The Hermit
The Hermit signifies exaltation and a spiritual pursuit of transformation, with the alchemist following the footsteps of the Anima Mundi. The ouroboros in the sky represents the serpent of time and the cycle that contains the symbol for Exaltation. The raven stands for the Nigredo, the first black stage of the Opus, pointing to an initial dark phase necessary for inner work. Overall, the card emphasizes meditation, solitude, and inner guidance as the path to revelation and alchemical progress.
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Exaltation. The alchemist is following the footsteps left by the Anima Mundi. The ouroboros (the serpent of time containing the symbol for Exaltation) is in the sky. The raven represents the Nigredo (1st black stage of the Opus). He stands for meditation, solitude, inner guidance.
Alchemical tarot
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