Illustration by Pamela Colman Smith, 1910. Public domain in the US since 1966 and in the UK since 2021. Vector digitisation of the Rider–Waite–Smith deck by OpenClipart contributor "klaatu-tarot", released public domain.
Wheel of Fortune
Cycles, Destiny, and Change
No state is permanent, good or bad — the task is staying centred while the wheel turns.
The Wheel of Fortune is a profound symbol of the ever-turning cycles of life—ups and downs, beginnings and endings, success and failure. It represents the forces of destiny and karma that are beyond our direct control. This card teaches acceptance of life's ebb and flow, reminding us that no state is permanent. When the Wheel appears, it signals a turning point or a shift in luck, challenging us to remain centered and adaptable amid the inevitable fluctuations of our earthly existence.
Light
Embracing change, recognizing life cycles, accepting destiny, positive turning points.
Shadow
Resisting change, bad luck, feeling out of control, clinging to the past, negative cycles.
