01/07/2025
Cancer rules Key VII The Chariot. June and July are great times for road trips. With Canada day coming up, you may want to experience another region of our country. In an addiction query, The Chariot may signify that with hard work you may soon be ready to take the next step.
What do you see on your Chariot card?
What do these symbols mean to you? Do you see additional symbols? Look up the meaning of the symbols that you see even if you feel confident that you know what they are.
UPRIGHT MEANING:
The Chariot represents victory and triumph through exerting and controlling your will in the direction of your goals, so it is quite a forceful card. Generally, it is a good omen for success, although not usually without some effort – but with the right approach, obstacles can be overcome, and to the victor go the spoils!
In whichever area of life, it may appear, it advises to plot your course and then throw everything you have behind it to literally drive things through. You need to be determined with unwavering focus and self-discipline to harness and control the energy rather than allowing it to become scattered, as a chariot pulled in opposing directions would topple over.
Ellershaw, Josephine – Easy Tarot Combinations
You may be triumphing; that is, winning a victory, or proving your mastery. You might be seeking power over the conditions of your life. While the previous card was love, this is war, or at least aggressive self-interest. You are asked to develop an ego that will move you toward your destination, while keeping instincts (sphinxes or horses) and emotions (Moons on shoulders) firmly under control. … The reins are in your hands – at least metaphorically speaking. Something could be driving you towards attainment and the development of mastery. In essence, you are striving to control your vehicle, hone your abilities, and focus on achieving your goal. … You might take an aggressive stance on some issue, yet at the same time, you feel pulled in two or more directions by conflicting needs and desires. You may step forth as a warrior for a cause, a champion of the home front. … Victory is possible when masculine and feminine, conscious and sub-conscious are harnessed and work in tandem. …Ultimately this is a test of maturity in your quest for individualization.
Greer, Mary – The complete book of Tarot Reversals
UPRIGHT KEYWORDS: Journeys. Triumph, victory, mastery, conquest, control. Willpower. Overcoming obstacles and adversity, progress. Exploration. Succor, providence. War, disputes, turmoil, vengeance, battles, trouble. Anger, wrath. Injury. Fame, pride, arrogance, pomp.
REVERSED MEANING:
“The Chariot” reversed suggests that you are facing obstacles. … find that spark that will drive you on your path to recovery and regain your motivation.
Dennis McClung - Addiction Recovery Reflections 2024
You too, may be on a journey of self-discovery, overcoming obstacles to achieve victory, but the reversal asks, “at what cost?” Some contend that this champion is essentially adolescent, just beginning the road to mastery, and thus the reversal shows him riding for a fall. You may be overconfident in attitude and rash in your actions. … It is easy to get deflected from your course.
You could experience conflicts and problems due to opposing ideas and aims. Daunted by opposition or lack of experience, you may feel indecisive or reckless, caught up by a runaway idea, or spinning your wheels, rather than moving forward toward your goal. Your energies may be scattered or surge out of control. Perhaps you are being inconsiderate or disregarding the rights of others. There can be anger, agitation and occasionally violence.
Greer, Mary – The complete book of Tarot Reversals
REVERSED KEYWORDS: A loss of focus, being weak willed, inability to follow through, failing at the last hurdle, failure of plans, Failure, defeat, collapse. Uproar, noise, din. Quarrel, dispute, litigation. Contest, overthrown, conquered. Usurped power, plots. Riot, rebellion. Accidents. Bad news, worry, delay. Overweening ambition. Unmerited access. Dangerous opportunism.
COMBINATIONS:
Ace of Wands > The Chariot: Taking control of a new venture [or step in recovery] and steaming ahead with determination. Runaway project and an instant hit; lots of speed and energy with this one,
Two of Wands > The Chariot: An early win if you can harness good self-discipline, triumph over short term obstacles. With all parties [Sponsor & Sponsee] pulling in the right direction, a working partnership has good prospects to succeed.
Ace of Cups > The Chariot: New relationship going well and taking off with gusto.
The Chariot > Ten of Swords: A Crash and burn scenario [Relapse], could be too much too soon but it’s heading for failure. Whereas in the opposite order…
Ten of Swords > The Chariot: … great resilience to bounce back and charge forwards from a disappointment, which will bring triumph after a previous failure.
Knight of Swords > The Chariot: Hot to trot and raring to go. Enormous speed and energy indicated, taking speedy and decisive action. Possibly an urgent journey.
The Chariot> The Emperor > The Hermit: Dealing with this matter too forcefully could leave you feeling isolated as a result; take time to contemplate logistics and prospective outcomes. Preferably we wish to see something to soften the edges and add a more diplomatic approach such as The Chariot > The Emperor > Temperance
Ellershaw, Josephine – Easy Tarot Combinations
The Chariot > Eight of Pentacles: Mentorship from a Sponcor, or mentoring someone new to your program.