The Chariot
The Chariot depicts the hero setting out on a disciplined quest, symbolized by a figure in armor atop a chariot drawn by sphinxes. It signifies an intense inner drive and focused purpose to move forward and accomplish a goal, often with little openness to deviation. The card warns of defensiveness and hiding one's true self, urging mastery and control while cautioning against riding roughshod over obstacles or fearing failure. Ultimately it reminds the querent that the hero will face challenges that require pausing, opening up, and learning, even if that time has not yet arrived.
Keywords
Card Title
VII – The Chariot
Correspondences
Cancer
Keywords
The warrior/hero setting out on his quest, ultimate power and control, discipline, mastership, fixity of purpose, invulnerability, defensiveness, hiding one's true self, an important journey
Meaning
"The Chariot" stands for the hero setting out on his quest. Traditionally it shows a figure encased in armor atop a chariot drawn by sphinxes. In a draw, the Chariot indicates an intense drive forward to accomplish something. There is little openness to accept a deviation from the course, and the impulse comes all from the inside - from inside the armor. Ultimately the hero will be challenged on his quest; he will need to halt, to open himself and to learn, but not yet. The lesson is to harness the drive, but also not to ride roughshod over obstacles and not to fear failure so much.
Exploring the Card
From the armored charioteer it was fairly easy to jump to the Hogwarts Express, the "chariot" for young wizards and witches to take them out on their quest, to learn about magic and about themselves. Incidentally, this is also the first card that does not feature a figure or figures.
Visual Description
A steam locomotive charges forward along railway tracks toward the viewer, a large plume of smoke rising into a textured sky. The engine bears a nameplate reading 'Hogwarts Express' with a visible number on its face. Tall grasses and reeds fill the foreground while low hills or mountains form the backdrop, and ornate swirling decorative motifs frame the scene. The top of the card shows the Roman numeral VI and the bottom is labeled 'The Chariot'.
Harry Potter tarot
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