Card of the Day for September 30 - The Chariot
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Attribution - Cancer
The Chariot is represented by the
number 7, which suggests dedicating oneself to a goal or an ideal.
Wisdom will be developed through the number 7.
The zodiacal sign of Sagittarius fits well with the Charioteer, for Sagittarius is always aspiring to seeking answers and shooting for the stars.
Rider-Waite Imagery
The central figure is a man standing in a chariot that is being
pulled by a black sphinx (yin)and a white sphinx (yang). The
Hebrew letter associated with the Chariot is Cheth which means
fence, a protective enclosure. The Chariot is a movable fence. The
chariot represents the drive and direction to obtain goals. On top
of the body of the chariot are 4 pillars. These represent the 4
elements and the number of order and measurement. On top of the
pillars is a starry canopy. The starry canopy represents celestial
forces, divine inspiration and the correlation of the stars to
human forces (astrology). There is a lot of symmetry and balance
in this card.
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The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite (1911)
Part I: The Veil and its Symbols
7. The Chariot. This is represented in some extant codices as being drawn by two sphinxes, and the device is in consonance with the symbolism, but it must not be supposed that such was its original form; the variation was invented to support a particular historical hypothesis. In the eighteenth century white horses were yoked to the car. As regards its usual name, the lesser stands for the greater; it is really the King in his triumph, typifying, however, the victory which creates kingship as its natural consequence and not the vested royalty of the fourth card. M. Court de Gebelin said that it was Osiris Triumphing, the conquering sun in spring-time having vanquished the obstacles of winter. We know now that Osiris rising from the dead is not represented by such obvious symbolism. Other animals than horses have also been used to draw the currus triumphalis, as, for example, a lion and a leopard.
Part II: The Doctrine Behind the Veil
An erect and princely figure carrying a drawn sword and corresponding, broadly speaking, to the traditional description which I have given in the first part. On the shoulders of the victorious hero are supposed to be the Urim and Thummim. He has led captivity captive; he is conquest on all planes in the mind, in science, in progress, in certain trials of initiation. He has thus replied to the sphinx, and it is on this account that I have accepted the variation of Eliphas Levi; two sphinxes thus draw his chariot. He is above all things triumph in the mind.
It is to be understood for this reason (a) that the question of
the sphinx is concerned with a Mystery of Nature and not of the
world of Grace, to which the charioteer could offer no answer; (b)
that the planes of his conquest are manifest or external and not
within himself; (c) that the liberation which he effects may leave
himself in the bondage of the logical understanding; (d) that the
tests of initiation through which he has passed in triumph are to
be understood physically or rationally; and (e) that if he came to
the pillars of that Temple between which the High Priestess is
seated, he could not open the scroll called Tora, nor if she
questioned him could he answer. He is not hereditary royalty and
he is not priesthood.
UPRIGHT
Journeys, movement, dynamic activity.
There are no limits.
An inspiring leader brings together
conflicting parties. (Kat Black)
A symbol of our intelligence and
gives us a sense of direction.
A need to balance different levels of
self; mental, emotional, spiritual, physical.
You have a responsible and kind nature but intensely focused on your goal and achieving victory.
Accomplishment.
A forceful character.
Travel by water or over water.
Excellent health.
The drive for success, get in the race and win it.
Being on track.
Moving ahead.
Self-control, confidence, triumph over enemies, courage, determination.
Victory through personal effort, conquest, heroism, fame, overcoming obstacles.
Stay centred and take control of competing forces. Steer the middle course between feelings, thoughts and wishes.
Can indicate travel, the purchase of a new car, safety from accidents.
Recovery from an illness is assured.
Whatever situation you asked about will resolve itself in your favour.
Find something you are good at and love to do – then find a way to make money doing it.
Ruthless determination.
Being war-like and certain you are
right.
Military endeavours to protect the
homeland.
REVERSED
Unable to complete a task.
Misdirection.
Quarrel.
Weakness of will.
Being out of balance and off track.
Poor health or lack of vigor.
Loss of power.
A dispute which might result in litigation and defeat.
Mentally giving up the fight.
No transportation available.
Defeat.
Spending out of control, wastefulness, self-indulgence.
Restlessness.
Plans fall through.
Suspicion, anxiety.
A feeling of invasion.
Repression, moodiness, rigidity.
A smothering relationship.
Heading off in a slightly wrong direction.
Wanting to take a break and be a little more light-hearted.
Losing your way – literally or
metaphorically.
1. Haindl
2. Herbal
3. Kazanlar
4. Morgan Greer
5. Fey
6. Phantasmagoric