In this chapter of the tarot course we will see the Wheel of Fortune and its meanings. The hidden details for its interpretation in the tarot, its correspondence with numerology, the elements and kabbalistics.
What does the Wheel of Fortune card mean in the Tarot? What does the Wheel of Fortune card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the Wheel of Fortune card mean upside down or inverted?
The Wheel of Fortune in the Tarot Deck
The Wheel of Fortune represents the 10th major arcanum. The Wheel of Fortune is a striking card with two very specific and opposing meanings, whether the card appears upside down or inverted in a reading.
Correspondences of the card
- Kabbalistics associates this card with the planet Jupiter, with the letter Yoth and with the number 10.
- Esoterically it is associated with the astrological sign of Capricorn, with the element Earth and with autumn.
- In numerology it represents the number 10, as it is the sum of (1, plus 2, plus 3, plus 4) = to the totality of the cosmos, since, (1 is God, 2 is matter, 3 is the physical world and 4 is reproduction).
Graphic description of the chart
- The Wheel of Fortune is a highly symbolic card.
- The angel in the upper left corner is Aquarius, the eagle is Scorpio, Leo is the lion and the bull is Taurus.
- These are the four fixed signs of the zodiac, but they all have wings despite being fixed signs. These wings are what provide stability in the midst of movement and change.
- The book that each one holds in his hands is the Torah, which represents wisdom.
On the central wheel are the Hebrew letters IHVH (Iod Heh Vau Heh), the unpronounceable name of God. - Interspersed between these letters we can see how the words TORAH (read counterclockwise) or TARO (read clockwise) are formed, which also translates into TAROT when it returns to the place where it started.
- The serpent descending down the left side of The Wheel of Fortune is the Egyptian god Typhon, the god of evil. The serpent also represents the life force and the descent into the material world.
- A kind of Anubis stands on the right side of the wheel: he is Hermes, a symbol of intelligence, ascending wisdom or our own shadows.
- The Sphinx at the top of the wheel represents the enigmas of life.
- The central wheel contains the alchemical symbols of mercury, sulfur, water and salt – the bricks of life and the four elements – and represents the formative power.
- The outer circle represents the material world. The eight spokes on The Wheel of Fortune represent the universal radiant energy, as well as
- the eight Sabbats of the year.
- The blue represents wisdom.
What does the Wheel of Fortune mean in the Tarot?
The Wheel of Fortune right side up, General Meaning: This card to the right represents Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point, significant upcoming changes.
It is an agile card, of dynamic movement that indicates speed in the events and surprising situations that life puts us.
If we expect a result or answer, this card opens an unknown. It can be good or bad, desired or not, and although we have some influence on it, most of it depends on destiny, it is not in our hands. The universe will arrange what happens, for its own reasons.
If we ask about a particular situation, it will be unstable, unpredictable, but very full of nuances and possibilities and things will evolve either positively or negatively (depending on what other cards accompany the Wheel) but undoubtedly evolves and moves towards something, it does not remain static or unresolved.
When placed to define a person, you or someone else, the Wheel of Fortune will tell us that this person does not dominate the events or happenings, he/she does not have the control since it is in the hands of destiny.
The person is only driven by the designs of the universe. He or she may have good luck or bad luck, or perhaps both.
The Wheel of Fortune tells you that, in general, things seem to be changing. In most cases, this indicates positive and necessary changes, but for some people, change itself is very difficult and can almost be traumatic.
This is a very spiritual and “karmically” oriented time. Change is part of the cyclical nature of life.
This card always reminds us that “this too shall pass”, whether you are at the pinnacle of glory or deep in the abyss, it will pass. Nothing escapes the cycle of things in life, therefore, everything begins, ends, begins again, in a never-ending cycle of change.
Therefore, when you are on the good and kind side of the wheel, you should be grateful, knowing and counting your blessings. When the wheel turns in the opposite direction, even crises have something positive to give us and for us to learn from them, so you should not worry too much.
After the darkness the sun always rises. This card shows that there are imminent changes in your life and that you will always reap what you have sown.
While this is beyond your complete control, you are not exempt from being able to do something, to influence the process, your attitude also counts and is part of the change itself.
The factors that affect your situation, for better or worse, are external, but you must keep faith in the universe, confident that it will resolve things in the best way for you, to maintain the balance of the whole.
What does the Wheel of Fortune chart mean for work?
Undoubtedly it is the time to ask questions and rethink things at work. It is a time of changes and changes are coming even if you do not want or seek them. It is a favorable time to make yourself known, to expose ideas and proposals.
It is very possible that you decide to leave your job, if you are currently working, even if it is a good job, because your heart is no longer in it. You have been called to follow your dream, no matter what it is.
If you have a desire to do something different, but have not yet been encouraged for various reasons, whether financial, lack of knowledge of the subject or fears that have immobilized you, Wheel of Fortune encourages you to be brave.
If you trust in yourself and in your dream, it will be enough. Impediments that represented a problem will be resolved in ways that will seem incredible to you. Therefore, your faith is your main ally. Throw yourself into it and the wheel will turn in your favor.
What does the Wheel of Fortune Card mean in love?
If you are in a couple, there will be changes and they will be positive. There is a great passion now not only in feelings but in everything you do, in the way you see life and the future.
If you are alone, there will undoubtedly appear people who will change your life in a passionate and very intense way. There is agility in relationships, a lot of movement, permanent but healthy and constructive changes.
In case of couple conflicts, the Wheel of Fortune indicates that you have to renegotiate everything, expose your feelings, talk, make things clear and on the table, because if you do not do it, you or the other person will not be satisfied and the relationship will not prosper. You have to change and you have to do it now.
What does the Wheel of Fortune chart mean in money and finance?
In the financial sense, The Wheel of Fortune is generally a good omen for anyone who has been having a hard time for a while financially. This means that your circumstances are very likely to change, notably for the better.
However, if you have had a long period of prosperity, consider the opposite possibility, that your income may drop a bit. If that’s the case, make sure you’re prepared to weather it with savings and necessary adjustments. In the long run, of course, everything evens out.
This card, being associated with destiny and chance, usually indicates unbeatable moments of winning in games, of strokes of good luck and fortune.
What does the Wheel of Fortune card mean for health?
It is an excellent card for health due to the mobility and dynamism it represents. There is a lot of energy and vitality, the will to live is in full swing.
If you were going through some health problem, it signals an extraordinary improvement and speedy recovery. Good time for intense physical activities.
As the Wheel of Fortune signals changes, any resistance will be useless and counterproductive.
For example, if you have been advised to diet, rest, rest, exercise, quit smoking, any resistance to this will not be good, you must change because the change will not only be healthy but will have an incredibly positive impact on you and your life.
What does Wheel of Fortune mean spiritually?
It is important to be aware that in almost all cases, we make a contribution in some way to what is happening in our lives.
It is rare for things to “happen” just because, or for us to be a truly guilt-free “victim” in a situation. Accept what is your fair share of responsibility for the situation you are currently facing, be accountable to yourself, if to no one else, and move on.
And when sometimes things just “happen” at the whim of the universe, you must understand that you are by no means alone in the experience, you must reach out and support yourself. The support you need is truly always available.
What does the reversed or inverted Wheel of Fortune card mean?
Wheel of Fortune reversed, General Meaning: The Wheel of Fortune is a rather negative card when it comes out upside down, it represents periods of bad luck, negative outside forces, being out of one’s control.
It does not mean that one is cursed by fortune, but that one has to find the internal way of how to be lucky and manage one’s lot in life.
It announces changes although not as markedly as the card in the right position, but changes will happen and it is possible that this inversion signals that you have a great resistance to this change in your life.
Things are not in your favor now, the wind is against you, there is apparently no luck in anything you do or expect.
You are powerless, having no control over what is happening. This may be fortuitous, but it is worth asking yourself seriously if you may have contributed to this situation, if this is not ultimately what you are reaping from what you have sown in the past.
It is a very real possibility, so analyze it. Ask yourself what things you can do to fix or improve this, and if you can’t, you must not in any way fall into despair. Everything is a cycle, is the main message of this card, therefore, it will pass, whatever the circumstance you are living now.
Even in the worst darkness you must keep a flame of hopeful light. Handle with caution, do not take risks, do not gamble and do not take sharp decisions, because the Wheel of Fortune says that for the moment you will not be favored. Wait.
You have to read this card very carefully and it is essential to see which other cards accompany it, to have a better diagnosis.
What does the inverted Wheel of Fortune card mean at work?
Changes are coming at work, surely surprising and unexpected. If the Wheel of Fortune is alone, surely they will not be good, but if there are other cards, perhaps they will be positive.
If you are the one who is thinking about changes, it may not be the most opportune moment, since fortune is not on your side at the moment and it may be a mistake.
If things are not going well, analyze if you have some responsibility for it, before blaming everything else. However, everything is transitory, the wheel will turn again and sooner or later you will be at the other end, more positive.
What does the inverted Wheel of Fortune card mean in love?
The Wheel of Fortune card signals that there is a lot of confusion now, both in ideas and feelings. There may be third parties getting into the relationship and causing harm to the couple.
The changes are now negative, everything is going from bad to worse and if there is no joint effort, it will be difficult to get through this time and move forward. If one or both of you are resistant to change, it will undoubtedly be a big stone in the middle of the road. Seek counseling and advice, whether from friends, family or therapists now.
There is no conformity about the relationship now, where you are going and how you are going about it. You need to analyze your priorities, know what it is that you want, because without this certainty it is not only difficult for this relationship but any other to thrive.
Communication, transparency and truthfulness of feelings are key now to move forward and overcome the crisis.
What does the Wheel of Fortune card inverted in money and finances mean?
Good luck is not with you now, so attempting any kind of random moves will only waste time and money. You must stop spending now and not get into debt of any kind, no matter how insignificant.
Do not buy in installments or on credit, do not ask for loans or financial aid. There are risks of losing money, so investments of all kinds should be analyzed in detail, and even so, the chances of going wrong are high, therefore, it is advisable now is not to make financial movements of any kind.
Do not despair and trust that the bad weather will pass. If you stay still, saving and controlling, the impact will be less and you will be able to wait for the wheel to turn again to the favorable point.
What does the reversed Wheel of Fortune card mean for health?
If you come from an ailment or illness, there is a possibility of relapses. Take care of the digestive system, so related to stress, because the bad situation you live in can cause you to have ulcers, vomiting, gastric and intestinal discomfort.
Your strength has decreased, as well as your vitality. Now you must do rest and very measured exercises, trying to get out of the stressful situation. Clear your mind in nature, read, take restorative baths.
It is not the right time for interventions or surgeries of any kind. If you must face things, choose appropriately the battles you wish to fight.
What does the Wheel of Fortune card reversed mean spiritually?
The Wheel of Fortune asks you not to allow yourself to wallow in the feeling of being cheated or robbed. Life is not fair. It never has been.
But life is constantly changing. Go with the flow and keep a positive and hopeful spirit as much as you can, because sooner or later things will change.
Time to ask yourself what your responsibilities are in what is happening, to see the part of your fault and assume it instead of throwing all the burdens outside, to others, to destiny, to your luck or to God.
The change suggested by the Wheel of Fortune you must make it, not stay in resistance. Visualize that you must change and improve, do your best. It is the only and best way you have.
