The Star
The Star, embodied here by a jellyfish hovering with a compass rose, symbolizes hope, rejuvenation, adaptability, sensitivity, and spiritual power. Upright, it heralds large personal growth, recovery after hardship, and an invitation to plan for the future while giving back to others. It encourages flowing with change, distancing from the past, and reconnecting with neglected projects or passions. Reversed, the Star warns of loss of faith, pessimism, detachment, and diminished creativity, and advises refocusing on self-care and perseverance until relief arrives.
Keywords
Card Title
The Star
Animal
Jellyfish
Fun Fact
Jellyfish have been around for millions of years, even before dinosaurs lived on the Earth. They are found in almost every ocean on the planet and can even exist in the lowest depths of the ocean. Jellyfish come in many colors ranging from pink, blue, and purple, and some are even known to be bioluminescent.
Keywords
Hope, Rejuvenation, Positivity
Reversed Keywords
Pessimism, Despair, Discouragement
Meaning
The jellyfish hovers with a compass rose, floating through the sky and guiding its followers into the future. Though they are seemingly simple creatures, jellyfish are truly remarkable, capable of great feats of evolution that defy comprehension. They flow gracefully through the water, even down to the inky depths of the ocean, and symbolize protection, caution, sensitivity, and trust. They carry with them a great spiritual power. The Star reminds us that in order to maintain hope for the future, we must continue to be as free and flowing as a jellyfish and adapt to our surroundings in a stellar fashion.
Upright Meaning
When upright, the Star signifies a time for large personal growth and discovery. If following the Tower, your hardships are finally at an end. Cast off the old and welcome in the bright and beautiful new. It’s time to usher in a new era of positive change and inner development. Make plans for your future and start working on personal projects or revisit those that may have been lost along the way. Use this new energy and change to distance yourself from the past and reconnect with things that might have fallen by the wayside. Also, use this time to give back to others. Take some of what has been given and share the bounty with those in need.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Star isn't as optimistic. There has been a loss of faith that has permeated every aspect of your life. Hardships have begun to sprout up seemingly without reason, and your bitterness towards your sour luck has begun to wear you down. This will be a trying time for you, and you will become detached from yourself. It’s possible that you will suffer from a loss of passion and creativity if you haven't already. It’s time to refocus on what is important in life and nurture it. Emphasize self-care as you reconnect with yourself. Persevere through these difficulties, and relief will come in its own time.
Visual Description
A luminous, jellyfish-like creature drifts through a deep purple, star-flecked void, its long, ribboned tentacles trailing like nebulae. Below and to the right sits a bright, eight-pointed golden star or compass rose that radiates light across the scene. A thin teal rectangular frame encloses the central imagery, and tiny stars and specks scatter across the background. The card title 'THE STAR' appears in gold lettering at the bottom.
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