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The Chariot

The student's confidence and ego strength has been energized by the hard work of choice, decision-making and resolve demanded in the Lovers stage. They are motoring to new vistas within, and this is reflected in the changes taking place in their lives. At this stage they are learning to manage urges toward the dark and light within themselves, and the differences of opinion in others. They are finding their own way to become readers through the establishment of solid emotional foundations, using their energy wisely, and finding their spiritual "vehicle"through life.

The Chariot represents professional, personal and spiritual attainment through self discipline and personal maturity. Significant others in their life are noticing these change staking place in the reader, and as they negotiate these challenges successfully their confidence is boosted.

Some students notice their lives changing; students move, change careers, transform the pattern of their relationships, and feel their self-confidence increasing. They are going places! They are going to be readers, which will represent the realization of their desires. Alexandra Genetti in the Wheel of Change Tarot points to the importance of relationship at this stage; an innovative and woman-centred adjustment to the traditional Chariot divinatory meaning.

The Chariot card impels us to discover the power within ourselves, not by steam rolling those around us but by using our vital energy toward solutions that are inclusive, productive, and sustainable. These solutions drive the chariot of time to a more beautiful world where respect, love and the natural rhythms of life help us find equitable resolutions of human problems."

Students will buy the decks that depict their true inner selves the most appropriately – coming in to show off their new "vehicles" proudly, excited, and being able to vision themselves reading this deck They make plans – one student designed a feedback questionnaire for her practicum clients to fill out and brought in copies to share with the other initiates, Students bring in articles, or other pieces of information that they've found helpful and considerately bring in for the class, Students make a commitment to readership over other options such as returning to school, taking a full time job, or starting up a different business.