The Hermit
The Hermit represents a quest for personal truth and the need for solitary withdrawal to pursue inner reflection. He is lost until he realizes he already holds the light of truth in his hands, indicating self-reliance and inner guidance. This inward focus can lead the seeker in a new direction and emphasizes expertise, seclusion, and mentoring when upright. Reversed, the card warns of loneliness, an inability to ask for help, a narrow or distracted outlook, and overreliance on others.
Keywords
9. The Hermit
Meaning
The Hermit seeks to find his own truth. He is lost until he realizes that he already holds the light of truth in his own hands. This card indicates a time of solitary withdrawal from the world to focus on quiet, inner reflection. This personal quest may take the seeker in a new direction.
Upright
Specialist in one area, indifferent to the surrounding situation, seclusion, inward focus, guidance.
Reversed
Lonely, not knowing how to ask for help, narrow outlook, distracted, relying on someone else.
Visual Description
A hooded, cloaked old man stands among thin, leafless trees holding a glowing lantern high in his right hand and a long wooden staff in his left. The lantern emits a warm yellow light with a visible star-shaped pattern inside. His cloak is dark with fringed edges, and his hands are wrapped in white bandages. The background shows a quiet, wintry forest of straight trunks and muted colors.
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