17. The Star

“A deep breath is worth a thousand words.”

Vision

Following the turmoil and cleansing that have occurred in the Tower, this card brings us to a new space is rid of any unwanted stuff. Peace and openness are brought to the body and the mind. A glowing figure emerges from their cocoon, leaving behind the imagery of thorns that has pervaded the journey. No need to be strong or special anymore. In this moment, being yourself is enough.

Message

The Star marks a pivotal moment in my life. In the original Rider-Waite deck, the woman in this card is seen gazing at her reflection in water. My fascination with faceless figures was, in a way, akin to deliberately stirring the water to obscure the reflection. A friend in art therapy suggested that this could imply unease with my current environment and resistance to accept myself. This year, the knot that had weighted on my heart finally loosened. I now embrace all my feelings, be them disappointment, sadness, arrogance, anger, or annoyance. It takes time to rebuild the framework for self-assessment, but I’m certain that the feeling of rebirth I experience right now is real.

Keywords

catharsis | self-acceptance | rebirth | purification | breathing in liberating wind | endless supply of energy | connecting with the earth | recognizing one’s subconscious self | unique yet indistinct from all beings | budding creativity