THE HERMIT

• INTROSPECTION
• SEARCHING
• GUIDANCE
• SOLITUDE

• Actions
• Opposing Cards
• Reinforcing Cards
• Description

ACTIONS

• INTROSPECTION
• thinking things over
• focusing inward
• concentrating less on the senses
• quieting yourself
• looking for answers within
• needing to understand

• SEARCHING
• seeking greater understanding
• looking for something
• wanting the truth at all costs
• going on a personal quest
• needing more
• desiring a new direction

• GUIDANCE
• going to/being a mentor
• accepting/offering wise counsel
• learning from/being a guru
• turning to/being a trusted teacher
• being helped/helping

• SOLITUDE
• needing to be alone
• desiring stillness
• withdrawing from the world
• experiencing seclusion
• giving up distractions
• retreating into a private world

OPPOSING CARDS: Some Possibilities

• Lovers - being in a relationship, sexuality
• World - involvement with the world
• Two of Cups - making connections, partnerships
• Three of Cups - being in a group, being with others
• Nine of Cups - sensual pleasure

REINFORCING CARDS: Some Possibilities

• High Priestess - looking inward, withdrawing
• Four of Cups - withdrawing, being introverted
• Eight of Cups - searching for deeper meaning
• Four of Swords - contemplating, being quiet
• Seven of Swords - being alone, staying away from others

DESCRIPTION

The Hermit represents the desire to turn away from the getting and spending of society to focus on the inner world. He seeks answers within and knows that they will come only with quiet and solitude.

The hermit on Card 9 reminds us of Diogenes, the Greek ascetic who is said to have gone out with a lantern in hand to search for an honest man. Diogenes is a symbol of the search for truth that the Hermit hopes to uncover by stripping away all diversions.

In readings, the Hermit often suggests a need for time alone - a period of reflection when distractions are limited. In times of action and high energy, he stands for the still center that must be created for balance. He can also indicate that withdrawal or retreat is advised for the moment. In addition, the Hermit can represent seeking of all kinds, especially for deeper understanding or the truth of a situation.

• TAROT CARDS
• TAROT CARDS MAJOR ARCANA
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the fool;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the magician;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the high priestess;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the empress;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the emperor;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the hierophant;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the lovers;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the chariot;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: strength;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the hermit;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: wheel of fortune;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: justice;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the hanged man;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: death;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: temperance;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the devil;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the tower;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the star;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the moon;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the sun;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: judgement;
• Tarot cards, major arcana: the world;