INSPIRATION
GENEROSITY
SERENITY
People have always looked to the stars as a source of inspiration and hope. Something about their twinkling light draws us out of ourselves and into a higher plane. When we turn our eyes heavenward, we no longer feel the earth’s distress. The Star reminds me of the clear, high voice of a soprano.
There is something otherworldly about it. All the harshness and density of everyday life has been refined away leaving only the purest essence. After being exposed to the Star, we feel uplifted and blessed.
In readings, the Star is most welcome when grief and despair have overwhelmed us. In our darkest moments, we need to know that there is hope and light at the end of the tunnel. The Star is the opposite of the Devil who strips us of our faith in the future.
Card 17 holds out the promise that we can eventually find peace of mind. The Star also reminds us to open our hearts and release our fears and doubts. If you have been holding back in any way, now is the time to give generously. It is important to remember that the Star is inspiring, but it is not a card of practical solutions or final answers. Truly without hope we can accomplish nothing, but hope is only a beginning. When you see Card 17, know that you are on the right track. Your goals and aspirations are blessed, but you must take positive action to realize them. Use the light of the Star to guide you in your efforts.
regaining hope
- having faith in the future
- thinking positively
- believing
- counting your blessings
- seeing the light at the end of the tunnel
- feeling great expectation
- looking forward to success
being inspired
- regaining motivation
- realizing an inner strength
- seeing the way clear
- being stimulated to a higher level
- creating
- receiving the answer
being generous
- wanting to give or share
- spreading the wealth
- opening your heart
- giving back what you have received
- letting love flow freely
- offering with no reservations
- holding nothing back
feeling serene
- experiencing peace of mind
- relaxing
- finding your still center
- remaining untroubled
- savoring perfect calm
- being tranquil amid trouble
- enjoying harmony
Some possibilities
- Devil – hopelessness, lack of faith, pessimism
- Tower – upheaval, chaos
- Moon – being troubled, disturbed, anxious
- Two of Swords – blocked flow of feelings
- Nine of Swords – guilt, anguish
Some possibilities
- Fool – innocence, faith, trust
- Empress – generosity, free-flowing love
- Six of Cups – good will, sharing
- Ten of Cups – joy, positive feelings, blessings
There are no separate explanations for reversed cards. The meaning of a reversed card depends on what the card would mean if upright. A reversed card shows that a card’s energy is present but at a lower level. For some reason, the energy cannot be expressed freely, normally, or completely. It may be:
- still in its early stages
- losing force and power
- blocked or restricted
- incomplete
- inappropriate
- being denied
- only present in appearance
See Lesson 17 for more information on reversed cards.