Riding the Cycles of Fate - The Wheel of Fortune
- Diane Priestley
- Jul 29
- 4 min read
This week, the card on the table is none other than the Wheel of Fortune—a symbol of cycles, fate, change, and transformation.
But don’t let that big golden wheel fool you—this isn’t just about luck. This card is about alignment, movement, and the sacred pattern behind every twist in your story.Whether you're riding high or stuck in a season that feels like it just won’t let up, this card has a message for you: nothing stays the same forever.
And that might be the best news you hear all week.
The Wheel Turns—With or Without Your Permission
The Wheel of Fortune shows up when the universe is in motion. Picture a cosmic clock—gears grinding, timelines shifting, energy cycling.
This is the card that reminds you: life is made of seasons. Joy comes and goes. So does sorrow. Nothing is stuck. Everything evolves.
So if you’ve been feeling like your life is on repeat—same lessons, same pain, same stuckness—this is your confirmation: the cycle is ending. And not because you forced it, but because the wheel is ready to turn.And yeah… you might not get to decide when or how it turns. But you do get to decide how you ride it.
A Personal Wheel of Fortune Moment
I remember pulling this card once when I was at the bottom of my own damn wheel.I had just lost something that meant a lot to me—a relationship that I thought was solid, steady, soul-deep.
And when it ended, I didn’t just feel heartbroken. I felt disoriented. Like the life I’d built was suddenly being rewritten without my permission.
I pulled the Wheel of Fortune and I was pissed. I didn’t want change. I wanted consistency. I wanted things to go back to how they were.
But here's the thing: that card wouldn’t leave me alone. It kept showing up—in readings, in dreams, in random Instagram reels. Until finally I sat down and asked it, “Okay, what the hell do you want me to see?”
And what I saw was this: the relationship hadn’t ended because I was unworthy. It had ended because I had outgrown the cycle. I had been playing small. Settling. Staying in a loop that felt familiar, but no longer matched who I was becoming.
The wheel wasn’t punishing me. It was pulling me forward. Even if it hurt like hell.That breakup, that heartbreak? It cracked me open. It was the beginning of a deep transformation—one that put me on the path I’m on now. One that reminded me: when the wheel turns, it’s not always gentle. But it is always sacred.
Luck, Fate, and Spiritual Growth
The Wheel of Fortune isn’t just about surface-level luck.
This card is deeply spiritual. It speaks to karma, synchronicity, and divine timing. It’s the invisible thread that links all your “coincidences.” The gut feeling that told you to take the long road home. The person who showed up at exactly the right moment. The job you didn’t get, but thank the stars you didn’t.
It’s also about soul contracts and life lessons—ones you agreed to before you even came into this body. Some cycles you repeat until the lesson is learned. Some breakthroughs don’t come until you say, “Okay, I’m ready to do this differently.”
The Wheel doesn’t punish you. It prepares you.
What It Means If You Pulled This Card
If you pulled the Wheel of Fortune this week, the universe is asking:- Are you resisting change that’s already happening?- Are you clinging to something that’s no longer aligned?- Are you willing to trust the next chapter, even if you can’t see the table of contents?
This card might mean a door is about to open—but only if you’re brave enough to close the one behind you. It might mean a breakthrough is coming, but you’ve got to release the fear of falling first.Sometimes the wheel lifts you up. Sometimes it humbles you. Either way—it’s always working for you.
The Shadow Side: Control, Fear, and the Lie of “Stuck”
Let’s talk truth.
The shadow of the Wheel of Fortune is the need to control. When we don’t trust the universe—or ourselves—we grab onto anything that feels solid. We resist change. We say, “But I just got comfortable here.”And then we wonder why we’re exhausted, anxious, or miserable.
You’re not stuck because life is against you. You’re stuck because you’ve been gripping the brakes while the wheel is begging you to let go and rise.
And let’s be real—control is an illusion. You can’t control the wheel. But you can control your energy. Your reactions. Your rituals. Your boundaries. Your vision.The more you align with who you really are, the more the wheel responds.
Real Talk: This Is Your Moment
If you're waiting for a sign to say yes to the thing you've been afraid of—this is it.
If you’ve been wondering whether you’re strong enough to break a pattern—you are.If you've been hoping for something to shift—it already is.
The Wheel of Fortune doesn’t spin randomly. It turns because you’ve grown. Because you’ve healed. Because you’ve learned the lesson. And now, it’s time to level up.
A Little Spell for Riding the Wheel
Light a candle. Stand still for a moment. Speak this aloud:“I trust the turn. I release resistance. I rise with the rhythm of divine timing. I am ready.”
Feel the shift begin in your belly. That’s the wheel turning. That’s you choosing to let it carry you.
Final Words from Granny D
If you’re feeling like your life is up in the air, remember: that’s not chaos. That’s cosmic choreography. The Wheel of Fortune turns for you. Let it.And if you ever forget—come back here. I’ll remind you.Know that I love you. I really, really do love you.




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