This tarot guide gives you an in depth look into the meaning of the star card, upright and reversed. In love readings, career readings, money, and health readings.
Keywords
Upright Meaning: Fantasy & Dreams For the Future, Hope, Renewal, Healing, Rejuvenation, Spirituality, Serenity,
Reversed Meaning: Hopelessness, Despair, Unrealistic Fantasizing, Lack of Faith,
Star Tarot Card Description
The symbols of the star card feature a naked woman pouring water from 2 containers. The woman herself represents authenticity, truth and vulnerability. Which is why she is depicted in her pure form, without clothing. The left hand represents the subconscious, and the right hand, the conscious mind. She has one foot on the water as a symbol of her intuition and inner voice. The other foot on the earth shows her practical side and good common sense.
She’s pouring water to preserve the cycle of fertility, nurturing the balance between water and earth. The five rivulets represent the 5 senses. The green landscape surrounding her is a symbol of regeneration and growth.
The core essence of this card is the big star. Representing the north star, spiritual illumination, hope and guidance. The 7 smaller stars symbolize the 7 chakras. The night sky is symbolic of trust in what we don’t see, faith.
In the back of the card sits an Ibis bird on a tree. The bird represents Toth, god of wisdom. This is a symbol of sacred knowledge after challenges.
The zodiac sign of the star card is Aquarius and the number is 17.
Read more about the zodiac and tarot here. Or what the numbers mean in tarot here.
The Star Card Upright Meaning
Anything is possible when the star is pulled upright in a tarot reading. You’ve experienced significant personal growth and are entering a calm, peaceful period in your life.
The star’s position in the major arcana, after the tower card. Serves as a symbol of the end of a chapter of challenge and upheaval. You walked through the fire, and came out the other side with a new sense of self.
This is your healing era. The work you’ve put into yourself is paying off. Rewarding you with mental stability and a renewed sense of hope. Let yourself dream big, this is your time to reach for the stars. With this energy, dreams really can come true.
The star indicates a deep spiritual journey. You’re connected to the divine and ready to receive the blessings of the universe. Right now you’re being guided. Follow your intuition as divine inspiration, it’s guaranteed to lead you in a wonderful direction.
The Star Card Reversed Meaning
Seeing the star reversed in a tarot reading shows you’ve lost faith and hope in the universe. You’re overwhelmed by life’s challenges and struggling to see the divine on your side.
If this is the case, you need deep nourishment. It can feel like a test of faith, when your energy is just depleted. What, or who, makes you feel nurtured? Going to water will help you when you’re in the throes of this feeling state.
Healing from hardships can take time. When you’re seeing this card reversed, it’s probably taking much longer than you’d like. How can you nurture your faith even in the darkness?
You might not see it yet, but you are developing a deeper trust in yourself through your struggles.
Alternatively, this card can show you have your head in the clouds. You may be wasting your time fantasizing about an ideal future, when your current reality needs your attention. If you’re using visualization, manifestation or even daydreams as an escape, it will lead you nowhere. What can you do with where you are right now, to improve your situation? What practical steps can you take?
Is The Star a “Yes” or “No” card
In a yes or no reading, the Star card is always a yes, upright and reversed. To learn more about yes or no card meanings, read this guide.
The Star Tarot Card Meaning : Love
Upright Meaning
In a love reading, the star card is a sign of deep healing. Past pains are finally clearing from your heart, leaving you peaceful and loving.
The star is bringing you a renewed sense of hope. You can have the relationship of your wildest dreams.
If you’re single, your open heart is what will attract people to you. Dare to be vulnerable and authentic, and you’ll soon find yourself in a beautiful relationship.
The relationship meaning of the star card is a healed partnership. Communication is improving, and emotional intimacy is deepening. You will feel closer to each other, renewed in your love and commitment.
Whether you’re healing from a breakup, or finishing a cycle of personal growth. The star upright shows a soft settling of your heart. Love is near.
Reversed Meaning
In the reversed position, the star shows you’ve lost your faith in love. You may have turned hard and cynical. Seeing love as an illusion, or path to pain.
If you’re single you have an idea in your head of what your partner should be, that no one can live up to. Let me repeat. No one can live up to the ideal in your head. This can manifest as you getting ‘the ick’ fast when dating. Focusing on flaws. Or self sabotaging by testing people early on. At the heart of this behaviour hides a feeling that you are unworthy of the love you desire.
Why did you lose your faith in love? Until you can renew it, people will keep disappointing you.
In a relationship reading the reversed star shows you are disengaged in your relationship. You’re focusing on the negatives of your partner, causing disconnection. There is a need for you to open up your heart wide enough to be vulnerable. Reflect on why you fell in love with your partner. What are you getting from pushing them away? Can you dare to bring them closer instead?
The Star Future Position Love
If the star is drawn in the future position of a love tarot spread, this indicates healing from heartbreak. As well as opening up to deeper love in your life.
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The Star Card In a Career Reading
Upright Position
When you draw the star upright in a career reading, this is your sign to aim high. Reach for the stars, set career goals that inspire you and scare you all at once. You won’t know what you’re capable of if you don’t go for it. What’s your big vision for your work? What’s your dream job or position? Sky’s the limit, baby.
You’re rediscovering inspiration and the creative ideas are flowing. Make sure to write them down, if now isn’t the right time to act on them.
If your job has been stressing you out, breathe a sigh of relief. You’ll be experiencing peace at work. Office conflicts will be resolved. You’ll be ahead of your work flow and able to relax.
Financial Context
The upright star shows your finances are going in a positive direction! Look to the future. Now is a great time for financial planning and setting new money goals.
If you’ve recently experienced turbulent times, scarcity, or even debt, peace is here! This card shows you’re healing your relationship to wealth.
Reverse Position
The star reversed in a career reading shows you’re in need of reflection. Do you see a future for yourself at this job?
If you’re feeling disengaged and uninspired at work, it’s because you’re lacking vision and purpose. Can you find a deeper meaning for the job you’re doing now?
Boring and dreary routines are sucking your creativity dry. It’s time for a change, your soul is craving purpose. It could be a simple perspective shift, or an entire career change. What is your soul craving?
Money Reading
If you’ve drawn the star reversed in money reading, it’s time to reassess. Are your financial plans and habits leading you to what you want?
This card can also show you have a negative mindset around money. It’s hard to increase your cash flow when you’re all doom and gloom. It’s easy to blame bills, taxes, rich people, even capitalism itself for your problems. Losing faith in the financial system is real, and painful. But does it help you? Are you getting anywhere?
What can you do right now, to gain a more positive outlook when it comes to your finances? Be creative. It’s possible to improve your situation.
The Star Card Health Meaning
Upright meaning
Seeing the star upright in a health reading is an amazing sign. It shows health issues being resolved and healing taking place. If you’ve been suffering, recovery is not far off.
Overall, physical well-being is indicated by this card.
Reversed Meaning
When the star is drawn in the reverse position for a health reading, it can be frustrating. It shows slow healing, which can keep you feeling pessimistic.
Maybe you’re losing faith in the health care system. As you go through a period of long wait times, different tests and unsatisfying answers.
The star does show that recovery will come. More patience is needed.
If you’re healthy, then be cautious of your mindset. Negative thinking can convert to unwanted health symptoms over time.
The Advice/Message of The Star
The message of the star is one of healing and guidance. Clarity and insight come from a peaceful mind.
Go somewhere calm, near a body of water and listen to your inner voice. Alternatively try a purification ritual or a cleansing process. It doesn’t have to be complicated, even something as simple as an Epsom salt bath.
By engaging in practices that quiet your mind and deepen your connection to the divine. You invite peace and healing in your life.
What do you feel when you look at the stars? Is it hope? Inspiration? Serenity?
Take the time tonight to actually try it. Look to the stars, feel in your body the sensations, and emotions that arise. This is your personal connection to the star card. The feeling you get is more profound than any meaning you’ll ever read
The Star Tarot Outcome
As an outcome card, the star signifies healing and peace. You will find the light again. The fulfillment of your desires is not far off.
Cards That Frequently Appear with The Star : Card Combinations
The Star and the King of wands
The star and the King of wands is a powerful tarot card combination. The star brings vision, hope and creative inspiration. While the king of wands brings the skills and energy needed to take bold action. When you draw these cards together, you’re poised for success. Act with confidence and pursue your goals with conviction.
The Star and Judgement
The combination of the star and judgement show it’s time to start over. You’re undergoing a rebirth of your spirit and may find yourself being pulled in a new direction. You have the power to change your life for the better. Take a moment of reflection to evaluate your past mistakes. Make amends and take accountability for your actions. Taking responsibility is how you create a fulfilling life.
The Star and Judgement as feelings
As feelings, the star and judgement are a hopeful combination. They show a willingness to begin again, or start anew.
Read this guide to learn about the Judgement tarot card
The Star and Strength
Together the star and the strength card are a powerful symbol of your personal transformation. You’re going through a cycle of healing that is making you stronger and more compassionate. The challenges you’re facing (or faced in the past) will not break you. Instead they’re opening you up to a more authentic version of yourself.
The Star and Strength as feelings
As feelings the star and strength cards show optimism and a positive outlook. The person in question is emotionally available and committed to building a beautiful future.
The Star and Strength As birth cards
If you have the star and strength as your birth cards, you are a strong source of inspiration for others. You embrace your true self fearlessly and have the courage to turn your dreams into reality. You are capable of facing whatever life throws at you. You’re not one that easily breaks or loses faith. This makes you a powerful pillar of support in trying times.
Read this guide to learn more about the strength major arcana card.
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