The Star Tarot Card Meaning
The Star is card XVII of the Major Arcana. Upright it means hope, healing, inspiration; reversed, despair, disconnection, low faith.
The Star
Upright meaning
After the storm comes hope. Healing, renewed faith and a guiding vision.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The Star suggests despair, disconnection, low faith. Its energy is blocked, delayed or turned inward; ask what is holding it back.
Love
Healing love and optimism.
Career and money
Inspiration and recognition after hardship.
Yes or no
The Star leans yes in yes-or-no readings.
The Star in a three-card reading
- Past: recent events shaped by hope.
- Present: you are in a phase of hope and healing.
- Future: a favourable outcome, if you act on its message.
Astrology and number
The Star is card 17 of the Major Arcana. In the Golden Dawn tradition it corresponds to the symbol ♒︎ shown on our card. In numerology, 17 reduces to 8, the number of discipline.
The Star upright vs reversed
| Upright | Reversed | |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | hope, healing, inspiration | despair, disconnection, low faith |
| Advice | Lean into hope. | Watch for despair. |
| Yes or no | leans towards yes | yes, after a delay |
Reflecting on The Star
When The Star appears, sit with these questions for a few minutes before acting:
- Where in my life am I being asked for hope?
- Am I showing any signs of despair?
- What is one small step I can take this week that honours this card?
Write your answers down; a tarot card is most useful as a mirror for your own thinking, and reading your notes later shows how its message played out.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Star mean?
Upright: hope, healing, inspiration. Reversed: despair, disconnection, low faith.
Is The Star a yes or no card?
It usually leans yes.
What does The Star mean in love?
Healing love and optimism.
What does The Star mean for career?
Inspiration and recognition after hardship.
What does The Star reversed mean?
Reversed, it points to despair, disconnection, low faith.