The Star tarot card from 78 Tarot

78 Tarot · First Edition

Major ArcanaCard 17

The Star

hopehealinginspirationserenityrenewal

A naked woman kneels beside a pool beneath a sky full of stars — one large, eight smaller. She pours water from two jugs: one into the pool, one onto the earth. She is utterly unguarded, at peace, in tune with the universe. The Star follows The Tower — and its message is: after the storm, there is still beauty. There is still hope.


Upright Meaning

You are healing. The Star arrives after difficulty to remind you that you are not alone in the universe, that goodness still exists, and that your most authentic dreams are worth nurturing. This is a time of quiet renewal — allow yourself to be hopeful. Inspiration and spiritual restoration are flowing toward you.

Reversed Meaning

Despair, hopelessness, or loss of faith in the future. You may be unable to see the stars through the clouds right now. This reversed card asks you to actively seek sources of hope and inspiration — do not let cynicism calcify around your heart.

The Star in Love

Healing love arrives. A relationship that nurtures your soul, or the healing of old wounds that made love feel impossible. Openness and vulnerability are your superpowers right now.

The Star in Career

Creative inspiration floods in. A project or career move aligned with your deepest passions is illuminated. Trust the vision that won't leave you alone.

Daily Affirmation

"I am guided. I am loved by the universe. My dreams are worth believing in."

The Star in the 78 Tarot Decks

In every 78 Tarot deck, the The Star is illustrated by a different international artist who brings their own unique cultural perspective and artistic style to this archetype. From the Nautical deck's ocean-inspired vision to the Ecological deck's environmentally conscious interpretation, each artist's rendering of the The Star adds a new layer of meaning to this timeless card.

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