Tarot is an intriguing way to gain insight into questions about your life. While some people use the tarot to learn more about a relationship, others use it to receive messages from spiritual guides when they are feeling stuck. If you get a professional reading or have a deck and have been pulling cards for yourself, you may have come across the Chariot card. If you’re making a major decision, the Chariot tarot card indicates that you’ll gain clarity.
The major and minor arcana are the two sections of a tarot deck. The minor arcana contains 56 cards that represent everyday situations, whereas the major arcana represents the life path of the Fool, which is card zero in the tarot. The major arcana’s 22 cards represent the various stages of life that one can go through. The Chariot is the seventh card in the Major Arcana, and it represents movement.
“When I pull the Chariot, I always feel it means that a person should move on and energetically shift your attention towards the future,” says Stina Garbis, an astrologer and professional psychic who does regular tarot readings on TikTok. “Your fate is in your hands, and our decisions are our own.” So, when I get the chariot, I feel like it’s time to make the difficult decisions, and everything will change for the better.”
What Does the Tarot Card Chariot Mean?
It’s important to note that each reader interprets tarot cards in their unique way, so there may be slight differences between readers. However, the Chariot is generally associated with forwarding movement. It’s a card that appears when someone is ready to take the next big step but hasn’t yet, according to Jill Loftis, astrologer and tarot expert.
“I always imagine the Chariot as ‘all dressed up and not going anywhere,” says Loftis. “You’ve done your part, but why aren’t you moving forward?” The Chariot suggests that you recommit to a project or relationship, stop making excuses, or be willing to accept the attention.
When the Chariot Card is upright, what does it mean?
When the Chariot appears in a reading upright, it’s time to take the next big step forward. According to Garbis, this could imply ending a relationship or physically relocating to a new location. “The androgynous sphinxes of day and night join forces to propel this chariot forward, signaling that all gears are in place to make things happen at this time.” Your divine feminine and masculine energies, as well as your positive and negative sides, are in balance, and it’s time to gather your wits and get up and go.”
What Does the Reversed Chariot Card Mean?
Many readers will interpret a reversed tarot card as the opposite of what the card means. In this case, the Chariot being reversed indicates that something has stalled.
“When the Chariot card appears reversed, double-check your details and level of preparedness,” Loftis advises. “Something may have been overlooked, or you may not be as prepared as you believe.”
More preparation or research may be required before proceeding. For example, you may believe you are ready to launch your new project into the world.