The Chariot tarot card meaning
On the card: A crowned charioteer in armour stands in a golden chariot drawn by one white and one black horse, galloping forward beneath a canopy of stars.
At a glance
| Arcana | Major Arcana VII |
|---|---|
| Astrological link | Cancer |
| Keywords (upright) | Determination, direction, victory |
| Keywords (reversed) | Lack of direction, loss of control, aggression |
| Yes or no | Yes |
Upright meaning
The Chariot is victory through willpower and determination. The two horses pull in different directions, yet the charioteer keeps them on course by focus alone. The card speaks of overcoming obstacles, taking control and moving forward with confidence. It can also mean travel. Stay focused on your goal, master conflicting impulses and you will succeed.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the Chariot warns of lost direction, frustration or forcing things. Regain control before pressing on.
Love and relationships
In love, the Chariot shows effort moving a relationship forward. Agree on where you are going together.
Work and career
At work, a promotion, a win or a successful push toward a goal. Competitive situations favour you.
Money
With money, disciplined effort pays. A vehicle purchase or travel expense may come up; keep control of spending.
Advice
Stay focused and steer firmly. Decide the direction, then hold the reins.
In each position
- In the past
- Past effort and willpower carried you through a challenge. You learnt that you can steer events when you stay focused.
- In the present
- Momentum is with you. Keep control of competing pressures, stay on course, and you will move forward quickly.
- In the future
- Victory is coming through determination. Travel, a move or a decisive win is likely if you keep your focus.
- As your feelings
- You feel driven and ambitious, eager to move ahead, perhaps pulled between different demands.
- As your hopes
- You want progress and success: to reach a goal you have set and to feel in charge of your direction.
- As your fears
- You fear losing control or being pulled off course by others or by your own mixed feelings.
- As what helps you
- Your focus and willpower are your strengths. Discipline lets you harness opposing forces and drive them forward.
- As what blocks you
- Aggression or scattered aims could block you. Too much force, or trying to go in two directions, slows progress.
- As the outcome
- The outcome is success through effort: obstacles are overcome and you arrive where you meant to go.
