The Star: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the The Star card upright

A naked woman kneels by a pool and pours water onto the earth and into the stream, with a great star above her. After the storm comes calm and quiet hope. The card promises recovery, inspiration and the feeling that things will be all right.

The Star reversed

• loss of faith
• disappointment
• exhaustion

Reversed, the Star shows loss of faith, disappointment or a drained reserve of energy. You may not see the light because you are tired. Allow yourself to rest, and begin with small things that bring hope back.

The Star in love and relationships

In love it means a gentle renewal of trust, healing after pain and an openness to the future. A hopeful meeting is possible. Reversed, disappointment or a lack of faith in feelings.

The Star in work and finances

At work this is a period of inspiration, a long-term plan, recognition of talent and a clear vision. Reversed, you lose motivation and doubt your path.

Symbolism of the The Star card

The large eight-pointed star is guidance and the seven smaller stars are the chakras. The water poured on land and into the pool joins the conscious and the subconscious. Her nakedness is honesty with oneself.

The Star in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, The Star upright reads as “yes” and reversed as “yes”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (hope, healing), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.