Chariot --

Upright: Control, willpower, success, action, determination

Reversed: Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction

The Chariot is a card of willpower, determination, and strength. You have discovered how to make decisions in alignment with your values, and now you are taking action on those decisions. When The Chariot appears in a Tarot reading, take it as a sign of encouragement. You have set your objectives and are now channeling your inner power with a fierce dedication to bring these objectives to fruition. When you apply discipline and commitment to achieve your goals, you will succeed. The Chariot calls you to assert yourself and be courageous. Be bold in expressing your desires and laying down your boundaries. You need to have faith in yourself and know fundamentally who you are and what you stand for.

The charioteer is under the impression that she directs her life, but divinity has precedence over all. The black and white horses signify the charioteer must learn to view success and failure as two sides of the coin of self knowledge. Are you aware that you can only control your thoughts and reactions, not the situation or others? What are you moving towards or away from? The Mexican female figure is a typical yet modern Tarot image, wrapped in a red and orange cloth with skulls embedded on the horses' bridles and harnesses. These skulls are a small nod to Dia de los Muertos, as well that it looks like she is escaping from Hell. The Chariot card resides in the element of Water. The Chariot symbolizes the human body or "vessel" in which you travel through life. The Chariot is a sign you will be successful. Keep your focus and remain confident in your abilities. Use your willpower and self-discipline to concentrate on the task at hand. See this endeavor as a test of your strength and conviction.