HOPE INSPIRATION GENEROSITY SERENITY
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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 Reversed Early Phase: Hope may grow. You may start to feel more confident in the future. The chance for success may improve. Expectations may rise. Late Phase: Hope is fading. You no longer have faith in a positive outcome. The light at the end of the tunnel is disappearing. Belief is not as strong now. Your spirits are sinking. |
BEING INSPIRED regaining motivation realizing an inner strength seeing the way clear being stimulated to a higher level creating receiving the answer Reversed Early Phase: You may begin to get inspired. The creative impulse may grow. Someone may become motivated. A positive example may spur you on. You may be stimulated to a higher level. Late Phase: The period of inspiration is fading. You're less motivated now. The way is no longer clear. The call to greatness is fading. Encouragement is harder to come by. |
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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 Reversed Early Phase: You may start to feel generous. A gift may be on the horizon. A spirit of sharing may develop. Someone may extend love and forgiveness. You may contribute openly in the future. Late Phase: A time of generosity is ending. You're no longer willing or able to offer support. Your heart is not as open now. The charitable impulse is fading. There's less desire to spare no expense. |
FEELING SERENE experiencing peace of mind relaxing finding your still center remaining untroubled savoring perfect calm being tranquil amid trouble enjoying harmony Reversed Early Phase: The environment may become peaceful. You may start to feel calmer. Tranquility may be restored. A period of serenity may be approaching. Late Phase: You're no longer feeling calm. The mood of serenity is fading. You're losing your ability to stay centered. People are less in harmony now. The moment of peace is behind you. |
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People have always looked to the stars as a source of inspiration and hope. There is something about their twinkling light that draws us out of ourselves and up into a higher plane. When we turn our eyes heavenward, we no longer feel the distress of Earth. 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, that there is 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 heart and release our fears and doubt. 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. 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 your aspirations are blessed, but to realize them, you must take positive action. Use the light of the Star to guide you in your efforts.
Some Possible Opposing Cards
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 Possible Reinforcing Cards
Fool—innocence, faith, trust
Empress—generosity, free-flowing love
Six of Cups—goodwill, sharing
Ten of Cups—joy, positive feelings, blessings
