Transparent Tarot - 16 - Star

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The Star shows a seven pointed star emanating light.

Star
  • represents divinity, supremacy, the highest attainment, divine guidance
  • hope, vigilance, aspiration, dreams, ideals
  • suggests the eternal, the undying, that which is constant
  • associated with that which is brilliant or exceptional
  • the seven points may correspond to the chakras; seven corresponds to that which is sacred
  • some metaphors concerning stars:
    • “a star” is someone who has excelled tremendously or someone who is the center of attention
    • “to thank one’s stars” is to be grateful for one’s situation or experience
    • something that’s “not in the stars” is something that’s not meant to be
    • “to reach for the stars” is to attempt to bring about the seemingly impossible
    • “to see stars” is to perceive flashes of light after sustaining a blow to the head or some comparable experience
    • “hitch your wagon to a star” is advice to make the acquaintance of powerful, successful or influential people who can help to advance one’s interests

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