Major Arcana
The Chariot
Card 7
WillpowerVictoryDeterminationControl
Deluxe Astrology's tarot card encyclopedia documents the The Chariot with upright and reversed meanings, full cosmic correspondences (Major Arcana, Water element, Cancer, Moon), love and career context, yes/no guidance (yes), numerological ties, and crystal associations. Free, no registration required.
Affirmation
“I harness my willpower and charge toward victory.”
Numerology
7 — mastery, triumph through spiritual will
Cosmic Correspondences
Element: Water
Zodiac: Cancer
Planet: Moon
Crystal: Tiger's Eye
Color: Silver & Black
Yes/No: Yes
Upright Meaning
Willpower, determination, and triumph. Push forward with focus and confidence to overcome obstacles.
Reversed Meaning
Lack of direction, aggression, and no control. You may be pushing too hard or losing your way.
Card Description
The Chariot charges forward with unstoppable determination. Victory is yours if you maintain focus and harness your willpower toward a clear goal.
This card also governs Simon Bolivar's cosmic destiny (Cancer Sun) — explore their chart and coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Chariot
What does the The Chariot mean in a love reading?
In a love reading, the The Chariot (Major Arcana, Water element) reflects willpower, victory, determination. Willpower, determination, and triumph. Push forward with focus and confidence to overcome obstacles. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Lack of direction, aggression, and no control. You may be pushing too hard or losing your way.
What does the The Chariot mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the The Chariot upright points to willpower and victory under Moon’s influence. Willpower, determination, and triumph. Push forward with focus and confidence to overcome obstacles. If it appears reversed, watch for Lack of direction, aggression, and no control. You may be pushing too hard or losing your way.
Is the The Chariot a yes or no card?
The The Chariot is traditionally a yes card in yes-or-no tarot readings. Its energy supports forward movement, affirmative answers, and positive momentum when drawn upright. Reversed, consider the answer conditional on surrounding cards.
What zodiac sign is associated with the The Chariot?
The The Chariot is associated with Cancer (Water element), ruled by Moon. This astrological connection shapes the card’s core themes: willpower, victory, determination. When Cancer season is active or when Moon is prominent in transit, the The Chariot often carries extra weight in a reading.
What does the The Chariot reversed mean?
When the The Chariot appears reversed in a tarot reading, it indicates Lack of direction, aggression, and no control. You may be pushing too hard or losing your way. The reversed meaning is not simply the opposite of upright — it often signals the same energy turned inward, blocked, or overdone rather than its literal negation.