Wheel of Fortune
The Wheel of Fortune symbolizes the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of change. It reminds us that circumstances are beyond our control, constantly shifting from fortune to misfortune and back again. The card encourages acceptance of life's impermanence and the changes that come with it, emphasizing that any current situation will eventually pass.
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Symbolism
There’s a LOT of symbolism in this card. On the wheel we see TARO spelled out in Roman letters, creating the word ‘TAROT’ read in an endless circle. Counter clockwise it reads ‘TORA’, referring to the true Torah of Judaism, and thus higher knowledge. The Hebrew letters on the wheel’s rim are Yod, Heh, Vav, and Heh. They represent the name of God. In the corners of the card we see the alchemical symbols of the four elements. The sphinx represents life’s riddles and knowledge.
Main Meaning
Despite all this complicated symbolism, the meaning of the Wheel of Fortune is actually quite straightforward: the wheel turns.
Life's Circumstances
The Wheel of Fortune is here to tell you that the situation is out of your control. The circumstances of life are always changing, and after this change, they will change again. There may not be any direct reason for your fortune or misfortune. In divinatory readings, the outcome is context-dependent. If things are great for you right now, it will not last forever. If life is difficult, chin up. It’s going to get better! The wheel keeps turning. Few like change, but it is important to make peace with the inherent impermanence of life. This too shall pass.
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