Inspiration and Hope: What Aquarius Can Learn from the Star Card

AQUARIUS - The Water Bearer - January 20-February 18 Hello Aquarius, and welcome to an article about the Star Card, which is a card all about you! The star card is usually illustrated by an image of multiple stars in the sky. Basking in their glow, a woman pours water from two urns. The woman carrying vessels of water is a visual hint that this card belongs to Aquarius, the water bearer. It should come as no surprise that the Star card is closely related to you, Aquarius. Your far-sightedness, unconventionality, and future-oriented personality is clearly illustrated by this card. Symbols revealing your natural sense of hope and idealism are woven into the symbolism of the card. As an Aquarius, you embrace new ideas and are inspired by innovation. So I am guessing that you are ready to dive into the Star card so that you can discover all of the information hidden in its symbols. I am confident that you will take this information and find an inventive way to apply it to your life.

Why This Pairing Makes Sense

Aquarius, you are a future-oriented dreamer whose idealism and refusal to conform makes you an agent of change in the world. You don’t like accepting things just because that’s the way they have always been done. Your distaste for the status quo makes you a seeker who wants to find better ways to do things for the benefit of all. The Star card is one of destiny and hope. It symbolizes inspiration and faith, as well as hopes for the future. It is a message of guidance and support from beyond this world. Unwilling to accept unfair situations, you have a great distaste for institutions or structures that have inequity built in. You would much rather tear down existing structures and help build a future of balance, harmony and equality. You are radically open-minded and are willing to accept new concepts and put them into practice. A symbol of aspiration and hope, the Star card is a reminder that things do not have to remain the same. This card is a beacon that encourages us forward towards all the wonderful things that can be accomplished. Though your interests vary widely, they are often influenced by your commitment to humanitarian causes. A part of you may even feel like you were born to help make the world a better place or to accomplish a specific goal for the betterment of mankind. You are a committed altruist, and feel most comfortable when you can work on behalf of other people. The Star card is a representation of clarity and spiritual awakening. It is a call for inner spiritual growth, fostering recovery from material obsessions and encouraging your dedication to spiritual development.

The Star Card and Your Strengths

You are fascinated by new and differing viewpoints, Aquarius. You don’t shy away from opportunities to learn something new, especially if it contradicts the beliefs you currently hold. You tend to approach things on an intellectual level, detaching yourself from any emotions that are involved. Once you receive new information, you take the time to consider how it can fit into your world view. The Star card is a symbol of balance and harmony. It represents the urge to seek out other opinions and compare them with your own. It is an encouragement to celebrate differences and use them for inspiration. You don’t hold on to the past, preferring to concern yourself with what might be rather than what has been. Your desire to improve your life and the lives of others drives you to be on a constant search for how to do things better. You are the ultimate iconoclast, willing to overturn traditional rules and expectations to build a better tomorrow. The Star represents spiritual awakening, which can be a very disruptive process. It is a card of recovery from past experiences and the symbol of the calm and harmony that we can find after going through an ordeal. It is also a sign of the optimism and hope that draws us towards the future. Aquarius, despite your unconventional approach to nearly everything, you are community-oriented and concerned with the wellbeing of those around you. Your desire for a brighter future extends to the neighborhoods and people around you. You have a natural awareness of how your actions can affect those around you and a deep desire that the future be a more equitable and balanced place. The Star card is a card of connection and harmony. It represents a brighter future not just for an individual but for all. It symbolizes the very thing that connects all of humanity - hope for our future.

The Star Card (Reversed) and Your Weaknesses

Your desire to eliminate things from the past that no longer serve you and the world at large is admirable. However, it can degrade into rebellion for rebellion’s sake. You have a general distaste for rules and restrictions and will question them incessantly. And even when you get all the answers, you still might not follow them. When the Star card is reversed, it can represent a lack of guidance or direction and meaningless wandering. It is a warning to make sure you aren’t just reacting to things and that you are consciously choosing your path instead. Non-conformist and open-minded, you fearlessly approach any topic, Aquarius, even those that others might consider off limits. However, you may get too caught up examining other perspectives that you lose sight of your own. This can make you a bit fickle and easily swayed. There are times to be open to all the options and other times when you need to maintain your viewpoint. The Star reversed can indicate a willingness to escape rather than explore. I can mean going so far off the beaten path that you can’t find your way back to where you started. Or it can mean putting your faith in the wrong things. Your mind is constantly active, seeking out new information and dreaming up new ideas to manifest. You approach most things with your mind at first, even those situations that others would consider emotional or spiritual. You eventually do incorporate the other aspects of yourself, but you have to be mentally well-satisfied before you move on to them. Others can get the idea that you are detached or aloof, too caught up in your mind and not willing to feel you emotions. When the Star is reversed, it indicates that your usual skill of processing information and integrating it into all parts of your life isn’t working as expected.

The Star Card and Problem Solving

Aquarius, you often approach problems with glee, considering them chances to upset the standing order of things. You like to pick up the pieces and build something new with what is left over from old ideas, institutions, and structures. Meanwhile, you despise a formulaic or prescribed method for coming up with solutions. You prefer to be inspired by all of your experiences. And you like to delve deep into your inner creative landscape to discover innovative solutions. Though your approach to problem solving is usually quite unconventional, it is often effective, allowing you to succeed where others have failed. When someone asks you for help, they better be prepared to be a little shaken up. You prefer turning things on their heads, adopting conflicting viewpoints, and wildly creative problem solving. Under the guidance of your radical thinking, they may discover that the problem is really of benefit to them, or that the solution they seek is more philosophical than practical. Or you may simply show them a new method to find their way to a solution. Here is guidance from the Star card about problem solving. Approach each problem that occurs with optimism. Have faith in yourself that you can find a solution. The clarity that is required for working through a problem can only be found by seeking within and maintaining a sense of inner peace. Allow your aspirations and dreams to carry you past any difficult parts of your path. Inspiration often comes from the strangest places, so allow yourself to consider what others might call the impossible. Problems often feel like wounds, so allow yourself time to heal and reconnect with your sense of serenity before seeking a solution.

The Star Card and Your Work Life

As an Aquarius, you are likely drawn to unconventional careers that allow you to be innovative and exercise your creativity. However, those traits can direct you to many different career paths. You might find interest in inventing or product development or your technical skills may cause you to go into software development. Your desire for fairness and commitment to creating a better future might find you working as an activist or advocate, or working for a philanthropic organization. Of course, you might not want to be tied down to any one role, preferring to be a consultant or entrepreneur so that you have full control of your activities. Whatever career you choose, Aquarius, the Star card can provide you with information that will put you on the path to success. Don’t sell yourself short or limit your aspirations because you can only go as far as you can envision. As an Aquarius, you can dream big dreams. Don’t talk yourself out of them. Though you are quite independent and like to forge your own patch, recognize those times in which you need guidance and seek it out.

The Star Card and Your Relationships

Aquarius, you draw people who enjoy the strange and unusual. Your innovative approach to everything in life will draw friends and romantic partners who are tired of the everyday. The folks who fall under your spell are often fast thinkers with flexible minds who can keep up with you and your constantly evolving list of interests. If you are seeking out compatible friends and lovers, Aquarius, look for people who won’t tire of the shifting kaleidoscope that is your creative and innovative lifestyle. They don’t have to follow your every whim, but they do need to be enough of their own person so that they don’t get swept away. You appreciate people who are compassionate and concerned with others, and will likely tire quickly of people who only think of themselves. And, of course, you blend best with other optimists who see the future as a shining beacon of hope. A pessimist will sap your energy and deplete your good nature.

The Star Card’s Guidance

Meditate on the imagery of the Star card to explore your inner landscape and find additional truths about yourself. When you have some quiet time, take some deep slow breaths. When you are ready, picture yourself in the Star card, as the figure holding two urns. As water endlessly pours from the urns, pay attention to what the water is washing over. The images that come to mind will indicate where you are putting the majority of your efforts. Then look to the stars in the sky for further guidance.