The Hermit is standing alone on the top of a mountain. The snow-capped area symbolizes his spiritual power, growth, and attainment. He holds a lantern with a six-pointed star inside in his right hand; it is the Seal of Solomon – a symbol of wisdom. As the Hermit walks his path, the lamp illuminates his next few steps, not the full journey. He takes a step forward to see where to go next, knowing that not everything will be revealed at once. In his left hand, the Hermit holds a long wand (a sign of his power and authorization), which guides and balances him.

Upright
Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance
Reversed
Isolation, loneliness, withdrawal
Astrology
Virgo
Element
Earth
Hermit

Upright Hermit

When The Hermit card appears it is time for drawing your energy and attention inward and finding the answers deep within your soul by taking a break from everyday life. You understand that your most intense sense of truth and the most valuable knowledge is within yourself. You leave behind the earthly issues to set off on a spiritual journey. Now is the perfect time to go to a place where you can get closer to your authentic self and observe personal purposes and principles.

The Hermit calls you to go into your inner world and encounter a deep sense of solitude and meditation. When you allow yourself to harmonize into your inner light, you will discover the answers you need inside your heart and become wiser. Find the light shining in your soul and you can create your unique path now. 

The Hermit often arrives when you are at a crucial period in your life and considering a new direction. After looking at your soul with a deeper, more spiritual understanding, your priorities could shift as a consequence.

Finally, the Hermit may be shown in your life as a spiritual teacher to help you raise your vibration and develop your consciousness. He will guide you on finding your answers and solutions within you.

Reversed Hermit

The reversed Hermit can show one of two situations: you are not taking enough time for personal observation, or you are taking too much. The Reversed Hermit encourages you to create more space to meditate and spend time with yourself if you struggle to know your spirituality. It may be time to go inward and rediscover your greater mission on this planet. You may have been so busy dealing with the daily concerns. So you have forgotten to listen to your inner sound. 

If you have already been spending a lot of time contemplating on your inner world, then the reversed Hermit may urge that you may be taking this isolation thing too far. Are you literally becoming a hermit and cutting yourself off from the external world? Do not underestimate the importance of staying united with other people, even while you are going through your spiritual journey.