"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

The Chariot

Overcoming challenges, determination, willpower, desire, ambition, focus.
Upright:
Lack of direction, force, aggression, being too passive in life.
Reversed:

General

Overcoming challenges, determination, willpower, desire, ambition, focus.

The chariot tells you to pursue your plan, go for your desires or you goals and put you best foot forwards when doing so. If you are looking for a signal that this is the right direction for you the chariot signals yes.
When the chariot appears it can mean:
- Taking action towards a decision.
Working towards bringing a plan to fruition.
- Adventure.
- Overcoming an obstacle
- Moving into a new direction.
- A sign that you will be successful if you put your strength and determination into this.
- Lay out your boundaries and desires.

Love and Relationships

In love, now is the time to use your passion and willpower to make things happen. Always make sure you have a clear understanding of what you’re looking for in love and set your boundaries with yourself and other. Once you know your destination, the chariot indicates that it's time to go ahead. and take control of your love life.  Confidence and courage is sexy, don't be afraid to go for it.

Someone who has feeling for you is coming in full speed ahead and gunning right for you. This person knows they want you and has a plan to attain you. Their sexual and romantic energy for you in powerful and you should expect them to come for you full force.

If you are in a relationship, this card is a strong indication that this relationship is built to last. This relationship can withstand challenges, jealousy and outsider influence, because it is strong and both parties know what they want and where they are going.

Health and Spirituality

You are moving forward in your spiritual journey with bravery, courage and determination. The Chariot calls you to assert yourself and tell the universe exactly what you want. Express your desires and lay down strong foundations to really get the ball in motion. Have faith in yourself and know fundamentally who you are and trust the universe to do all the rest.

The chariot is a great card for health and well-being cards. It is saying to keep moving, keep going because your strength is building daily and you are on a strong and powerful path. Your body is a glorious machine and with the right mindset and actions you can achieve where you want to be.

Money and Career

The chariot tells you to move forward with any career or financial plans that you may have. Providing you have the right strategy and mindset, you are in a really solid position to achieve what you want to achieve.
Now isn’t the time to be passive, now is the time to take action.

Stay focused and stick to the course, regardless of what comes up against you. This is not to say that there won't be challenges, there will always be challenges. But the Chariot is an invitation to draw upon your willpower and move past these challenges in your way. You have what it takes.

Reversed General

Lack of direction, force, aggression, being too passive in life.

When the chariot reversed shows up in a reading you are being stalled by yourself or something else. You are either forcefully trying to create a situation or you are being to passive in your approach to creating the desired situation. Either way, you are not moving into your desired direction with the right attituide, mindset or people. When the chariot appears:
- Obstacles and challenges.
- Trying to force a situation.
- Unnecessary aggression.
- Wrong attitudes.
- Lacking direction.
- Being too passive and not going for what you want.

Reversed Love and Relationships

In love, the chariot can be a sign that you need to stop pushing for a situation or event with someone. That person will come in the right time if they decide that it is for their best good and aligns with yours. Stop trying to hard. Let that person take the time they need to figure out if you are the person for them. Pushing someone into a situation often pushes that person out of that situation.

If you are in a relationship the chariot asks you to relax, this is not a time for trying to move into new territory emotionally or physically. Maybe takes some time away from each other. Often time away can give us the most clarity about a person or situation.

Reversed Health and Spirituality

Upright, the chariot is a sign to continue moving forward, but reversed it can indicate to take your time with this scenario. Slow down and take things in slowly and devote more time and energy to the smaller steps.

Don't push yourself too hard. If you are pushing yourself emotionally, mentally or physically right now, this card is an indication it's okay to slow down and take things in on a more deeper level. Often the best outcomes come from when we pace ourselves. When we rush or push we often miss information and are prone to making more mistakes.

The chariot reversed can indicate a lack of direction, or a confusion about where to place your energy. It's good to check in that what you're doing aligns with who you are and your greater goals before you push for a situation. Make sure you have a clear cut answer for what you want and where you're going. The universe doesn't read through your maybes .

Reversed Career and Money

In career and money, the chariot reversed asks you to stop pushing so hard for a situation. Perhaps you are being aggressive or forceful with your approach. This may work in the short term, but it will hinder you in the long term.

Perhaps you are lacking direction, your thoughts and desires feel scattered. If so, check in that you're in the position you want, that you're putting your time and energies into the right place. It's okay to take some time out and analyze your position.

If you are pushing yourself at work right now, this card is an indication it's okay to slow down and take things in on a more deeper level. Often the best outcomes come from when we pace ourselves. When we rush or push we often miss information and are prone to making more mistakes.

Yes and No

In a "yes or no" tarot spread, the Chariot often suggests a "yes." This card represents triumph, determination, and success through willpower and control. Therefore, its presence in a spread generally indicates positive outcomes and affirmations, particularly in matters where persistence, discipline, and focus are crucial.