The stars are alive.

"There is a correspondence between the microcosm and the macrocosm! The stars are alive, child. Did you know that? Everything out there is alive, and there are grand purposes abroad! The universe is full of intentions, you know. Everything happens for a purpose. Your purpose is to remind me of that. Good, good—in my despair I had forgotten."

Taken from the book: The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials)

I wonder how many times I'll keep forgetting this...everything happens for a purpose...as above so below...