When reading tarot cards, you must understand that it is believed that every person is responsible for setting his own path in life; however, he is also enclosed in larger cycles surrounding him that seem like chance occurrences but, in actuality, are also part of his or her fate. The Wheel of Fortune is visualized high among the clouds.
The Wheel of Fortune is one of only a few cards included in the Major Arcana that do not have a human figure drawn for the image of the card. The Wheel of Fortune spins to help determine one’s fate. In reading tarot cards, the Wheel of Fortune card almost always brings good luck, happiness, and abundance.
Some images of the Wheel of Fortune card, when reading tarot cards, are depicted with a spinning wheel in the center of the card, Hebrew letters or alchemical symbols within the wheel, and include four depictions in each corner. The four depictions in each corner of the Wheel of Fortune image, when reading tarot cards, include the following astrological signs: a sign of Taurus in the lower left-hand corner (representing persistence and tolerance); Scorpio in the top right-hand corner (representing risk-taking); Leo in the lower right-hand corner (representing courage and inner strength); and Aquarius in the top left-hand corner (representing knowledge and wisdom).
In reading tarot cards, Jupiter is the ruling planet of the Wheel of Fortune, making the card more attuned to big changes, good luck, and much fortune. Wheel of Fortune can also represent a turning point, altering your present course for the better, and experiencing a change for the good.
It can also mean having personal vision when reading tarot cards, and seeing and recognizing how everything connects to each other. The personal vision aspect of the Wheel of Fortune card can mean discovering your own purpose and role in life. This card provides you with opportunity to become more aware of your surroundings and environment. Expand your outlook and perspective.
When reading tarot cards, cards opposing the Wheel of Fortune include the Two of Swords (being mired or bogged down), the Four of Swords (moving at too slow a pace), the Four of Pentacles (inhibiting change), and the Seven of Pentacles (taking too long to make a decision before deciding on a directional change).
Cards meant to reinforce the Wheel of Fortune when reading tarot cards include the Eight of Wands (accelerated pace, rapid decision-making abilities).