KEYWORDS - The Hermit

Isolation. Solitude. Self-Reflection. Withdrawing to contemplate or recuperate. Stepping back from life. Answers come from Within.

The Hermit

The Hermit is a card of reflection, isolation, separating, withdrawing from the world, either by choice or because of circumstance. The Hermit represents solitude, withdrawal and reflection. This could be a time when you don’t want outside distractions in order to work on a project or just because you need time to contemplate. The need to pull back from outside noise and distractions so that you can pay attention to your own agenda, whether that be a quest to find your inner truth, to spend time meditating, or just because you have things to do and don’t want to be disturbed. This can represent recuperation, where you need time to recover from an injury or accident or from a busy phase or from a challenging time or event in your life. As a Major Arcana, this does mean that this has major significance in your life right now, having to block off outside noise in order to listen to your own voice and counsel. A withdrawal to work on something of significant meaning to you, with a chance to embrace a sense of purpose.

The Hermit Reversed

Reversed or with challenging cards around the Hermit, this could indicate that you feel isolated or even lonely. On the other hand, it could mean that life is so busy that there is little time to hear yourself think and as a result you feel disconnected with your inner voice. In short, this could indicate either too much or not enough solitude.