Card Name: The Chariot
Corresponding Card: 13 Death
Corresponding Astrological Sign: Aries
Corresponding Person: Ares
Element: Water
Key Words: Victory, Control, Willpower, Defense, Confrontation, Progress
Strengthening Cards: The Magician, Wands Two, Wands Six, Pentacles Four, Pentacles Nine

Related Legends

Ares, the god of war, one of the twelve major gods.
Ares is the son of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Hera, the queen of the gods. Among the Olympian gods, Ares is the god of war, battle, courage, civil order, and chaos. He is described as "a bloodthirsty killer and a conqueror of fortified castles." He is a symbol of power and strength, bloodthirsty and bloody, personifying human warfare. He is handsome and beloved by the goddess of love Aphrodite, but once caught in an affair with Aphrodite, he was tricked by her crippled husband, the god of fire and craftsmanship Hephaestus, becoming a laughingstock among the gods, yet also fathered Eros, the god of love.

Card Description

A warrior wearing a eight-pointed star helmet and armor drives a chariot pulled by two lion-headed creatures, bravely moving towards victory, unstoppable. The black lion-headed creature on the left represents severity, while the white lion-headed creature on the right represents mercy. Their hands work together, indicating the balance of yin and yang, which is the prerequisite for pursuing victory - balance. The blue canopy and the six-pointed star pattern symbolize the influence of celestial bodies on the warrior's success, predicting that hope plays a very important role in achieving victory. The warrior's right hand tightly grips a spear, showing his strong desire for victory, and the square on his chest represents the earth element, symbolizing the power of will. The pair of wings in front of the chariot are said to be an ancient Egyptian totem, representing inspiration, and the small shield below the wings is said to be an ancient Indian totem symbolizing the union of yin and yang. As the seventh card in the tarot, the chariot seems to indicate that the Fool, who has already completed one-third of the journey, has become a mature and brave warrior, fighting bravely and striving forward in the pursuit of victory.

Upward Position of the Card

Meaning

Represents: Active, ambitious, in charge, departure, progress, quick victory, glorious achievements, pioneering spirit, defeating opponents, winner of love, passionate love
* Success through persistence, the situation is under control.
Love and Marriage: Successful in love, rapid progress in relationships, active communication, bold pursuit.
Work and Study: Independent work, confidence, quick adjustment of emotions to improve efficiency, competitive environment, suitable for entertainment-related careers, improved grades, passing exams.
Interpersonal Relationships and Wealth: Saving money to buy a car, broad friendships, lively personality, good at socializing, independent.
Health and Life: Good health, full of energy.
Other: Suitable for outdoor activities (such as skiing, driving, horseback riding, spring outing), getting a driver's license, interest in new things, keeping a diary.

Card Reading Reference

1. A person with strong willpower or someone who can command others.
2. Achieving goals, winning, being the top, occupying a dominant position.
3. Enhancing self-awareness, discovering one's own energy.
4. Overconfidence in feelings, lack of communication, stubborn attitude.
5. Starting a certain plan.
6. Controlling desires and actions to maintain direction.

Reversed Position of the Card

Meaning

Represents: Cowardly, strong enemies, setbacks, loss of morale, failure due to impatience, lack of funds, disinterest, rejection, losing trust, avoiding love
* Emotionally out of control, failure, setbacks, obstacles.
Love and Marriage: Too hasty, abandoned, incompatible conversation, inability to progress in a relationship due to cowardice, hurting people with blunt words, facing a strong rival.
Work and Study: Lack of responsibility for uninteresting things, project progress stalled, low work efficiency, disinterest in studies, poor grades, low learning efficiency.
Interpersonal Relationships and Wealth: Losing money, spending without restraint, gambling losses, constant arguments, causing dissatisfaction with任性, being cold towards others.
Health and Life: Physical and mental exhaustion, injury from exercise or accidents.
Other: Stubborn, speeding, scattered attention, overconfidence, unprepared for unexpected events.