How to Interpret The Hermit and The Moon

The Hermit is a card of solitude and seeking the truth. When going within is when we can tune into our inner voices and receive the clarity and wisdom that we always had. In silence, The Hermit builds trust with themselves, which is arguably the most important relationship you can have. By strengthening the inner voice, one learns discernment and is able to expand thier internal world, eventually attuning this truth to their external reality.

The Moon explores the subconscious, the layers of the human consciousness that lies beneath the surface. This can give greater awareness to one’s motivations, integrating both the shadow and light that exist in all beings. The Moon iluminates our shadows and subsconscious desires that can be played out as projection, if one is not aware of them. The opportunity lies in discovering your hidden depths, as your weaknessses can also be your strengths.

Together, The Hermit and The Moon Tarot birth cards invite you to face your shadows and integrate them to accept the fullness of your soul’s expression.

Blessings of The Hermit and The Moon Tarot Birth Cards

Like the Tarot, duality is present within the cards. Each Tarot birth cards pairing encompasses blessings and challenges. First, let’s go over the blessings:

1. Inquisitive

With a desire to seek the truth, this gives you a natural curious mind that is always willing to ask the right questions. This allows you to go beyond the surface and go deeper in your own journey of self-exploration and awareness. Your inquisitiveness will take you to places you can’t even begin to imagine, even if the journey can be a bit daunting! However, you are not afraid of the shadows — in fact, uncovering secrets in pursuit of the truth can be your main motivation.

2. Compassionate

Understanding the duality of human nature is of special interest to you. Because of this understanding, you’ve developed an empathy for another’s feelings and can place yourself in their shoes. This gives you a higher perspective to understand collective human struggles and pain and how that can apply to the individual person. Likely, you’ve faced your own shadows, and coming through on the other side has given you a compassionate perspective with other people too.

3. Trustworthy

Known as a keeper of secrets, others can come to you as a non-judgemental confidante! Mysterious yourself, you have many secrets you hold close to your chest and only wish to share your private life with those who are in your inner circle. Your inner circle, and even strangers, could find themselves sharing their secrets as they can sense that you wouldn’t tell another soul. 

Blockages of The Hermit and The Moon Tarot Birth Cards

With blessings also comes blockages that can present itself on your journey. Here’s some potential challenges to look out for:

1. Aloofness

With a need for a solitude can come a natural need to place people at arm’s length to protect your needed alone time. This aloofness can come across as cold and distant, driving people away and being unapproachable. Be open about your needs for privacy and space and place boundaries when needed. However, open up about your thoughts and you may be surprised at how your needs can be met and reciprocated when you allow yourself to be vulnerable!

2. Isolation

You have a tendency to get lost in your own world and can feel easily misunderstood, preferring the world you can escape to rather than the world you live in. You can find yourself withdrawing from society because you are most likely your favorite company! However, there are benefits to being in a like-minded community and you can find that you can bring your imagination to them so that you can all play together. Sometimes it can feel safer to be alone — part of your soul journey is to find the balance with your private time and public time.

3. Confusing

Although you are pretty intuitive, the messages you receive may not always be clear and can be cloudy and murky. This can be confusing and can cause you to come off as confusing to others. You’ll need to discern which messages you’d like to listen to and call in clarity when diving deeper into the shadowy depths of the subconscious. Define what truth means to you and why you are exploring these topics. The more you can trust yourself, the more others can trust you too.