North Star

having purpose, focus, knowing yourself, reorientation

I am an embodiment of what I seek, walking with purpose while focused on my path.

Polaris, more commonly known as the North Star, is unlike any other star in the night sky. While most stars appear to change their position as the earth spins, in the northern hemisphere the North Star will always guide you north and give you a way to orient your direction when you are feeling lost. The southern hemisphere counterpart to the North Star is considered to be Polaris Australis; it is also known as Sigma Octantis and faces south.

This card encourages you to find your own north star, the personal values, beliefs or purpose that you can come back to when you’ve lost your way. That might be a cause you feel deeply moved by, the love of your family, a goal you wish to achieve or a mantra you’ve chosen to live your life by; however, of all the ways to stay centered and intentional, knowing yourself is perhaps the most important reason of all. You may need to detach from your situation or the people around you to reconnect with the center of your sky: yourself. Distractions have caused you to blow off course, but there is still plenty of time to make necessary adjustments.

Additionally, consider reducing your workload by focusing on one or very few tasks or items at a time. Attempting to go in too many directions will cause further confusion and doubt about the way forward. If you’re unsure of which option to choose, ask yourself which path best fits your ideal outcome.