Ideas: Humility, setbacks, slowdown
Traits: Cautious, humble, leisurely, modest, patient, slow, unhurried
Emotions: Annoyance, disappointment, frustration, hope, insecurity
Ideas: Advancement, resilience, victory
Traits: Ambitious, aspiring, competitive, confident, courageous, daring, energetic, purposeful
Emotions: Enthusiasm, joy, optimism, triumph
Ideas: Brag, constant comparison, obtrusion
Traits: Aggressive, arrogant, complacent, greedy, hurried, inconsiderate, lazy, selfish
Emotions: Annoyance, envy, irritation, jealousy, pride
Personal Growth
Reaching a new plane of maturity is exciting, so some celebration is in order. Every ending, though, is a new beginning; keep an eye fixed on further growth. Having reached the limits of mundane success, it’s time to work on deeper transformation.
Relationship
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.
Career
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
Celebrate spiritual achievement, but be aware that a sense of having arrived can be the first step towards disastrous vanity. The goal is not to be a guru, but to achieve balance and stability. As you make progress, extend a helping hand to others who still await their chariot moment.
The Canopy
Stars imprinted on the canopy of the Chariot signify the occupant’s mastery over all things under heaven. How has past success (or a lack of it) played into this situation?
The Sphinxes
Horses draw the Marseilles Chariot, but in other decks, sphinxes—keepers of riddles, wisdom, and hidden knowledge—pull the carriage. One is black and the other white, symbolizing the charioteer’s dominion over masculine and feminine forces. Who guards the answer to your riddle?
The Scepter
The wand, a symbol of power used throughout the deck, appears in Rider–Waite–Smith-inspired decks as the charioteer’s scepter. How should you channel your power today?
Achievement versus Momentum
In some decks, the illustration makes it difficult to tell whether the Chariot is standing still (having reached a strategic position) or moving forward (as if mounting an attack). Is it time for strategic thinking or action?
The Lingam-Yoni
The lingam is a cylindrical or phallic shape associated with male sexual potency; the yoni, shaped like a bowl, is considered the source of all that exists. How might your situation change if you commanded unlimited creative energy?