Wheel of Fortune as Timing (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 at this moment. Practice loving kindness, no matter what. As the saying says, “What goes around, comes around.” 

Upright Wheel of Fortune as Timing

If you are asking about timing and you pull the Wheel of Fortune, it means that the timing is tied to forces beyond your control, signaling that the event will occur when the Universe deems it right. 

The Wheel of Fortune represents cycles of change, fate, and destiny, indicating that timing is unpredictable but divinely guided. This card suggests that the event will happen in its own time, often when you least expect it or when the circumstances shift in your favor. 

The Wheel is associated with luck and changes in fortune, so it could also point to a time when external circumstances align, bringing about a sudden shift or opportunity. 

Timing may be linked to a period of rapid, unexpected changes, signaling that the event will occur when the cosmic forces or cycles of life align. Trust in divine timing—when the Wheel turns, things will fall into place. 

I’ve also seen the Wheel correspond to one turn of the wheel (one year from now). 

Astrologically, the Wheel of Fortune as timing is associated with Sagittarius season (November 22-December 21).

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Reversed Wheel of Fortune as Timing

If you are asking about timing and you pull the Wheel of Fortune reversed, it means that delays are due to being caught in a cycle of bad luck, resistance to change, or the need to wait for a better time. 

The Wheel of Fortune reversed suggests that timing is blocked because the current energy is misaligned or things are not moving in your favor right now. This card indicates that life is in a holding pattern, and you may feel like you’re stuck in a repetitive cycle. 

Until you are able to release control, accept the ebb and flow of life, or allow things to shift naturally, the event may be delayed. Timing is postponed because the Wheel has not yet turned in your favor, and patience is required. 

The reversed Wheel of Fortune encourages you to trust that even though things may feel stagnant now, the energy will eventually shift, and progress will resume.

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Conclusion

Timing in tarot can be a bit tricky, but with practice, it becomes easier to trust the flow of the cards. I recommend using a narrative approach, letting the story of the spread guide you, rather than relying strictly on rigid definitions. Ultimately, trust your own intuition—it will lead you to the answers you’re meant to find.

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