The Hermit
The Hermit card represents introspection, inner guidance, and solitude. It signifies the importance of listening to one's inner voice and finding clarity through reflection. The snowy mountaintop symbolizes emotions made understandable by logic, and the lantern with the six-pointed star highlights the merging of dichotomies. Embrace solitary moments to connect with your inner wisdom.
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The Hermit stands alone on a snowy mountaintop, holding aloft a lit lantern.
Symbolism of the Night and Lantern
In tarot, the night represents the unknown. The lantern is her inner guiding light. The six-pointed star within the lantern is a symbol that has been used by many cultures to represent the merging of dichromatic entities. You may recognize it as the Star of David, or the Hindu Shatkona. Within the star, we see the alchemical symbols of all four elements merged.
Surrounded by Snow
The Hermit is surrounded by snow. “If water is the emotions and air is the intellect, then snow is the emotions made tangible and understandable, by the cold air of logic.” (Tea 68)
Embracing Solitude
Many people who do not wish to be alone loathe to see the Hermit card. Try not to fight it. As is true with any card that you don’t want to see, resisting will only make it a bumpier ride. This doesn’t mean you need to quit therapy, rent a cabin in the woods, and throw your cell phone in a river. You just need to withdraw enough to listen to yourself. You have everything that you need inside of you, but you need the quiet to hear it. Let your inner voice be a lantern to guide you through the night.
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