The Star (Tarot card)

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Description

A. E. Waite was a key figure in the development of modern Tarot interpretations; [ Wood, 1998 ] however, not all interpretations follow his theology.

Some frequent keywords are: [http://www.learntarot.com/maj17.htm]

* "Calmness ----- Free-flowing love ----- Trust"
* "Tranquility ----- Peace of mind ----- Pure essence "
* "Hope ----- Serenity ----- Inspiration ----- Generosity"
* "Thinking positive ----- Joy ----- Faith ----- Regeneration"
* "Good will ----- Optimism ----- Harmony ----- Renewal of forces"

A naked woman kneels by the water; one foot is in the water, one foot is on the land. Above her head a star shines out. In each hand she holds a jug. From one jug she pours a liquid into the water. From the other jug she pours a liquid onto the land. In other, older decks a woman (or sometimes even a man) is simply looking and sometimes gesturing at a large star in the sky.

Divination Usage

Interpretation

The pool of water refers to the subconscious. The land refers to the material world. She renews both.

Trivia

* Founding father of surrealism Andre Breton's 1945 book "Arcanum 17" invokes The Star as a figure of healing and reconciliation in post-war Europe.The Major Arcana cards have inspired many computer games. In "The House of the Dead 4", part of Sega's "House of the Dead" series, The Star appears as a levitating humanoid and serves as the penultamite boss of the game. All bosses in the "House of the Dead" series are named after the Major Arcana.

Popular Culture

* The main character of the third series of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kujo Jotaro, is the wielder of Star Platinum, a powerful Stand that enables him to stop time.

References

* A. E. Waite's 1910 "Pictorial Key to the Tarot"
* Juliette Wood, Folklore 109 (1998):15-24, The Celtic Tarot and the Secret Tradition: A Study in Modern Legend Making (1998)

External links

* [http://trionfi.com/tarot/cards/17-star/ "Star" cards from many decks and articles to "Star" iconography]
* [http://www.learntarot.com/maj17.htm The Star from "Learning the Tarot: A Tarot Book for Beginners" - Joan Bunning]