The Chariot takes a special place in the deck of cards. Tarot closely associates the meaning of this picture with success and victory obtained in a serious confrontation - with their work and strength. If during fortune-telling you get this sign, it characterizes you as a purposeful, assertive, courageous and hardworking person, capable of any achievement.
Description
Every person trying to know the future is interested in the detailed meaning of the Tarot. The Chariot is a special card. It depicts the cart of Hermes - the ancient Greek god of trade, industry, inventions, the patron of roads and wanderers. This is a clever, quirky and cunning mythological character. On the map, he is depicted dressed in armor, with a sword and a scepter in his hands. Here he is the embodiment of the winner and triumphant. On his head is the star circlet of Isis, a symbol of power and wisdom. The crown endows Hermes with a deep mind, outstanding intellect, subtle intuition that illuminate the path of every person, the secrets of his fate.
On the shoulders of the god are crescents of the moon - these are the regalia of the high priests. It was they who provided them with establishing contacts with other worlds. four pillarschariots, symbolizing the elements of Earth, Water, Fire and Air, support the curtain of stars. They point to higher forces, thanks to which the world exists.
Symbolic meaning
This Tarot card is endowed with deep meaning. The chariot, whose meaning is reduced to a demonstration of strength and power, indicates the ability to overcome obstacles. The body of the Hermes cart has a cubic shape, the picture also shows rectangles. All these figures are a sign of will, correct judgments, confident actions. The star canopy is a symbol of the patronage of the gods, without whose assistance the triumph would have been impossible. Sphinxes or horses are harnessed to the chariot: a light creature is interpreted as mercy, a dark one indicates destructive power. They seem to balance good and evil, which are the servants of a magician who has passed more than one test.
An ancient Indian Lingam sign is painted on the front of the wagon, girded with wings. This decoration symbolizes male power, creation. The winged ball is the triumph of the intellect in time and space. It indicates the victory of a man whose cold mind rises above elemental, uncontrollable emotions.
Key Features
The card belongs to the so-called Major Arcana. Its number is 7. It indicates the superiority of the mind, victory at all levels, progress in science, the ability to manage events, withstand trials. Each number forms the meaning of the Tarot: The Chariot is seven components, including success, power, potential, conquest, war,arrogance and fulfillment. To them should also be added the presence of ambition and confidence. The number 7 is a symbol of the end of hard work. It indicates that the winner has overcome a difficult path towards the goal. Now he deservedly rests on his laurels, having achieved physical victory and spiritual flourishing.
The card has two opposite meanings that pop up during fortune-telling, depending on the scenario. A positive interpretation is aspiration, a negative one is excessive self-confidence, bordering on arrogance and selfishness. In addition, the towers of the defeated city in the background of the picture may portend trouble. In some cases, they indicate the fires of rebellion that start in a conquered settlement. That is, a person may be threatened by hidden dangers.
Card upright
Being in a straight position, the picture affects the meaning of Tarot: The Chariot in this case indicates victory, the ability to resist the vicissitudes of fate. Success is justified: it was made possible by effort. Often the card predicts a journey that is sure to become successful and productive. Now you are full of determination, ready to overcome difficulties, so do not stand still, move, create. All possibilities are open: you just need to reach out to take what is rightfully due. The current period is characterized by perseverance, activity, development.
If fortune-telling occurs in order to discover the future, then the Chariot promises victory over a serious illness or the achievement of unprecedented heights in a career. In positionof the past, she points to an accomplished success: how effective he was will be indicated by the cards located nearby. The Chariot hints that you have great potential, talent, creativity. She invites you to build your own destiny - there are all opportunities for this. Remember: sometimes, in order to become a winner, you need to be able to compromise, try on the incompatible, balance between the opposite.
If the image is upside down…
The inverted Chariot (Tarot) is interpreted differently. The meaning of the card in this case is: self-doubt, doubt and torment. You may expect the unpleasant consequences of previous actions, an unfavorable outcome of the case, the bad influence of others. The card also signals that a person limits himself in everything, blindly bows to unnecessary principles and outdated traditions. The chariot, which has fallen upside down, portends trouble with the law, drawing you or loved ones into litigation and conflicts. Indicates an imbalance that has arisen due to outside influence or pressure.
An inverted card is a sign of a possible illness. Often it is interpreted as unforeseen difficulties, failures in business, difficulties in achieving the goal that arose despite your efforts. Fortune turns away from you, there is a risk of losing everything that you have achieved. Be alert. The destruction of plans may be due to the fact that you could not correctly and timely assess the situation, did not take the necessary measures. Now you are dynamic, butthis activity is more like a fuss than a productivity.
Relationship alignment
In the upright position, the card indicates a new stage in the relationship. This may be a romantic acquaintance, finding a soul mate, renewing a circle of acquaintances, or renewing old ties. In any case, the Tarot Chariot indicates an update: the meaning in a relationship carries a positive semantic load. If you have a partner, then most likely you will have a fun wedding, the birth of a baby, a romantic trip, or a major purchase. In general, get ready for what will become a fresh stream for real life, renew old feelings, bring new emotions. This card is a symbol of conquest: relationships will need to be fought for.
The Inverted Chariot (Tarot) practically does not change the meaning in love. But he warns of one thing - your passion, energy can become unstoppable. Feelings get out of control, which invariably leads to quarrels, conflicts, confrontation. Grievances accumulate and risk breaking out in an unrestrained stream that sweeps away everything in its path - even the most stable and happy relationship. You need to learn how to deal with irritability: in this case, the relationship will not only be preserved, but also strengthened.
Career and business
The chariot indicates vigor. Therefore, if the alignment is made for a career, it is interpreted as activity, efficiency, victory over competitors. Right now you need to act, "take the bull by the horns", take risks. Do not worry, any undertakings willsuccessful: the contract will be signed, the task will be completed, the increase in salary will be guaranteed. Feel free to go to the authorities, sprinkle with new ideas, demand what you want. Enrichment is also promised by the Tarot Chariot that appeared in the layout. Meaning: money will flow like water, you will receive a bonus, become the heir to a fortune, dig up a treasure, and so on.
Instead, an inverted picture indicates a lack of hard work and energy to achieve goals. You need to get together so as not to spray your activity into small tasks. Perhaps you have chosen the wrong direction and are moving in the wrong direction. There are two ways to understand the Chariot located upside down: on the one hand, it indicates that a person’s efficiency does not bring results, on the other hand, it indicates a lack of productivity, which causes a number of unpleasant events. The card also says that you will go over the heads to achieve the goal. And he warns: this path is slippery, it does not lead to anything good.
Divination by personality and situation
When divining a specific person, the Tarot Chariot may fall out. The value in this case indicates the character of the person: she is responsible, self-confident, courageous, decisive. This is the winner - over temptations, emotions, society. He knows how to choose the right path, moving along it decisively and assertively. By profession, this person is most likely a military man, a driver, a messenger, or a traveler. It is expected that in the near future it will greatly affect your fate, change the course of events, and become an important part of the current business.
If the balance is made on the situation, then the Chariot promises a new life for old ideas, a breakthrough to the will of hidden desires, the departure of a boring routine. An exciting business trip awaits you, an event that will make you successful. Perhaps you will finally heal from a chronic disease, go in for sports or just change jobs. The previous segment of the path is completed: ahead is a new stage, interesting and amazing. Make sure you have enough strength for the whole journey. It will be a shame if your inner potential fails you.
Other values
Often, when fortune-telling, a person asks a specific question, expecting an answer to it. Accordingly, the meaning of the Tarot changes: The Chariot in this case suggests that the result of the case depends only on you. You control the situation, control the events. Do not worry: if you move in the same direction, success will be guaranteed. Pick up speed and confidently complete what you started. Or, on the contrary, go with the flow: the situation will be decided in your favor without personal participation.
If you want to foresee the place you will soon find yourself in, it will be a bus station, a railway, an airplane. When you want to know what kind of person will influence you in the future, the Chariot indicates a businesslike and independent person. With her energy, she will ignite you, revive your strength, make you believe in the successful realization of your dream. Chariot is a good card. It never portends tragedies and serious problems. Even if the neighbor cards in the layout indicate difficulties, then,most likely they will be overcome. After all, the image of a triumphant on a wagon already in itself portends victory.
