The Star
The Star is card seventeen of the Major Arcana, and it arrives straight after The Tower. After the storm comes calm: The Star is the card of hope, healing, renewal and quiet faith that things can get better.
What's on the card
A naked woman kneels by a pool beneath a night sky filled with stars — one large eight-pointed star surrounded by seven smaller ones. She pours water from two jugs: one into the pool, renewing the emotions, and one onto the land, where it runs off in five streams, nourishing the physical world and the five senses. She has one foot in the water and one knee on the ground. Behind her, a bird perches in a tree. Her nakedness suggests openness and vulnerability, with nothing left to hide.
The Star Upright
Upright, The Star brings hope and healing. It often appears after a difficult time, reassuring you that the worst is over and that you can start to recover and believe in the future again.
It's a card of inspiration, calm and spiritual connection. You may feel guided or renewed. It encourages you to set goals, dream a little, and trust that you're on the right path.
The Star Reversed
Reversed, The Star can point to discouragement, a loss of faith or feeling disconnected from hope. After a hard time you may be struggling to believe things will improve, or doubting yourself.
The card still carries its light, though: the reversal often asks you to reconnect with what inspires you and to take small steps back towards optimism.
Keywords: hope, renewal, faith, healing
The Star in Love & Relationships
In love, The Star suggests healing, hope and a gentle, honest connection. It can point to love after heartbreak or a relationship built on trust. For singles, it encourages optimism. Reversed, it may show lingering hurt or feeling hopeless about love.
The Star in Career & Work
At work, The Star favours inspiration, creativity and long-term goals. Recognition or a new direction may follow a difficult period. Reversed, you may feel unmotivated or unsure whether your efforts are worthwhile.
The Star and Money
Financially, The Star signals recovery and gradual improvement after a tough period. It supports long-term planning and hopeful goals. Reversed, it may reflect worry or a lack of confidence about money.
Advice
Hold on to hope; the worst has passed.
The Star — Yes or No?
The Star is a yes — often a hopeful, healing yes. Reversed, it's still a soft yes, but one that asks you to keep faith.
Zodiac Sign
In the traditional Golden Dawn system of correspondences, The Star is paired with Aquarius — worth a look if you want to see how this card's themes show up on the horoscope side of the deck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Star a good card?
Yes, it's one of the most positive cards in the deck, standing for hope, healing and renewal.
What does The Star mean in love?
Healing, trust and hope — often a new or renewed connection after a painful time.
What zodiac sign is The Star?
The Star is linked with Aquarius, the water-bearer, in the Golden Dawn system.
| Group | Cards | Traditional Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Major Arcana | 22 | Life’s big turning points and archetypal themes |
| Wands | 14 | Traditionally linked to fire — ambition, energy, creativity |
| Cups | 14 | Traditionally linked to water — emotion, relationships, intuition |
| Swords | 14 | Traditionally linked to air — thought, conflict, communication |
| Pentacles | 14 | Traditionally linked to earth — money, work, the material world |