Struggle and the Chariot

The Chariot is the 7th trump card in the Major Arcana in the deck of Tarot. The Chariot card represents overcoming opposition through confidence and control. Keywords for this card include: determination, struggle, travel, assertion and victory.

Card Appearance: Just like the chariot races of yore, this card depicts a man on a chariot controlling two opposing steeds. These horses are each different colors. This symbolizes the conflict between two separate and opposing forces at work.

Love: If you are single, two prospective lovers may soon be battling for your attention and affection. If you are already romantically involved, the Chariot requires you to assert yourself and be bold. Be determined and vocal and your love life is likely to improve dramatically. In your current relationship, put yourself first. Otherwise, you may not get your way. You need to have faith in yourself and know fundamentally who you are and what you stand for.

You will need to use the strength of your willpower to overcome any relationship obstacles or challenges in your way. You may even find that by leveraging any opposing forces surrounding you at this time you can use them to your advantage. Do this and you will triumph over any difficulties or anyone who is trying to limit you. This struggle will ultimately make your relationship stronger.

Finances: When it comes to saving money, you may be toying with starting a travel or vacation fund. The Chariot encourages travel, so this is a wise choice. Waylay buying material possessions and instead squirrel away as much as you can for your next vacation. You may be particularly tempted to spend money on impractical items. Take control over this impulse and you can win the struggle against spending.

Spirituality: According to the Chariot, a spiritual journey can be attained through the simple act of getting in a car and taking a road trip, flying on a plane or traveling by train. If you get bitten by the travel bug, view this as a personal pilgrimage of sorts or a spiritual learning experience. Many deeply impactful and life changing happenings could occur on your next spiritual journey.

Career: You may be in a confusing time or crossroads in your career. You may be wondering if you should pursue a plan or not. However, you will be driven to do so and your perplexing dilemma will be resolved for the time being. Do not be afraid to be assertive in your workplace. If you get wrapped up in office politics, simply take the reins and steer clear of negativity.
Health: On the whole your strength, vitality and drive are all very well developed now and you should have quite a lot of “get up and go.” This is an excellent time to begin or to increase a fitness plan. Use this pep and you may be able to make more progress than you ever thought possible. Sign up for a charity cycle or walk, a 5K or join a gym. Whatever you do, the Chariot just wants you to keep moving forward!