Upright keywords
Change of luck, progress, wisdom over folly, karma, fate
Reversed keywords
Small gains, reevaluating goals, short term success
As the old saying goes
It’s a long road that has no turning.
Planet
Jupiter
Flowers
Almond blossom, Adonis, Amaryllis
Wheel of Fortune description
The Wheel of Fortune shows a giant golden wheel spinning in the clouds. Inscribed on the wheel are the letters TARO – which could represent TAROT or ROTA for wheel. It could also be a nod to the TORA, connecting human spiritual ascent. The four Hebrew letters are the unpronounceable name of God, its correct pronunciation and meaning are a mystery.
At the top of the wheel sits the sphinx, representing that ultimately we have the ability to change the outcome in our future by cutting cords and finding balance. The Jackal is on the bottom, Anubis the ancient Egyptian guardian of tombs represents the underworld. A snake is on the side, it is Typhon the serpent symbolizes what brings us down. The wheel shows where we rise and where we fall. In the corners are four archangels. There are many interpretations to what/who these figures are. Some interpretations name Raphael as the angel, Gabriel as the eagle, Michael as the lion and Uriel as the bull. Another meaning says the angel is Aquarius, the eagle is Scorpio, the lion is Leo, and the bull is Taurus. They are all reading books, which is a reminder that you have more to learn and that time changes all things.
Upright meaning
The Wheel of Fortune is like the rise and fall of karma. If you have bad luck or you’ve been wronged in the past, this is a turning point for you. You will start to have good luck and you should let karma take care of anyone who did wrong by you. The Wheel of Fortune is like a ripple effect. This moment is a pebble in a calm pond that ripples throughout all areas of your life. It’s time to move forward. Remember, change brings growth. Adapt to the natural cycles and rhythms of nature and embrace any changes that are coming your way. If it feels like nothing is going as planned, that’s okay. Trust and be assured you will be at the right place at the right time.
Reversed meaning
Reversed Wheel of Fortune is resistance to changes, re-evaluating the end goal, calibrating the target. You may have experienced a sudden turn of events, and it’s forcing you to examine the relationship between you inner self and the outer circumstances. In other words, it’s complicated. Wheel of Fortune in reverse is associated with gambling, taking risks, dynamic motion. It can be a sign that you are reversing a negative cycle in your life by cutting cords that are no longer serving you. Hang on for the ride as you reverse directions! All will play out for your greatest good. You can write your own fate.
Wheel of Fortune quote
“Every moment of your life and everything happening around you is the result of some past karma.” – Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Want to check in with your higher self?
Tarot helps you step back and consider the bigger picture. This is just a snapshot in time. All things shall pass! Let’s take a look at past, present, and future themes in your life and consider a new direction.