Jul 17 2008
Chariot
Repair, Awaken, Ascend
Interestingly, the archetype of this card is well preserved even in the old book. In both old and new books, The Chariot is an archetype that refers to the “body,” the “temple of spirit”, or the physical unit as I like to call it. This archetype contains commentary on the nature of the physical unit.
In the old book, there is of course misdirection and obfuscation. From the perspective of the old world, this card represents some form of struggle and triumph. Invariably this struggle is framed in terms of attainment, success, achievement, struggle, effort, and reward after hard work. The basic message is simple. Work hard, and perfection and success you will attain. Struggle, and attain and reward you will win.
In other words you only get to be like the fancy, fortunate Aryan in the chariot after you’ve passed tests and proven your “worthiness” in some fashion.
Sadly, when speaking about the physical unit, there is some truth to this. Taking a look at the Halo/Sharp imagery, and considering this from the perspective of the new world, there is an element of struggle here. If you want to attain the full potential of the physical unit, as represented in the Halo/Sharp card, there is work to be done. However, this work has nothing to with evolutionary, spiritual, or esoteric advancement. Instead, this is the struggle to repair, awaken, and empower the physical unit. Once you’ve repaired the damage caused by The System, once you’ve opened your chakras and fully empowered your physical body, then you become like the powerful figure in the Halo/Sharp version. The potential is there. We just have to actualize it.
It’s unfortunate that, because of the current “system induced” reality of this world, we need to discuss the process of repairing the physical unit rather than the process of nurturing and unfolding it. Of course, this circumstance arises because the current reality on this earth is toxic and destructive to the physical unit. This will not be the case for much longer, and when healthy conditions return, there will be no need to struggle to repair the physical unit. In the new world, each body that matures in the womb will be born with the full potential of the Chariot. In new societies, instead of crushing this potential in all but a “chosen few” (as is the case now), the individual physical unit will be nourished and guided towards realization of its full potential. No struggle will be required.
When you view the Halo/Sharp chariot card, understand the awesome potential of your physical unit and set your intent to repair, awaken, and empower that physical unit.
Note. Repairing the physical unit is the concern of the Lightning Path Core. Awakening and empowering is the concern of Lighting Path Intermediate books. You should have familiarity with the Lightning Path Core materials at least, before proceeding any further.