The Chariot

The next card in our deck is the Chariot, representing Cancer!  Typically, the Chariot has a warrior standing inside a chariot. He wears armor decorated with crescent moons (representing what is coming into being), a tunic with a square (the strength of will) and other alchemical symbols (spiritual transformation). The laurel and star crown signals victory, success and spiritual evolution. Although he appears to be driving the chariot, the charioteer holds no reins – just a wand like The Magician’s – symbolizing that he controls through the strength of his will and mind. Last month's Lovers challenged you to make your own choices, and the Chariot doubles down encouraging you to move forward boldly, with action. You have discovered how to make decisions in alignment with your values with the Lovers card, and now you are taking action on those decisions. Upright, this card is about control, willpower, success, action, and determination. Reversed, it's about self-discipline, opposition, a