The Star
Major Arcana, XVII · Air
The Star means hope, renewal and peace after a hard time, a sense that things are getting gentler and faith is returning. Reversed, it shows hope gone quiet, often after a few wishes did not come true.
I love when this one comes up. There's healing all around this, and whatever you wished for, you're allowed to keep wishing.
- hope
- healing
- renewal
- inspiration
- faith
- peace
From Rosemary's own notes on the card.
The Star upright
A wish card. She's kneeling by the water under eight stars, pouring from both jugs, and nothing in the picture is afraid. Hope, healing, emotional renewal, inspiration, faith, peace, spiritual guidance, and when the Star comes up after hard cards I feel the whole reading soften. Healing energy is surrounding the situation, so don't lose hope.
The Star reversed
Hope's gone quiet, you've stopped making wishes because the last few didn't land, and I understand that. The healing energy is still around you, you've just stopped looking up.
In love
Renewal after hurt, and hope you've earned. The energy around this connection is healing, and if you've been waiting for something gentle, this is what gentle looks like.
In work and money
Inspiration and a sense of purpose coming back into your work. Money feels calmer under this card, and the energy favors faith in the longer plan over panic about this week.
As advice
Let yourself want something again, even something small. Make a simple wish, write it down, and take one gentle step toward it.
Yes or no?
Yes, because The Star is a hopeful card, a sign that things are turning gentler and faith in your plan is worth keeping. A single card shows a lean, never a promise of how things turn out.
For yourself
Healing energy is surrounding you. Peace is allowed, and so is wanting something again, even something small, even a good week.
Questions about The Star
What does The Star mean in tarot?
The Star means hope, renewal and peace after a hard time, a sense that things are getting gentler and faith is returning. Reversed, it shows hope gone quiet, often after a few wishes did not come true.
What does The Star mean in love?
In love, The Star points to renewal after hurt, a gentle and hopeful connection that feels calm and kind.
What does The Star mean reversed?
Reversed, The Star shows hope fading or wishes put away after disappointment, while the chance of renewal is still around you.
What does The Star mean as feelings?
As feelings, The Star suggests someone who feels hopeful and inspired around you, and sees you as a source of calm and peace.
Is The Star a yes or no card?
Yes, because The Star is a hopeful card, a sign that things are turning gentler and faith in your plan is worth keeping.
The short answers, the advice and the yes-or-no lean on this page are traditional readings of the card, written by the team that builds this site.
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Card image: the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith, 1909. Public domain.