Tarot · Major Arcana · 7
The Chariot
- forward motion
- determination
- mastery
- staying the course
Key facts
- Arcana
- Major Arcana
- Suit
- Major Arcana
- Number
- 7
- Numerology
- 7 (imagination, inner work, psychology)
- Element
- Cancer
- Keywords
- forward motion, determination, mastery, staying the course
The Chariot upright
The Chariot surges forward, reins in hand, carried by a clear will and a good measure of courage. It tells you that you can gather your forces, even the conflicting ones, and steer them toward a single goal. The obstacles don’t disappear, but your determination opens the way. Hold your course; you have what it takes to see it through.
The Chariot reversed
Reversed, the Chariot points to forces pulling in every direction, or a momentum running wild with no aim. Maybe you’re charging ahead without looking, or wearing yourself out trying to control it all. This isn’t a failure, just a sign to take up the reins gently. Choose a direction, breathe, and the movement will flow again.
A question to sit with
Which goal do you truly want to move toward, and what is scattering your energy right now?
Frequently asked questions about The Chariot
- What does The Chariot mean upright?
- The Chariot surges forward, reins in hand, carried by a clear will and a good measure of courage. It tells you that you can gather your forces, even the conflicting ones, and steer them toward a single goal. The obstacles don’t disappear, but your determination opens the way. Hold your course; you have what it takes to see it through.
- What does The Chariot mean reversed?
- Reversed, the Chariot points to forces pulling in every direction, or a momentum running wild with no aim. Maybe you’re charging ahead without looking, or wearing yourself out trying to control it all. This isn’t a failure, just a sign to take up the reins gently. Choose a direction, breathe, and the movement will flow again.