The Star Tarot Key Words#
Before diving deeper into the upright- and reversed the Star tarot meaning, and its connection to love, career, and life, below a quick overview of the most important words connected to this Major Arcana card.
Upright | Hope, renewal, creativity and inspiration, generosity, healing |
Reversed | Despair, lack of hope, creative block, boredom, focusing on the negative |
Yes or No | Yes |
The Star Tarot Card Descriptions#
Kneeling beside a bright blue lagoon, a woman representing the Star holds a water jug in each hand. With the one in her right hand, she pours a stream of water into the pond. At the same time, she uses the other jug to water the earth, supporting her.
Her nakedness represents fertility, as well as what is genuine and authentic. She is a strong woman, one who is both capable and compassionate.
The seven small stars painted in the blue sky are in place of the chakras. They surround the main Star, signifying balance, and alignment in every area of life.
The Star Tarot Meaning#
The universe abundantly blesses you (we). We are continually attracting what we desire through our beliefs and thoughts. When the Star arrives in the upright position, it usually follows a difficult change or traumatic event.
Going through something challenging can take the wind out of our sails and cause us to feel like things will never be the same. This might be true.
Death, loss, heartbreak, and other painful events can change who we are, forever. This doesn’t mean we can’t build something better. What is it that you are trying to heal from?
The Upright Star wants you to open your heart, realize your inner strength, and have faith that the best is yet to come.
Money and Career Meaning#
In readings about career and finances, the Star tarot card can symbolize renewed confidence, possibility, and longer-term direction.
Have you been struggling to make ends meet? Perhaps you feel stuck in a dead-end job? The card may prompt you to consider what could change.
If you have been thinking of switching to a field in which you will be ‘the center of attention,’ use the card as a prompt to assess the transition rather than a reason to make it.
If you are considering a promotion, want to ask for a raise, or plan to pitch a new contract, assess the timing and terms from workplace evidence rather than the card.
Love and Relationships Meaning#
Because the Star is a Major Arcana card, it rules any reading that it makes a grand appearance in. When it comes to love, the Star tarot card has a clear message: drop your baggage.
Unknowingly, we often let fear and hurts from our past steer our current relationships. If a friend or lover betrayed us, we might have trouble trusting other people in our lives. We might want to become close with others but hesitate because we are afraid of feeling the same sting we felt once before.
Although this is a normal reaction to pain, it is a stifling one. Focusing on the past, being paranoid, and refusing to be vulnerable only attracts more of what we don’t want.
If you are wanting to find love or grow a current relationship, practice the art of letting go. Doing so may create more room for harmony and connection.
Health and Spirituality Meaning#
The symbolism of the Star in a health context is hope and restoration; it does not predict recovery or evaluate an illness.
Although tarot doesn’t have all of the answers, the Star wants you to look for ways to find peace in every single area of your life.
The Star Reversed#
Stressful situations can lead to feelings of hopelessness. Although unwanted, this is a common path that most of us travel at least once. The Star reversed tarot card personifies what it feels like to feed feelings of despair.
The feeling of being stuck in a streak of bad luck is the theme of your life right now.
The good news? You are in the driver’s seat. Although we can’t possibly control the forces (and people) around us, we can adopt whatever attitude we choose. Your response is one part of the situation you can examine.
As crazy as it might seem, we can be full of joy, even in the most challenging circumstances. The Reversed Star tarot card serves as a reminder.
Find time to reassess your priorities and do things little by little. Surround yourself in an environment where encouragement and creativity find you again. Meditation and yoga might also do the work, as they can help you to be in the moment and reduce your worries. Take any activity that works for you so you can reconnect with your inner self again.
The Star: Yes or No#
Many readers describe The Star in a tarot yes or no reading as a solid YES because it symbolizes hope and renewal. That convention does not guarantee success or decide when you should act.
Important Card Combinations#
Optimism, hope for the future, and renewed faith are all represented by the Star. Also in pairings with other cards, the positive outlook of the Star often shines through.
The Star and the Chariot#
When 7 and 17 appear together, The Chariot represents the choices directed toward a desired goal, while the Star represents hope; the pairing does not predict success.
This pairing can encourage sustained work toward a chosen goal while emphasizing the effort involved.
The Star and the Ace of Pentacles#
The Star and Ace of Pentacles can symbolize hope around a creative or material opportunity, but they do not predict profit. Evaluate a venture on its evidence and risks.
The Star and the Ace of Pentacles can symbolize hope and material opportunity, but they do not predict financial success. Evaluate any endeavor on its evidence and risks.
The Star and the Empress#
The pairing of these two Major Arcana cards can symbolize hope, care, and restoration, but it cannot predict health improvement or relief from stress.
All hard times come to a pass and now is when you should celebrate your present good fortune, one relaxing day at a time.
The Star and the Moon#
When these two celestial bodies pair up, strong emotions are at play. Is there a disturbing situation in your life that has left you feeling anxious or worried? The Star and the Moon combination suggests that you’ll need to deal with your intense feelings before things improve.
The Star and Moon can invite reflection on difficult feelings and past experiences. Tarot cannot identify trauma or provide treatment; seek qualified support when needed.
the Star and the Wheel of Fortune#
Are you considering a career that would require you to interact with lots of people or be ‘front and center’? Or are you hoping for some acknowledgment for your hard work?
The Star with the Wheel of Fortune can symbolize hope during change. It does not establish destiny or promise that a desire will be fulfilled.
The Star Tarot Card Designs for Inspiration#
Although I write all the descriptions based on the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, it doesn’t mean that I use other decks too. One of my favorite things is to browse the web for beautiful tarot decks and cards.
Below you can find a small selection of beautiful Star tarot cards. Did you create a tarot card yourself and want to share this, I would love to hear from you!
The Modern Way Tarot 
Elizabeth Abernathy via Behance.net
The Star tarot card in a Reading#
That’s all for the Star tarot meaning! Can’t get enough? If you have pulled the upright or reversed Star card in your spread, did the meaning make sense to your situation in life?
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