Upright keywords
Self confidence, will power, conquest, achievement, merit recognized, travel, move
Reversed keywords
Plans collapsing, opposite forces at odds, incomplete work, inaction
As the old saying goes
The longest road out is the shortest road home.
Planet
The Moon
Flowers
Water Lily, Magnolia
The Chariot description
The Chariot is a good looking, well dressed figure, sporting a fine chariot pulled by two sphinxes. He comes from a good background, a solid and protected upbringing. And he’s leaving that security behind to burst onto the scene. He is setting himself apart and changing the status quo. The stars on the curtains show a connection to the higher self, and the crescent moons on the shoulders are signs that celestial influences are powering his movements. There is a square over the heart chakra for well balanced, centers emotions. He is learning lessons in patience and compassion. The sphinxes, one black and one white are yin and yang. He must unite opposing forces to move forwards, but he holds no reigns He is replying on his mind to control his actions and his reality.
Upright meaning
The Chariot brings strength, victory, and determination. You are keeping a steady pace and steering with confidence. The Chariot is a sign you are moving your home, defining a new direction, leaving a family business or changing your job. It’s a common card for road trips, kids going off to summer camp or college for the first time. Anything that results in a change of scenery, a new adventure. You may find yourself balancing opposing people, energies, or responsibilities in order to make progress. This card is a green light to move ahead. The journey will require some determination and some will power. Go big or go home.
Reversed meaning
The Chariot reversed is a sign to slow your roll. You could be facing delays, challenges, or obstacles that make all of your efforts futile. Stop, look around, and reassess. You need a clear head. Weigh the information you have at hand and make a plan for yourself. Perhaps you need a change of direction. This card can be a sign that you need to set some boundaries to reduce your stress. The Chariot in reverse can also be a sign that you are pursuing personal goals and keeping them private for the time being.
The Chariot quote
“A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a man. Kites rise against, not with, the wind.”
-Lewis Mumford
Want to check in with your higher self?
Tarot helps you step back and consider the bigger picture. This is just a snapshot in time. All things shall pass! Let’s take a look at past, present, and future themes in your life and consider a new direction.