The Hermit
The Hermit represents a period of introspection, solitude, and spiritual exploration where retreating for contemplation is beneficial. It encourages practices like meditation, deep thinking, journaling, and the search for inner insight. When upright, it signals gaining clarity through reflection; when reversed, it warns of avoidance, fear of inner work, or unhealthy isolation. Overall, the card advises balancing solitude for self-understanding with awareness to avoid prolonged withdrawal.
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Short meaning
The Hermit symbolizes isolation, reflection, spiritual exploration, and insights derived from deep contemplation, meditation, and self-understanding.
Expanded meaning
The Hermit card symbolizes a phase of introspection, solitude, and reflection. The reader might feel drained or find themselves at a crucial crossroads, pondering existential questions. This card reassures them that retreating to a personal sanctuary for contemplation is acceptable and even beneficial. It encourages practices like meditation, deep thinking, and journaling.
Reversed meaning
When reversed, The Hermit card may indicate a reluctance or fear to confront one's inner thoughts or seek solitude. It could suggest feelings of isolation or avoidance, preventing the reader from addressing important introspective processes. This orientation serves as a cautionary sign, suggesting the need to avoid prolonged isolation or neglecting inner reflection.
Visual Description
An elderly, bearded figure in long robes stands on a rocky ledge beneath a starry sky. He holds a tall wooden staff in one hand and, with the other, presents a glowing lantern-like object that emits radiant beams. Wisps of cloud and small stars surround him, and the Roman numeral IX appears at the top of the card. A labeled banner at the bottom reads "The Hermit".
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