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The Wheel itself is a symbol of the whole cycle of cosmic expression, and it’s divided into three concentric circles surrounding a center point. These represent different planes of creation, which in Kabbalah, we call the four worlds. The center represents the source; it is the idea or the divine spark. The inner circle just around that is then divided by eight spokes, and this represents a universal radiant energy that flows out from spirit. The axes of the circle are adorned with alchemical glyphs. In the middle circle there are symbols for the three essentials of alchemy—mercury (located at the top), sulfur (located on the right), and salt (located on the left)—which represent the spirit, soul, and body. These three symbols represent the tria prima or three primes of alchemy. There is also another alchemical symbol, which represents the stage of dissolution. Disillusion means to stir and to dissolve into an aqueous or watery-type solution. Thus, the four symbols may also represent the elements: mercury/air, sulfur/fire, salt/earth, and the wavy glyph/water. The outer circle of the wheel represents the material world of manifestation, and the word “T-A-R-O,”which is often referred to as the “book of fate,” is on the four directions. There is also four Hebrew letters that spell out the divine name or tetragrammaton, Yod Heh Vav Heh. Other words can be instantly recognized such as “ROTA” (wheel), “ORAT” (speaks), TORA (the law or “Torah”), and “ATOR” (Hathor).

An enigmatic sphinx sits at the top of the Wheel. Some modern tarot scholars interpret the yellow descending serpent as monstrous Typhon and the red-horned figure as jackal-headed psychopomp Hermanubis. In the four corners, we see the four holy living creatures, which have the bodies of a bull, a lion, an eagle, and a man. The four holy living creatures represent the 4 fixed signs of the zodiac: Bull (Taurus, which is fixed earth), Lion (Leo, which is fixed fire), Eagle (Scorpio, which is fixed water), and Angel/Man (Aquarius, which is fixed air). The concept conveyed is that change is constant and divinely intentional. The Sphinx symbolizes the work of regeneration and the integration that comes at the heart of the great work. The Sphinx’s human head symbolizes the achievement of higher consciousness and the victory of the mind, and it holds a sword, which is crafted from a sharpened awareness. That Sphinx holds the power of liberation—it is free from the cycles of the Wheel. Identifying with the Sphinx is what can get us off the Merry-Go-Round of the Wheel. The color of the Wheel is mostly an orange color and this represents the solar force. The clouds that are surrounding it represent Jupiter. This path is the universal principle of abundance, prosperity, and expansion, which are brought about by a willingness to change and to keep things moving. We need to harness and utilize the laws of cycles and the universe, and be open to new opportunities.

Innovators and entrepreneurs are the Wheels of our world. They move us forward as a collective. The world needs spiritually enlightened innovators and entrepreneurs who use their gifts to serve others and elevate human consciousness. Careers also might include being a strategic adviser to big companies or a financial advisor in stocks and foreign exchange markets. Because of their strategic foresight and understanding of how to ride out the cycles of change, they’re very good at making money and building wealth no matter what’s happening with the economy. Those that embody the Wheel of Fortune, have had many successes and failures, but those times have taught them to reinvent themselves and rise again, making them stronger and wiser with each cycle.