Upright Meaning:
The Chariot card will often appear in a love reading when a relationship may be struggling to stay balanced. It tells you that you know what you want in a relationship and asks that you take inspired steps to make that a reality. The two sphynx can suggest two forces in your life that are moving in the opposite direction; you need to hold control over both of them to stay on the right path.
It asks that you look at your relationship and make sure that your life is balanced and that you aren’t letting your relationship suffer by paying attention to other things around you or that you aren’t paying too much attention to your relationship while neglecting the rest of your life. It’s time to take control of your love life and make sure it’s being steered in the direction that you want it to take.
If you are single, the Chariot will often appear to tell you that now is the time to focus on yourself and your well-being. It is a time for self-love and personal growth, with romantic relationships taking a backseat. You need to take control of your life and your destiny.
Reversed Meaning:
When reversed in a love reading, the Chariot signifies a skewed idea of love and a belief that love is an all-consuming fairytale that will fix your life. The reality is it’s not, and this is something that you have to come to terms with. You can’t focus on love to the point that you have neglected other parts of your life.
This is a reminder that while love can feel like a major part of your life, there is so much more than finding the perfect partner. While it can be fun to show up every day with hope and enthusiasm for your great love story, don’t forget that patience is often the biggest ingredient. Love will find you when it’s time, don’t rush it and instead focus on yourself and your everyday life.
If you are in a relationship, this can be a signal that things in your relationship are extremely out of balance, and it’s time to reevaluate and reprioritize your life and loved ones. You need to make sure all areas of your life are receiving attention, not just your partner and vice versa don’t give everyone and everything but your partner attention either. This card is asking you to take control, communicate and make changes for a healthy relationship.