Destiny matrix · 17 in the karmic tail
Karmic tail 17 — The Star
Seventeen — The Star. In the tail, it is a lesson about talent: expressing your gift and allowing yourself to be seen, without getting a big head and without envying others.
- talent
- recognition
- inspiration
- in 7% of people
Past-life image
Past-life image: an artist, a poet, a famous person who used their fame selfishly; or a talent that was never realized because of fear.
In the destiny matrix, the karmic tail describes a scenario a person brings with them and tends to repeat until they become aware of it. “Past life” here is an image that helps you see this scenario.
How 17 in the karmic tail shows up today
Today it shows up as creative block, fear of showing yourself, envy of other people’s success, dreams without action. The other extreme is a star complex, arrogance, a life lived for outward glamour.
Signs the lesson hasn’t been learned yet:
- Craving recognition while fearing being seen.
- Dreams that remain just dreams.
- Envy of successful people.
- Unrealistic expectations of yourself and others.
How to work through Arcana 17 in the tail
- Show your creative work, even when it’s imperfect.
- Keep a blog, perform, publish.
- Help others reveal their talents.
- Stay modest when you succeed.
In its positive expression, Arcana 17 gives: talent, inspiration, optimism, the ability to inspire others.
17 in a couple’s karmic tail
In a couple’s tail, 17 means the relationship inspires both partners as long as they support each other’s talents rather than compete.
Karmic tails with Arcana 17
A tail is made of three numbers, and 17 can stand in any of the positions. In the matrices of people born between 1945 and 2024, 17 appears in these combinations:
Is there a 17 in your tail?
Arcana 17 in other points of the matrix
Besides the tail, Arcana 17 can appear in personal qualities, talents, money or purpose. Read more on the page “Arcana 17 in the destiny matrix — The Star”; for the card’s meaning in spreads, see The Star in tarot.
Other arcana in the karmic tail
3 — The Empress · 4 — The Emperor · 5 — The Hierophant · 6 — The Lovers · 7 — The Chariot · 8 — Justice · 9 — The Hermit · 10 — Wheel of Fortune · 11 — Strength · 12 — The Hanged Man · 13 — Death · 14 — Temperance · 15 — The Devil · 16 — The Tower · 18 — The Moon · 19 — The Sun · 20 — Judgement · 21 — The World · 22 — The Fool
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Questions about 17 in the karmic tail
What does 17 in the karmic tail mean?
Seventeen — The Star. In the tail, it is a lesson about talent: expressing your gift and allowing yourself to be seen, without getting a big head and without envying others.
How do you work through Arcana 17 in the karmic tail?
Show your creative work, even when it’s imperfect. Keep a blog, perform, publish. Help others reveal their talents.
What does 17 mean in a couple’s karmic tail?
In a couple’s tail, 17 means the relationship inspires both partners as long as they support each other’s talents rather than compete.