The Star card meaning

Symbols in the picture

Large star

A big eight-pointed star shines in the middle of the sky. It stands for the hope that helps you find your bearings when you've lost your way.

Two jugs

The woman pours water from two jugs onto the land and into the pond. It shows recovery reaching both your heart and your everyday life.

Foot in the water

One foot rests in the water and one knee on the ground. It's a picture of balance between feeling and reality.

Based on the Rider-Waite-Smith deck illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909.

When it comes up upright

After a hard stretch, your heart is easing little by little. Even if little seems changed, recovery has already begun, so it's fine to think again about what you wanted to do. Even without rushing, your direction will grow clearer.

Love

You feel like trusting people again after being hurt. Being your unpolished self actually leaves a good impression. A relaxed conversation flows well, whether with someone new or your current partner.

Work and study

An idea you've long held regains strength. It's a good time to plan something you can keep up steadily rather than aim for big results now. Someone around you may recognize your sincerity.

Money

A tight stretch starts to ease up. Set a small target amount and save bit by bit. Just watching the number grow gives you strength.

When it comes up reversed

There is hope, but you struggle to believe in it yourself. Memories of hoping and being let down can hold you back, so set big dreams aside for a while and focus on one small thing you can do today. A small success switches the light back on.

Love

Big expectations can make small things feel hurtful. Cut what you want from the other person down to one or two things. Soothing your own heart first makes the relationship easier too.

Work and study

You may feel that your hard work goes unnoticed. Write a list of what you've accomplished so far. You'll see you've come further than you thought.

Money

Vague worry can make you give up on managing your money. Start by just writing down what you spent this week. Once you see where it goes, the worry shrinks.

When it shows another person's feelings

Upright

Comfort and anticipation are growing together. They want to open up slowly without rushing. Their belief that you're a good person is growing.

Reversed

They like you but seem to lack confidence. Worry about whether they're good enough comes first. A warm word can mean a lot to them.

If you ask a yes-or-no question

Closer to Yes. This card shows stuck things loosening and hope growing. Even a slow pace heads in a good direction.

If it comes up as your card of the day

A day when hope shows up. Write down what you wish for.

One-line advice Do one small thing today that lifts your mood.

Good to know

In the Western astrology tradition (the Golden Dawn system), this card is linked to Aquarius. It carries the number XVII and is card 18 of the 22 Major Arcana.