X. Wheel of Fortune
Element: Fire (🜂)
Planet: Jupiter (♃)
Hebrew Letter: Kaph (כ)
Kabbalistic Path: 21
Upright
Keywords: Fate; luck; positive changes; destiny
Events: A fateful change beyond human control (positive); unexpected surprises; good fortune arriving; smooth progress; new job opportunities; the end of a difficult period; receiving blessings
Personality: True love; lucky person; lottery winner
Mental State: Content; joyful
Advice: Enjoy the beauty of life; trust that fate has a plan for you; maintain positive thinking
Card Imagery: The wheel of fate turns forward, while the surrounding angels review the Book of Life. Everything is moving in a positive direction.
Symbolism:
- Sphinx – A symbol of guardianship, wisdom, and balance. The sphinx has seen everything that has happened and knows when the wheel should turn again
- Monkey – Represents two possible meanings: - The process of human evolution, symbolizing personal growth - A variant of Anubis, the Egyptian god who guides souls between the living and the dead
- Jackal – Anubis: the guide of souls
- Wheel of Fortune – Based on Ezekiel’s vision, it is covered in eyes, representing its ability to see everything. According to Waite, the Wheel of Fortune is a symbolic image representing the fluid motion of the cosmos and the flow of human life
- Four Corner Angels – Represent Seraphim, God’s assistants; in Ezekiel’s vision, they also symbolize the four elements: - Earth (Taurus) - Fire (Leo) - Water (Scorpio) - Air (Aquarius)
- TARO – If read clockwise, it forms "TARO" (Tarot) and "ROTA" (rotation). If read counterclockwise, it forms "ATOR" (Latin for Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love and beauty), "ORAT" (Latin for "to speak"), and "TORA" (Hebrew for "guidance," referring to the book on the High Priestess's lap)
Reversed
Keywords: Failure; obstacles; challenges; suffering; delays; poor decisions; Mercury retrograde
Events: Uncontrollable negative shifts in fate; facing challenges; past mistakes leading to chaos; relationship discord; setbacks; disputes; separation; environmental blockages; financial struggles; unemployment
Personality: Unlucky; misfortune-prone
Mental State: Frustrated; in pain; feeling blocked
Advice: This is a test arranged by fate; the hardships you endure now are paving the way for a better future. Sometimes, adjusting your approach or attitude can change your luck
Card Imagery: The wheel of fate turns in reverse, causing lost opportunities and upcoming challenges.
Symbolism:
- Four-Leaf Clover – Losing its leaves, representing fading luck
- Cross – Borrowed from the Lenormand Cross card, symbolizing the burdens of fate. This challenge may lead to personal growth