The Star
This card depicts a dramatic struggle between Jörmungandr and Njord beneath a single star, symbolizing hope and divine aid in the face of overwhelming odds. Njord's rescue of the ship suggests renewal, blessings from the gods, and the possibility to dream big even amid danger. The lone star illuminates guidance and cleansing, while the Rune Laguz emphasizes the need to stay flexible and flow with circumstances. Upright, the card signifies hope, good omens, and fresh beginnings; reversed, it warns of denying inner truth, ignoring signals, and the burnout of imagination.
Keywords
Title
XVII · THE STAR
Description
Jörmungandr rises from the sea and prepares to devour a Viking longship in the middle of the night. His tail can be seen off in the distance. Tall waves rise from the ocean, threatening to drown the ship. Thankfully, Njord has come to aid the people in their time of need. He is wearing lamellar armor and pauldrons. He lifts the ship out from the water in one hand and hoists an oar high into the air with another. Jörmungandr hisses as the two prepare to duel again. The Rune Laguz appears on Njord's chest harness. A single star shines in the night sky, illuminating the fierce battle and parts of the Milky Way.
Upright
hope, blessings from the gods, good omens, a time of cleansing and renewal, dream big.
Reversed
denying your inner truth, ignoring signals, lack of vision, burnout of imagination.
Rune
Laguz. Stay flexible and flow with the situation.
Visual Description
A muscular, bearded man stands waist-deep in churning water, raising a long, carved staff toward a bright star in a stormy sky. A large sea-serpent or dragon coils around the staff, jaws open and eyes glowing, while waves and spray surround the figure. The Roman numeral "XVII" appears at the top of the image and the title "THE STAR" is printed at the bottom. The scene is dark, windblown and dramatic, with wet armor, scale-like skirt, and a shell or horn held in the man's other hand.
Runic tarot
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