Shorts: Wheel of Fortune (II)

Wheel of Fortune (X)

• Element: Fire
• Astrological Sign: None (but associated with the four fixed signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius)
• Planet: Jupiter
• Hebrew Letter: Kaph (כ)
• Kabbalistic Path: Path 21 (Chesed to Netzach)
• Numerology: 10 (Completion, cycles, new beginnings)
• Archetype: The Spinner of Fate, The Cosmic Wheel

Symbols:

• The Wheel: The central symbol represents the cycles of life—fortune and misfortune, evolution and involution, ascent and descent. It conveys the constant motion of change and the idea that what seems like chance is governed by the deeper laws of cause and effect.
• Sphinx: Atop the wheel, the Sphinx represents stability and wisdom amid change. It holds a sword, signifying the power of thought and truth, transcending the mutable events of life.
• Hermanubis: On the right side of the wheel, Hermanubis, the Egyptian god with a jackal head, ascends. He symbolizes the evolution of consciousness, the intellectual rise from lower to higher states of awareness.
• Serpent (Typhon): The serpent descending on the left side of the wheel represents involution—the descent of cosmic energy into material form. It is associated with chaos, vibrational force, and the cycles of creation and destruction.
• Alchemical Symbols: Mercury, sulfur, and salt are placed on the wheel, representing the three essential qualities of mind, passion, and inertia. These energies cycle and shape our experiences and challenges.
• Fixed Signs: The four mystical creatures in the corners (bull, lion, eagle, and man) represent the four fixed signs of the zodiac: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. They symbolize the eternal stability of universal principles amidst the ongoing changes of the material world.

Kaph (כ): This Hebrew letter, meaning "hand," refers to grasping and controlling. It symbolizes the hand’s ability to seize opportunities or comprehend life’s cycles, signifying our potential mastery over fate through understanding the laws of change and karma.

Keywords:

• Upright: Cycles of life, karma, destiny, change, fortune, chance, movement, evolution, opportunities.
• Reversed: Bad luck, setbacks, resistance to change, misfortune, being stuck, lack of control, repeating patterns​​.

Video Transcription:

"The Wheel of Fortune symbolizes the cycles of life—fortune and misfortune, rise and fall. It is tied to the Hebrew letter Kaph, meaning "hand," which represents grasping—our ability to mentally comprehend and navigate life's patterns. The alchemical symbols of mercury, sulfur, and salt on the wheel stand for the mind, passion, and inertia, reflecting the different energies that shape our experiences. Atop the wheel sits a sphinx, representing the higher self, remaining still while the wheel turns, reminding us to find our center amid life’s changes. Surrounding the wheel are the fixed signs of the zodiac, signifying stability even as life's events rotate. The letters “TARO” inscribed on the wheel can be arranged to form the phrase "The Wheel of Tarot speaks the Law of Nature," hinting at the deeper cosmic forces at play. Ultimately, this card teaches that life’s apparent randomness is actually the result of deeper, unchanging laws of cause and effect."