The Chariot: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the The Chariot card upright

A charioteer in armour drives two sphinxes, one black and one white, and holds no reins: they obey his will. The card is about moving toward a goal when opposing forces are brought into one direction. Victory comes from discipline and a firm decision.

The Chariot reversed

• loss of direction
• aggression
• getting stuck

Reversed, the Chariot shows a loss of control: the forces pull in different directions, or you push forward by force and burn your energy. Pause and set the direction again before you speed up.

The Chariot in love and relationships

In love this is an active phase, a decisive step and sometimes a trip together. Conflicts are resolved by clear intention. Reversed, a quarrel for the sake of being right or a relationship that goes nowhere.

The Chariot in work and finances

At work the card promises progress, a victory over competitors and success in a long project. It rewards concentration. Reversed, there are scattered priorities, failed deadlines and an aggressive style that costs you allies.

Symbolism of the The Chariot card

The black and white sphinxes are two opposing forces under one will. The canopy of stars shows that his journey is guided by something higher. The city walls behind him are the world he has left in order to move on.

The Chariot in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, The Chariot upright reads as “yes” and reversed as “yes”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (victory, will), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.