The star tarot card symbolizes hope,
Inspiration and renewal.
It represents the moment of calm and clarity that emerges after turmoil,
Promising healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
It encourages us to trust our inner guidance system,
Highlighting the potential for growth and spiritual replenishment.
In this active imagination exercise,
We will explore the themes of the star,
Allowing us to find solace in the promise of what lies ahead,
Whilst also cautioning against disconnection from our present realities and the tangible steps needed for actualization.
So just taking a seat or lying down,
Close your eyes.
Just taking a couple of deep breaths,
Breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Just allowing the disparate inclinations of mind to settle.
And as the breath returns to a natural rhythm,
Just bring your attention to the breath.
Whether it's the sensation of the air moving through the nostrils,
Or the rise and fall of the chest or abdomen.
The mind may well wander at some points.
If this happens,
Simply let that go and bring the attention back to the exercise.
And now we're going to bring the attention to the imagination.
So just imagine yourself in a space that feels expansive and open.
It could be any space that feels right to you.
Whether under a vast starry sky,
Beside a stream,
Or any other landscape that submerges.
And in this place,
Allow a symbol or figure to appear that represents the energy of the star tarot card.
Don't worry if the appearance of this symbol appears to not make sense to the conscious mind.
Just allow it to appear in whatever way it needs to.
Take a moment to examine this symbol more closely.
What feelings or thoughts does it evoke in you?
And now just invite the symbol to communicate and hear what it has to say.
It might do this through words,
Or it might do so through behavior.
You're now going to ask this symbol a series of questions.
And as you do,
Simply state each question and just observe how the symbol responds,
Giving it complete freedom and autonomy.
Ask the symbol,
What guidance do you have for me at this moment?
What inspiration do you bring to my journey?
How can I open myself up more fully to hope and healing?
In what area of my life is renewal most urgently needed?
And how can I contribute to the world around me with the inspiration the star provides?
And now take a minute or so to engage in an open dialogue with the symbol.
Whether the conversation is pleasant and easy,
Or perhaps a little more challenging.
Use this time to deepen your relationship with this aspect of your unconscious.
And now,
Before we conclude this conversation,
Make some kind of gesture of reconciliation or affirmation of your relationship with this symbol.
This could be a gesture of gratitude,
Some kind of symbolic action,
Or simply a commitment to consciously honor this part of you.
So just saying goodbye to this part of you now,
Knowing that you can come back here and work with this symbol anytime.
But for now,
Just bringing your attention back to the space around you.
Taking a deep breath.
And in your own time,
Opening your eyes again.
