The essential meanings of this Major Arcana card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

Upright: The Star upright symbolizes hope, inspiration, and serenity. It often arrives after a difficult phase (like The Tower), bringing renewed faith and a sense that you're guided by a benevolent force. This card suggests healing and peace, encouraging you to dream big and trust in the future. Upright, The Star invites creativity and spiritual insight – it's a great omen for feeling inspired and for believing that your wishes can come true with faith and effort.

Reversed: The Star reversed may indicate a loss of hope or feeling discouraged. You might be struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, or feeling uninspired and disconnected from your purpose. This reversal suggests it's time to restore your faith – even small steps towards optimism can help. It can also warn against being overly idealistic or out of touch with reality. By grounding yourself and reconnecting with what inspires you, you can turn the Star’s energy upright again, regaining hope and motivation.

Three Possibilities

The secrets of this card for heart, mind and soul.

Love: In love, The Star is a gentle light of hope and healing after the storm. Under a canopy of night, it brings renewed faith in romance — a calm phase where vulnerability is safe and emotional wounds begin to mend under a shimmering sky. This card suggests a spiritual kind of love, full of optimism and serenity, guiding you like a North Star toward a relationship blessed with trust, inspiration, and a sense of peace.

Career: In your career, The Star shines as a beacon of inspiration and positive prospects. It heralds a time when optimism and creativity return, perhaps after a setback, allowing you to envision a bright future in your work. Guided by clarity and renewed confidence, you can find purpose and innovation in your projects again — you might even become a guiding light for others, restoring hope and motivation in your team or field.

Spirituality: Spiritually, The Star pours divine light into your soul, symbolizing healing and guidance. This is a period of rejuvenation and inspiration – you feel connected to a higher purpose, and synchronicities reassure you that you’re on the right path. The Star encourages you to open your heart and trust the universe.