VII The Chariot

Qualities: Energy, Confidence, Fortitude

The swan represents the chariot, the personification of determination and conquest over adversity. This card is active, requiring commitment and discipline to move forward with manifestation of its goals. The chariot does not shy away from a challenge, knowing that to get out one must first go in, meeting obstacles with both fortitude and finesse. The chariot balances mercy and justice. When in alignment the inner and outer lives reflect one another; as within so without. The high vibration swan is armored with choice, with honoring their Agni, their fire. When out of balance, the swan doubts itself and their inner and outer worlds are incongruent. This is an invitation to alchemize the self, to take a pause to recede and replenish, to then go back out in the world with a fervor. The bath is designed based on the alchemical symbol of the philosopher’s stone, representing the journey towards self-realization and the attainment of spiritual enlightenment. Through the process of inner transformation, one can attain a state of consciousness that transcends the limitations of the ego and connects with a higher source of wisdom and understanding. The swan is known for its grace, beauty, and ability to discern between good and evil. As a symbol for Saraswathi, the swan represents purity, creativity, spiritual enlightenment, and discrimination.