The Chariot Tarot Card Meaning

Upright meaning

You can win this with focus and willpower. Hold competing pulls together and keep heading in one direction.

• Willpower
• Forward movement
• Victory

Reversed meaning

You are pushing in too many directions or losing control of the reins. Slow down, regroup and choose one route.

• Loss of direction
• Clash
• Setback

Meaning by situation

The 22 Major Arcana

• The FoolA new beginning · Innocence
• The MagicianWillpower · Creative power
• The High PriestessIntuition · Inner wisdom
• The EmpressAbundance · Nurturing
• The EmperorAuthority · Structure
• The HierophantTradition · Teaching
• The LoversLove · Union
• The ChariotWillpower · Forward movement
• StrengthCourage · Inner strength
• The HermitReflection · Solitude
• Wheel of FortuneChange · Turning point
• JusticeBalance · Fairness
• The Hanged ManA shift in perspective · Letting go
• DeathEnding and transformation · Transition
• TemperanceHarmony · Balance
• The DevilBondage · Temptation
• The TowerSudden change · Collapse
• The StarHope · Inspiration
• The MoonIllusion · Intuition
• The SunSuccess · Joy
• JudgementRenewal · Awakening
• The WorldCompletion · Achievement

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