Card 9

The Hermit

Brief Description

The Hermit represents a time for deep self-analysis and inner contemplation. Standing with his lamp atop a mountain, he signals the need to explore your spiritual world and understand your own soul by rising above the surrounding world. This introspective journey leads to true self-understanding, comfort, and satisfaction, potentially revealing new directions as you gain clearer awareness of your goals and needs.

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Keywords

SELF-ANALYSIS • INNER WORLD • DIRECTION • CONTEMPLATION

Upright Meaning

To illuminate his lamp on the mountaintop, The Hermit points you toward a time of deep self-analysis. You are studying your spiritual world and striving to understand your own soul, rising above the surrounding world. True understanding of your essence grants you a sense of comfort and satisfaction. Perhaps the discoveries you make will cause you to change direction, as you begin to better and more clearly recognize your goals and needs. Careful reflection, born from deep self-analysis, can ultimately lead you to the right destination.

Reversed Meaning

In striving to rely only on yourself, you have gone too far. While self-analysis is generally fruitful, now you could benefit from external influence. Allow those who are close to you to influence your decision-making. Sometimes a fresh perspective can change the world for the better.

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