Card of the Day for December 22 - The Chariot
Opentarot
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