A canopy of stars is a common symbol used for this card in many decks. Here these stars have many meanings. Stars represent healing of the soul, and connection to our higher selves. Stars are also way finders. They are maps and means for finding our direction. They help us find our true north.
Stars also represent hope. Think of the star the Wise Men followed to find the Baby Jesus, who represents the hope of the difference one person can make to humanity.
Stars are our dreams. “Reach for the stars,” we are told. Wish upon a star. Stars feel so close and yet so far away at the same time.
We name stars as a means of expressing ownership over something we clearly can never own.
Stars are best viewed in the most remote areas. We can see them clearly without the pollution of human-made lights. We must not have distractions if we are to truly appreciate their beauty and majesty.
Becoming familiar with symbols is a great way to start to read cards more intuitively. Laurel wreaths appear in many decks. They symbolize great victory in battle. The battle metaphor is an important one to remember when you see these symbols. That is what the experience has most likely felt like to the querent. Often, the journey toward mental clarity has been hard fought for. If we read this card as a new idea or breakthrough, the wreath reminds us that we might have a battle ahead as we implement our idea or our new knowledge.
Let’s take a look at the Ace of Wand again, from the perspective of the Hanson Roberts sweet, fairy-like deck. I love this deck for a gentle read. In fact, I’ve given this deck to my three-year-old son for HIS deck (he likes looking at them occasionally right now and talking about the stories he sees!)
insight * clarity * compassion 