Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune is card 10 of the Major Arcana in the Rider–Waite tarot. Key themes: Destiny, Change, Cycles, Opportunity.
- Destiny
- Change
- Cycles
- Opportunity
Upright Meaning
You are standing at an important turning point in life. The natural flow of destiny will lead to new changes, and it seems to be a positive timing that will bring unexpected good opportunities.
Reversed Meaning
It is a time when unexpected changes or sudden shifts in the flow might occur. Rather than stubbornly resisting the waves of change, it seems necessary to have the wisdom to open your heart, accept them flexibly, and prepare calmly for what is next.
Love & Relationships
Upright Currently, it is a time when a meaningful change is occurring in the flow of the relationship surrounding the two of you. As the wheel of fortune slowly turns, you are naturally entering a new phase, so rather than forcibly controlling the approaching changes, it seems necessary to have the wisdom to open your heart and flexibly accept them.
Reversed Currently, it is a flow where the situation is not resolving smoothly as intended and has entered a temporary period of stagnation. Even if you make an effort, the relationship seems to stay in the same place, and it might be a somewhat frustrating and exhausting time due to external factors you cannot control.
Love Advice
Rather than struggling to forcibly control and change the situation, it is a time when naturally leaving yourself to the quietly approaching flow of destiny can be a wiser choice. It is a flow that will lead to more positive results when you have a flexible attitude, like riding the incoming waves.
Future Outlook
Upright In the near future, it is a flow where you will face an important turning point in life. The natural pull of destiny will create positive changes and is expected to bring unexpected new opportunities.
Reversed In the near future, a somewhat frustrating flow might arrive where situations do not go as planned or you encounter unexpected obstacles. Rather than forcing yourself to go against a rough period that you cannot control, it is necessary to have the wisdom to empty your mind, accept the situation flexibly, and calmly wait for the next turning point.
Meditation & Reflection
Take a moment to reflect on the message this card offers. Feel it with your heart, not your head, and ask yourself what you truly need right now.