Symbolism
A naked woman kneels by a pool beneath a large eight-pointed star surrounded by seven smaller ones. She pours water from two jugs, one into the pool and one onto the land, renewing both feeling and the material world. Her nakedness speaks of openness and having nothing to hide. A bird sits in a tree behind her, a messenger of thought and the soul's flight.
The Star upright
The Star comes after hard times like a clear night sky. It brings hope, inspiration and a feeling of renewal. Trust that you are on the right path, and allow yourself to dream about the future again.
The Star reversed
Reversed, The Star suggests discouragement or a loss of faith in yourself. Hope hasn't disappeared, it's just harder to see right now. Small kind steps can bring it back.
Reversed keywords: discouragement, lost faith, disconnection.
The Star in love and relationships
Sincerity, healing after past wounds and a relationship that inspires. For singles, it is a hopeful card for future connections.
The Star in love: feelings, reversed, yes or no →
The Star at work and in your career
A good time for creative ideas and long-term goals. Your vision can inspire others.
The Star and money
A slow but steady improvement. Optimism helps, as long as it is paired with a plan.
Is The Star a yes or no card?
Upright, The Star is a hopeful yes. Reversed it is a maybe: the answer may come once your confidence returns.
The Star in a spread
In the past position it points to where this began: hope, healing and a calm sense that things can get better. That earlier chapter still colors the situation now.
In the present position it names the energy around you right now: hope, renewal, inspiration.
In the future position it shows where things are heading if nothing changes, and what you can do about it: let yourself hope again, then take one gentle step toward what you want.
The card’s advice
Let yourself hope again, then take one gentle step toward what you want.
Popular combinations with The Star
Frequently asked questions
What does The Star mean in tarot?
The Star comes after hard times like a clear night sky. It brings hope, inspiration and a feeling of renewal. Trust that you are on the right path, and allow yourself to dream about the future again.
Is The Star a yes or no card?
Upright, The Star is a hopeful yes. Reversed it is a maybe: the answer may come once your confidence returns.
What does The Star reversed mean?
Reversed, The Star suggests discouragement or a loss of faith in yourself. Hope hasn't disappeared, it's just harder to see right now. Small kind steps can bring it back.
What does The Star mean in love?
Sincerity, healing after past wounds and a relationship that inspires. For singles, it is a hopeful card for future connections.