Wheel of Fortune
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Quick Info
- Element
- Spirit
- Domain
- Life Lessons & Karma
- Number
- 10
Keywords & Themes
Card Description
The Wheel of Fortune card shows a giant wheel with esoteric symbols. The wheel represents the cyclical nature of life.
Upright Meaning
The Wheel of Fortune represents cycles, destiny, a turning point, good luck, karma, and life's ups and downs.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed indicates bad luck, lack of control, clinging to control, unwelcome changes, or delays.
Guidance & Advice
Accept the cycles of life. What goes up must come down, but the wheel always turns again.
Questions for Reflection
- ✦What cycle is ending or beginning?
- ✦How can I work with destiny rather than against it?
- ✦Where is luck on my side?
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Now that you understand Wheel of Fortune, try our interactive spreads to see how it connects with other cards in a reading.
Understanding Wheel of Fortune in Tarot Readings
Wheel of Fortune is a Major Arcana card, representing good luck, karma, life cycles. When this card appears in a reading, it often signals significant life themes and spiritual lessons.
Wheel of Fortune in Different Positions
The meaning of Wheel of Fortune can shift depending on its position in a spread. In past positions, it may indicate good luck that has already influenced your journey. In present positions, it suggests current energies around karma. In future positions, it points toward upcoming opportunities or challenges related to life cycles.
Combining Wheel of Fortune with Other Cards
When Wheel of Fortune appears alongside other Major Arcana cards, its energy is amplified. Pay attention to surrounding cards to understand the full message.