Major Arcana
The Star
Card 17
HopeInspirationRenewalSerenity
Deluxe Astrology's tarot card encyclopedia documents the The Star with upright and reversed meanings, full cosmic correspondences (Major Arcana, Air element, Aquarius, Uranus), love and career context, yes/no guidance (yes), numerological ties, and crystal associations. Free, no registration required.
Affirmation
“I shine with hope and trust in cosmic renewal.”
Numerology
17 — hope, the light after darkness
Cosmic Correspondences
Element: Air
Zodiac: Aquarius
Planet: Uranus
Crystal: Turquoise
Color: Celestial Blue
Yes/No: Yes
Upright Meaning
Hope, faith, and renewal. After the storm, healing light shines and inspiration flows freely.
Reversed Meaning
Lack of faith, despair, and disconnection. You may have lost your sense of hope or purpose.
Card Description
The Star shines brightest in the darkest sky. After every storm comes renewal — trust that hope, healing, and inspiration are flowing into your life.
This card also governs Charles V's cosmic destiny (Aquarius Sun) — explore their chart and coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Star
What does the The Star mean in a love reading?
In a love reading, the The Star (Major Arcana, Air element) reflects hope, inspiration, renewal. Hope, faith, and renewal. After the storm, healing light shines and inspiration flows freely. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Lack of faith, despair, and disconnection. You may have lost your sense of hope or purpose.
What does the The Star mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the The Star upright points to hope and inspiration under Uranus’s influence. Hope, faith, and renewal. After the storm, healing light shines and inspiration flows freely. If it appears reversed, watch for Lack of faith, despair, and disconnection. You may have lost your sense of hope or purpose.
Is the The Star a yes or no card?
The The Star is traditionally a yes card in yes-or-no tarot readings. Its energy supports forward movement, affirmative answers, and positive momentum when drawn upright. Reversed, consider the answer conditional on surrounding cards.
What zodiac sign is associated with the The Star?
The The Star is associated with Aquarius (Air element), ruled by Uranus. This astrological connection shapes the card’s core themes: hope, inspiration, renewal. When Aquarius season is active or when Uranus is prominent in transit, the The Star often carries extra weight in a reading.
What does the The Star reversed mean?
When the The Star appears reversed in a tarot reading, it indicates Lack of faith, despair, and disconnection. You may have lost your sense of hope or purpose. The reversed meaning is not simply the opposite of upright — it often signals the same energy turned inward, blocked, or overdone rather than its literal negation.