The Meaning of the Hermit Card in the Tarot

The meaning of the Tarot card "The Hermit"

The Hermit card in the Tarot is a card of introspection, soul-searching, analysis and self-reflection. This denotes that this is not a time for socializing or action, but for peace and solitude. The basic symbol of this card is a man in a robe or monk with a staff and carrying a lantern. The landscape is barren.

The meaning of the card The Hermit upright

When the Hermit card appears upright in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes advice, inner strength, prudence, caution, vigilance, patience and withdrawal. You may be impatient with people who can't see what you can see, and you may have a desire to be alone. You are diving deep and imagining things for yourself. It could mean that you need to be alone to do the self-reflection that is needed right now.

The meaning of the card The Hermit reversed

When the Hermit card appears reversed in a Tarot reading, it symbolizes recklessness, haste, rashness and acts of foolishness and immaturity. You may be very withdrawn from society and desperately in need of the company of others. It can also indicate that, although you are very focused on being alone right now, you are still avoiding dealing with your real problems, both internally and externally.

The meaning of the card The Hermit in love

The Hermit card in a Tarot love reading is an indication of a new beginning. If you're single and have recently stepped back (perhaps due to previous heartbreak), you're finally ready to put your heart back into it. If you're in a relationship, it could mean that you and your partner need to focus on each other. Independence is good, but there's a reason why you're together.

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