Three of Mugs, The Wheel of Fortune, and The Ace of Wands

If you zoom out from this reading, you have a “happy” card, the Three of Mugs (by Cat Rocketship), contrasted by a “less happy” card, the reversed Ace of Wands (E. Lubanko). In between these is the Wheel of Fortune (by Micha Ulrich), reversed. Of all cards, I think the reversal on the Wheel is meaningless; it just keeps rolling along.

This reading points out the cyclical nature of life. Bad stuff happens, as well as good. The first point is to remember that you have a limited view of your current situation. As you move forward, you might realize that your unhappy situations were necessary for growth or were not as bad as you thought. “Good” situations may not have been so. Perspective matters. It can also change on a dime. This reminds me of the Chinese parable of the “old man who lost his horse,” where his son’s broken leg (bad!) prevents his conscription (good!).

The other message: when you are at the zenith of the wheel, awash in good fortune, surrounded by your retinue, remember that change is always afoot and no zenith lasts forever. Consequently, you should acknowledge when times are good, show love to those around you, and relish it. Party it up (we all see you, Three of Mugs). Hug everyone.

In the nadir, when you just can’t get things started, and energy is low (thanks, reversed Ace of Wands), remember that sometimes it's out of your control, and, well, there is always tomorrow. The Wheel turns, so don’t lose hope.

This reading asks you to look at some of the cycles in your own life. Have they fallen out of balance? Are they more trouble than they are worth? Do you have the right perspective on “good” or “bad” situations in your life? Is this a time to reevaluate them? It is also a reminder to love and relish the good times and not to lose hope in life’s doldrums. Are there acknowledgements that you need to make? What brings you hope when your life is out of synch?