In the quiet week leading to the Winter Solstice, the tarot has spoken with a clear, hopeful voice. On December 18, 2025, the guiding card for the collective is The Star.
After the intensity of recent months, this is a universal sigh of relief and a promise of light returning. This card couldn’t be more perfectly timed as we approach the longest night of the year.
The Star is the card of hope, inspiration, serenity, and spiritual renewal. It appears after the tumultuous Tower, indicating a period of healing is now firmly underway.
Picture the card: a figure pours water freely onto the land and into a pool, under a sky of one large star surrounded by seven smaller ones. It’s about giving and receiving, and trusting the universe’s abundance.
What does this mean for you right now?
First, it’s an invitation to restore your faith. If you’ve felt drained, pessimistic, or lost, The Star asks you to look for small, genuine signs of hope. A kind word, a moment of beauty, a gut feeling that things will be okay—trust these. Your inner light is re-igniting.
Second, it’s about authentic self-care. The figure on the card is naked, symbolizing vulnerability and returning to one’s pure essence. Ask yourself: what truly nourishes my soul? Not just a bubble bath, but what activities reconnect you to your purpose and dreams? Spend time this week doing just that.
Finally, The Star is the ultimate card for Solstice intentions. As we celebrate the return of the sun, your intentions should be aligned with hope and your highest good, not fear or lack.
Instead of “I want to quit my bad job,” try “I am open to work that inspires me and uses my unique gifts.”
Today, let The Star remind you that you are guided. Take a moment to step outside tonight, look up at the actual stars, and make a simple wish. The cosmos is listening.
