Star symbols have appeared in various guides and contexts for thousands of years, each bringing different cultural, social and religious meanings to the people involved. They have come to symbolise positivity, high ambitions, dreams, ideals and even life itself. In fact, the greatest star of all, the sun is vital for our continued survival.
Star designs mean a multitude of different things to different people, but perhaps the most meaningful way to personalise the meaning of stars depends on the number of points depicted by the design.
4 Points
The four pointed star, either shown as a plus sign type cross with or without the ends sharpened, has close connections with the various Native American tribes and therefore has come to symbolise native american pride.
5 Points
The five pointed star is the most popular design by a substantial margin. If I asked you to think about a star, I bet you’d think of a five pointed design. But the five pointed star takes on many different meanings for different people.
First, there is the filled in pentagram. This solid five pointed star, like the type used on the American flag, is the most popular...