Understanding The Hermit Tarot Card (The Tarot Card Number 9 of Major Arcana)
The Hermit Card (IX) indicates that an old man is standing at the peak of a mountain. The mountain signifies achievement, progress, and triumph. He is holding a lantern in one hand and a staff in the other hand. The card suggests that he has attained a high level of spiritual knowledge and is willing to share his knowledge with others.
Inside the lantern, there is a star with six points or the Seal of Solomon. This represents a high level of perception. The staff in his hand signifies supremacy over others.
The Hermit Tarot Card Upright Meanings
Spiritual awareness, Scrutiny of self, Self-management, Seclusion, and Contemplation.
The Hermit Tarot Card Upright signifies that the individual is looking inside his soul, contemplation, and spiritual awareness. He is in the process of self-awareness, searching for the meaning of his existence, his ideals, and the true purpose of life.
The card also suggests that the individual has entered solitude to recuperate from a tough life. He is trying to avoid social gaze and likes solitude. The Hermit is intelligent, and well-informed and may be in search of a psychotherapist to solve his problems in life.
Love Relationships (Upright)
When a single person draws the Hermit Upright card, it suggests that he had a separation in his love life and was living a life of privacy. He is ready to start his new life. It may also suggest celibacy. If in a relationship, The Hermit upright card indicates that his love partner is a senior intelligent personality. It also suggests that the person should strive more to have an understanding of his partner. The problem may be that the two partners are busy with their interests and have failed to connect.
Career And Finance (Upright)
The Hermit upright card indicates that the individual is fully occupied with his profession, finances, and comforts. He has no time for other things in life and there is a sense of incompletion. He may be doubting the prospects in his profession.
The individual may not be happy with the materialistic aspects of life and he is in search of a life that will satisfy his ambitions. On the financial front, he has to be knowledgeable about his monetary requirements and financial reserves.
Health (Upright)
When an individual draws this upright card, it indicates that his exercise regime is creating more stress and health problems. It is important to take care of his mental health in addition to his physical health. This can be done through yoga and meditation. This will ensure overall fitness.
Spirituality (Upright)
The Hermit upright card, when it appears, focuses on spiritual awareness and spiritual activities to achieve it. This may involve meditation, emotional development, or selecting the right spiritual master for enhancing fantastic spiritual development. The card suggests that he should devote more time to spiritual endeavors and develop his spiritual awareness.
The Hermit Tarot Card Reversed Meanings
Solitude, Distrust, Seclusion, Destruction, Fear Psychosis, and Anti-Social Behaviour
The Hermit Tarot Reversed card indicates that the individual has removed himself from public glare and has become secluded. The card is suggesting that he should become active in social circles. It is not wise to spend too much time on contemplation as it can have serious ill effects on the individual.
The Major Arcana card in the reversed position indicates that the time has come to be back into social circulation. The card also denotes that the individual is not happy with social exposure. But he has no option but to get back into the social circle.
The card may also indicate that the individual is afraid of discovering his inner self as he may be afraid of the repercussions. It also suggests that he is deeply involved with an individual or is inflexible in his ideas.
Love Relationships (Reversed)
The Hermit card in reversed position may suggest solitude in matters of love. If engaged in a relationship, it may suggest rejection by the partner. It also indicates that both partners are busy with their schedules and have little time for love.
This will result in a sense of solitude even after being in a relationship. It may also suggest that one of the partners is trying to get out of the relationship while the other person is not interested in dissolving it. The card may indicate rejection by the lover, or missing a new relationship.
The Hermit in the reversed position suggests that single persons should look for new love relationships. For those who have broken their affairs recently, it may indicate that they should go back to their old partners.
Career and Finance (Reversed)
The Hermit Reversed card implores individuals to get back to their professional and business activities after a period of seclusion. It is time to end solitude and work in a group and have contact with more people in the profession or business.
On the financial front, the card asks the individual to get an expert opinion for making new investments. It is advising the individual to refrain from making decisions on his own.
Health (Reversed)
The reversed Hermit card may suggest that the individual is afflicted with mental health problems that require prompt medical attention. It is prompting him to take an interest in exercise regimes to maintain his health.
Spirituality (Reversed)
The Hermit reversed card suggests that the individual is spending too much time in solitude. It is exhorting him to join spiritual groups for better progress. He may join reiki or meditation classes or yoga groups. It is important to interact with others for spiritual upliftment.