What Does Dreaming of a Star Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
In traditional interpretation and according to Ibn Sirin, seeing stars in a dream is generally considered auspicious; it may point to meeting a learned, precious, and respected person, while bright stars may point to relief, joy, and eminence. Seeing a bright star at home or in the sky is read as a herald of attaining goodness and happiness, whereas a darkening or falling star may point to hardship or the loss of a valued person.
Psychological View
From a modern psychological perspective, the star may correspond to Jung's archetype of the "Self" and to inner guidance; as a light showing the way in darkness, it can symbolize hope, an ideal, and a lofty aim one strives toward. In the Freudian reading, it may be interpreted as the reflection of an idealized, hard-to-reach desire or a seemingly unattainable longing.
By Context
A Bright Star
Seeing a bright, sparkling star may point to relief, joy, and approaching good news.
A Dim / Darkening Star
Seeing a star whose light has gone out or darkened may point to hardship, sorrow, or the weakening of a power.
A Shooting Star
A shooting star is interpreted in some sources as a lucky period and a wish coming true, while in others it may point to the loss of a loved one or a significant parting.
Seven Stars / for the Single and Married
Seeing seven stars can be interpreted as a blessed spouse; for a single person it may point to marriage, and for a married person to an increase in the spouse's earnings—holding a star in one's hand is also read, for a married person, as the good news of a child.