The Chariot card is number 7 of the 22 Major Arcana cards in the tarot deck, and represents forward moving progress, going towards something, determination, direction and movement.
The Chariot is in charge of steering or keeping things straight. He maintains the correct course no matter what.
Element: Water (Cancer).
It is ruled by the Moon.
It's two horses or sphinxes demonstrate opposite forces working together in tandem, while the confident driver keeps things on course.
The Chariot has different meanings when interpreted upright as it does reversed (upside down, not the same as face down).
| Upright | Reversed |
| Victory, travel, progress, determination, and direction. | Lack of control, lack of direction, over confidence. |
| (Yes/No?): Yes | (Yes/No?): No |
The Chariot looks straight and steers the situation, even if the animals are pulling in opposite directions.
This card represents overcoming obstacles, but only through sheer will power and determination.
Maintaining focus is the key to success when this card is present.
Don't give up!
The Chariot Card Number Meaning
In Tarot, the Chariot card is numbered 7 out of the twenty two major arcana cards.
Number 7 Meaning
The number 7 is all about luck and opportunity.
This number can assure us that improvements in situations are right around the corner.
Possibility and opportunity are knocking.
The Chariot Rider Waite Description
In the original Rider-Waite tarot deck, The Chariot card illustrates a powerful looking figure, adorned with a crown sitting in a chariot which is pulled by two sphinxes.
The figure looks noble, determined and focused. In addition to his crown, he holds a scepter in his right hand.
He wears beautiful armor, adorned with lunar faces upon each shoulder.
The sphinxes, one black, and one white, appear to be pulling in opposite directions.
The sphinxes are controlled even without the use of reigns, through terrain that appears to be unpredictable and uneven.