The Hermit
The Hermit signals a period of introspection and self-discovery when withdrawal and solitude help you examine your path. Now is an ideal time to evaluate how things are going, plan carefully, and decide whether to change direction as you seek the truth. This card emphasizes meditation, spirituality, and cautious soul searching as tools for deeper understanding. Reversed, it warns of imbalance—too much or too little self-reflection leading to loneliness or a fear of vulnerability.
Keywords
Card
The Hermit (IX)
Animal
Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
Meaning
You are entering a period of introspection and self-discovery. Now is the perfect time to evaluate how things are going, and whether or not to change direction. Look inward. Plan carefully. You have a desire to seek the truth, so withdraw, and take some time to soul search.
Keywords
Introspection, spirituality, solitude, soul searching, meditation, caution
Reversed Keywords
Too much/too little self-reflection, loneliness, fear of vulnerability
Visual Description
A large octopus fills the card's center, its bulbous head and many curling tentacles fanning outward against a deep blue background. Two pale, horizontal eyes sit near the center of the head, giving a focused, watchful expression. The Roman numeral IX is printed at the top and a thin decorative border frames the image. The title "The Hermit" appears at the bottom in a stylized script.
Anima Mundi tarot
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