The Star
XVIIMajor Arcana
- Element
- Air
- Astrology
- Aquarius
- Numerology
- Seventeen: hope, inspiration and the renewal that follows upheaval
- Yes or no
- Yes
Upright
- hope
- renewal
- inspiration
- serenity
- faith
Reversed
- despair
- disconnection
- lack of faith
- discouragement
- creative block
Calm after the storm. The Star is hope restored, faith renewed and healing that comes quietly.
On the card
A naked woman kneels by a pool with one foot on the water and one on the land, pouring from two jugs, one into the pool and one onto the earth, where the water splits into five streams. Above her shines one great eight-pointed star surrounded by seven smaller ones. Behind her a tree grows on a hill with an ibis perched in its branches. Nothing is hidden and nothing is hurried; she gives freely, and the source does not run dry.
Upright
General
Trust is being restored. After difficulty, the Star brings a period of peace, renewed purpose and openness to inspiration. You are being guided even if you cannot see how; keep faith and keep pouring.
Love & relationships
Healing after heartbreak, or a relationship that feels serene and honest. Vulnerability is safe here, and hope is warranted.
Career & money
Renewed inspiration and a clear sense of direction after a setback. Financial recovery is under way, and generosity comes back to you.
Reversed
General
Hope has drained out and faith feels naive. Reversed, the Star shows discouragement, disconnection from your own purpose, and a sense that nothing you do matters. It is a temporary state, though it can feel absolute, and it often follows a loss that has not been fully grieved.
Love & relationships
Despair about ever finding a good connection, or a relationship that has lost its light. Pessimism is doing more damage than the circumstances.
Career & money
Creative block, cynicism about your work, or a lost sense of why you started. Reconnect with the original purpose before making changes.
Advice
Let yourself hope again. Pour what you have into the ground and the water, and trust that it returns.