The Chariot Tarot Card Meaning
The Chariot is card VII of the Major Arcana. Upright it means determination, victory, control; reversed, lack of direction, aggression, obstacles.
The Chariot
Upright meaning
Victory through willpower. Hold opposing forces together and drive forward.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, The Chariot suggests lack of direction, aggression, obstacles. Its energy is blocked, delayed or turned inward; ask what is holding it back.
Love
Move the relationship forward with intent.
Career and money
Success through focus; travel or a promotion.
Yes or no
The Chariot leans yes in yes-or-no readings.
The Chariot in a three-card reading
- Past: recent events shaped by determination.
- Present: you are in a phase of determination and victory.
- Future: a favourable outcome, if you act on its message.
Astrology and number
The Chariot is card 7 of the Major Arcana. In the Golden Dawn tradition it corresponds to the symbol ♋︎ shown on our card. In numerology, 7 carries the energy of intuition.
The Chariot upright vs reversed
| Upright | Reversed | |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | determination, victory, control | lack of direction, aggression, obstacles |
| Advice | Lean into determination. | Watch for lack of direction. |
| Yes or no | leans towards yes | yes, after a delay |
Reflecting on The Chariot
When The Chariot appears, sit with these questions for a few minutes before acting:
- Where in my life am I being asked for determination?
- Am I showing any signs of lack of direction?
- What is one small step I can take this week that honours this card?
Write your answers down; a tarot card is most useful as a mirror for your own thinking, and reading your notes later shows how its message played out.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Chariot mean?
Upright: determination, victory, control. Reversed: lack of direction, aggression, obstacles.
Is The Chariot a yes or no card?
It usually leans yes.
What does The Chariot mean in love?
Move the relationship forward with intent.
What does The Chariot mean for career?
Success through focus; travel or a promotion.
What does The Chariot reversed mean?
Reversed, it points to lack of direction, aggression, obstacles.