Wheel of Fortune: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the Wheel of Fortune card upright

A great wheel turns in the sky, with creatures of the four elements around it. The card says that life moves in cycles and what is down now will rise. A turning point is near and often it arrives from outside, so the best move is to stay flexible.

Wheel of Fortune reversed

• bad luck
• resisting change
• a drawn-out cycle

Reversed, the Wheel shows a streak of bad luck, a stalled cycle or resistance to change that is already under way. Remember that you cannot stop the wheel, but you can choose how to meet the turn.

Wheel of Fortune in love and relationships

In love the card brings a fated meeting, a sudden turn in a relationship or a new stage. Be ready for change. Reversed, you repeat old patterns or a relationship drags on.

Wheel of Fortune in work and finances

At work it speaks of a lucky break, a new cycle, a change of position or the market. Use the opportunity quickly. Reversed, setbacks beyond your control; stay patient and prepare.

Symbolism of the Wheel of Fortune card

The letters TARO and the Hebrew letters on the wheel hint at a hidden law. The sphinx on top is balance, Anubis rising is the descent and the serpent going down is the fall. The four winged figures in the corners are the fixed signs of the zodiac.

Wheel of Fortune in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, Wheel of Fortune upright reads as “yes” and reversed as “maybe”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (change, cycle), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.