Few cards carry a reputation like The Star.
The Star upright
Hope, renewal, healing, inspiration, faith.
The Star reversed
Discouragement, lost faith, disconnection, self-doubt, dimmed hope.
Keywords: hope, renewal, healing, inspiration, faith
The classic reading (Waite, 1911)
- Upright: Loss, theft, privation, abandonment; another reading says—hope and bright prospects,
- Reversed: Arrogance, haughtiness, impotence.
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot is the oldest layer of the card — modern readers soften and expand these meanings.
Golden Dawn correspondences
- title The Daughter of the Firmament; the Dweller between the Waters
- Zodiac Aquarius
- zodiac Aquarius
Fortune telling with The Star
- Get an astrology chart drawn up
- Someone is a little too starstruck
- What's happening now has long been fore-ordained
The light and the shadow
In its light, The Star: Hoping for the best Believing good things happen to good people Seeing events in the best possible light Adopting a generous spirit Seeking guidance from above Embracing possibility over probability
The reversed trap of The Star: Denying unpleasant truths Denying personal accountability and saying, "Things just happen!" Ignoring signs and omens Preferring illusion to reality Spreading pessimism and stinginess of spirit
- Archetype: The Heavenly Guide
Questions to ask The Star
- What would my higher power direct me to do?
- How can I be less self-conscious and guarded?
- How can I better attune myself to the abundance of life's blessings?
The extended portrait, upright
The Star card in the upright position represents hope, optimism, and inspiration. It suggests healing and renewal, and can be seen as a guiding light during a difficult time. This card encourages you to have faith in a better future and to trust in your own abilities.
The extended portrait, reversed
When the Star card appears in the reversed position, it can indicate a lack of direction or a feeling of disillusionment. It may also suggest hopelessness or unfulfilled desires. This card can also represent blockages that prevent one from reaching their full potential.
Card details
- Arcana: Major Arcana
- Yes or no: a soft yes
- Published: June 26, 2026
Read The Star in context
- The Star — love meaning
- The Star — career meaning
- The Star — money meaning
- The Star — yes-or-no verdict
- The Star reversed, in full
The Star in combinations
- The Star and Strength
- The Star and Two of Cups
- The Star and The Hierophant
- The Star and Ace of Cups
How the symbol systems meet
Traditional correspondences connect this reading to: Aquarius — card of the Aquarius decan.