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The Chariot
major Arcana·#7
Upright Meaning
ControlWillpowerSuccessActionDetermination
The Chariot shows a warrior standing in a stone chariot drawn by two sphinxes — one black, one white — representing opposing forces that must be directed through sheer will. The charioteer wears armor decorated with alchemical symbols and holds no reins; he steers by force of will alone. The starry canopy above him connects his triumph to cosmic order. This is victory through discipline, not luck.
Reversed Meaning
Lack of controlAggressionNo directionOpposition
Reversed, The Chariot warns that willpower alone is not enough, or that it has been misdirected. You may be trying to force an outcome through sheer stubbornness rather than adapting to circumstances. Internal conflicts — the two sphinxes pulling in different directions — are winning. Consider whether you are fighting the right battle.
Quick Reference
- Arcana
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- 7