The Chariot — Arcana VII

The Chariot — Major Arcana of the Tikkoun Tarot de Marseille

The Chariot is the 7, the last prime number of the units. This number makes it the most dynamic card in the deck... its energy is explosive.

Such is its path: nothing and no one can stop it. But if it loses control of its course, the Chariot will end up off the track. And it's truly about "decorum"! The Prince in his chariot is like an actor staging his life, captivating the audience with the brilliance of his performance.

The Chariot represents someone who chooses and takes their place in the world. Favored by the stars, he is the master of his heart, which he embraces with full awareness. He has overcome all wounds of abandonment or rejection and can freely fulfill his destiny.

The Chariot thus embodies the momentum of evident realization of its own prophecy. In fact, it's like Achilles making his heel a formidable asset.

Based on "Louis XIV at about ten years old," Henri Testelin (1616 - 1695)

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Interpretation

In its positive aspect, the Chariot signifies success. It carries the active awareness of our duality. Its focus: decision-making, action, and results.

After the difficult choice of The Lovers, the Chariot paves the way for triumphant action. Its energy spontaneously fuels our talents to act in the world in accordance with our aspirations. The Chariot is like Caesar crossing the Rubicon; it is the Prince guided by his destiny. An eminent strategist, he knows where he is going and how to get there. And that’s us every time we step into the spotlight and commit to our projects.

This card thus invites us to reconcile our contradictions in order to act. It advises aligning our actions with clear and conscious intentions. Its advice: evaluate the options and outline a battle plan. It does not guarantee the outcome... but it ensures that our chances of success are greater the more lucid and enlightened our actions are.

Its motto: "If fortune favors the bold, a Chariot forewarned is worth at least two!"

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