The Star Reversed

Today I have one of my first major projects due for my degree, and I'm bugging out about how terrible my work is. It's possible I'm overreacting, however, and that my work is actually fine.
Focusing on the negatives, talking oneself down about things, and feeling completely hopeless are very Reversed Star things to do. Let's see what we can do about it...

Upright, the Star is a card of hope, faith, and inspiration. But reversed, imagine one’s world completely flipped upside down, where all hope is lost.
Here are a few other things that could be happening. Figure out which one is correct for you:

1. Despair
2. A personal rejection
3. Focusing only on the negatives
4. A terrible event leaves one with no hope

 
Questions answered by The Star Reversed:
 
Who? A “Debbie Downer”; a negative person 
What? A bad accident
Where? Inland; a dirty place
When? January to February; during a meteor storm; a cloudy evening
Why? “You can’t win unless you learn how to lose.” ~Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Yes or No? Maybe
 
What should I clean?

• The floors
• The TV and media room
• The shower

 
Where are my keys?

• Under the sofa
• In the bathroom
• They fell on the floor
• The windowsill

The Star Reversed as:
…an action?

• Rest and wait
• Create a to-do list
• Stop asking questions of the Tarot

 
..a place in your house?

• The bathroom
• The chore list
• A spill

 
…a place in your city?

• A hotel
• A yoga studio

• A law office
• A water park

…a place in the world?

• Hong Kong
• Denver, Colorado
• Hollywood, California
• Somalia

 
Something to eat?

• Fried Rice
• Taro
• Corn and Soybeans

 
A color? Gray, dull, orange, matte finish
 
A movie theme? Despair, loss, falling stars

• A Star is Born
• The Hunger Games
• Gravity

 
A new career?

• Teacher or professor
• Agent
• Public service

Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Star Reversed:
Reversed Fool: Being taken advantage of
Upright Magician: Talented but insecure; shy
Reversed Priestess: Repressing one’s emotions
Upright Empress: An unhealthy parent
Reversed Emperor: A dictator
Upright Hierophant: Losing faith in the church
Reversed Lovers: A loss of trust in each other
Upright Chariot: A spontaneous road trip
Reversed Strength: Illness
Upright Hermit: A need to plan next steps
Reversed Wheel: Writer’s block; no creativity
Upright Justice: Justice will be delayed
Reversed Hanged One: A test of wills
Upright Death: A slow healing process
Reversed Temperance: Lack of purpose and hope
Upright Devil: Abuse; faithlessness
Reversed Tower: Fear
Upright Moon: Discouraging thoughts; self abuse
Reversed Sun: Negativity; hopelessness
Upright Judgement: Getting one’s just desserts
Reversed World: No closure after disappointment
 
Before any card: Despair and hopelessness about (card)
After any card: Loss; illness; faithlessness
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Star Reversed could indicate:

• Despair
• Hopelessness
• Boredom
• A literal falling star; meteor shower

So there it is. I shouldn't feel too down about things. I should quit asking the Tarot what to do, eat some fried rice, and take a trip to California. On it!