Hermit Tarot Card Meanings
The Prophet of the Eternal,The Magus of the Voice of Light
The Prophet of the Eternal,The Magus of the Voice of Light
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Card Number: IX
Sign and Dignities: Virgo, mutable earth. Ruler Mercury, Mercury exalted; Motto:“I analyze” Hebrew Letter: yod Hebrew Letter Meaning: Simple letter yod: Hand (Sexual Love); Value: 10 Path 20: Chesed (4, Mercy—Jupiter) to Tiphareth (6, Beauty—Sun) Color Scales in the Four Worlds: Yellowish green. Slate gray. Greenish gray. Plum Themes and Keywords: The holy man, the wanderer. Internal journey. Journeys of ascent and descent. Illumination. Carrying the light within. The psychopomp. Mastery of speech, action, thought. The heights and the depths. Knowledge as medicine. Light in dark corners: detective, reader of clues and symbols, interpreter, diviner. Healing Crystals : Howlite, Kyanite Hermit Keywords
UPRIGHT: Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance REVERSED: Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal Numerology 9(nine)
The Hermit Tarot card is the 9(nine) Major Arcanum, the number of months in the human gestation cycle. But here, the birth process here is spiritual, rather than physical. |
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HERMIT DESCRIPTION
The Hermit’s staff represents the completed journey and the journey still ahead. Joining the highest peak of human experience with the heavens above suggests that, from here on, the path is purely spiritual.
The Hermit’s grey cloak shows that his travels have set him apart from the rest of the world. But the Hermit hasn’t left it behind completely. Note that on the Hermit Tarot his hands and face are flesh-colored.
The Hermit’s white beard shows that his power is spiritual. The staff and the light inside the lantern of the Hermit Tarot card are yellow, symbolizing intellect. This means that the Hermit can communicate spiritual concepts clearly enough so that the rational mind can understand them.
Looking onto the world below, the Hermit Tarot card’s lantern lights the way for seekers on the spiritual path. The Star of David inside illustrates the principle of “as above, so below.” It also symbolizes the merging of the material and spiritual world.
The Hermit’s grey cloak shows that his travels have set him apart from the rest of the world. But the Hermit hasn’t left it behind completely. Note that on the Hermit Tarot his hands and face are flesh-colored.
The Hermit’s white beard shows that his power is spiritual. The staff and the light inside the lantern of the Hermit Tarot card are yellow, symbolizing intellect. This means that the Hermit can communicate spiritual concepts clearly enough so that the rational mind can understand them.
Looking onto the world below, the Hermit Tarot card’s lantern lights the way for seekers on the spiritual path. The Star of David inside illustrates the principle of “as above, so below.” It also symbolizes the merging of the material and spiritual world.
UPRIGHT HERMIT
The Hermit Tarot card symbolizes mastery in the truest sense. The task of the master is twofold. As the Hermit continues to hone his craft, he also helps others with their progress. A master is a teacher and while a teacher guides his students along the path, he must always be one step ahead of them. Otherwise, they would be stumbling in the dark.
The Hermit is an extremely spiritual card and often has to do with institutions and large organizations - everything from a bank to the entire place of worship. This card indicates spirituality even if you are an atheist. It's in whatever sense the word "spirit" makes sense to you, even if for you "spirit" equates to "emotion."
The Hermit is an extremely spiritual card and often has to do with institutions and large organizations - everything from a bank to the entire place of worship. This card indicates spirituality even if you are an atheist. It's in whatever sense the word "spirit" makes sense to you, even if for you "spirit" equates to "emotion."
General: Just like with the Strength card, you may even more so be in the frame of mind that you need some time alone - don't be afraid to take it. Even if it's just a five-minute walk around the house so that you can clear your head.
This is also very much a card about "trying very hard to do the right thing." Just make sure that "doing the right thing" includes doing what is right for you personally and not just worrying about the wants and needs of others.
Work: You are nearing the point where work success and recognition are well within your grasp. Do your best to be organized and productive. This will pay off for you in ways that aren't clear yet. Do the "right thing" even if nobody is watching. You are always watching what you are doing.
Love: It's possible that a romance from your past will be re-kindled. Is that really what you want? It seems that romantic relationships are not currently a priority for you right now. If your head says that you want nothing more than a romantic relationship; look at your behaviour.
Does it align with that analysis? In a committed relationship, you might have been moving in different directions for a while now. Make sure to take the time and effort to stay connected in order to keep the spark alive.
Finances: This is a time to be conservative when it comes to financial transactions and decisions, note that money seems to be your highest priority when the Hermit appears anyway. If you're investing, put your money in conservative stocks/bonds/money market with really good track records. This is not a time to gamble.
Health: Rituals of any sort will be helpful to you healthwise. Any health problem could be drawing your attention to a problem that is not in your body so much as in your life; for example, a bad back could indicate that you are "carrying too much" metaphorically speaking. Take care of yourself.
This is also very much a card about "trying very hard to do the right thing." Just make sure that "doing the right thing" includes doing what is right for you personally and not just worrying about the wants and needs of others.
Work: You are nearing the point where work success and recognition are well within your grasp. Do your best to be organized and productive. This will pay off for you in ways that aren't clear yet. Do the "right thing" even if nobody is watching. You are always watching what you are doing.
Love: It's possible that a romance from your past will be re-kindled. Is that really what you want? It seems that romantic relationships are not currently a priority for you right now. If your head says that you want nothing more than a romantic relationship; look at your behaviour.
Does it align with that analysis? In a committed relationship, you might have been moving in different directions for a while now. Make sure to take the time and effort to stay connected in order to keep the spark alive.
Finances: This is a time to be conservative when it comes to financial transactions and decisions, note that money seems to be your highest priority when the Hermit appears anyway. If you're investing, put your money in conservative stocks/bonds/money market with really good track records. This is not a time to gamble.
Health: Rituals of any sort will be helpful to you healthwise. Any health problem could be drawing your attention to a problem that is not in your body so much as in your life; for example, a bad back could indicate that you are "carrying too much" metaphorically speaking. Take care of yourself.
REVERSED HERMIT
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When reversed, The Hermit Tarot card can indicate a sense of jadedness, isolation and self-absorption.
When the Hermit card presents himself to you, it could very well be a divine message letting you know that humans aren’t as bad as they might seem and connection to them is important at this time. Even when reversed, the Hermit is an extremely spiritual card. This card indicates a link to spirituality even if you are an atheist, even when it comes up in reverse. The Hermit in reversal can mean that you are too focused on finding the “truth” about some matter when you might do better to just let it go and move forward with your life. General: There is nothing wrong with having a need for some time alone - don't be afraid to take it. Problems can arise, however, when one spends too much time alone or is too fearful of being around other people or being vulnerable to them. Life is about vulnerability. Work: You are likely to finally get to the bottom of some work issues which have been troubling you and/or which have been unclear. Don’t hesitate to ask questions not only of yourself but also of other people to understand more about the way things are going at work - and the way they should be going. Remain conscious of the fact that if there are current issues at work that are troublesome, that you may in some way be contributing to them. Love: When the Hermit shows in reverse, it still indicates that it's possible that a romance from your past will be re-kindled. When the card appears in reverse and you are already in a committed relationship, it’s important that you make a point to spend time, energy and attention on each other, no matter how busy you are. |
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Finances: When the Hermit appears in reverse, it’s a particularly good time to seek good advice and good analysis on your financial endeavours. This is not a safe time to “fly blind” and just assume that everything will work out in the end.
If you don’t understand where your money comes from and where it is going this is an excellent and important time to educate yourself.
If you don’t understand where your money comes from and where it is going this is an excellent and important time to educate yourself.
Health: When the hermit appears in reversal, your current health practices may no longer be working for you, and/or you may need to develop some healthier habits. This is an excellent time to consider even very small steps which you could be taking to improve your health.
Rome wasn't built in a day and most important health changes – lasting changes – don’t usually happen overnight either. Take one step at a time.
Rome wasn't built in a day and most important health changes – lasting changes – don’t usually happen overnight either. Take one step at a time.