The Chariot
The Chariot signals readiness to take control and move forward, even if you feel inexperienced or awkward. It emphasizes action over perfection: progress begins when you take the reins and test your skills. The card acknowledges that situations may feel new and provoke anxiety, but you can make adjustments as you go. Reversed, it points to hesitation, self-doubt, or waiting for others to decide, indicating a need to identify and develop missing skills.
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Description
Once the Fool has learned the lessons of his culture and practiced making decisions (and dealing with the resulting consequences), he is considered an adult, a fully functioning member of society. Like a teenager being granted a driver's license, the Fool is ready to go into the world. Like all new drivers, he lacks experience and it takes all his concentration to control the forces at his fingertips. He may feel clumsy, but he is definitely ready to move forward. For now, each step feels new as he blends the expectations, beliefs, and mores he's gathered with his personal experiences. Will he thrive with his current worldview or will it disappoint him?
Divinatory Meaning
It is time to take control and move ahead. Nothing is going to happen unless someone takes action. The situation may be new or feel new or different from past experiences, creating a sense of anxiety or uncertainty. Perfectionism, though, isn't required. Simply doing something will suffice.
Advice
You have the reins, so pick them up and just plunge in. Even if you feel awkward, don't worry. Your skills may be untested, but you do have them. Think of this as a test drive. See how it feels and make adjustments as you go.
Reversed
If reversed, ask yourself: Am I waiting for someone else to decide for me? Do I doubt my own abilities, or do I doubt my choice? What skills would I need to gain before I feel ready?
Visual Description
A stern, armored charioteer stands in a decorated chariot beneath a canopy of red drapery; he holds a wand-like scepter across his chest and grasps the reins. Two white horses or steeds, bridled and facing forward, pull the chariot at the bottom of the image. Above is a black roundel with the Roman numeral VII and a banner at the base reads "The chariot," while rose petals fall around the scene.
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