Major Arcana · VII

The Chariot

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The Chariot symbolizes victory, self-confidence, and triumph achieved through self-control and determination. This card suggests positive energies and rapid movement forward.

Number: VII
Arcana: Major Arcana · Major Arcana
Element: Spirit
Planet / sign: Cancer

Advice of the card

Use your determination and willpower to overcome obstacles. Focus on your goal and maintain control over the situation. Time to move forward!

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General meaning

The Chariot symbolizes victory, self-confidence, and triumph achieved through self-control and determination. This card suggests positive energies and rapid movement forward.

In love and relationships

In matters of love, The Chariot means decisive steps in the relationship, overcoming difficulties, and moving towards a common goal. May indicate travel or relocation.

In career and work

In career matters, The Chariot indicates success in competition, achieving goals, promotion, and the need to take charge of a project.

Reversed

General meaning

The reversed Chariot indicates loss of control, lack of discipline, aggression, defeat, or obstacles caused by internal struggle or indecision.

In love and relationships

In relationships, the reversed card suggests discord, lack of shared direction, imbalance, or an attempt by one partner to completely dominate.

In career and work

In work situations, the reversed Chariot may indicate derailed plans, project failures due to insufficient control, or inability to focus on the goal.

Card symbolism

Spirit is the special element of the Major Arcana, pointing to fateful, transpersonal forces.
Astrological correspondence: Cancer.

Yes or no

Leans “yes”

The answer depends on your question and neighbouring cards in a spread; reversed, the meaning may shift.

FAQ

What does The Chariot mean in Tarot?+

The Chariot symbolizes victory, self-confidence, and triumph achieved through self-control and determination. This card suggests positive energies and rapid movement forward.

What does The Chariot mean reversed?+

The reversed Chariot indicates loss of control, lack of discipline, aggression, defeat, or obstacles caused by internal struggle or indecision.

What does The Chariot mean in love?+

In matters of love, The Chariot means decisive steps in the relationship, overcoming difficulties, and moving towards a common goal. May indicate travel or relocation.

Is The Chariot a yes or a no?+

Leans “yes”.