Tarot Forecast for 2026

The year 2026 will be guided by the energy of the Wheel of Fortune, a Major Arcana that speaks about inevitable changes, the closing and opening of cycles. Unlike a linear and stable energy, this card reminds us that life is made of ups and downs, and that everything is in constant motion, transformation, and new beginnings. This year, nothing will remain exactly as it is now!

The Wheel of Fortune also brings up the theme of destiny and greater forces that act upon us. In 2026, it will be important to understand that certain changes will be beyond our control, calling for surrender, flexibility, and trust in the flow of life. Resisting these changes may bring frustration, so the best thing to do is to make room for new opportunities.

More than just external changes, this Arcana calls for internal awareness. In the midst of so many twists, it is our attitude that determines if the experience is perceived as a downfall or as growth!

What does the Wheel of Fortune mean?

The Wheel of Fortune represents the cycles of life and the harvest of the choices we’ve made so far. It doesn't bring luck or prosperity out of nowhere, but reminds us that every outcome is the result of what was cultivated before. If there is preparation and dedication, the moment opens space for achievements. But if there has been neglect or recklessness, challenges arise as necessary lessons.

In 2026, this card points to profound collective and individual transformations. The Wheel of Fortune asks us to reflect on how we deal with the unpredictable and how we respond to the unknown. Its impact will be felt in areas like the economy, politics, relationships, and self-discovery, bringing both trials and growth opportunities. Let’s understand this further below!

Collective Impact in 2026, Wheel of Fortune

The collective will feel both the force of instability and that of renewal. Sudden changes in systems, beliefs, and social structures may generate uncertainty, yet they can also open space for a reorganization more in line with the present moment.

For individual life, the message is clear: 2026 will be a year to accept that we won’t always have total control, but we can choose how to act in the face of what arises. This flexible stance will be the key to navigating the Wheel’s turns with greater wisdom and less resistance.

The year 2026 will be marked by powerful tension between divergent forces: the movement of the Wheel of Fortune will find fertile ground in Brazil’s political intensity, with general elections scheduled for October 4th. This dynamic will bring both unpredictability and anticipation to the public sphere: old cycles may come to an end and new visions could emerge, all under the careful and divided attention of the collective.

The World Cup, held in June and July in North America, adds another layer. While the country watches its team with their "hearts in their hands," the Wheel of Fortune brings to the surface what is beyond our control: emotion, pride, and the unpredictable game of hope.

General Tarot Forecast for 2026

Wheel of Fortune + Six of Wands + Judgement

To better understand how the Wheel of Fortune will operate, I drew two more cards. This combination shows that despite the instabilities brought by the Wheel of Fortune, 2026 has a deeper purpose of victory and renewal! The Six of Wands points to achievements after challenges, important recognition, and the sense of overcoming battles that seemed too difficult. In other words, the year will bring victories, but not without effort and adaptation.

Judgement takes this further, revealing a collective call to awaken and assess what truly matters. It suggests that many people will need to review their choices, paths, and attitudes, finding clarity to move forward with greater awareness.

This reading speaks of rewards for those who remain open to change and true to themselves. Those willing to go with the flow of the Wheel of Fortune and answer the call of Judgement will have the chance to make 2026 a milestone of growth and liberation.

Thus, the year will not only be one of ups and downs, it will be a period when victories and recognition come to those who embrace transformation. What once seemed unstable can become an opportunity for personal and spiritual affirmation.

Tarot Forecast for the 2026 Quarters

1st Quarter of 2026, Wheel of Fortune + The Tower

January, February, and March

The start of the year brings abrupt and unexpected changes. The combination with The Tower indicates that fragile structures may collapse, whether internal or external. This can appear as ruptures, revelations, or situations that force us out of our comfort zone.

Though this may seem challenging, such movement is necessary because The Tower opens the way to rebuild something more solid and true. The first quarter will call for courage to accept what falls apart and focus to recognize the new possibilities that arise in its place.

2nd Quarter of 2026, Wheel of Fortune + King of Cups

April, May, and June

After the initial impact, the second quarter brings a more balanced and emotionally mature tone. The King of Cups indicates that emotional wisdom will be essential for dealing with changes. The energy suggests more sensitive leadership, empathy-guided decisions, and a greater search for stability in relationships.

This will be a time for emotional depth and learning how to balance reason and feeling. Whoever manages to keep their heart open without becoming lost in the turbulence will find serenity in this period.

3rd Quarter, Wheel of Fortune + Two of Pentacles

July, August, and September

The third quarter highlights the need for adaptation and flexibility. The Two of Pentacles shows the need to juggle multiple demands, reorganize resources, and deal with practical changes, especially regarding work and finances.

This phase brings dynamism, but also the sense of juggling many responsibilities. The key here will be the ability to adjust lightly, without losing focus. The period may open doors to reprioritize and seek new paths to prosperity.

4th Quarter, Wheel of Fortune + The World

October, November, December

Whew! The year closes with a wonderful energy of completion and achievement! The World suggests integrating the year’s experiences, bringing a sense of closure and reward for the journey traveled.

This combination shows that despite the challenges and twists, 2026 ends in harmony, expansion, and significant accomplishments. It is a period for celebration, learning, and opening to a new cycle, one that is even more in tune with both individual and collective purposes!

What will 2026 teach us?

Lastly, facing this tangle of feelings and events, the final card draw is about the reflection for the year, what is 2026 truly here to teach us?

The card revealed as the lesson for 2026 is the Hierophant (or Pope). This Arcana speaks of wisdom, traditions, spirituality, and the importance of learning from experience. It invites us to seek guidance in deeper values and to understand that, in the midst of change, there is always a solid foundation to lean on.

Even when life seems unstable, there are universal principles that remain: ethics, respect, spirituality, and collective learning will be great allies for facing the transformations of 2026.

This lesson also highlights the importance of the exchange between generations, teachers and students, tradition and innovation. The year will show us that, while we need to be open to the new, we shouldn't forget the roots and the knowledge that sustain us.

In the end, 2026 teaches us that every change gains meaning when understood within a greater purpose. The Hierophant calls for trust, study, and spiritual openness to realize that every turn of the Wheel of Fortune is also an opportunity for growth, faith, and evolution.

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2026 will be a year of motion, of ups and downs, of unexpected turns, but also of profound lessons and significant achievements! The Wheel of Fortune reminds us that life is never stagnant, do you know why? Every choice, every step, and even each unforeseen incident is part of a larger cycle that guides us toward growth.

There will be challenging moments, it’s true, but they will serve to make room for the new and reveal strengths you may not even know you had! At the same time, there will also be victories, celebrations, and closures that will bring the sense that it was all worthwhile.

May we move through 2026 with courage, faith, and open hearts!

With care,
Ju Viveiros – Olhar de Jasmim