The Hermit

What the card shows

An old man in a grey cloak stands alone on a snowy peak, holding up a lantern with a six-pointed star inside. He leans on a staff and looks down at the path, a guide who has climbed far enough to light the way for others.

As card 9 of the Major Arcana, it sits in the middle of the Fool's Journey, the inner chapter of courage, reflection, fate, honesty, surrender and balance.

At a glance

The Hermit upright

Step back from the crowd to hear your own thoughts. The light you need is the one you carry.

Upright keywords

• Introspection
• Solitude
• Guidance
• Wisdom

The Hermit reversed

Healthy solitude has turned into hiding. It may be time to come down the mountain and let someone in.

Reversed keywords

• Isolation
• Withdrawal
• Loneliness

In love

Time alone clarifies what you actually want. For couples, give each other room to think without taking it personally.

Career & money

Deep, focused work or a period of study is favored. Seek the advice of a wise mentor rather than the loudest voice.

Yes or no?

The Hermit is one of the deck's maybe cards. The answer depends on introspection, so look at the cards around it, or ask a more specific question.

Themes

• introspection
• solitude
• guidance
• wisdom
• major arcana

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