Wheel Tarot Card Meanings

wheel tarot card meaning

Introduction to the Wheel Tarot Card Meanings: As a whole, the Tarot system focuses on personal responsibility. Meaning, the underlying persuasion of each card places the responsibility of life events squarely on the individual. We’re in charge of our lives, and the consequences of our thoughts and deeds shape our lives.

With that said, even the most ancient of philosophies have to admit sometimes “things just happen” and there’s no way to trace back a cause. Sometimes things take place in our lives that appear to be pure happenstance…”dumb luck” some people call it. The Wheel of Fortune card represents those events in our lives that come out of nowhere. They come in the form of unexpected surprises, a promotion we weren’t needing/wanting/requesting – an inheritance from a relative you didn’t even know you had or a surprise visit from a friend you haven’t thought about in years.

Key Words for the Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card Meanings

  • Luck
  • Chance
  • Change
  • Destiny
  • Revolution
  • Consequence
wheel tarot card meaning

The Wheel of Fortune is a very auspicious card. When pulled in a reading it generally indicates a happy, unexpected event is in the works. However, take a look at the card, and you see an unfortunate fellow falling off the side. As is the nature of fate, sometimes surprises aren’t so happy. It is important to note here that what is “good” or “bad” is all in our interpretation.

When what may appear as an unsavory event showing up unexpectedly in our lives we must try our best to recognize some potential good from the situation. 

We may not see any benefit in the tragedy – but down the line (when the Wheel turns again) circumstances from that tragedy may lead to amazing and positive influences.

The Wheel of Fortune is also about consequence. Although we’ve recognize that sometimes “stuff happens” this card also addresses the cyclical nature of life. Simply put, this card is a message that says “what goes around, comes around.” When this card appears in a reading, it may mean that we should consider our actions and how they are affecting ourselves and others around us. This is in line with the concept of Karma which is a philosophy that proposes every action we take affects everything else – what we sow, so shall we reap – for every action there is an equal reaction.

This is an important concept to grasp when we contemplating this Tarot card meaning. When we approach our lives with this in mind, we tend to invest more quality time in our thoughts and actions. If we took just a few moments considering the effects of our thoughts and actions, we might reap more benefits for ourselves.

Key Symbols Relative to Wheel of Fortune Tarot Card Meanings:

This section focuses in on a few select symbols that can help us further define the Wheel Tarot card meanings.

wheel tarot card meaning

Clouds: Clouds are typically a symbol of “that which is higher” – higher thought, higher energy, etc. In this case, the clouds are a symbol of a higher power at work in the events of our lives. As mentioned earlier – sometimes things just happen – and the symbol of the clouds represents events “coming out of the ether” and moving our lives in an unexpected direction.

wheel tarot card meaning

Falling Off: It’s inevitable, as the wheel turns, a few things are going to fly off to make room for new things. It’s the nature of evolution and revolution. As already mentioned, it’s important to consider our approach to loss. If we view loss as a bad thing – this is exactly what it will be. If, however, we observe a removal as being an opportunity, we broaden our perspective and allow for positive change. The illustration of “falling off” is also representative of beliefs and ideas. As we have new ways of thinking about things, our old ways of thinking must drop off. It’s simply the way life works.

wheel tarot card meaning

Wheel: As the central star player on this card, it’s important to take a close look at the symbolism of the Wheel. Since ancient man, the Wheel has been a symbol for mobility, revolution, and cycles. Used in work, the wheel has enabled man to perform more efficiently. Used in ritual, the Wheel is symbolic of the natural flow of energy. When we consider the ease of the Wheel turning and flowing in motion, we are reminded of how our own lives move in much the same manner. Although we have old and new events – the hub of the wheel (symbolic of ourselves – our core nature) remains the same.

Key Questions Relative to the Wheel of Tarot Card Meanings:

When contemplating the Wheel of Fortune Tarot card meanings, ask yourself the following questions:

  • Do you feel lucky? Why?
  • How do you handle change?
  • How do you feel about chance or luck?
  • If you consider change “bad” consider why you think this way?
  • Do you take the time to consider the consequences of your thoughts and actions?
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