Tarot Cards Meanings - Major Arcana - The Hermit - Meaning

The Hermit - tarot card meanings and illustrations

Basic Meaning

Upright - Caution. Discretion. Need for prudence. Counsel sought and taken. Inner calm. A need to reach into one's inner resources. Assimilation. Planning. A wise guide or spiritual mentor. A time to stand back and reflect upon circumstances.

Key Words: Introspection, inner reflection, inner calm, soul searching, the inner self

Ill Dignified or Reversed - Refusal of counsel or assistance. Lack of maturity. Isolation from others. A negative resistance towards help. Groundless suspicions about the motives of others. Imprudent actions or decisions. The continuation of bad habits or unproductive lifestyles. Foolish obstinacy. The reliance on one's own resources which are inadequate.

Key Words: Refusal of counsel or assistance, select associates wisely, immaturity, isolation, bad habits, suspicions.

The Hermit meaning and symbolism in detail.

The Hermit Card illustration.

The Major Arcana suit.