Welcome back to The Alchemy of Tarot! I hope you had a
wonderful, safe, and healing Samhain tide. In the Northern hemisphere, we have
entered into the darkest time of the year, and can better explore our internal
wisdom, find balance, and appreciate the messages of shadow. These messages
are best received in the quiet spaces of meditation, ritual, and introspection.
Rider-Waite Tarot |
The Chariot, associated with the zodiac sign of Cancer illustrates the
archetype of finding our direction in life, while acknowledging internal and
external conflicts that may sometimes threaten to serve as an obstacle along
our path. Looking at the Rider Waite illustration, the charioteer is clearly
well prepared for battle. He is covered by the finest armor, wearing a laurel
wreath, with a star on his crown...even his lower arms are shielded! He is protected from the elements by his
elaborate Chariot with stars overhead and an insignia beneath. While he is sheltered from the elements, he has clear view of his path. On his shoulders are two crescent moons, both waxing and
waning.The black and white sphinxes lay in front of the chariot, in a
seemingly paradoxical state of active rest. These mythical creatures, like the charioteer, are prepared to move at a moment's notice.
Throughout the card we see these antithetical elements representing challenge
and friction, yet needing to work in harmony in order to be successful in
battle or other pursuits.
How do we negotiate our own internal battles? How do we navigate
through disparate voices, disparate desires pulling us in separate ways? The
Chariot archetype reminds us that we are complex individuals and often must
work through internal strife along our paths. If we maintain focus we
can utilize the energy of this struggle in a constructive way. This archetype
reminds us that part of being human is struggle, and that as well prepared as
we are to progress along any given path, we will still encounter
obstacles....often internal, that threaten to block our way. It also allows us to honor the beauty of paradox, of the uncertain, the unknown. So often we look to find control and certainty in every situation. The tenets put forth in Terror Management Theory underline this desire to prescribe order and control in order to assuage feelings of uncertainty and chaos inside us, or within our environment. But guess what? We don't control everything, don't know everything and that's ok. There is infinite beauty in mystery and shadow, as well as infinite possibility! The Chariot demonstrates that even though we may live with uncertainty, we can still stride confidently towards our goals and dreams.
If you would like to book a Tarot reading, Reiki or intuitive session, please email me: abraxasintuitivearts@icloud.com and make sure to visit me on FB, Twitter, and my new website www.abraxasintuitivearts.com!
If you would like to book a Tarot reading, Reiki or intuitive session, please email me: abraxasintuitivearts@icloud.com and make sure to visit me on FB, Twitter, and my new website www.abraxasintuitivearts.com!
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