VIIII The Hermit
Astrological Correspondence: Virgo
Keywords: awakening, enlightening, shedding light, the "key" to a situation, crisis, isolation
Description: The Hermit card symbolises meditation, reflection, and solitude. As one of the cards resembling old age it also represents bearing the light of wisdom, looking into the unconscious, observing dreams. There is an emphasis on peace and patience, by which maturity is reached, and a striving to connect to the higher spiritual self. The Hermit also depicts the spiritual leader, the taskmaster who leads with purpose, conscience, and wisdom. A mature person, the Hermit symbolises deliberation about which path to follow, reassessment of achievements and goals, and taking the time to reflect and plan.
Upright Associations: Counsel sought and taken. Forethought, discretion, prudence. A wise mentor. A time for reflection. Seeking self knowledge, self awareness and acceptance.
In a negative environment this card can resemble excessive isolation, lack of communication, intolerance, crisis and doubt.
Reversed Associations: Secrecy, lies, fear of the occult. Appearing to have it "together", handling difficult circumstances with ease. Wisdom spurned, overdependence on others
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