What do you think describes chariot in reversed more when it comes to emotion/feelings as a stand alone card:

 

1. Chaotic, unfocused,

2. One sided

3. Hate/anger

4. Conflicted

5. Tense

My first reaction would be, "Feeling unrecognized for your accomplishments." But it also could be "Feeling stuck or unsuccessful."  "Feeling scattered and undirected" might creep in there, too, which I guess is your first option but it's not the first place I'd go with the card.

 

When trying to decide between multiple meanings, the surrounding cards and the question can often guide you. But I'm also having a conversation with my querent - usually with a little prodding they'll say things which help you clarify the meaning.

When trying to decide between multiple meanings, the surrounding cards and the question can often guide you. But I'm also having a conversation with my querent - usually with a little prodding they'll say things which help you clarify the meaning.

 

Exactly. 

 

Perhaps there are readers who are intuitive enough to give a reading based on a single card without knowing the question or any other information.  If so, they have my respect and I would love to hear more about how this works.

 

To me, however, trying to interpret a card in a vacuum is like trying to figure out what "yes" means without knowing what question I am trying to answer.  Without context, I might as well toss a coin, or in this case close my eyes, put my finger on the page, and where it lands is the interpretation I choose.