The Chariot - 7

Harness your momentum

The Chariot comes to meet the Fool with the driver standing tall and staring straight at us with a city and river behind him. The celestial canopy covering over him provides protection and purpose while the wand in his hand, the moons, and the crest of the chariot all signify his authority and power on this given mission. He has learned from divine wisdom and has stepped out to follow his intended path. Driven by the sphinxes, he has united their opposition so he can drive the chariot on his intended path without forceful reins.

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Meanings

The Chariot is all about harnessing momentum. It shows energy and movement, change, and victory over opposition.
This card shows the necessity of following your own path to independence and learning balance by harnessing your competing energies to find victory in the coming battles.
Now is the time to take action, be courageous, and take on the challenges coming ahead.
There is a warning in the Chariot to find balance and harness these opposing forces, because if you don’t they could begin to pull you apart.

Numerology - 7

Sevens are a time of learning and spiritual development and understanding illusion and deception. How have you processed the lessons so far? Seven encourages you to harness momentum and work to unite opposing forces.

Sevens are associated with insight, intuition, and spirituality. It is seen as a holy number in several religions, symbolizing the divine, completeness, and perfection. Sevens tend to have strong ideologies and fight injustice. Learning to transmute difficult energies into positive ones brings success in life. Seven is linked to the planet Neptune which brings deep feelings of introspection and intuition.

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Symbolism

Star Canopy – shows the guidance, wisdom, and protection from the universe and higher powers covering the driver on his path.

Crown –The eight-pointed star of destiny indicates he is embracing the destiny of victory and spiritual authority that was written in the stars for him

Moons on Shoulders – connection to instinct and intuition and seeking spiritual guidance. Waite indicates these as Urim and Thummim, tying them to Jewish mysticism and the stones on priest’s breastplates which gave connection to the divine for guidance and decision making

Wand – the wand, or spear indicates the power and control the driver has mastered. He has authority over the chariot even without reigns for control.

Crest – the wings of the crest echo the canopy and show the spiritual guidance leading the driver. The gavel underneath is a Masonic symbol often given to leaders to indicate authority.

Two Sphinxes – the sphinxes indicate sacred wisdom and divine secrets. The two together show balance and duality in the feminine and masculine, light and dark, good and evil, and his mastery over them.

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Associations

Water – the suit of emotions and intuition, represented by the cups in tarot. Water brings renewal, new life, emotional growth, inner wisdom, and healing.

The Moon – divine feminine, emotions, cycles, the subconscious, and intuition.

Cancer – intuition, compassion, and creating nurturing and safe spaces for yourself and others.