Wheel of Fortune
Fire
Jupiter
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The Wheel of Fortune represents the cyclical nature of life, karma, destiny, and the turning points that change our direction.
↑ Upright Meaning
General
The Wheel of Fortune signifies a turning point, good luck, and the cyclical nature of life. What goes up must come down, and vice versa. Change is coming.
Love
In love, The Wheel of Fortune suggests significant changes in your romantic life. A fateful meeting or relationship turning point may occur.
Career
Career-wise, The Wheel indicates changes in professional fortune. Opportunities may arise unexpectedly. Embrace the turning of fate.
Finance
Financially, The Wheel suggests changes in fortune. This could be positive or indicate the need to prepare for cycles.
Health
For health, The Wheel of Fortune indicates changing health cycles. Accept that health ebbs and flows.
↓ Reversed Meaning
General
The Wheel of Fortune reversed suggests bad luck, resistance to change, or being stuck in negative cycles. External forces may feel beyond your control.
Love
In love reversed, The Wheel indicates relationship setbacks, feeling stuck in patterns, or resisting necessary changes.
Career
Career-wise reversed, this card suggests career setbacks, bad luck at work, or resisting professional changes.
Finance
Financially reversed, The Wheel warns of financial downturns or being unprepared for financial cycles.
Health
Health-wise reversed, this card suggests health setbacks or being stuck in unhealthy cycles.
Symbolism
The wheel contains four Hebrew letters (YHWH) and alchemical symbols. Four winged creatures (angel, eagle, lion, bull) represent the fixed zodiac signs. The snake descends (set/decline) while Anubis ascends (rise). The Sphinx atop represents wisdom and balance.
Card Advice
Accept that life moves in cycles. What goes down will rise again. Embrace change and know that fortune is always turning.
FAQ
What does the Wheel of Fortune tarot card mean?
The Wheel of Fortune represents cycles of life, destiny, karma, and turning points. It signifies change, luck, and the constant motion of fate.
Is the Wheel of Fortune a good card?
Upright, the Wheel of Fortune often indicates good luck and positive changes. It reminds us that life is cyclical and fortune always turns.
What does Wheel of Fortune mean in love?
In love, the Wheel of Fortune suggests fateful meetings, relationship turning points, or significant changes in romantic circumstances.
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