Wheel of Fortune as Intentions (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

The Wheel of Fortune is the card of luck, karma, and life cycles. A giant wheel turns, showing that life is cyclical. What comes up must come down, and what is down will soon be on its way up. In the corners of the Wheel of Fortune are four winged creatures, each corresponding with the four fixed signs of the Zodiac: Aquarius as the angel, Scorpio as the eagle, Leo as the lion, and Taurus as the bull. Though life turns, there is always stability and wisdom amidst the movement. 

The Wheel of Fortune is a reminder that the wheel of life and love is always turning. Life is constantly changing. If you are going through a hard time now, know that you may be at the bottom of a cycle. Similarly, if things are going well for you, appreciate what you have in this moment. Practice loving kindness, no matter what. As the saying says, “What goes around, comes around.” 

Upright Wheel of Fortune as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Wheel of Fortune, that means this person intends to shower you with love and affection right now. They intend on letting you know how grateful they are for you. The upright Wheel of Fortune is an extraordinary card to draw for relationships because it signifies that whatever you do for the person in the current moment, you should continue it. They have positive intentions for anything that relates to you. They intend on keeping you in their life at the moment.

The Wheel of Fortune as intentions means that they intend on strengthening the relationship in the present. The key to understanding the Wheel of Fortune card is that the intentions relate only to the present. Similarly to a wheel, their intentions are rapidly changing depending on how you treat them. They intend on loving you currently, but this could change in a moment’s notice. The wheel spins and changes rapidly with an instance of force, and their intentions are very similar.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Wheel of Fortune is a sign of them intending to get to know you better. Your first impression affected them positively. You attract them to learn more. They wholeheartedly intend on learning more. However, one wrong move by you can change their intentions negatively, but also, a good move can solidify a relationship for the better. 

For existing relationships, the Wheel of Fortune represents an intention to change for the good in the relationship. They intend on making changes to how they treat you in a positive direction. The upright Wheel of Fortune is always a positive card in the present, but could represent negative intentions in the future. Do your best to avoid these negative intentions by putting in your best effort and passion into the relationship. It may sound like something to worry about, but all you need to know is that the upright Wheel of Fortune benefits any existing relationship if you draw it.

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Wheel of Fortune shows that they intend on possibly rekindling a bond. Their intentions towards you constantly change. One day, they may intend on getting back together and will sacrifice anything to do so. The next day, they may intend on cutting all ties with you. On a positive note, the Wheel of Fortune card indicates that their current intentions are to restart the relationship. This could change, but for now you have the chance to reconnect with them.

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Wheel of Fortune means that this person’s intentions are to engage and marry for now. This could change, but for now, know that they feel passionate about you and intend on advancing the relationship. The relationship is not perfect, but right now, fortune greatly favors you.

Reversed Wheel of Fortune as Intentions

If you are asking about someone’s intentions towards you, and you draw the Wheel of Fortune reversed, that means this person intends on potentially ending the relationship. They feel like the spark is missing between the two of you. They sense that you fail to emotionally connect on the level needed for a successful relationship. Unlike the upright Wheel of Fortune, if you draw the reversed Wheel of Fortune card, they intend on communicating with you that things will not work out.

The Wheel of Fortune reversed as intentions means that they intend to break free of the vicious cycle of your relationship. The cycle of love and resentment traps you and your partner and denies you the freedom of life. For whatever reason, the two of you are not clicking, and perhaps this relationship was just not meant to be. They intend to obtain freedom from the relationship, and they want you to do the same.

For singles and those embarking on new relationships, the Wheel of Fortune reversed is a sign of them intending to stay single. You two may have had a spark, but not enough chemistry to kindle into a true flame. You may both be very attractive and seem perfect together, but destiny is pulling the two of you in a different direction. 

For existing relationships, the Wheel of Fortune reversed represents an intention to address the problem in the relationship even if it cannot be solved. Your relationship seems perfect on the surface, but something on the emotional level is missing. You believed that this person was perfect for you, but the reversed Wheel of Fortune is a confirmation that whatever is bothering you about the relationship is significant. Their intentions are to figure out what is causing the disconnect, and attempt to fix it. All relationships go through ups and downs, so this may just be a challenging period before things start to look up again. 

If you are asking about an ex’s intentions, the Wheel of Fortune reversed shows that they believe that your relationship has come to a close. While they cherished the time you had together, they feel that the two of you should focus your energies on moving forward. Sometimes the best thing is to move on. Reconciliation is not in the cards right now. 

In the context of whether or not a relationship is headed for commitment, engagement, or marriage, the Wheel of Fortune reversed means that this person does not intend to commit right now. The two of you keep going around in circles, but the relationship is not progressing. The Wheel has stopped spinning. 

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, the Wheel of Fortune reveals the cyclical and karmic nature of love and life. It reminds us to practice loving kindness, because “what goes around, comes around.” If we lean into the Wheel’s true nature, we will be more appreciative of the good times we have, and also understand that the bad times will pass. Knowing this, you will be a more compassionate and empathetic partner, inviting positive energy into your life.

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