Usually a good omen, The Wheel of Fortune tarot card suggests lucky success and good fortune. There is an element of things changing for the better, so go for it and take your chances.
Good luck is usually about being well prepared and standing in the right place at the right time.
Of course, not all luck is good, so the meaning of this card does depend on the other cards surrounding it.
Regardless, if you get The Wheel of Fortune in a tarot card reading, your luck is about to change.
This card is sometimes called “the Gambler,” because it deals with luck, fate, and other things outside your control.
In The Fool’s journey through the Major Arcana, this card’s lessons are about control.
No matter how much you prepare or how hard you work, you can’t always control the outcome. Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes luck is not on your side.
Keywords for The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card
- Success, good luck
- A turning point – go for it!
- Your luck is about to change
- Gambling
Keywords for The Wheel of Fortune Reversed
- Bad luck, a downturn
- Return to your values
- Negative external forces
Patterns and Correspondences of The Wheel of Fortune Card
- Major Arcana = the story of your life’s journey and spiritual growth
- Zodiac sign = Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo, and Taurus, the fixed signs of the zodiac
- Planet = Jupiter
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The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card Meanings for Love
Lucky in love! If you are looking for a new relationship, you need to put yourself out there. Your perfect partner isn’t going to arrive on your doorstep wrapped in a bow, so leave the house every day looking and feeling your best.
Like gambling, dating is a numbers game. You’ll need to meet and kiss a lot of frogs before you find the perfect match, so do everything within your power to increase your odds of success.
If you are in an existing relationship, a major change is in the works. The factors are favorable, so go forward with bravery and honesty. Ask for what you want. There’s a very good chance you’ll get it, or something even better!
The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card Meanings for Work
This is a great card if you are looking for a raise or a promotion. Take your chances and ask for both.
There will soon be a major change in your life. This card works quickly. To help your luck along, put yourself out there by asking inspiring and influential people for actionable advice about a single problem you are facing. Take their advice and follow up with them with your results. You’ll be making your own luck in no time!
The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card Meanings for Health
All signs point toward GO when it comes to your health and fitness.
Now is a great time to sign up for a 5K or commit to doing Whole30 for a month. You can totally do it and the Universe will conspire to help make your desires come true.
The Wheel of Fortune can sometimes indicate an out-of-control gambling habit. If your hobby is fueled by adrenaline and you’ve tried to quit, share your situation with someone you trust. You will be lucky again, but only when you approach your desires from a place of humility, vulnerability, and openhearted honesty.
The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card Meanings for Money and Finances
This is the card of “the Gambler,” so be smart and don’t gamble any money you can’t risk losing forever.
If you want to play the lottery, have fun with it and do it for entertainment. No matter how lucky The Wheel of Fortune seems, it doesn’t offset the horrendous odds of actually winning the jackpot.
But, life is random and stranger things have happened. Your luck is about to change and it appears good fortune is on its way.
Help your luck along by being prepared. Stock up your resources and make yourself available for last-minute awesome deals, opportunities, and chances. Don’t tie up your money in expensive toys.
Investigate all opportunities thoroughly. Reduce and mitigate your risks. All of your gains will be made when you buy, not when you sell, so buy when the market value is at its lowest point.
When you don’t need the money, gambling and taking risks becomes a fun game.
The Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card Meanings for Spiritual Guidance
Luck, destiny, fate – whatever you call them, they come from somewhere. Where do you think that is?
We all make our own luck through our focused beliefs and desires. It’s possible to make yourself into an abundantly lucky person through a positive, loving mindset and compassionate, decisive action. When you have more than enough good fortune (and luck), you can share your excess abundance with the world.
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