Major Arcana
The Chariot
The drive
Upright meaning
Forward through sheer determination. You win this if you hold your direction and control the forces pulling opposite ways.
Reversed meaning
Losing direction, aggression, or being held still by contradictory goals.
What is in the picture
The charioteer stands under a canopy of stars, crescent moons on his shoulders. Two sphinxes, one black and one white, are yoked to the car and face slightly different ways. The crucial detail: there are no reins. He holds those opposing forces with posture and will alone. The city behind him is already small — he has left.
Love
This needs active pursuit. Do not let the relationship drift on momentum.
Career
Promotion or winning a competitive situation. Focus is the key.
One thing you can do
Pick exactly one goal for this month, then write the two things you will stop doing to make room for it. Without the second part the first part does not happen.
Is The Chariot a yes or a no?
Yes, if you hold your line. This is victory bought with focus, not with luck.
Beside another card
A card changes meaning according to what sits next to it. These are the two most common pairings — tap through to read the other card.
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