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A black and white tarot card titled "The Chariot," featuring a charioteer riding a chariot driven by two sphinxes, with text explaining the symbolism and significance of the card.

The Chariot represents willpower, determination, and victory through control. The charioteer drives two sphinxes of opposing colors, symbolizing the need to harness conflicting forces to move forward. This is a card of triumph, ambition, and asserting one's will to overcome obstacles. Success is achieved not by force, but by focus, direction, and mastering one's own inner conflicts.

THE CHARIOT

✸ Lack of direction or control
✸ Aggression and forcefulness
✸ Defeat and failure
✸ Inner conflict and lack of will
✸ Stalled progress or recklessness

REVERSAL CARDS

UPRIGHT CARDS

   ✸  control  ✸  willpower ✸  direction

✸ Willpower and determination
✸ Victory and success
✸ Control and direction
✸ Overcoming conflict
✸ Focus and ambition

KEY WORDS