DESTINY TURNING POINT MOVEMENT PERSONAL VISION
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FEELING A SENSE OF DESTINY using what chance offers seeing life's threads weave together finding opportunity in an accident opening to luck sensing the action of fate witnessing miracles Reversed Early Phase: You may begin to sense the action of fate. A chance encounter may become important. The threads of your life may come together. A surprise twist may be possible in the future. Late Phase: The moment of destiny has passed. You're no longer open to the fortunes of fate. An unexpected event is behind you. The role of chance is decreasing. The karmic moment has played itself out. |
BEING AT A TURNING POINT reversing moving in a different direction turning things around having a change in fortune altering the present course being surprised at a turn of events Reversed Early Phase: A turning point may be coming up. You're considering a change of direction. A surprising turn of events could occur. The situation may reverse itself in the future. Late Phase: The turning point is behind you. Change is less likely at this point. You're no longer open to a new direction. Options are narrowing. A course has been set, one way or the other. |
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experiencing change feeling the tempo of life speed up being swept up in new developments rejoining the world of activity getting involved Reversed Early Phase: The pace may pick up. You may start to notice more activity. People may move around more. The agitation may become more obvious. Everyone may begin to hurry. Late Phase: There's less activity now. The pace is slowing. You're no longer moving around much. The number of changes is decreasing. There's less switching around. |
HAVING A PERSONAL VISION seeing how everything connects becoming more aware uncovering patterns and cycles expanding your outlook gaining greater perspective discovering your role and purpose Reversed Early Phase: You may become more aware. You may begin to understand yourself. Patterns may start to make sense. Your outlook may expand. An epiphany may occur in the future. Late Phase: Your personal vision is behind you. You're moving beyond a moment of clarity. Your perspective is no longer all-encompassing. There's less understanding now. You're losing touch with your dream. |
Description
In Greek mythology, there are three women known as the Fates. They are responsible for spinning the destiny of each person at his or her birth. It is not surprising that the Fates are spinners because the wheel of fortune is an apt image for the elusive turns of a man's fate. This is the theme of Card 10.
The Wheel of Fortune is one of the few cards in the major arcana that does not have a human figure as a focal point. This is because its center is above the realm of man—in the higher levels (clouds) where the destinies of all are woven together in the tapestry of life. The tarot recognizes that each person sets his own path in life, but is also subject to the larger cycles that include him. We experience chance events that appear to be accidents although they are part of the great plan.
In readings, the Wheel of Fortune can indicate a vision or realization that strikes with great force. If you've been struggling with a problem or tough situation, this card can signal that you will find the answer if you stand back and view everything from a larger perspective.
The Wheel of Fortune also represents unexpected encounters and twists of fate. You can't predict surprises; you can only be aware when one is circling around. Indeed, Card 10 often suggests wheel-like actions—changes in direction, repeating cycles, and rapid movement. When the energy of the Wheel arrives, you will feel life speed up. You are caught in a cyclone that may deposit you anywhere. “Round and round and round she goes, and where she stops, nobody knows.”
Some Possible Opposing Cards
Two of Swords—being stuck, at an impasse
Four of Swords—rest, quiet, slow pace
Four of Pentacles—blocked change, no movement
Seven of Pentacles—assessment before direction change
Some Possible Reinforcing Cards
Eight of Wands—rapid pace, quick developments
