The Chariot 24X36" Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Original has been sold. High gloss photo print and canvas reproductions available in limited quantities.
The symbolism and history of this card are rich and varied. This is one of the most complex ones I’ve encountered, in fact, as there seem to be many opinions as to what it means. It can be seen as a representation of nurturing, caring and growth - not for another but for ones self. In finding a Buddhist theme this lends itself well to one of my favourite Buddhist beliefs that no one is more deserving of your own love, care and respect than yourself.
But the card’s many symbols leave it open to other interpretations as well. It is traditionally a war chariot, pulled by horses and therefore an implication of victory or achievement.
There is also a strong play of opposites. Often the two steeds depicted would be black and white and there is the contrast of the sun and the moon. In this way the card shows a separation and pull in two different directions.
I personally like to think that it is about all of these meanings. It’s about our ability to win our own inner battles, recognise our strengths and nurture compassion for ourselves. It’s our thoughts versus our feelings, our wants versus our needs and our dreams versus our realities. Ultimately it’s telling us to look at where we pull ourselves apart with the hope of unifying rather than fighting.
The symbolism and history of this card are rich and varied. This is one of the most complex ones I’ve encountered, in fact, as there seem to be many opinions as to what it means. It can be seen as a representation of nurturing, caring and growth - not for another but for ones self. In finding a Buddhist theme this lends itself well to one of my favourite Buddhist beliefs that no one is more deserving of your own love, care and respect than yourself.
But the card’s many symbols leave it open to other interpretations as well. It is traditionally a war chariot, pulled by horses and therefore an implication of victory or achievement.
There is also a strong play of opposites. Often the two steeds depicted would be black and white and there is the contrast of the sun and the moon. In this way the card shows a separation and pull in two different directions.
I personally like to think that it is about all of these meanings. It’s about our ability to win our own inner battles, recognise our strengths and nurture compassion for ourselves. It’s our thoughts versus our feelings, our wants versus our needs and our dreams versus our realities. Ultimately it’s telling us to look at where we pull ourselves apart with the hope of unifying rather than fighting.
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