From the Light Seer's Tarot, the Chariot; from the Tapestry Oracle, Growth:
He who has the understanding of the driver of the chariot and controls the rein of his mind,
he reaches the end of the journey...
— Katha Upanishad 1.3.10–11
This young man is racing toward his goal. There are no reins are harnesses in sight, but his laser-like focus are keeping him on track and headed in the right direction. His intellect and mind are the guides, watchful of the senses so he does not to get distracted by what they crave or despise along the way. Those preferences and prejudices can toss him right off his perch if he's not aware of their influence. Such a disciplined approach may seem like crossing a bland and brutal desert expanse. Yet the Growth card, which shows succulents sprouting from a woman's body, tells another story. Succulents are have fleshy, thick leaves in which they store water in order to survive in arid climates. Likewise, this woman has learned that no matter what is going on in the external world, she can still find joy and contentment within herself.
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