Uprightdetermination, willpower, victory, control, direction
Reversedlack of direction, aggression, obstacles, loss of control
Upright meaning
The Chariot stands for victory through willpower and focus. It shows opposing forces held together by determination and moving in one direction. It points to progress, self-discipline, travel or a successful effort to overcome obstacles.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, the Chariot suggests a loss of direction or control, scattered effort or obstacles that stop progress. It can also warn of forcing things through aggression rather than steady will.
What the card shows
A crowned figure stands in a chariot under a starry canopy, holding a wand. Two sphinxes, one black and one white, sit in front of the chariot, and a walled city lies behind.
As your card of the day
Steer with focus and you will move forward. Opposing forces can work together when you hold the reins. Keep your eyes on the destination.
“I move forward with focus and determination.”
Finish one task you have been putting off.
Questions
What does The Chariot mean in tarot?
The Chariot stands for victory through willpower and focus. It shows opposing forces held together by determination and moving in one direction. It points to progress, self-discipline, travel or a successful effort to overcome obstacles.
What does The Chariot reversed mean?
Reversed, the Chariot suggests a loss of direction or control, scattered effort or obstacles that stop progress. It can also warn of forcing things through aggression rather than steady will.
Is The Chariot a yes or no card?
Yes. Determination will carry you through.
Card pictures: the 1909 deck by Pamela Colman Smith (public domain). Meanings based on A. E. Waite's The Pictorial Key to the Tarot (1910), rewritten in modern language. For inspiration and reflection only.