The Chariot

Forward motion won by will. The Chariot is about holding opposing forces together and steering them toward a goal.

Upright

• determination
• drive
• victory
• self-control

Forward motion won by will. The Chariot is about holding opposing forces together and steering them toward a goal.

Reversed

• lack of direction
• aggression
• loss of control
• stalling

Effort pulling in two directions, or force without aim. Reversed, it can mean that the plan has stalled or that drive has turned into aggression.

Not every reader uses reversals. Many treat a reversed card as the same theme, blocked, delayed or turned inward.

In the picture

A crowned figure in armour stands in a canopied chariot in front of a walled city, drawn by two sphinxes, one black and one white, with no reins.

Astrology and numerology

The Chariot is linked with Cancer, a cardinal water sign, and so with the element water.

Its number reduces to 7, which numerology associates with reflection, analysis, inner life. See every card that reduces to 7.

Yes or no

In yes or no tarot, The Chariot counts as a yes when upright, and as a no when reversed. This follows a common convention and not a rule from the deck's makers.

Tarot is a tradition of symbolism. This page says what readers traditionally associate with the card. It does not predict anything and it is not advice.