The Chariot Tarot Meaning: Upright, Reversed & Yes/No
The Chariot (7) tarot meaning — willpower, victory, and determination (upright) or lack of direction and scattered energy (reversed). Love, career,.
The Chariot is the 7th card of the Major Arcana. A armored warrior stands in a chariot pulled by two sphinxes — one black, one white — pulling in opposite directions. Yet the chariot moves forward. The warrior has not eliminated the opposing forces; they have mastered them.
This card is about victory through discipline, not luck.
The Chariot · Major Arcana 7 Upright — willpower · victory · determination (Yes) Reversed — lack of direction · opposition · aggression (No)
What the Card Shows
The canopy above the chariot is decorated with stars — the warrior travels under cosmic favor. On their chest is a square, symbolizing earthly grounding. The crescent moon on their shoulders speaks of intuition supporting their drive. The two sphinxes represent opposing forces within: emotion and reason, instinct and discipline.
**The Chariot is not
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Chariot a yes or no card?
- Upright, The Chariot is a strong Yes — victory through willpower and focused effort. Reversed, it leans toward No, indicating obstacles, lack of direction, or forces pulling against each other.
- What does The Chariot mean in a love reading?
- In love, The Chariot suggests momentum and forward movement — a relationship gaining traction or the drive to pursue someone. Reversed, it can mean a relationship stalled by conflicting forces or one partner pulling in a different direction.
- What does The Chariot reversed mean?
- The Chariot reversed indicates a loss of control, scattered energy, or opposing forces you have not yet reconciled. It asks you to stop, realign, and regain focus before charging ahead.
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