Discussion on Tarot: The Chariot

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

Okay folks, tell me the impressions the Chariots leaves you with! No text book answers here, use your intuition....what does the card say to you??

[*~*Chary*~*]

Ok lets see ... i promised myself to come in here more often so lets have a bash ... dang its been years since i done tarot

But from what i can remember i think the the Chariot represents taking control of the creative forces of expression, courage, and strength of will. It means thinking in "contradictions", confidence and using your inner-self or subconscious. the Chariot to me seems to take more of the male aspect as the aggressive nature of the card is usually the theme behind your actions . IMHO i think it is like the fireworks in your emotions which explode upwards when you can finally achieve the object of your desire.

[Flaire-FireStar]

Spiral Tarot

In the one hand, the charioteer holds a sataff with a triangle inside a square on the end. The other hand is clenched into a fist, which he holds up higher than the other hand.

I see this as part of the card (as well as the fact that he looks staright ahead with no real emotion showing) as determination and pride - like no one could outrace this fellow. He is the best trained charioteer, to him, which could also make him a bit self-centered, I suppose.

The two beings (they don't look like sphynxes in this deck) in front of the chariot are one black one (left) and one light one (right), but these two are sitting in water, which I see as an obstacle that must be overcome.




Dragon Tarot

The bright orange dragon is being driven by 2 smaller bluish dragons in a firey chariot in the sky.

This card reminds me of Apollo's son (in Greek mythology) who stole his father's chariot (to race a village boy), but when he took it, he couldn't control it and burned crops, etc. After he realized his mistake, he returned the chariot to his father, after driving back over the destruction he caused and reversed the disasters.

Overall, his want to win at a chariot race againsed the other boy outweighed his judgement, but that is what the card is warning, I think. That we need not get sidetracked, but keep our original goal- or in Apollo's son's case, responsibility and rules - at top priority.


:)

[Faery-Wings]

UW Chariot~ to me this card symbolizes victory over the the two sides of self, the subconscious and conscious, the postive and negative aspects of self. It depicts the domination and control it takes to reconcile the opposing forces within. It is a masculine force, and shows a willingness to forsake comforts of home and the familiar to go where he is needed (shown by his leaving the city).

Celtic Dragon~The two dragons, representing opposing forces, have reached the pinnacle together- they too are victorious and recognize that they need each other to succeed. The power they have together, shown by the glowing crystal, is shared evenly. Even though one dragon is bigger, they are both equal. In this card, I see success through sharing of opposing forces, power combined.

[Silver Venus]

Once I have mine a little more balancing and in control Ill post my thoughts ;)

[Flaire-FireStar]

I love that card, Chryssi! :) It's different from the "usual" chariot.


Rider-Waite

Looking at the RW Chariot, I see a worldly man who knows what he wants - he's determined to get it. He's also one tough cookie, and has probably been through his fair share of tough times.

[Storm]

Okay this is what I got for the Chariot. I have six decks and three show a man driving a chariot with very determined look on face, commanding a team of horses or lions. One is a general with a battle in the background. I see him as a general or football coach type person. Someone for whom the ultimate goal is winning. Like Vince Lombardi who said "winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." I see this as a figure who inspires and demands greatness. On the negative side it could be someone who drive others to the point of breaking and crumbling self-esteme...think the football or military dad.

the other two cards show a man in a chariot. simply that. No team of horses..you don't see any. I see this more as the A student.. who drives him/herself. Someone who expects nothing but greatness of themselves. It can be good, great things can be accomplished and a bright future is its reward. But in its negative it results in ill health, great worry, loosing touch with the outside world, limiting social opportunities...etc.