The Chariot at Work - Pushing Boundaries on the Road to Progress

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” Molière

The Chariot takes you on a road trip, and along the way you can expect a bumpy ride.

On the image the charioteer has turned her back on the safety of the walled city, and is moving forward into unknown territory.

She is ready for this challenge, determined to achieve her goal no matter what. She knows it won't be easy, but that doesn't deter her.

Still, at times when the going gets tough, she finds herself wavering, but her willpower and perseverance keep her going until she gets to where she wants to be.

So what is the Chariot telling you in a reading about work and career?

You start a new job or a new project, and perhaps you may even need to move to a new city, or it involves travel.

You may decide to change direction in your career; think of the road less travelled, which scares you a bit, but the urge to do something different and succeed is stronger than your fear.

The Chariot heralds a new beginning, but unlike the Fool, you know the reason for this journey and you have prepared yourself. 

You may be hitting a difficult period in your business. It may be a make-or-break situation, and you need to get through a time of hard work and stress not knowing what the outcome will be.

If you are facing an ongoing struggle, the Chariot reminds you to stay focused on overcoming it and not give up. 

When the Chariot comes up for a new job or business venture, it indicates a steep learning curve ahead but the reward can be great.

Don't be discouraged by setbacks or difficulties. You can overcome them with tenacity and self-discipline.

The Chariot can indicate a test of skill and ability. Now you have to apply in practice what you have learned on a course. Walk the talk.

No more teacher, mentor or supervisor to hold your hand and correct your mistakes; you're on your own.

The Chariot is also about control; you're sitting in the driver's seat and make your own decisions on where you are headed.

When working with others, you stand your ground and assert your position rather than holding back. This may lead to some conflict, but you don't let this stop you from getting work done and projects completed.

The Chariot can also suggest the strive for independence. You may start your own business, transition from employment to freelancing, or you may get back into work after a longer period of not working.

When this card comes up, you should avoid: 

drifting, lack of focus, aggression, loss of control, depending on others, running away from a problem rather than facing it and sorting it out, being overly controlling rather than sharing responsibility and trusting other people's abilities)

The Chariot is linked to Cancer, so expect this to be an emotional ride. Watch out for overwhelm when you feel the pressure, and have regular breaks on your journey to recharge your batteries!

Warmest wishes,

Christiane


“Our comfort zones are filled with senses of immediate and false securities. When we step out of these comfort zones into the contact zones, we meet new challenges and prepare ourselves for progress.” Gladys Adevey

“Every woman that finally figured out her worth, has picked up her suitcases of pride and boarded a flight to freedom, which landed in the valley of change.” Shannon L. Alder

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22 Business Quotes Inspired By The Tarot

Pearls of Wisdom Tarot, Major Arcana  © 2011 Roxi Sim

If you are new to Tarot, a sceptic or at best dismiss the whole thing as a bit of woo, then you may be surprised  to know that you can use the cards as inspirational messages to help you improve and transform your life for the better.

Sounds too good to be true? Or even a scam? Well, if you're one of THOSE sceptics, then rest assured I'm not charging you any money to read my blog, so you can try out and experience my ideas and suggestions for yourself with an open mind and without any obligation.

The archetypal images of the Tarot integrate very well with our everyday lives, which is beautifully illustrated by linking them to inspirational quotes by famous people, who most likely have never been involved with the Tarot in their lives.

Here on my Tarot For Business blog I focus on helping you transform your work, career and business life with the help of the cards, so most of the quotes chosen are from well-known entrepreneurs and business professionals.

Let the Tarot show you how to wise up in your working life:

0. The Fool - new beginnings and spontaneity

"Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy.”
- Sarah Ban Breathnach, Author of Simple Abundance

1. The Magician - potential and initiative

"Do it no matter what. If you believe in it, it is something very honourable. If somebody around you or your family does not understand it, then that's their problem. But if you do have a passion, an honest passion, just do it."
- Mario Andretti, Racing Driver

2. The High Priestess - intuition and patience

"Intuition becomes increasingly valuable in the new information society precisely because there is so much data."

- John Naisbitt, Author and Public Speaker

3. The Empress - nurture and creativity

"We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better."
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon.com

4. The Emperor - leadership and vision

"No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it."
- Andrew Carnegie, 19th century Steel Industrialist

5. The Hierophant - rules and structure

"Start with good people, lay out the rules, communicate with your employees, motivate them and reward them. If you do all those things effectively, you can't miss."
- Lee Iacocca, Businessman (former Head of Chrysler and Ford)

6. The Lovers - love and devotion

"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money."
- Walt Disney, Film Producer

7. The Chariot - struggle and victory

"Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile."
- Gary Ryan Blair, Business Coach 

8. Strength - assertiveness and courage

"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
- Coco Chanel, Fashion Designer

9. The Hermit - simplicity and knowledge

"Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition."
- Riccardo Muti, Conductor and Music Director

10. Wheel of Fortune - luck and fate

"What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts to each new twist of fate."
- Donald Trump, Entrepeneur

11. Justice - fairness and objectivity

"Life isn't fair; get used to it."
- Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft

12. The Hanged Man - reflection and stagnation

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."
- Mark Twain, Author  

13. Death - endings and transformation

"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be."
- John Wooden, Basketball player and Head Coach

14. Temperance - balance and harmony

"Technology helps us become more efficient and productive but our business still has a lot of art as opposed to strictly science."
- James Sinegal, Co-founder of Costco

15. The Devil - materialism and greed

"Above all, you want to create something you're proud of. This has always been my philosophy of business. I can honestly say that I have never gone into any business purely to make money. If that is the sole motive, then I believe you are better off not doing it."
- Richard Branson, Entrepeneur, Virgin Media Group

16. The Tower - breakdown and destruction

"One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important."
- Bertrand Russell, Philosopher

17. The Star - hope and optimism

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
- Helen Keller, Author and Political Activist

18. The Moon - drifting and imagination

"Anyone who has lost track of time when using a computer knows the propensity to dream, the urge to make dreams come true and the tendency to miss lunch."
- Tim Berners-Lee, Inventor of the World Wide Web

 

19. The Sun - happiness and contentment

"Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best."
- Theodore Isaac Rubin, Psychiatrist

 

20. Judgement - review and evaluation 

"Recognize that there will be failures, and acknowledge that there will be obstacles. But you will learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others, for there is very little learning in success."
- Michael Dell, Founder of Dell Inc.

21. The World - completion and advancement

"The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.”
- Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple Inc.

What quotes inspire you? Which ones are your favourites for each card? Please share in the comment box below; I'd love to hear from you.

Warmest wishes,

Christiane

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