There are twenty-two cards in the Tarot system, called the Major Arcana. Their meaning in the context of the mantic and magical practice of the Tarot somewhat prevails over other cards, since they represent the primary archetypes of consciousness. One of these arcana is called "Wheel of Fortune" in traditional decks. Tarot is most often interpreted pointwise, that is, within the framework of a specific specific issue. The given context, in turn, determines one or another meaning for each card, since one lasso can immediately correspond to many, sometimes contradictory, meanings. We will talk about what the Wheel of Fortune card means in the Tarot and the intricacies of its interpretation in this article.
Astrological correspondences
In most tarot systems, certain astrological symbols are attributed to cards. According to the most popular of them, the planet Saturn acts as the force thatrepresents the Wheel of Fortune. At the same time, the Tarot correlates with the astrological interpretations of the planets, which leaves an imprint on the meaning of the cards. However, if you do not own astrological tools, then this attribution can not be given significant importance.
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The symbolism of this lasso is based on the idea of incessant becoming and destruction. Changeability, instability, fluidity, this is the main key to understanding the Wheel of Fortune card. Tarot, the meaning of which is represented in the accompanying illustrations of the cards, in the case of this arcana does not have a specific plot. Its place is occupied by a symbolic image of a wheel on which an eight-pointed star is placed. At the corners of the map are four animals known from the book of Ezekiel. In appearance they are like a lion, a man, a calf and an eagle. In their paws, these celestial beings hold open codices of books. There is also a sphinx, which, with a sword in its paws, seems to “crown” the Wheel of Fortune with itself. Tarot is generally saturated with symbols from various traditions, the biblical and Egyptian of which are in particular priority. To the left of the Wheel in some decks you can also see a snake, and to the right - a humanoid creature that supports this Wheel with its back.
Meaning of the card in the upright position
By and large, this card can mean both favorable circumstances, good luck and luck, and collapse, the onset of a black stripe in the sphere indicated in divination. Its other meaning is progress. But it must be remembered that in this lassocyclicity appears and when the Wheel of Fortune falls out in the scenario, the Tarot hints that someday there will also be a period of stagnation, regression, that positive changes are now temporary. Graphically, this is emphasized by the air and clouds, against which this lasso is depicted. Just as clouds and airspace are generally fluid, mobile and not kept in check, so the good luck caught will leave suddenly, as it appeared.
Meaning of the card reversed
Very many fortune tellers attach special importance to cards that have fallen out in an upside down layout. In what key to interpret such arcana, the fortuneteller himself has to choose. So, someone believes that the reverse position emphasizes the importance of the card in the context of the alignment. Others believe that the inverted lasso carries the opposite meaning of its direct position. But in general, you can ignore this aspect. Such a high degree of freedom of choice is a characteristic feature of the Tarot divination system. The inverted Wheel of Fortune can mean, firstly, that in the situation the main role is played not by a blind chance, but by conscious systematic actions and measures taken. Another aspect of the reverse position of this card indicates the inconsistency of the measures taken with the circumstances of life. Another meaning of the Wheel of Fortune upside down represents vain hopes to improve the situation, senseless resistance to those processes that are destined to happen anyway.
Meaning of the card at work
To find out whatmeans the Wheel of Fortune in the Tarot, when it comes to work and career, it is important to determine the current state of affairs. If there is already work and an analysis of career prospects is being made, then this lasso says rather that stagnation is likely in the near future and no career shifts are expected. At the same time, this card, as it were, focuses on the fact that this circumstance is in favor of the questioner. If there is no work or some inevitable changes threaten and the Tarot is then turned to find out what can be expected from them, then the Wheel of Fortune marks big and, moreover, positive changes: promotion, salary increase and the like things. However, you need to take into account the neighboring cards in the layout. So, if the lasso following the Wheel of Fortune turns out to be negative, then it can negate all the positive potential and then you will have to expect trouble, up to and including dismissal. But again, even in its most negative meaning, this card also symbolizes new opportunities. Even if the Wheel is in decline, your career has collapsed and all your dreams have crumbled to dust, then soon it will begin a new turn and you will naturally find yourself on the rise. Thus, the collapse of one business, predicted by this card, heralds the beginning of a new stage, marked by good luck and prosperity.
The meaning of the card in relation to consciousness
Consciousness and inner peace, this is a very important area in which the Wheel of Fortune manifests itself. Tarot, the meaning and value of which, first of all, comes down to the ability to work withrange of psychological problems, here it gives very important results. Firstly, this lasso says that you need to pull yourself together, get together and develop in accordance with a given vector. Times and circumstances require constant movement forward, development and inner growth, as well as the expansion of consciousness. You can’t let life take its course - this is the general message of this card in this area. But even here it is necessary to take into account the position of the lasso in the context of other cards. Sometimes it can mean pride, a sense of ownership, inflated conceit, or, on the contrary, downtroddenness and humiliation. But this is a more subtle, skill-requiring interpretation of the Tarot. The Wheel of Fortune is generally considered neither a good nor a bad card. She personifies karma - the blind law of cycles, in which the cause causes the effect, and the fall is preceded by the rise.
The meaning of the card in relationships with people
In this case, we are talking about relationships with people in general, without reference to the nature of these relationships. Communication is also an area of analysis that falls under the purview of Tarot. The Wheel of Fortune in relations with society speaks of maintaining the current state of affairs. If the interaction is active, then it will remain so. If there is a conflict somewhere, then it is also not subject to resolution. And so it is in almost everything. The only thing to consider is that the situation is given to us from above as a lesson and this lesson must be found and learned. This is reminiscent of the lasso Wheel of Fortune.
The meaning of the card in love relationships
Private life and romantic relationships, this is a very important area in which the Wheel of Fortune manifests itself in a special way. Tarot, the meaning in relationships, which shows through many cards, when the lasso of the Wheel of Fortune falls out, indicates that the relationship is ripe for the transition to a new life stage. The natural development of the situation suggests that it is time to draw a line under the previous stage and move forward. If the card is reversed, then this may indicate both a certain rollback in the relationship, returning them one step back, and the fact that any purposeful changes in the status and nature of the relationship are currently premature.
If there is no relationship, as such, then the lasso Wheel of Fortune says that it's time to start them. Probably fate favors this and will create favorable circumstances. It is important not to miss your chance. If the questioner is married, then most likely this card predicts a favorable future, marked by harmony, mutual understanding and prosperity. But at the same time, it’s worth seeing that all the positive promised by the Wheel of Fortune is rather fragile in nature, and if you don’t take care of what fate gives, then you can easily turn everything into dust and harm. The luck of this arcanum is changeable and requires that the chance is caught by the tail and held tightly in the hands, and not hoping for a happy, long, effortless future.
Another meaning of this card is that it hints at the fact that the questioner is stepping on a rake that has already been passed once. In other words, the current situationin a relationship is a repetition of the previous one due to a lesson not learned in the past. This can be guessed from the cards that surround the Wheel of Fortune in the layout. Especially should be paid in this regard to the lasso Judgment and the king of swords.
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In addition to all of the above, the Wheel of Fortune can talk about the frivolity of a person, infantilism, that the person they are guessing at plays with fate. This may indicate involvement in criminal activity, a passion for gambling, a frivolous attitude to things that require a more thorough approach. It can also indicate the inconstancy and tendency of a person to change decisions and plans under the influence of mood.
