Wheel of Fortune
Major arcana, number 10
Upright
The current is turning — better to ride it than to fight it.
Reversed
Resisting the change keeps you circling the same spot — look at what keeps coming back.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 10 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does the tarot card Wheel of Fortune mean?
Upright: The current is turning — better to ride it than to fight it.
Q. What does Wheel of Fortune mean reversed?
Resisting the change keeps you circling the same spot — look at what keeps coming back.
Q. Where does Wheel of Fortune sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 10