Understanding The Wheel of Fortune (X) Tarot Card (The Tarot Card Number 10 of Major Arcana)
The Wheel of Fortune (X) Tarot Card depicts a giant wheel with three figures on the outer edges. Four Hebrew letters YHVH are inscribed on the wheel. These letters are supposed to represent the name of God. The letters TORA mean law or Tarot or Rota. Rota is the Latin for wheel.
The middle wheel has the alchemic symbols for the elements, mercury, sulfur, water, and salt. They represent the powers of formation. The outer circle has the snake representing the Egyptian God Typhon coming down on the left side. This symbolizes the life force dropping into the material world. The Anubis, the Egyptian God is greeting the souls to the inner world. The Sphinx on top of the wheel symbolizes knowledge and strength.
There are four winged creatures at the corners of the wheel. Aquarius is represented by the angel, Scorpio by the Eagle, Leo by the lion, and Taurus by the bull. Their wings indicate firmness under motion, and each signifies knowledge.
The Wheel of Fortune Upright Meanings
Good fortune, Fate, Transformation, Karma, Defining Events, Life Cycles, Destiny, Wealth, Turmoil, and Opportunity.
The Major Arcana card, the Wheel of Fortune signifies fate and transformation. The upright card suggests that major changes are likely and most of them will benefit the individual. It indicates that the forces of nature are helping the individual to accomplish his desires.
The individual must formulate his ambitions and make use of the opportunity. The Wheel also indicates that there is continuous alteration in life and he should be ready to accept these changes. The card represents Karma, and the actions of the individual will decide his fate.
Love Relationships (Upright)
If an individual draws The Wheel of Fortune upright card, he will be taking the next step in the relationship with his love partner. The change may also be quite tough and the partnership may face turbulence if it is not on the right track.
The card suggests that the partnership may be undergoing necessary changes for betterment or break up. All this will be good for the individual. For a single person, it suggests that love is on the air and he can improve his chances by socializing more.
He should be clear about his aspirations in love and he has every chance of getting the right lover. For an individual already in a relationship, it may suggest a perfect partnership.
Career And Finance (Upright)
Career professionals can expect major changes in their careers. For those looking for new opportunities in the form of a change in career or starting a new business venture, the time may be excellent. The individual will have the blessings of the universe.
For an individual who is happy in his career, there will be new changes coming up and he should be ready to accept them.
On the financial front, the fortunes are likely to change and if he is comfortable, he may expect problems. If he is facing difficulty, good times are ahead.
Health (Upright)
The Wheel of Fortune may bring health problems for an individual who is healthy and in good health for him who already has health problems. He should make changes in his physical and mental health regimes to suit the situation. He should be prepared for the necessary problems and make the right alterations to his life.
Spirituality (Upright)
The Wheel of Fortune offers the individual to rise in his spiritual consciousness. He should be prepared and make use of the opportunities offered to him. Also, the Super Power will direct him in his endeavors.
The appropriate spiritual mentors will assist him in achieving spiritual fulfillment. It is the right time to seek their guidance whenever he wants and he may across many signals suggesting that he is spiritually evolving.
The Wheel of Fortune Reversed Meanings
Turmoil, Bad Fortune, Chaos, Outside problems, Bad regulation, Disturbance, Undesirable Transformations, Interruptions, and Delays.
The Wheel of Fortune Reversed card symbolizes undesirable changes that are not wanted. It suggests that the future will be quite problematic and there may be a problem of adjusting to the changes. It may indicate that good things are becoming worse unexpectedly.
The individual will have a sense of frustration and helplessness and he has no control over the situation. It is advisable for him to take control of the difficulties and to make suitable alterations to his methods. He should treat it as a learning experience and should use it to guide life to a better future without fighting the change. These variations in life are a part of the Karma of the individual and he should use it for his betterment.
Love Relationships (Reversed)
For individuals in a relationship, “The Wheel of Fortune (Reversed)” signifies the status quo and there is no more happiness left. He is moving to another phase of the relationship. It is important to study the situation and take remedial measures to restore happiness.
He should believe that it is a temporary situation and the relationship will be full of love again. The experience will act as a guiding force for the future. The Wheel of Fortune represents change and the individual should try to make his love relationships better.
Career and Finance (Reversed)
For a career individual, the Wheel of Fortune suggests that the career will be subject to disturbances and there will be an air of ambiguity in his career. It is also an indication, that the changes happening may not be for the better. It is also time for him to assess his career choices and his prospects in life.
He can assess the situation and prepare for the good times when the Wheel turns.
On the financial front, it is indicating to the individual that he should not gamble with his finances. It may mean that he has no financial security and should think of saving money for the rainy days. When the Wheel turns, he should use his experience to make his life wonderful.
Health (Reversed)
The Wheel of Fortune Reversed suggests that adverse situations in life may be affecting the health of the individual. A sense of optimism will help to overcome the changes and he should learn to control the problems in the future. He should not try to stop things and instead take care of his health during tough times.
Spirituality (Reversed)
The Wheel of Fortune reversed will induce a feeling of helplessness in the individual as everything is going against him. He may start losing his faith, but he should remember that it is only a passing phase and the Wheel will turn for better.
It is time to invest himself in spiritual activities and connect to the Almighty. The situation will help him to become a more spiritual individual.