XVII⭐The Star
Major Arcana · Tarot Card Meaning

The Star Tarot Card Meaning

Upright and reversed meanings, love, career, yes or no, and advice for The Star.

Also called: the Star card · Star tarot · XVII Star

Upright
hopehealingrenewalfaithinspiration
Reversed
despairlost faithdiscouragementdisconnection
Upright meaning

The Star Upright

The Star comes after the Tower, like calm after a storm. It's the card of hope, healing and renewed faith. When it appears, the worst is behind you and things are getting better. It's a gentle, spiritual card that says you're on the right path and the universe has your back.

ArcanaMajor
NumberXVII
ElementAir
AstrologyAquarius
Reversed meaning

The Star Reversed

Reversed, the Star can mean you've lost hope or feel disconnected from your faith. It's a reminder that the light is still there, even if you can't see it right now. Small acts of self-care help bring it back.

♥ Love & relationships

The Star in Love

Upright in love

In love, the Star brings healing, hope and a gentle, soulful connection. After heartbreak, it's a sign that love is coming back into your life.

Reversed in love

Reversed in love, you may be feeling discouraged about love. Don't give up.

✦ Career & money

The Star for Career and Money

At work, the Star favors creative projects, healing work and following your dreams. With money, things are improving.

Quick answer

Is The Star a Yes or No?

Yes

This card leans toward yes. Its energy is supportive and moving forward, so the answer to a yes or no question is usually a hopeful yes.

Going deeper

Symbolism & Correspondences

The Star is linked to Aquarius, the air sign of hope, vision and the future. That energy colors everything this card means.

As card number XVII of the Major Arcana, The Star marks a stage in the Fool's Journey, the story of growth the Major Arcana tells from beginning to end.

The Major Arcana are the 22 big-picture cards of the deck. They show major life lessons, turning points and the bigger forces at work in your story. When a Major Arcana card shows up, pay extra attention: the message is important and often has to do with your soul's growth, not just day-to-day events.

The card's advice
“Keep the faith. Things are getting better, even if it's slow.”

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