The Chariot Tarot Card Meaning

Chariot Tarot Card Keywords

Hard work, self-control, being pulled in two directions, ambition, journeys, victory.

Chariot Tarot Card Description

Oh, I’m glad I’m not travelling with this reckless chap, he’s so busy posing he doesn’t even have any reigns to guide the colourful creatures which pull his eccentric conveyance. Not that it matters, as he isn’t looking in the right direction anyway. Thanks for the lift mate - but I think I’ll just walk.

Upright Meaning

It’s time to harness your inner-control freak and get down to the job in hand. When The Chariot appears upright in a reading, this is the ideal time to realize your worth. The Chariot tells you that if you want to succeed, you will need to grab the reigns and use your confidence and self-belief to reach your goals. Of course, if you are one of life’s shrinking violets, the thought of such a direct approach could give you an attack of the vapors, but try not to panic. If you really aren’t assertive, help could be at hand in the shape of someone who is the typical ‘alpha’ type - you might not like them, but they will certainly achieve the desired results. Equally, if you have tended to be a little too accommodating in the past, you should be reaching a stage in your life where you will have the confidence to stand up for your beliefs. At last, you can make decisions based on what you think is right for you, rather than what others like to think is right for you. Having said all that, there is still a place for self control and mastering your emotions, because if you can manage to do this you should be well on the road to accomplishing your aims. The Chariot encourages you to take risks and aim high - the only thing you have to worry about is what are you going to do with all that success?

Reversed Meaning

Do you really need to try and control everything down to the smallest detail? When The Chariot appears reversed, it could well be a sign that you need to step back and chill. Sometimes the unexpected can produce opportunities, whereas regulation and order can stifle creativeness. And what about those closest to you such as family and colleagues, could your rules and obsession with order stop them reaching their full potential by constraining their creativity or adding stress to their lives? Of course it may be you that would like to soar to bigger and better things, but you can’t, because someone else has tethered your spirit. If you do find yourself seething with frustration and anger it could well be that it is because you find yourself in a powerless position. Reversed, The Chariot warns us that there is a struggle at hand and we may feel unable to do much to improve the situation. Nevertheless, all is not lost and if we are willing to take responsibility and accept our individual power, we can yet turn the circumstances to our advantage.

The Chariot Love Tarot Card Meanings Keywords

Choice of lovers, self-control, being pulled in two directions, winning over a rival in a love triangle, being faithful despite temptation.

The Chariot Love Tarot Card Description

Upright Meaning

What do you really want from a relationship? What do you really want from life? The Chariot urges you towards action, courage and, ultimately; success. The Chariot points to relationship changes and single folks are unlikely to fly solo for much longer. If there is someone special in your sights don't be slow to come forward - confidence is very sexy and how will they know you are interested in them unless you make it obvious? Equally, there is a need to balance your social and work life, how can you expect to meet anyone if you are always up to your ears in spread sheets, or is it you fancy someone from IT? People who are already attached may need to question whether they have sacrificed too much of their individuality and have disappeared into the amorphous mass of 'coupledom'. The Chariot can suggest that there is a need for you to be less fixated on your amour and balance your life more. Alternatively, it could be your other half who is feeling neglected as you clamber up the career ladder or lose yourself in the demands of your children.

The Chariot reminds us of the need for balance and control in our lives, it warns against the urge to lose ourselves in our desires be they of the romantic, fiscal, family or career type.

Reversed Meaning

Is there a risk your search for love has become a bit desperate? It may be you are so busy seeking Mr or Ms right that you are missing out on everything else life has to offer. You can't make the ideal person turn up, in fact, often the happiest couple meet by chance. Of course you have to be out in the world to meet people, but you can only force things so far, sometimes a bit of patience is necessary.

A nascent relationship may suffer if you are too reserved, if you feel things are running away with you ask your partner if they would consider taking things a bit slower.

If you are already in a relationship you need to make room in your life for your partner. Ambitions are fine but have you got your work/life balance right? Squabbles and disappointments may not be your partner's fault; you have probably played your part too.

Single or part of a partnership, you may find you are confused about your feelings, set some time aside to think things through.