MAJOR ARCANA VII

The Chariot Meaning

The Chariot

Upright

Moving forwardVictoryWill

This is a time to shake off doubt and move forward.

Star words: “Once you decide, nothing can hold you back”

Reversed

Spinning your wheelsUnsure direction

Take one more look at the direction you are heading.

Star words: “Take the reins again, and you can ride once more”

When The Chariot appears in a Love reading

Upright

Your willingness to take a step forward could move your love life ahead. If there's someone you'd like to see, why not suggest a plan yourself?

Reversed

Your feelings may be running ahead of how things are naturally unfolding. There's no need to hurry; try enjoying the time of moving at the other person's pace, too.

When The Chariot appears in a Work reading

Upright

Your drive is drawing your goals closer. Why not set a deadline and bring one thing to life this week?

Reversed

You seem tired from pointing your energy in too many directions. Why not narrow your priorities down to three, and set the rest aside for now?

When The Chariot appears in a Relationships reading

Upright

When you take the lead, others may start to move as well. Why not boldly take on the role of bringing everyone together?

Reversed

Your momentum may sometimes leave others behind. Before deciding, try asking those around you what they think.

When The Chariot appears in a Yourself reading

Upright

Right now, you are full of the strength to believe in yourself and move forward. Write what you wish for in one line, and decide the first thing you can do today.

Reversed

You may be losing sight of yourself while being chased by a sense of hurry. Why not quietly ask yourself where you truly want to go?

Reading it in the past, present and future positions

In a three-card reading, the same card can be understood differently depending on the position where it appears.

In the past position

UprightYou shook off your doubts and carved your own path. That momentum has carried you all the way here.

ReversedPerhaps, while running full speed, you once lost your sense of direction. That experience helped you grow the care you have now.

In the present position

UprightNow is a time to move straight toward your goal. Your feelings and actions seem to be working as one.

ReversedRight now, your feelings seem to be racing ahead, leaving you spinning your wheels. Pause for a moment and check where you truly want to go.

In the future position

UprightA time when your efforts bear fruit and you make big strides seems to be drawing near. The more you keep at what you've decided, the stronger your momentum may grow.

ReversedBy taking the reins again, you may be heading toward a time when you can move forward with strength. Once your direction is clear, your momentum will return.

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