What does The Chariot tarot card mean?
THE deck of 78 tarot cards is used in the form of cartomancy, whereby practitioners use the cards purportedly to gain insight into the past, present, or future.
The standard modern tarot deck is based on the Venetian or the Piedmontese tarot.
What does the upright Chariot tarot card mean?
The Chariot tarot card shows a brave warrior standing inside a chariot.
He dons armor complete with crescent moons which represent positive events that are on their way and a tunic with a square to represent the individual's willpower.
The Chariot is also an indicator of success in sports or competitions and represents finding the balance between the heart and mind.
However, the Chariot can also indicate that you may be acting defensively or aggressively to hide feeling emotionally vulnerable - feeling like you are in a battle at the moment.
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This card focuses on the individual's need or desire to take action to move forward and provides affirmation that you are on the right path in your life.
The Chariot tarot card tells you not to be passive in your endeavors, and regardless of the obstacles you may face, stay resolute in your determination to reach your goals.
Be bold and set boundaries for yourself and others, recognizing that your belief in yourself can move mountains.
Some commonly associated words and phrases with an upright Chariot include:
- Determination
- Focus
- Willpower
- Motivated
- Ambition
- Control
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What does a Reversed Chariot mean?
Although an upright Chariot card means moving ahead with key projects and pushing forward, a reversed card reveals the opposite.
A reversed Chariot indicates that you may have lost your motivation and no longer feel as committed to the outcome of a situation or project as you did when you started.
If something is not moving forward as you planned, re-evaluate the situation and check in to see if it’s a sign that you need to change course.
The chariot card reversed may be a warning to you, expressing you are allowing challenges to get in the way of your goal.
When this card is shown, you should reassess why that particular goal is so important to you and evaluate how you can overcome the obstacles that are standing in your way.
Some commonly associated words and phrases to the reversed card include:
- Forceful
- No direction
- No control
- Powerless
- Aggression
- Obstacles
What are the Major Arcana cards in Tarot?
What is the difference between Major Arcana and Minor Arcana?
The standard tarot deck consists of 78 cards divided into two groups:
- The major arcana: consists of 22 cards, also known as trumps.
- The minor arcana: consists of 56 cards.
In tarot, the major arcana denotes essential life events, lessons, or milestones, while the minor arcana cards reflect day-to-day events.
The minor arcana cards are arranged into four suits: swords, pentacles, wands, and cups.
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Each suite has a ruling element and corresponds to a specific area of life:
- Swords represent air and have to do with intellect and decisions
- Pentacles represent earth, money, and achievements
- Wands represent fire and action
- Cups represent water and emotions