Everything You Need to Know About the Hermit Tarot Card

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There is nothing more supremely powerful than choosing yourself. Being solitary is not a bad thing or a sign that something is wrong, despite what society may say at times. And being alone is not the same as being lonely. When life feels very loud, confusing, and cacophonous, sometimes the only move to make is to take a break to be by yourself. Often, all of the answers we are seeking can often be found through the clarifying peace and quiet of solitude.

When the Hermit appears in a tarot reading, this card signals that you must indulge in some much-needed alone time in order to gain a clear perspective and figure out some very important stuff. Even though it might be challenging to go at it alone, you must! This is an opportunity to trust yourself and your own inner wisdom. We can all get caught up in distractions and the desire to ask for others' opinions, but the Hermit reminds us of how important it is to tune into ourselves before rushing to consult the group text.

You will have your breakthrough moment—it’s already in there within you, you just time to find it. But you won’t be able to connect to your inner wisdom if you don’t give yourself some space to clear your mind and just be. By doing this simple yet profoundly powerful thing, you will be reminded that you actually know a lot more than you are giving yourself credit for. It’s so important to get to know yourself and enjoy your own company. Every dream you hold can be built upon that foundation.

The Hermit Keywords

Solitude, introspection, inner guidance, reflection, seclusion, loneliness, withdrawn, retreat, silence, alone, soul-searching, recluse, return to society, emerge, illumination

The Hermit Upright Meaning

It’s time to get to know yourself a little better, bb! Maybe you're just coming out a romantic relationship, or you’ve left a job that defined your identity. Whatever it is, something happened that rocked your world and shifted your perspective of yourself. Now, it’s time to get reacquainted with yourself, instead of jumping into the next thing. A distraction sounds nice, but I assure you that it will be far more beneficial to take a break from everything and turn inward. Some journeys must be a solo mission.

Pursue your spiritual path! Make time to meditate, appreciate the beauty of nature, read books that offer greater perspective, and pursue something simply because you enjoy it. By rediscovering your passions, you get to know yourself on a deeper level. Spend more time exploring your psyche, too. Uncover WHY you do the things you do and make the choices you make. When you unlock those answers, everything shifts and powerful change occurs.

The Hermit Reversed Meaning

Okay, enough is enough. No more hiding! It’s time to get back out there and reconnect with society. Solitude is immensely beneficial for understanding yourself better, and profound healing comes from reflection, but this is only part of the healing process. There is such a thing as too much self reflection! Life is for LIVING, for trying and making mistakes and having new experiences… and you won’t be able to do any of that if you stay squirreled away in your home hiding from potential pain.

Yes, you might keep yourself “safe” by avoiding anything and everything, but you will also rob yourself of joy and fun and love and excitement, and that’s just no way to live! Get out there fearlessly and put all of those lessons you’ve learned about yourself to good use. Make some plans with people you love to try something different and new. It’s okay if it’s awkward at first! Life is all about living.

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