Wheel of Fortune
The wheel is always turning: cycles, fate, and a pivotal turn of luck that moves life forward.
Symbolism
A giant wheel inscribed with the letters TARO/YHVH and the alchemical symbols of mercury, sulphur, water and salt (the four elements) turns at the center. A snake (Typhon, the descent into the material world) coils down the left side while jackal-headed Anubis (Hermanubis) rises on the right, showing the endless cycle of one rising as another falls. A blue Sphinx crowned with knowledge sits atop the wheel, embodying the equilibrium and stable wisdom at its still center, and four winged creatures in the corners — angel, eagle, bull, and lion (the fixed zodiac signs Aquarius, Scorpio, Taurus and Leo, and the four evangelists) — read books, symbolizing wisdom that stays constant amid ceaseless change.
Meaning by area
Upright
- good luck
- destiny
- cycles
- turning point
- change
- fortune
- General
- Life is in constant motion and you have reached a critical turning point where fortune shifts in your favor. Embrace the cycle — what goes around comes around — and trust that destiny is moving things forward.
- Love
- A positive turning point brings momentum to your love life, with synchronicities and fated meetings — for singles, even a soulmate connection. Navigating life's ups and downs together can deepen the bond between partners.
- Work
- Favorable timing opens new opportunities, promotions, or a welcome change of direction in your career. Stay adaptable and seize the openings rather than resisting the shift.
- Finance
- Good fortune and abundance are flowing toward you, often through unexpected opportunities. Stay open and keep putting something aside, since the wheel keeps turning and circumstances will shift.
Reversed
- bad luck
- resistance to change
- loss of control
- setbacks
- delays
- breaking cycles
- General
- Luck seems to turn against you and you may feel resistance to inevitable change or a loss of control. The lesson is to release the illusion of control and accept the cycle — even a downturn can mean finally breaking a negative pattern.
- Love
- External factors disrupt your relationship plans, bringing stagnation, delays, or forced change. Communicate openly, accept what cannot be controlled, and face challenges together with patience.
- Work
- You face setbacks or struggle to keep up with rapid changes at work, perhaps clinging to a past solution that no longer fits. Learn from past choices, stay flexible, and adapt to the new circumstances.
- Finance
- Financial luck dips and unpredictable events may bring losses or instability. Avoid risky bets, tighten your budget, and build an emergency reserve for hard times.