The Chariot, numbered VII in the Major Arcana, represents triumph through focus, willpower, and determination. The card signifies victory over conflicting forces to achieve goals.
The Chariot depicts a warrior standing in a winged chariot pulled by two sphinxes, one black and one white. They represent the opposing forces of dark and light. The charioteer holds the reins, showing his control over contrasting impulses on his path to success. He wears armor for protection and an emblem of the sun, symbolizing illuminating clarity. His chariot bears a starry canopy, hinting at cosmic alliance.
Upright, The Chariot reflects the abilities to direct your energy constructively, harmonize contrasts, stay focused, and thereby triumph over life’s tests and challenges.
Reversed, The Chariot indicates lack of focus, direction or motivation. Contrasting drives immobilize rather than propel you to victory. The charioteer loses his grip on the reins.
When The Chariot arises upright, it signals a time to discipline yourself to achieve victory over the obstacles before you. Summon your willpower, direct energy constructively, balance contrasts, and maintain motivation despite tests that arise. The finish line is within reach through sustained focus and effort. Allow nothing to deter you.
However, reversed signifies feelings of lacking direction and progress. Conflicting desires may tear you in two, draining motivation. Reconnect to your vision and manage contrasts skillfully. Then incrementally move forward again with renewed drive.
The upright Chariot reflects harnessing your will in service to spiritual growth and divine purpose. Skillfully direct all energies to propel your soul’s journey. Maintain focus on the horizon. Align your personality with the higher self. Move powerfully forward without sacrificing awareness.
Reversed reveals you are veering off course. Competing impulses erode spiritual focus. Reaffirm higher connections through prayer and meditation to regain clarity and control. Merge above and below.
For career, the upright Chariot reflects discipline and determination driving continued success and promotion. Manage multiple priorities deftly. Increase focus to complete ambitious projects. Financially, align resources toward shared goals. Avoid risky directions; finish what you start.
Reversed, you may lack motivation at work or be pulled between competing opportunities. Reduce chaos through planning. Delegate responsibilities and simplify priorities to regain momentum.
In relationships, the upright Chariot signifies harmonizing differences and maintaining commitment to intimacy. Don’t allow bonds to drift due to distractions. Prioritize partners and clear communication. Reignite passion through shared experience.
However, reversed reflects distance created by conflict or lack of direction. Reconnect to the initial spark and address issues. Then co-create goals to provide relationships renewed sense of purpose.
Reflect on these questions inspired by The Chariot:
The Chariot arrives to help you harness determination and align contrasts to drive toward triumph.
The reversed Chariot often signifies loss of motivation, direction and forward drive on your path. Contrasting desires paralyze you, draining willpower. Without clear focus, you circularly vacillate without making progress. Negative thought patterns and beliefs further undermine confidence in your abilities. This card cautions that continuing without purpose or direction keeps you trapped in stagnation.
To upright the Chariot, reflect on your core vision and reconnect to the higher purpose that energizes your soul’s journey. Then assess any conflicting impulses you must balance to steer directly again. Remove distractions and simplify priorities. Each small step forward rebuilds momentum. Maintain spiritual practices and positive self-talk to sustain motivation when challenged. Thereby, you realign the opposing forces within and master The Chariot, carrying you smoothly to victorious manifestation of your goals.