The Hermit Tarot Card Meaning

The Hermit Major Arcana Tarot Card by Richard Knight

What does The Hermit Tarot card mean?

Love it or hate it, winter has a very different energy from the other seasons.

Many people struggle during winter. It can feel like nothing is going on. Short, cold days and long, cold nights seem to go on forever and lead us into states of boredom, gloom and even loneliness. So, how can we make the most of this time, instead of feeling sad?

The Hermit Tarot Card Represents Being Alone

If The Hermit shows up in a reading, you might feel a little disheartened. Nobody wants to feel alone, right?

In India, Sadhus leave their worldly possessions behind and travel up to the Himalayas alone to reach an enlightened state. Monks in all cultures take vows of solitude and silence so that they can remove distractions and realise their true nature. 

Wait… before you pack your bags!

If The Hermit shows up in a reading, please don’t disappear. Well, not permanently.

The Hermit is searching for truth. He has decided to step away from the external world because he knows the way to access true wisdom is by turning within. 

The Hermit Tarot Card Shows Us Solitude Is Necessary

We all need time in our lives to experience quiet solitude. This can be as simple as turning off your social media for a few days, to creating time to sit and meditate. Many years ago, I took a year off from my career so that I could meditate every day and reflect on what my true purpose was. My whole identity changed, and I became much happier. 

The Hermit Is An Opportunity For Inner Growth

I get excited when I see The Hermit in a reading.

Here are some things that you can do to embrace The Hermit’s energy (without becoming a monk):

• Set aside some time every day for quiet contemplation

• Meditate regularly

• Journal about your feelings and visions

• Go for long walks in nature

• Create a sacred space in your home where you can ‘Hermit’

• If you can, perhaps book yourself onto a retreat or have a weekend alone

This is how to find your inner voice. That voice is your inner wisdom, and it will guide you towards what is right for you. Retreating temporarily will bring you clarity and strength.

And you will realise that you were never really alone.

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