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The Star · Major Arcana
What does The Star mean in tarot?
Upright, The Star signals hope, healing, inspiration. After the Tower's storm, the Star pours calm water under a clear sky. Reversed, the keywords shift to lost faith, discouragement, self-doubt; as a yes/no card it leans YES upright and not yet decided reversed.
Rider–Waite–Smith deck (first published 1909) · 78 cards · The Star is Major Arcana 17 · meanings published in 5 languages
Element
Air
Astrology
Aquarius
Hebrew letter
Tzaddi
What does the imagery of The Star mean?
A nude figure kneels by a pool, pouring water from two vessels—one onto land, one into the water—beneath a large eight-pointed star and seven smaller stars. The ibis perched in a tree behind her evokes Thoth and spiritual wisdom, while the distant mountains and lush green landscape suggest hope and renewal after the Tower's destruction. The card's blue and yellow palette conveys serenity and divine guidance, signaling healing, inspiration, and faith restored.
From the source
"A great, radiant, star of eight rays, surrounded by seven lesser stars—also of eight rays. The female figure in the foreground is entirely naked."
— A.E. Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1911) (public domain)
What does The Star mean as feelings?
UprightHope, serenity, and quiet faith in better days. They feel inspired and open-hearted, seeing you as a guiding light. Behaviorally, they are gentle, honest, and generous with reassurance, offering calm optimism and emotional healing without pressure or demand.
ReversedDiscouragement, doubt, and dimmed faith. They feel disconnected from hope, perhaps disillusioned or emotionally drained, and may withdraw, over-idealize, or quietly test whether you are worth trusting. Behaviorally, they hesitate, withhold warmth, or fixate on flaws instead of possibilities.
🜂 What does The Star upright mean?
After the Tower's storm, the Star pours calm water under a clear sky. Healing has begun; hope is justified. Keep faith gently and stay open to inspiration.
🜲 What does The Star reversed mean?
Reversed, faith flickers. Rest is not failure. Small pleasures and honest friends will slowly return your light.
Yes or No
Is The Star a yes or no?
Quick verdict by orientation
In love
The Star in love
In career
The Star in career
Money
The Star & money
FAQ
What does The Star upright mean?
The core upright keyword is "hope" — this energy is flowing naturally in your situation right now.
Is The Star reversed a bad card?
Reversed is not a bad outcome; it signals energy turned inward or blocked, with the key "lost faith". Settling things before acting is the starting point.
What is this card's Yes/No leaning?
Upright leans YES, reversed not yet. For a formal verdict use the 3-card Yes/No tarot, reasoning included.
Can tarot answer specific dates?
Tarot reflects "the current flow and options" better than exact dates. For timing, ask "how much longer should I wait" instead.
※ Based on the conventional Rider-Waite interpretation.