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| | From:  «Mistyblue» (Original Message) | Sent: 5/03/2004 8:25 p.m. |
This is the 8th card "The Chariot" and this card is number 7 and a Major Arcana. Please post what you think this card means, please do not use a book to look at, but go by your gut feelings and instincts. If this card came out in a spread for a person what message do you feel lies within. Remember you get out of this what you put into it, it doesnt matter our much or how little you post, the key here is to trust yourself in what you give. Please post you feelings and thoughts and add it to this thread. In a couple of days the meaning of this card will be posted. Please dont be shy to post, this is meant to be a fun excercise that we can also learn in :) |
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I love this card it is one of my fav. It represents the perfect balance, black and white. It is not a balance that is natural but takes work and control. This is an action card. It also implys war, or fighting for what it is that is right. leadership, taking a stand. The man is a leader, a prince. he wears armor as if setting out for battle or returning from a victory. The river behind him is the obsticals that he has crossed and had to use his wisdom and experiance to guide him. The reverse of this would be caos (sp) riots, defeat. |
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I see the man in this card as being victorius, parading around the city and informing the people of his great accomplishments. He is held high in his chariot and pulled by two opposite direction. But at the same time, he has control over both of them and is able to move forth. I cannot make out too much of the symbolism but it looks like there is water and crescent moons on his shoulder. So there maybe is some sort of emotion in this victory. On another thought, he appears to be marching away from the city just past the water. So maybe he is going out, as a proud warrior, to take on whatever battle is in other lands. But at this point, he has strong control. |
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This is my first attempt at anything like this but this is what I feel from this card, I feel alot of power and strength radiating from this card, I feel he has alot of pride and his heads held high, but I keep being drawn to the chest area where alot of warmth and light seem to be radiating from, could be strength healthwise.. This person knows what he wants and has there mind set on achieving it. if I got it wrong its only my first go at this so please dont laugh at me |
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Thankyou to all of you that gave it a go , thats wonderful :) Each of you picked up on points of this card, so well done  achieving victory - reaching your goal
winning
being successful
dominating
coming out on top
beating the competition - 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 - asserting yourself
- being ego-focused
establishing an identify
knowing who you are
feeling self-confident
having faith in yourself
looking out for your interests - achieving hard control
- mastering emotions
curbing impulses
maintaining discipline
holding in anger
getting your way
assuming the reins of power
showing authority 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 at 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 up 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. |
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