# Star of love

Relationships · 6 positions

Star of love uses 6 positions to examine the present relationship, two perspectives, its history and hopes. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.

Numbers identify positions; the reading sequence is explained below. Other versions may assign different roles.

Practice deck: all 78 RWS cards

## Version and dealing convention

Positions 1 and 6 share the centre. Reveal 1 first, then place 6 across it after reading the other positions. A and B replace gender-specific roles; decide who each represents before drawing.

## A question to try

What can I examine about the present relationship, two perspectives, its history and hopes?

## Before you draw

- Write one open question and define its scope. Keep factual questions separate from symbolic reflection.

- Choose the position order and decide whether to include reversals before drawing.

- Read each card in its role, then compare the positions. Note uncertainty and one practical next question.

## Position guide

### 1. Current relationship

This position explores “Current relationship”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.

### 2. Person A’s feelings

This position explores “Person A’s feelings”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.

### 3. Person B’s feelings

This position explores “Person B’s feelings”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.

### 4. Past relationship pattern

This position explores “Past relationship pattern”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.

### 5. Hopes and possible difficulties

This position explores “Hopes and possible difficulties”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.

### 6. Possible outcome

This position explores “Possible outcome”. Compare the card’s theme with known circumstances, and note what you still need to check.

## How to connect the positions

Reading sequence (read grouped roles together as explained below): 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6

Read the numbered positions in order, then compare related roles rather than treating each card as an isolated prediction. Write one practical question or action suggested by the comparison.

## What to watch for

Positions about another person represent questions to discuss, not access to their private thoughts. A spread cannot establish consent, loyalty or whether someone will return; respect communication and boundaries.

## Cards to explore alongside this spread

[The Hermit ↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/hermit/)[Justice ↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/justice/)[The Star ↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/cards/star/)
[Study guide →](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/study-guide/)

## Explore another structure

[Study exercise · Relationships · 6 positions

### Relationship mirror spread

Six positions place two perspectives side by side. They organise reflection on perceptions, the relationship and hopes for its direction.

↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/relationship-mirror/)[Reading layout · Relationships · 4 positions

### Lovers’ pyramid

Lovers’ pyramid uses 4 positions to examine your position, the other perspective and the relationship. Each position has a distinct role; read it together with the complete card meaning.

↗](https://tarotatlas.wiki/en/spreads/lovers-pyramid/)