Have you ever conjured-up life dreams… only to watch them drift by like clouds, out of reach and disappearing fast? You’re not alone. For the rest of us, the problem isn’t dreaming big—it’s staying on track. That’s where The Chariot bursts onto the Tarot scene with burning passion and a message that can manifest your life goals.
Issue: Feeling Stuck or Distracted
We all start out with the best of intentions—career aspirations, relationship aspirations, creative endeavors. But along the way, doubts arise. Goals get sidetracked. Momentum stalls. You catch yourself wondering: Is this truly what I want? or worse—What if I fail?
Without direction or inner self-control, even the most important objectives appear to be slipping away. And let’s be honest, it’s hard to go after life goals when your confidence has lost its way.
When Self-Doubt Becomes the Driver
Here’s the harsh truth: if you don’t have control of your own reins, life takes the wheel for you. And it doesn’t take you where you wanted to go.
The Chariot appears when we’re being pulled in two opposing directions—ambition on one side, fear or avoidance on the other. If not addressed, this tug-of-war can lead to paralysis or constant course correction, leaving you exhausted and still no closer to achieving your life’s purpose.
Engage the Hero Within
The Chariot, card VII in the Major Arcana, is The Hero of Jungian archetypes—a brave inner energy that will not be deterred and will continue to advance regardless. This card is the cure for stagnation. When this card appears in a reading, it means your time of action has come.
You’re not being asked to work harder. You’re being asked to align. To align your life’s goals with intention, quiet distractions, and move forward with conviction.
The Inner Child & The Courage to Move
In Tarot therapy terms, The Chariot relates to your Inner Child’s early experiences of trusting self and independence. Were you encouraged to go for what you wanted, or taught to play small and not risk?
Today’s the day to retell that story. The Chariot gives you permission to stake your claim and follow your dreams—not chaotically, but purposefully and intelligently.
Herein lies the magic: as you tap into your Chariot energy, you begin to believe that not only are your dreams worthy, but attainable too.
A Therapeutic Approach to Victory
Applying The Chariot card to your Tarot practice is a powerful way of redefining your relationship with ambition. Try this exercise:
Write down three most significant life goals to you.
For each, ask: What’s pulling me forward? What’s keeping me back?
Visualise The Chariot in your mind’s eye driving a course between these two.
Take one bold, committed action this week. No detours.
This is progress, not perfection. Keep in mind: The Chariot doesn’t win by charging—he wins by not letting himself be thrown off track.
Final Thoughts: It’s Your Journey, Your Reins
Life objectives aren’t about checking boxes. They’re about creating a life that looks like you and what you believe in. The Chariot reminds you that you already possess what you need to arrive there—focus, discipline, and the heart of a hero.
So the next time you pull The Chariot, don’t interpret it as encouragement. Interpret it as an agreement with your future self. One that goes like this: I will navigate. I will work. I will win.
Now, grab the reins. Your destination awaits.
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