The Hermit Tarot Card Meaning

Hermit Tarot Card Keywords

Solitude, detachment, discretion, seeking the truth, going on retreat, introvert, meditative.

Hermit Tarot Card Description

The Hermit holds his lamp up high so he can see the path ahead of him clearly, or could it be that he is holding the lamp so that others can see him or a pathway through the darkness? The Hermit seems to be an elderly person as he has pure white hair and carries a walking stick, suggesting he has developed wisdom by experience as well as academic training.

Upright Meaning

The Hermit represents the most secretive part of ourselves. So his appearance in a spread often means he is asking you to take time-out, ideally alone. The Hermit suggests you need to take the opportunity to do some soul searching, away from the influence of the rat race, the media and other folks. If you are about to make an important decision, you will need to reflect carefully and avoid rushing ahead with any plans that could push those around you into acting against their morals or interests. Similarly, should you be seeking guidance around a relationship issue, The Hermit encourages you to consider your past emotions and patterns of behaviour as clues to which pathway you should follow. When The Hermit appears in matters concerning relationships, he is often a warning that this may not be the right time to commit yourself for the long haul. The appearance of The Hermit is a sign that this is a perfect time to attend to spiritual, religious and self-development matters. This is the ideal opportunity to turn to your preferred deity, guardian angel or ancestors for guidance, as they will be able to lead you through any problems. On a more mundane level, help may also be available from an older pal, a mature family member or a kindly mentor.

Reversed Meaning

Like Greta Garbo, you may want to be alone - but is this really the right policy? Put too much pressure into the confined space available in a balloon, and you know what’s going to happen don’t you? Much as you might relish hiding away in a dark corner, this is a time to reap the rewards of all the favours you’ve done and ask for some help. You’ll be surprised how many folks are willing to lend a hand. When it comes to romantic involvements, finding The Hermit reversed suggests that either you or your partner may be trying to withdraw from the relationship. Remember in any scenario, if The Hermit appears reversed he is probably asking you to get your head out of the sand, shake the remaining grains from your ears, and look around. Ignoring the situation just isn’t going to work. Whilst it is equally true, rushing around won’t help either, a well thought out, calm approach can produce some good results.

The Hermit Love Tarot Card Meanings Keywords

Solitude, detachment, discretion, seeking time alone, going on retreat.

The Hermit Love Tarot Card Description

Upright Meaning

Do Hermits really have love secrets? Don't they spend time alone seeking greater wisdom? Nevertheless, love is not without a few lessons of its own. Love can put us in touch with the greatest wisdom of all: that of knowing ourselves. On the other hand, The Hermit can represent someone who has a wise head; perhaps someone who can offer you or your amour some good advice. The Hermit can also represent a hiatus period or a need to pause, but most of all to avoid any precipitous actions.

This card may be a sign that your relationship has come to a standstill and you need to take action to find a solution. Yet, this is not the time to get bogged down in relationship issues but to make some room in your life for an opportunity to reflect. This does not automatically mean your time together is drawing to a close; you may yet work things out together as you both gain a new perspective on matters.

Are you single and feeling lonely? It does not seem likely that you will find someone immediately, but you will undergo a period of transformation which will prepare you for meeting someone extra-special.

Reversed Meaning

Sometimes you just need to be alone and single folks are unlikely to find a partner just now. This is the ideal time to concentrate on yourself and decide what it is you want and need from life. Make the most of this opportunity for 'me time', rest assured you won't be sailing solo forever.

Couples may face a different problem. It could be that one or both of them are being too self-interested. You may feel misunderstood and undervalued, but how does your other half feel? Have you been giving them the attention they deserve? If you seem to be drifting apart you may need to decide whether you truly want to be together. Your relationship may be changing, think about how you would like it to progress.