The Star
Major Arcana · XVII
- hope
- renewal
- calm
- inspiration
- discouragement
- lack of faith
- disconnection
- despair
In the picture
A naked woman kneels by a pool under a large eight-pointed star and seven smaller ones. She pours water from one jug into the pool and from the other onto the land, and a bird perches in a tree behind her.
Upright meaning
The Star comes after the storm. It stands for hope, healing and quiet confidence that things will get better. The card suggests a calm, open period when you can recover, feel inspired again and trust where you are heading.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, hope runs low. You may feel discouraged, tired or disconnected from what used to inspire you. The light hasn't gone; small steps and a little rest can bring it back.
About the Major Arcana
The 22 Major Arcana are the trump cards of the deck, numbered 0 to 21 from The Fool to The World. Read in order they tell the story of a journey, and in a reading they tend to point to big themes and turning points rather than day-to-day events.
