Major Arcana · 10
Wheel of Fortune
命運之輪
Upright Meaning
The Wheel of Fortune represents the constant motion of life—the ups and downs, the cycles of fortune that turn without ceasing. What rises must fall, and what falls will rise again. This card reminds us that change is the only constant, and that fate has a hand in our lives beyond our control. When the Wheel appears, significant change is coming. It may bring good fortune, new opportunities, or important turning points. The wheel turns for everyone—embrace the changes rather than resisting them. What goes around comes around, and your current circumstances are about to shift.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Wheel of Fortune may indicate resistance to inevitable change, bad luck, or being stuck in a negative cycle. You might be trying to control outcomes that are beyond your power, or refusing to accept that a phase of your life is ending. Sometimes it suggests karma catching up—consequences of past actions now manifesting. The reversed Wheel asks you to consider what cycles you are perpetuating and whether you are fighting against the natural flow of life. Remember: even when the wheel seems stuck, it is still turning.
Love Meaning
In love readings, the Wheel of Fortune speaks of fate and destiny in matters of the heart. A significant change or turning point in your love life is approaching. It may indicate meeting someone through chance or circumstance, or an unexpected shift in an existing relationship. This card reminds us that we cannot fully control who we love or when love finds us. Be open to the workings of fate. For those experiencing difficulties, the Wheel promises that this too shall pass—the wheel is always turning toward something new.
Is Wheel of Fortune a Yes or No?
"The Wheel of Fortune says YES because cycles are turning in your favor and luck is on your side."
YES
Relationship questions
YES
Work & finance
NO
When card is inverted
Frequently Asked Questions
The Wheel of Fortune represents the constant motion of life—the ups and downs, the cycles of fortune that turn without ceasing. What rises must fall, and what falls will rise again. This card reminds us that change is the only constant, and that fate has a hand in our lives beyond our control. When the Wheel appears, significant change is coming. It may bring good fortune, new opportunities, or important turning points. The wheel turns for everyone—embrace the changes rather than resisting them. What goes around comes around, and your current circumstances are about to shift.
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