The Wheel of Fortune card shows a large wheel that has three figures on the outer edges. Four Hebrew letters – YHVH (Yod Heh Vau Heh), the unpronounceable name of God – are written on the wheel’s surface. There are also the letters TORA, could be a version of the word Torah, meaning ‘law’, or TAROT, or even ROTA (Latin for ‘wheel’). The middle wheel has the alchemical symbols – the building blocks of life and the four elements. On the outer circle is a serpent, the Typhon (the Egyptian god of evil) is descending on the left side. The serpent also portrays the life force falling into the material world. On the right side stands the Anubis (the Egyptian God of the dead) who greets souls to hell. And on top of the wheel rests the Sphinx who is representing knowledge and strength. In the corners of the Wheel of Fortune card are four flying creatures, each associated with the four signs of the Zodiac:  Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo, Taurus. Their wings symbolize the balance between movement and change, and each holds the Torah, symbolizing knowledge.

Upright
Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
Reversed
Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles
Astrology
Sagittarius
Element
Fire
Wheel of Fortune

Upright Wheel Of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune hints you that life is in a state of constant transition. If you’re going through a difficult time remember that it always could get better from here. Good fortune will make its return on time. This cycle shows why it is so important to appreciate the joyful moments in your life while they are within reach – because in a glance they could be lost.

The Wheel of Fortune is also recognized as the wheel of ‘karma’ and hints you that ‘what goes around comes around.’ So, if you want peace, make sure you’re sending out that positive energy to the Universe.

The Wheel of Fortune card invites you to be confident and believe that the Universe will take care of your situation in the best way possible. The magic of luck is behind you, and miracles are happening every moment.

If you are someone who likes to have control over every aspect of life, then the Wheel of Fortune may suggest that factors outside your power are affecting your situation. No matter which way the Wheel turns, it is impossible to change it. You need to go with the flow!

Finally, the Wheel of Fortune can notify a critical turning point in your life. Opportunities you could never imagine could be available to you, and you could have the chance to make an important change in your life suddenly. The more you sync with your intuition and allow the Universe to lead you, the better the results will be.

Reversed Wheel Of Fortune

When the Reversed Wheel of Fortune appears, your luck may take a turn for the most unfortunate. You may experience unexpected negative forces, leaving you in a difficult situation. 

If you feel change is forced upon you, the reversed Wheel of Fortune can also show your resistance. This card hints that change has become a source of stress for you, and you may be trying to stop events from running their own course. Accept that change is unavoidable and you will have a much-developed experience when you can go with the flow.

The reversed Wheel of Fortune also might mean that you are breaking a negative cycle that has been present in your life. Perhaps you have realized how your actions were running in circles and are now ready to break free. For some, this may flow naturally following a time of soul-searching and self-discovery. For others, hitting rock bottom is needed before you are ready to see what is no longer serving you (especially if the Devil or Tower card is in your reading).