Major Arcana

The Chariot

Tarot Card Meaning

The Chariot tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • determination
  • willpower
  • victory
  • control

Harness opposing forces and charge forward. Determination and focus will carry you to victory.

Reversed

  • lack of direction
  • aggression
  • scattered energy
  • defeat

You may be losing control or direction. Regroup your energies before pushing forward.

Symbolism

An armored warrior stands in a stone chariot drawn by one black and one white sphinx. A canopy of stars stretches overhead — victory through mastering opposing forces by sheer will.

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