007. The Chariot in the Walking Dead
Zombie Hand Image by Ega Maulana from Pixabay
Card referenced through the show: The Chariot
Above: The Chariot card from CBD Tarot de Marseille by Dr. Yoav Ben-Dov, www.cbdtarot.com (left) and Rider Waite Smith Tarot, public domain, via Wikipedia (right)
Keywords:
Upright:
Victory, ambition, success, over coming obstacles, self discipline, willpower, control of opposing forces, movement, travel, leadership a developed ego, confidence and direction, ego mask or persona, self-knowledge (know thyself), prestige , honor, achievement, clear purpose. Victory. Triumph. prestige, honor, achievement, self discipline. Clear purpose.
Travel, forward progression, pursuit, initiative. Willpower. Conquest. Ambition. “ to dare. The start of a new phase of the journey.
Reversed: Lack of control and direction. Notoriety. Recklessness. Machiavellian tendencies. Escapism. Over control.
People: A traveler, driver, pilot, runners, walkers. messengers. victors. Military personnel.
Objects: Any transportation vehicle, even these boots were made for walking.
Astrological Correspondence: Zodiac sign of Cancer (I feel). Ruled by the Moon.
Element: Water
Topics Discussed:
Dale’s RV
Maggie’s values versus needs during the ‘All Out War’
Savior’s complete control versus Gregory’s lack of control.
Pamela as Chariot Rx, I can’t control my inner world so I will control my outer world”.
Hornsby and Mercer as “The Sphinxes”
Rick’s opposing forces - Mercy vs Wrath.
Abraham crashing through with large vehicles.
Glenn
Pizza delivery boy pre-apocalyse
The sports car
As the “runner” of the group, he kept the driving the story forward and introducing new characters and places.
Heart centered character.
Rick and Michonne with the steel cables between the cars, running down the walkers.
Daryl and Tara, instigating the garbage truck to crash into the Santuary because they can’t control their inner emotions.
Being in motion and course correcting as you go.
Michonne’s character introduction is evocative of the Chariot card.
Gabrielle’s escapism
Carl and the developed ego. Emotional regulation.
Discussion Question:
Consider: What is your intention for the future and how will you manifest it? Is something keeping you distracted? How can you recommit to your goal? What can you do to reestablish control and/or balance?
Tell us what other insights you might have or any points that we may have missed. Share your thoughts and ideas with us.
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