Card 9

The Hermit

Brief Description

The Hermit represents withdrawal from the world into solitude, a meaningful quest for internal understanding and hidden knowledge. Despite the physical solitude, it symbolizes that we are never completely alone as we cannot escape from ourselves. When upright, it emphasizes solitude, exile, and the search for secretive knowledge. In its reversed position, it suggests reintegration into society, becoming more social, and sharing information.

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General Meaning

The Hermit retreats from the world into his cell. While he has removed himself from the world, in truth, he is never alone. The rotting fish beside him serves as a reminder that we can never hide from ourselves.

Upright Position

Loneliness. Exile. Banishment. Secretiveness. Hidden knowledge. Someone who seeks solitude.

Reversed Position

Sociable. Social. Someone in society. Sharing information.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Patrick Valenza

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