Your Tarot Card of the Year: The Chariot
If the digits of your birthday this year add up to 7, your Card of the Year is The Chariot
What The Chariot is All About
The Chariot is the archetype of direction and determination. Where the previous card, the Lovers, confronts us with choice, the Chariot is about committing to that choice and following through. It’s the energy of harnessing opposing forces (doubt and confidence, desire and discipline, light and shadow) and steering them toward a single destination. The Chariot symbolizes victory, but it’s not handed to you on a silver platter. You earn it by staying disciplined and holding the reins firmly. A personal Chariot year makes it clear that, while you may not control the terrain, you’re in charge of how skillfully you steer.
How to Work with Chariot Energy
The Chariot asks you to be clear about your destination and unwavering in your commitment to reach it. This is a year to set goals, create a strategy, and then actually stick to it, even when distractions or setbacks tempt you to swerve (or bow out completely). That doesn’t mean bulldozing through everything in your path; the Chariot is about balance and precision, not brute force. If unexpected shifts arrive, remember that adaptability is part of mastery. You may need to take a detour, but you’re still heading toward your larger goal. Starting new habits -- especially physical practices like running or cycling -- can help you embody the Chariot’s steady, forward-moving energy and prove to yourself that you’re capable of self-directed change.
The Chariot’s Advice
“Decide where you’re going. Don’t let the noise knock you off course.”
For the year ahead, The Chariot’s message is one of commitment and resolve. When your mind spins and chaos threatens to pull you in a dozen directions, return to your inner compass. Victory isn’t a matter of controlling the entire landscape. You only have to master yourself -- your focus, your choices. You’ll be amazed at how far you can go.
How does this year fit into your journey?
