The Chariot — The Major Arcana
The word Arcana comes from the Latin word Arcanum, which represents a sacred secret or mystery that one must discover. The Chariot is related to the Major Arcana and signifies major life lessons you’ll learn on this path, that of mastering emotional control.
The secret paths of the Major Arcana represent the journey of the Fool, in which the Fool learns new lessons with every step of the way and overcomes obstacles and gains wisdom from lessons learned.
The Chariot — Emotional Endings and New Emotional Beginnings
The path of the Chariot represents the soldier who makes his rank and graduates from Boot Camp. The Charioteer leaves Boot Camp with the Eye of the Tiger, ready and prepared for anything that life throws at him.
“I am ruled by the Cancer zodiac sign. I look calm on the outside, but I am “exploding” on the inside! I am determined to overcome this feeling of doubt and fear, and I will focus only on winning control of my emotions and escaping from their control!”
“Everyone, at times, becomes a new recruit in need of mastering emotional control. Through battle, you prove your worthiness to reach the next rank, to leave Boot Camp behind, to exercise self-control when meeting your adversaries, and to prepare for anything that life throws at you!”