Wheel of Fortune

Major Arcana

Keywords

cyclesdestinyturning pointluck

Reversed Keywords

bad luckresistance to changebreaking cycles

Card Imagery

A great wheel turns in the sky, inscribed with alchemical symbols and the letters T-A-R-O. Three figures cling to the wheel — one rising, one falling, one perched at the top. In the four corners, winged creatures read from open books, representing the fixed signs of the zodiac.

Upright Meaning

The Wheel of Fortune reminds you that life is cyclical — what goes up must come down, and vice versa. This card signals a turning point, a stroke of luck, or the inevitable motion of fate. Embrace change and trust the process.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Wheel of Fortune suggests a downturn, resistance to inevitable change, or feeling stuck in a negative cycle. It's a reminder that this too shall pass — but you may need to actively break the pattern.