VII-The Chariot
Art: Nicholas Bertin, “Phaéton on the Chariot of Apollo” |
Action in the World Card Number: 7 The Chariot is the realization of victory and conquest. Conquering obstacles through use of one’s self confidence and control. Keywords: Triumph, Travel, To Dominate, Prince, Lover, Warrior, Success on Stage (TV, Movies, Musical Performance and Acting), Channeling one’s Energies In a Reading Triumph, ambition, overcoming obstacles, focusing on and achieving one’s goals through sheer will, rising above temptation, letting nothing distract you, a well deserved victory. Asserting yourself, having faith in yourself. A period of struggle ending in worldly success. Hard control, being self-disciplined, self control, effort, curbing impulses, being in control of your anger, assuming the reigns of power and showing authority. Perseverance. Obviously the Chariot can also be a harbinger of upcoming travel. Being active in the world. The dangers are a lack of caution, stubbornness, being so sure of one’s victory that positive criticism can’t be heard. It can be a sign that its time to change the way one is active in the world, to collaborate with others. Its easier to change one’s self than it is to change others. |