Wheel of Fortune

Upright Meaning

The Wheel of Fortune represents cycles, destiny, and turning points. This card indicates that change is coming, often through circumstances beyond your control. It's about recognizing patterns, understanding timing, and working with life's natural rhythms.

Keywords:

Cycles, destiny, turning points, change, karma, timing, fate, opportunity

Reversed Meaning

The Wheel of Fortune reversed suggests resistance to change, bad luck, or feeling stuck in negative patterns. It can indicate a need to take more personal responsibility rather than waiting for external circumstances to change.

Keywords:

Resistance to change, bad luck, stuck patterns, lack of control, missed opportunities

Common Misreadings

"Wheel of Fortune means everything is predetermined"

Reality: While it represents cycles and timing, you still have agency in how you respond to circumstances and opportunities.

What to Ask the Seeker

  • "What cycles are you noticing in your life?"
  • "How can you work with current timing rather than against it?"
  • "What opportunities are presenting themselves now?"

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