The Chariot advances, its rider armored and crowned, drawn by a black and a white sphinx that he steers by will alone. It is victory through discipline: hold opposites in check, set a direction, and move forward.
Victory through will, opposing forces harnessed to one direction.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Succour, providence; also war, triumph, presumption, vengeance, trouble.
Reversed
Reversed, the chariot loses control: lack of direction, aggression, defeat through scattered efforts, or forces pulling in opposite ways.
A lost direction, forces pulling the chariot apart.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Riot, quarrel, dispute, litigation, defeat.
In love
Upright You pursue the one you want and win; a relationship moving forward, perhaps a journey together.
Reversed Power struggles, one partner dragging the other, or love lost through lack of direction.
In work
Upright Success through determination: a goal reached, a competition won, a career on the move.
Reversed Obstacles, lost focus, burnout from fighting too many battles at once.
In money
Upright Money won through effort and ambition; a vehicle, a purchase that moves you forward.
Reversed Uncontrolled spending, or finances pulled in too many directions.
At home and in the family
Upright A move, travel, or taking control of the household; overcoming family conflicts.
Reversed Tension at home, people pulling in opposite directions.
On your path
Upright Mastery of yourself: will and spirit drive the body’s horses together.
Reversed Your energies are at war within you; master yourself before you try to master the world.
Its counsel
Upright Set your direction and go. Keep your will firm.
Reversed Rein in your horses. First find out where you actually want to go.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Major Arcana, card 7
- Element
- Water
- Number
- 7
Dreams that carry this card
The Major Arcana
The Fool · The Magician · The High Priestess · The Empress · The Emperor · The Hierophant · The Lovers · Strength · The Hermit · Wheel of Fortune · Justice · The Hanged Man · Death · Temperance · The Devil · The Tower · The Star · The Moon · The Sun · Judgement · The World