment has led to your current lack of faith and hope. You have felt discouraged for some time.
Present position
Upright: This is a time of peace, healing, and renewed hope. You are spiritually connected and inspired. Have faith in yourself and the journey you are on.
Reversed: You are currently feeling hopeless and disconnected from your purpose. It is a time to find something, however small, to believe in again.
Future position
Upright: After a period of difficulty, a time of calm, healing, and inspiration is on the horizon. Your hopes will be renewed, and you will feel a sense of peace.
Reversed: A period of discouragement may be approaching. It will be important to hold on to your faith and not fall into despair during this challenging time.