What is the origin of the idiom "hitch one's wagon to a star" and when to use it?

The phrase is believed to have originated in the 18th century, and it is thought to be derived from the practice of hitching a wagon to a horse. When a wagon was hitched to a horse, it was able to move more quickly and efficiently. In the same way, when a person is hitched to a star, they are able to achieve their goals more quickly and easily.