VICTORY WILL SELF-ASSERTION HARD CONTROL
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ACHIEVING VICTORY reaching your goal winning being successful dominating coming out on top beating the competition Reversed Early Phase: You may begin to be successful. A victory may become possible in the future. You may triumph in the end. The path to the top may begin soon. A mood of conquest may develop. Late Phase: The victory is behind you. Your string of wins is ending. A moment of triumph is in the past. You're no longer dominating. The battle is winding down. |
USING YOUR WILL being determined to succeed focusing your intent rising above temptation letting nothing distract you sustaining an effort concentrating your energies fixing on a goal Reversed Early Phase: You may start to get focused. Your determination may grow. The desire for success may become stronger. Someone may show more discipline. Late Phase: Your concentration is decreasing. You can no longer sustain an effort. The will to achieve is fading. You're less intent now. Your strength of purpose is weakening. |
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being ego-focused establishing an identity knowing who you are feeling self-confident having faith in yourself looking out for your interests Reversed Early Phase: You may become more assertive. You may start to stand up for yourself. Self-confidence may grow. You're getting ready to ask for what you want. Late Phase: You're less assertive now. You're no longer making your presence felt. Your desire to be first is decreasing. Selfish needs are losing importance. It's no longer necessary to grab the attention. |
ACHIEVING HARD CONTROL mastering emotions curbing impulses maintaining discipline holding in anger getting your own way assuming the reins of power showing authority Reversed Early Phase: Strong controls may begin to be implemented. You may need to be firm in the future. Strict measures may become necessary. You may start to master your emotions. Late Phase: The rigid controls are loosening. You're no longer in control. The reins of power are slipping away. The need to be strict is decreasing. You're putting an oppressive environment behind you. |
Description
Picture Julius Caesar riding his chariot triumphantly into Rome. He has defeated his enemies and conquered vast, new lands. This is the spirit of the Chariot. Card 7 represents the victories that are possible through willpower and self-mastery. A military image is appropriate for the Chariot because this card stands for the strengths associated with combat—discipline, grit, determination, and assertiveness.
The Chariot represents the positive aspects of the ego. A healthy ego is one that is strong and self-assured. It knows what it wants and how to get it. We can get annoyed with someone whose ego is too healthy, but we often turn to that person to lead us through difficult moments. We know he or she won't be wishy-washy.
In readings, the Chariot often appears when hard control is or could be in evidence. At its best, hard control is not brutal, but firm and direct. It is backed by a strong will and great confidence. The Chariot can mean self-control or control of the environment. This card also represents victory. There are many types of wins; the Chariot's is of the win-lose type. Your success comes from beating the competition to become number one. Such moments are glorious in the right circumstances.
Some Possible Opposing Cards
Hanged Man—accepting the flow of Spirit, putting others first
Tower—defeat, humbling experience
Eight of Swords—confusion, self-doubt
Ten of Swords—feeling powerless, in the pits, putting others first
Some Possible Reinforcing Cards
Magician—using your will, concentrating
Two of Wands—being in authority, dominating
Six of Wands—triumph, self-confidence
Four of Pentacles—control
Nine of Pentacles—self-control, discipline
