Wheel of Fortune
#10 · Major Arcana
Upright
Cycles, destiny, turning point, luck, fortune, change
Reversed
Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles, unwelcome changes
Cyclesdestinyturning pointluckfortunechange
Tips
When upright, embrace change and new opportunities.
When reversed, prepare for unexpected shifts and resist fighting inevitable changes.
Symbolism
The wheel represents life's cycles. The four figures in corners represent the four fixed signs of the zodiac. The sphinx atop represents wisdom overseeing change.
History
Derived from the medieval concept of Fortune's Wheel, this card represents the cyclical nature of fate and destiny.