The Hermit
The Hermit signifies a time for introspection, retreat, and inner work, inviting the asker to make space for meditation, contemplation, and journaling. It reminds them that answers to life's challenges are often found within and encourages confronting and releasing repressed feelings to feel lighter. Externally, the card advises patience and keeping options open until more information or perspectives emerge. Reversed, it warns of excessive isolation and urges the asker to reconnect with others and share the insights gained during quiet reflection. By vulnerably engaging with their support network, the asker can receive encouragement and support.
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Upright Meaning
Introspection and Retreat
The Hermit card signifies a period of introspection, quiet and reflection. The asker may be feeling depleted or at a pivotal moment in their life when they are questioning their path and encountering existential questions. The Hermit is a reminder that it is okay to retreat to their private world for a period of time. The asker is encouraged to make space for meditation, contemplation, and journaling.
Inner Wisdom and Emotional Release
The Hermit reveals that the answers to life's challenges and questions can be found within. The asker is told to tap into their intuition and wisdom. This is also a powerful opportunity to explore feelings or emotions that have been repressed. By facing and releasing these feelings, the asker will feel lighter.
Pause and Keep Options Open
When The Hermit card appears, it's also an indication to pause and keep all options open in the asker's external world. More details or other sides of the story may soon arise; they are encouraged to be patient and review decisions before forging ahead.
Reversed Meaning
Excessive Reclusion
The Hermit reversed indicates the asker may have become too reclusive or isolated from the world and their support network. They have recently gone through a period of deep introspection, whether it be reflecting, building, or healing themselves on a spiritual level.
Reach Out and Share
This card tells the asker to reach out and connect with others. It is through vulnerability and courage that they will achieve the connection they deeply crave. The Hermit reversed also encourages the asker to take a risk and share their authentic selves with the world. During their period of reflection, they may have deeply connected with who they truly are. It is time for the asker to share the gifts and insight that was gathered during that quiet time and courageously be themselves. They will be pleasantly surprised at the encouragement and support from others.
Visual Description
A pale pink tarot card features a decorative, lantern-like cage suspended from a beaded chain at the center. Inside the cage a circular sun-or-moon motif emits many straight rays, and small stars and dots float around the composition. The numeral 9 is printed near the top and the words "THE HERMIT" appear in small capitals at the bottom. The image is rendered in thin gold linework with a rounded rectangular border.
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