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The Star tarot card artwork

“A distant light invites the weary heart to soften.”

Tarot Encyclopedia

The Star

“Let a small hope sit beside what hurts. Give renewal time and gentle attention.”

Arcana Noctis

majorNo. 17

Upright keywords

  • Hope
  • faith
  • purpose
  • renewal
  • spirituality

Reversed keywords

  • Lack of faith
  • despair
  • self-trust
  • disconnection

Summary

The Star points to hope, faith, purpose, renewal, and spirituality.

Upright meaning

Upright, The Star highlights hope, faith, purpose, renewal, and spirituality.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, The Star can indicate lack of faith, despair, self-trust, and disconnection.

Symbolism at a glance

  • Hope

  • faith

  • purpose

  • renewal

  • spirituality

Reflection questions

  • Where is hope, and faith showing up for me now?
  • What would help me work with lack of faith, and despair?

Visual description

A woman kneels beside water and golden vessels beneath a bright star, with flowers and foliage around her.