The traditional Rider Waite depiction of the Hermit card features an old man wearing a hooded robe, carrying a staff in one hand, and a lit lantern in the other. The light inside the lantern is a star, representing our inner North Star that can guide our true purpose. His head is tucked inward, bowed down towards the lantern. The staff gives him authority and power to stand strong. He stands on barren, rocky ground. The background is clear of any landscape, clearing the Hermit of any distractions.
In the Mystic Monday’s Tarot deck, the Hermit card is depicted as a woman who is wearing sheer fabric, her back turned towards the viewer, only seeing a sliver of her face from the side profile. One foot is slightly forward than the other. She wears a bun. In front of her looks to be a mirror, which also looks to be another room. The mirror symbolizes a reflection of oneself and to seek the answers within. This room can feel expansive or contractive, depending on how the viewer perceives this card. There is room to go forward, but if focusing on the sides of the walls, they can feel like they are closing in.
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The Hermit Numerology
Nine symbolizes attainment, transition, and that you’re almost at the end. When you pull a card associated with the number 9, it means that a cycle is near completion and you are ready to put together plans to step into the next chapter of your life. Numerology 9 is all about learning from life’s experiences and using those lessons to guide you. The number 9 shows maturity through growth and that you’re ready to define how you want to live life, on your terms. As you step into the next phase of life, the number 9 denotes a reflective period, which can be isolating in nature.
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THE HERMIT
✨ Upright Keywords:
Soul-Searching, Reflection, Truth
✨ Reversed Keywords:
Loneliness, Confinement, Withdrawal
🌬️ Element: Earth
🪐 Planet: Virgo
#️⃣ Numerology: 9
Minor Arcana: Nine’s (9’s)
Nine of Cups
Nine of Pentacles
Nine of Swords
Nine of Wands
General The Hermit Card Upright Meaning
Soul-searching is the name of the game, and you’ve decided to take the time to explore that aspect of yourself. Wide-eyed truth seeker, you implore the deepest depths of your being so that you can know yourself in ways you didn’t know before. There was a certain restlessness with how you were living your day-to-day, knowing that there is a deeper meaning to life. Soul-searching tends to be a solo journey, so you may be finding yourself withdrawing from social activities and retreating inside yourself. You are seeking your deep inner truth and defining your core values, and if that means a night in with a glass of wine, then so be it. You are seeking alignment with your mind, body, and soul and are finding new ways of consciously prioritizing your beliefs into your daily life.
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General The Hermit Reversed Meaning
The Hermit asks that you take the time out of your busy schedule to connect with your higher self. Having trouble managing your day-to-day life, has ignited your feelings of dissatisfaction. In need of spiritual sanity, this is a great time to evaluate your priorities. A lack of inner reflection can cause you to miss the greater purpose in your life. Beware of sinking too deep into isolation and becoming disconnected from the outside world. It is totally fine to seclude yourself to find clarity and purpose, but don’t create your own confinement. Remember that this period of reflection is a choice, and you can free yourself from your own imprisonment at any time. Know that you are not alone, and that whenever you decide to reach out, a helping hand will be there to support you.
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