Major Arcana · X

Wheel of Fortune

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The Wheel of Fortune symbolizes inevitable change, luck, happy accidents, and a turning point in life. In its upright position, this card suggests positive energies, breaking free from stagnation, and favorable circumstances.

Number: X
Arcana: Major Arcana · Major Arcana
Element: Spirit
Planet / sign: Jupiter

Advice of the card

Recognize that life is cyclical, and a period of favorable change is now beginning. Be ready for the unexpected and utilize the luck that this phase brings.

Upright

General meaning

In love and relationships

In matters of love, the Wheel of Fortune suggests unexpected but positive developments: a meeting, a new stage in the relationship, or an improvement in the situation after a period of difficulty.

In career and work

In career matters, the Wheel of Fortune indicates a sharp improvement in the situation, a successful turn, a promotion, or a sudden opportunity leading to success.

Reversed

General meaning

The reversed Wheel of Fortune indicates unfavorable change, bad luck, stagnation, or failing to learn from past mistakes. Circumstances are outside of your control.

In love and relationships

In relationships, the reversed card suggests a break in the cycle, deterioration of the situation, stagnation, or feeling that the relationship is moving in the wrong direction.

In career and work

In work situations, the reversed Wheel of Fortune may indicate obstacles, unexpected failures, bad luck, or rejecting opportunities that could lead to growth.

Card symbolism

Spirit is the special element of the Major Arcana, pointing to fateful, transpersonal forces.
Astrological correspondence: Jupiter.

Yes or no

Leans “yes”

The answer depends on your question and neighbouring cards in a spread; reversed, the meaning may shift.

FAQ

What does Wheel of Fortune mean in Tarot?+

What does Wheel of Fortune mean reversed?+

The reversed Wheel of Fortune indicates unfavorable change, bad luck, stagnation, or failing to learn from past mistakes. Circumstances are outside of your control.

What does Wheel of Fortune mean in love?+

In matters of love, the Wheel of Fortune suggests unexpected but positive developments: a meeting, a new stage in the relationship, or an improvement in the situation after a period of difficulty.

Is Wheel of Fortune a yes or a no?+

Leans “yes”.