Tarot Card Meaning Dictionary · Major Arcana
The Chariot The Chariot
The The Chariot belongs to the Major Arcana among the 78 Rider-Waite tarot cards. 22 cards symbolizing life's major turning points and flow If you drew this card while dealing with that kind of flow, use the meanings below as a reference.
The Symbolism on This Card
The charioteer of The Chariot stands atop a chariot pulled by one black and one white sphinx. The two sphinxes facing opposite directions represent opposing forces, and the star-studded canopy represents heaven's protection. It's an image of victory, steering two opposing forces in one direction through will alone, without reins.
Upright Meaning
Keywords: Drive · Victory · Forward motion
A card of charging full speed toward your goal. If there's something you've been hesitating on, pushing forward now has real momentum behind it.
Reversed Meaning
Keywords: Loss of direction · Overspeeding
You may have speed but a blurry sense of direction. Pause for a moment to confirm your destination and you'll avoid wasted effort.
Interpretation by Topic
Love Taking the lead moves the relationship forward.
Money Set a target amount and push toward it — your odds are good. Just watch for impulse spending.
Work Winning energy in competitive situations. Concentrate your firepower on the core task.
Tarot card readings are reference and entertainment content based on traditional symbolism, and do not predict actual future events.