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The Chariot, Tarot de Marseille
Major arcana

The Chariot

The Chariot asserts a direction and carries its action through despite differing forces: it turns the choice into organised movement.

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What the card shows

The Chariot shows a driver standing upright in the chariot, sceptre in hand, and two horses of opposing colours drawing the team. The reins meet in a single hand.

Its light

A clear direction mobilises your resources. Two opposing forces become useful when they pull together, and holding the reins firmly is enough to move ahead.

Its shadow

The drive to move can turn into haste or display. Speed says little about accuracy, and a tense driver breaks the reins instead of steering the team.

Keywords

directionmovementmasteryprogresswillpower

Notes on the symbolism

Symbolism TdM. The Chariot. The chariot takes up the form of the Roman triumph, and its starred canopy comes from Renaissance royal entries.

What this card invites you to do

Choose your course and organise everything around it. Correct the direction against the facts, and check that your efforts pull the same way.

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