A great wheel dominates the image, bearing alchemical symbols and the letters T-A-R-O (or T-O-R-A) around its rim. Four winged figures occupy the corners of the card — the four fixed signs of the zodiac. At the wheel's hub, a sphinx sits in judgement; a serpent descends on one side, Anubis ascends on the other. The message is clear: the wheel turns for all things, and our position on it is always temporary.
Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles, no control
The Wheel of Fortune in love signals a significant turning point. A relationship may be entering a new phase — one that feels destined or fated. For those seeking love, this card suggests that a meaningful encounter may be approaching as part of a larger cycle. Trust in the timing of things, even when it does not match your preferred schedule.
A significant shift in your professional circumstances is indicated — one that may arrive unexpectedly. The Wheel of Fortune reminds us that luck plays a role in professional life, but so does the preparation that allows us to recognise and act on opportunity when it arrives. Be ready to move quickly when the wheel turns in your favour.
The Wheel of Fortune represents the great cycles of existence — the understanding that nothing stays the same, that all things rise and fall, and that our relationship to impermanence determines much of our experience. Spiritually, this card invites acceptance of life's cycles rather than resistance to them.
The wheel is turning. What has been difficult may be shifting; what has been easy may be changing. Rather than trying to stop the wheel, align yourself with its movement. The only constant is change itself.
Everything you need to know about the Wheel of Fortune tarot card.