The Chariot
UPRIGHT MEANING
The Chariot upright represents determination, willpower, and the focused drive needed to overcome obstacles and move forward with purpose. It symbolizes victory through discipline, confidence, and the ability to harness opposing forces into a single clear direction. This card highlights ambition, momentum, and the inner strength required to stay aligned with your goals despite distractions or challenges. Upright, The Chariot encourages decisive action, self‑control, and the belief that persistence will carry you toward success.
KEYWORDS:
determination, willpower, victory, focus, discipline, ambition, control, confidence, progress, direction, perseverance, momentum, mastery, drive, success
The Chariot card is represented by the number 7. To learn more about the numerology of the number 7, please click here:
REVERSED MEANING
The Chariot reversed represents stalled progress, scattered energy, or a struggle to maintain control over competing priorities. It can signal frustration, lack of direction, or feeling pulled in too many directions to make meaningful headway. This card may point to impatience, internal conflict, or the need to reassess your approach before pushing forward. Reversed, The Chariot encourages slowing down, regaining clarity, and reestablishing balance so your efforts can move with intention rather than force.
KEYWORDS:
lack of control, scattered energy, obstacles, frustration, impatience, misdirection, conflict, stagnation, overwhelm, imbalance, hesitation, forcefulness, burnout, resistance, delay