From the Victorian Romantic Tarot, the Chariot; from the Dreaming in Color Deck, Pride:
Judy Lief might have some good advice for this chariot full of fairies: "pay attention to the difference between having a goal and being taken over by your hopes, fears, and speculations." When working toward an objective, we should focus on what is in front of us, what needs to be attended to at the moment. If we get distracted, we may miss what's important. Pride can either be a virtue or a vice. Psychologist Charles Carver explains: "Hubristic pride tends to be associated with a fragile ego, and with anxiety and aggressive tendencies as people strive to keep up the illusion of competence and control. Authentic pride, on the other hand, is associated with increased social support, lower anxiety, and a greater desire to help others by sharing one’s expertise." David DeSteno clarifies: "For pride to work, it must be paired with humility — a humility to know that no matter our skill set, each of us depends on what others have to offer."
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