The Star
Major arcana, number 17
Upright
Hope and repair after hardship — quiet, but steadier than it feels.
Reversed
Hope is running thin, or expectation has drifted away from what is real.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 17 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does the tarot card The Star mean?
Upright: Hope and repair after hardship — quiet, but steadier than it feels.
Q. What does The Star mean reversed?
Hope is running thin, or expectation has drifted away from what is real.
Q. Where does The Star sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 17