The Chariot
The Chariot Keywords Advancement, victory, triumph, success Meaning and Interpretation Upright Breaking through barriers. Moving forward with confidence and authority. Reaching the pinnacle of success. Basking in the glory of achievement. Guiding an effort to total victory. Establishing yourself as a worthy leader. Reversed Resting on laurels. Riding roughshod over the feelings or expectations of others. Focusing more on past successes than future opportunities. Failing to rein in impulsive behavior. Correspondences • Archetype: The Victorious Hero • Hebrew Alphabet: Cheth/Fence/8 • Numbers: 7 (imagination, inner work, psychology) • Planetary/Astrological/Elemental: Cancer • Mythical/Spiritual: Odysseus. Jason. The search for the Holy Grail. Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. • Story: With an eye toward solving the story's central problem, the main character commits to a quest, usually at the end of the first act. Advice Relationships Moving forward to mutual victory requires trust and cooperation. If you have this already, depend on it during an upcoming challenge. If you lack it, consider what choices have prevented forming this kind of bond. Don't rest on your laurels; successful romance is an ongoing commitment. Work What do you need to move forward? Now is the time to summon resources and plan for future success. Past successes might not be an indicator of current value. Remember that employers tend to ask "What have you done for me lately?" Work accordingly. Spirituality