The Hermit
The Hermit signifies deliberate solitude and an inward turn to focus on spiritual matters, asking one to set aside external responsibilities. In Celtic lore the White Stag symbolizes a call to drop worldly concerns and pursue spirituality. Upright meanings emphasize introspection, withdrawal, prudence, and insight gained through meditation. Reversed, the card warns of recklessness, hastiness, avoidance, loneliness, and rejection.
Keywords
Character
Druid and White Stag
Origin
Ireland, Celtic Legend
Description
The Hermit represents solitude and leaving responsibilities behind to focus inward. In the Celtic myth, the elusive White Stag encourages people to drop everything and pursue spirituality.
Upright
Introspection, withdrawal, prudence, insight, meditation
Reverse
Recklessness, hastiness, avoidance, loneliness, rejection
Visual Description
A hooded, cloaked figure stands in a dark forest, holding a red staff while a white stag leaps upward behind them. Tall black tree trunks frame a deep teal night sky dotted with small diamond stars. The Roman numeral "IX" appears in a decorative knot at the top and the caption "The Hermit" is written in script at the bottom of the card. The scene uses a limited palette of dark blues, teal, white and a single red accent on the staff.
Tarot of the Divine
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