The Tarot can be used in many ways. The methods and systems to read and interpret it are varied and range from the simplest to the most complicated (the latter should be performed only by professionals). Then you will learn in detail the meaning of the Arcanum XVII, The Star, regarding your life and future.
Symbolizes, of course, the stars and the arcane from the firmament that deal to ensure our steps on earth. Specifically it symbolizes good star, the morning star and evening star, Venus (Aphrodite), the goddess Ishtar and the star of the Magi of the East. In short, that which guides us.
When this arcane appears upside-down refers to hope, creativity, fertility, fecundity, and good influence of the stars in relation to our worldly becoming. It is a card that gives us hope, solutions, and best wishes or future prospects.
It also means optimistic initiatives, faith in the future, great career prospects, favorable opportunities, healthy pleasures, joys, affections, accomplishments, achievements, successes, good interior disposition, intimate satisfaction, help from third parties which may be definitive in both our personal life as a professional career. It also represents prizes, awards, and hopes or projects developed positively.
When this arcane appears upside down, is referring to possibilities not be performed or if achieved, will be overcoming great obstacles and many difficulties. Also notes disappointment, frustration, opportunities which fade, little erotic-emotional balance, risk of being dragged by sex in absurd sexual debauchery.
You may feel pessimistic, melancholic, having a reprobate behavior or lack of sense of responsibility and inclination to meet the call of pleasure, regardless of the moral obligations and morality.
Since the sexual aspect is concerned, first of all, to fertility. Alluding to the great possibilities that exist to get the person you want (your love). You get related to the concept we have of the spiritual, the balance between the romantic and erotic, the more secure access to a stable marital status and the benefits of an orderly sexual behavior.
It can mean virginity, lasting relationship, courtship with excellent prospects and the pursuit of moral and just link. Of course it points to a balanced carnal life and absolute control over lust. On the economic side, it is an arcane that also indicates the potential for sales and business, profits, revenues, rewards, good administration, and human and professional rectitude.
This card with its flora and its waters, its two vessels that are dumped, the stars of seven and eight points, symbolizes creation. In conclusion, it is a positive card, to bring luck and opportunities in life. But if instead is reversed on the roll, be careful, because predicts bad luck.
ALFA