VII🐎The Chariot
Major Arcana · Tarot Card Meaning

The Chariot Tarot Card Meaning

Upright and reversed meanings, love, career, yes or no, and advice for The Chariot.

Also called: the Chariot card · Chariot tarot · VII Chariot

Upright
willpowerdeterminationvictorycontrolmomentum
Reversed
lack of directionscattered focusaggressionobstacles
Upright meaning

The Chariot Upright

The Chariot is the card of victory through willpower. Two sphinxes pull in different directions, but the charioteer keeps them moving forward by focus alone. When this card appears, you can win, but only if you stay determined and keep your emotions in check. It's also a common travel card.

ArcanaMajor
NumberVII
ElementWater
AstrologyCancer
Reversed meaning

The Chariot Reversed

Reversed, the Chariot says you're being pulled in too many directions or you've lost your drive. Stop, pick one direction, and commit to it.

♥ Love & relationships

The Chariot in Love

Upright in love

In love, the Chariot means pushing through obstacles together, or going after the person you want with confidence. It can also mean a relationship that moves fast.

Reversed in love

Reversed in love, it can point to power struggles or feeling out of control emotionally. Slow down and steer together.

✦ Career & money

The Chariot for Career and Money

At work, the Chariot is a great sign for competition, promotions and ambitious goals. Stay focused and you'll get there. With money, discipline wins.

Quick answer

Is The Chariot a Yes or No?

Yes

This card leans toward yes. Its energy is supportive and moving forward, so the answer to a yes or no question is usually a hopeful yes.

Going deeper

Symbolism & Correspondences

The Chariot is linked to Cancer, the protective water sign that pushes forward to keep what it loves safe. That energy colors everything this card means.

As card number VII of the Major Arcana, The Chariot marks a stage in the Fool's Journey, the story of growth the Major Arcana tells from beginning to end.

The Major Arcana are the 22 big-picture cards of the deck. They show major life lessons, turning points and the bigger forces at work in your story. When a Major Arcana card shows up, pay extra attention: the message is important and often has to do with your soul's growth, not just day-to-day events.

The card's advice
“Decide where you're going and don't let anything pull you off course.”

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