The Hermit is also one of the cards considered not very mobile that has a very clear and precise meaning. The Hermit delves into our spiritual being and whether in a natural or reverse position, his message is deep and important.
Letter correspondences:
Kabbalistics associates this arcane with the Moon, the letter Teth, and the number 9 . Esoterically they are associated with the astrological sign of Virgo, with the element Earth, and with autumn.
In numerology it represents the number 9: The culmination of time and all numbers, it admits 10 possible combinations, which added together give 9 and also means achievement, wisdom, the achievement of objectives, as well as the search for truth.
Graphic description of the letter:
The Hermit shows us an old man, who stands alone on the top of a mountain with a lit street lamp in his hand. Mountains usually symbolize achievement, growth, and achieving goals.
The Hermit has reached his pinnacle, his highest peak on a spiritual level, and is willing to share his knowledge with others and also continues the path he has chosen, committed to his goal of definitive consciousness.
The star inside the lamp post has six points, representing one of the Seals of Solomon and being a symbol of wisdom.
The crook or long staff that the Hermit carries is the representation of the patriarch, a symbol of the narrow path of initiation and an emblem of power and authority. It also represents the hermit’s ability to use his isolation and the knowledge he has acquired as a tool on his path to reach the highest levels of consciousness.
The staff is in the hermit’s left hand, which is the hand associated with the subconscious mind. Snow represents the heights of spiritual achievement.
He wears a gray cloak that symbolizes invisibility. The secrets of it are not for everyone, only for those who sincerely seek them and who are willing to climb to the heights of wisdom.
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General meaning:
It represents The Hermit, the examination of conscience, introspection, solitude as self-knowledge, internal guidance, the ascetic life, the guide, study, erudition, search, and reflection.
This is a deeply spiritual card, regardless of your beliefs or whether you have them or not. It is about finally taking a spiritual turn within yourself, becoming aware that you need to seek the truth of life.
This truth, you now understand, is found in the spiritual, emotional side of things, and not in material gratifications, money, or superfluous pleasures.
The Hermit is about a relentless pursuit of knowledge, whether general or your truth. It is related to studies and wisdom.
It is a time when you need to isolate yourself, even when surrounded by people. This alleged solitude is not definitive, only a necessary time in which you will also only look for people who are in similar terms of search and inner recollection.
They are spiritual achievements, detachment, and helping others with selflessness. The Hermit asks you to honor the wisdom that you have inside and that you may not have realized yet or believe you do not have.
The real answers you need are there now, not outside and in the worldly noise. It is time to find in you the star, the essential light, knowledge. You now go through a strong state of introspection, a desire to get away from things, of silence.
It can in some cases mean interest in greater, humanitarian causes, the desire for a religious belief, to make a better world from truth and knowledge. You begin to review your personal goals and life projects, from a different angle, perhaps never before contemplated. There is much spiritual achievement associated with this card.
If this card appears in the context of a final result, it will be good, especially if it is about a topic of study or spiritual and intellectual advances.
If The Hermit talks about you or another person, we will find that the Hermit defines them as someone mature, possibly an older person, somewhat lonely and withdrawn, immersed in their reflections, with a taste for study and knowledge.
In a negative assessment, he may be a selfish person who tries everything alone for personal gain of any kind.
If this card appears to portray a situation that you have asked about, it means that the situation is progressing, but it is doing so very slowly. The person is alone with the circumstances to resolve, assimilate, or deal with them.
It is a situation in which we must seek knowledge to come to light, hidden things that must be revealed. It suggests prudence, analysis, and detailed study.
Job :
There is, as in all other areas, a retreat towards the interior. Possibly labor relations, the social part, are stagnant or are not a priority or necessary now.
It is not a good time to change jobs and activities, since any obstacle will have to be overcome alone, without any help.
If it is a good time, however, to develop more knowledge, deepen studies, do training, or specialize. Everything that contributes to more knowledge is favored by this card.
Doing the right thing is the right thing to do, even when no one knows or is watching. Recognition will come. Making your best effort, and being organized, will pay off and progress at work will come without a doubt.
Love :
It is possible that a love from the past reappears or that an old passion is rekindled. Is that really what you want? It seems that romantic relationships are not currently a priority for you at the moment.
Rather there is a deep desire now to be alone. If there is an incipient romance, be cautious; perhaps the other person is not what he seems nor can he support what he says with feelings.
If you’re in a relationship, maybe you’ve been moving in different directions for a while. Lack of communication may be the main reason and you have a desire to distance yourself. This doesn’t mean a permanent breakup, but you need space and time to realign values and feelings.
In some extreme cases, it can symbolize a breakup, but this is due more to desires and the need for solitude than to incompatibility between the two, lack of feelings, or the appearance of a third party.
Money/finances :
This is a time to be conservative when it comes to financial transactions and decisions, although money does not seem to be your highest priority when the hermit appears.
If you are investing, you may want to put your money in the conservative stock and bond market, with very good track records. This is not a time for gambling, or risk, although in general, The Hermit is not a negative card.
There is a balance of money, without needs but also without flourishes or stridencies. Clearly, at this moment you are more concerned about other issues than seeing how your numbers and your bank account are doing.
Health :
This card generally portrays an elderly person, so it warns about precautions and care. As it is a deeply spiritual card, every illness must be seen from that perspective.
For example, back pain could mean that “you are carrying too much emotional weight.” Psychiatrist Carl Jung maintained that body diseases are internal manifestations, of the unconscious, and with this letter, it has never been more true.
Every ailment must be taken to its spiritual equivalent to be treated and understood. Time to take care of yourself.
Spirituality:
At this moment a person is likely going to enter your life as a mentor or teacher, even if he/she does not directly “teach.” You must still learn from him/her on several levels.
Honor the need you have now to retreat a little from ordinary life. It won’t last forever.
You’ll soon be feeling a lot more social, so don’t push yourself to be around a lot of people now unless it’s necessary. You will likely come out of this feeling more refreshed and renewed, especially on a spiritual level.
