Chariot (Tarot card)

The Chariot (VII) is the seventh trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks. It is used in game playing as well as in divination.

A powerful, princely figure sits in a swift chariot, pulled usually by two sphinxes or horses. There is often a black and white motif, for example one of the steeds may be black and the other white. These symbolise balance or as some say positive and negative working in tandem. The figure may be crowned or helmeted, and is winged in some representations. The figure may hold a sword or wand, or other masculine symbol. The Thoth Tarot deck has the figure controlling four animals.

It has been suggested the square on the charioteer's chest is a representation of the Kabbalistic view of the four worlds.

Although the sky is bright, there is a canopy of stars above the charioteer's head. This shows how "celestial influences" from above guide him to a victory.

Signals decision making, focus and determination. A willingness to take the reins. Depicted by Freyja, the Nordic goddess in Doreen Virtues' Goddess cards and is often called "The Centurion" or "Victory". Lesson imparted is that of balance in the way in which the Querent uses this new found energy. If already at this stage, that is the card falls in the present, the Chariot calls upon the Querent to tread cautiously and utilise his or her newly asserted power with discipline and care. Paying attention to detail and refusing the temptation to be aggressive in achieving his or her aims. In a way it leads nicely into the message imparted by the following card Strength.

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