THE HERMIT IX
Holder of inner wisdom and reflection
Never speaking for I am withdrawing
I go in solitude to self reflect
I come back with no conflict
I am the Hermit of the Tarot
UPRIGHT KEYWORDS
Turning inward, withdraw, self reflection, solitude, inner wisdom
REVERSED KEYWORDS
Loneliness, isolation, rejection, anti-social, recluse
THE HERMIT IX
The Hermit tarot card portrays an elderly man standing on the peak of a mountain. In one hand, he holds a lantern while the other rests upon a staff. The mountain symbolizes achievement, progress, and triumph. This card signifies not only the hermit's spiritual enlightenment but also his readiness to share this wisdom with all. The hermit is fully committed to his journey and has a firm understanding of its direction. Within the lantern, there is a 6-pointed star, referred to as the Seal of Solomon, representing wisdom. Similarly, the staff represents both authority and power.
Attributes:
Symbolizes: Courage, inner power and compassion
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Virgo
Element: Earth
Represents: Ability to use you inner strengths & quiet determination, no matter what your facing
Number : 9
Advice: Slow down and go within to find your answers. Sometimes we need to get away from all the noise so we can think.
What you should know: The hermit can be a period of pause. A slow time or temporary delays.
Yes or No Card: Generally the Hermit upright is Yes. Reversed is no, not at this time
Upright Hermit General Meaning:
The Hermit seeks the knowledge and answers that comes from within. The hermit will shut off all distraction and go into solitude so he can discover the wisdom within.The hermit understands that withdrawing from all the noise, he then can hear his inner voice and be guided.
The Hermit is a reminder that when you feel the need to be alone, its time to reflect and clear your mind of all the clutter that comes with daily life.
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Upright Love Meaning |
Upright Career Meaning |
Upright Finances Meaning |
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Patience with love, pause in love life, self understanding in love |
Searching for purpose in career, contemplating next steps |
Less focus on material things, contemplating finances. |
Upright Hermit Tarot Meaning: Love
Love can challenge us to understand our true selves, including our desires, anxieties, and vulnerabilities. The Hermit tarot card's significance in love may signify a need for solitude in order to gain insights about ourselves before embarking on a deep romantic connection with someone else. It will guide us towards finding the love we are meant to have. In an existing relationship, this is a time for introspection and approach your relationship with wisdom. Answers are rarely found in another.
Upright Hermit Tarot Meaning: Career
You may be taking time to contemplate your career aspirations. You might sense that your current path is unfulfilling and not aligning with what truly brings you joy. As a result, you are seeking to uncover the type of work that would fulfill you on all levels. Take time out and pull back so you can get a better perspective and consult with you inner guidance. The answers lie within you alone. Alternatively, it may be a reminder to do research and gather knowledge, the more you know the more power you'll have.
Upright Hermit Tarot Meaning: Finances
Currently, you might be realizing that money doesn't bring you happiness. This may be a time when you focus less on material things, and more on finding fulfillment in your life and being content.
Upright Actions of the Hermit Meaning:
Upright actions of the Hermit is thinking things over and going inward to focus. He looks for answers within, reflection. The Hermit also gives guidance and counsel.
Reversed Hermit General Meaning:
When you reverse the Hermit, you may have not learned from past mistakes and symbolizes a warning to look back at your previous lessons because you may repeat the same mistakes.
Alternatively, you may desire solitude, and that is perfectly acceptable. However, this seclusion can potentially indicate the extremes of solitude and becoming a recluse. The Hermit's journey inward can risk becoming trapped and becoming detached from the real world. Don't lock your self away. Find the balance
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Reversed Love Meaning |
Reversed Career Meaning |
Reversed Finances Meaning |
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Feeling distance from a partner, distancing yourself, poor communication |
Working alone, outcast at work |
Hoarding your money, minimal spending. |
Reversed Hermit Tarot Meaning: Love
The reversed Hermit tarot love meaning may suggest a period of solitude, which is being imposed upon you rather than being chosen voluntarily. This time may be challenging, but using it to focus on your personal aspirations can help you gain clarity on your desires in both a partner and life.
If you are currently in a relationship, there may be a sense of detachment and distance between you and your partner. Despite both parties' efforts, one person may feel alone within the partnership. This is not a good time to pressure your partner, let them be and wait for them to come back around.
Reversed Hermit Tarot Meaning: Career
Sometimes, the reversed Hermit suggests emerging from solitude. You may feel ready to re-enter society, with a clear vision of your career goals. This could involve making adjustments such as seeking new employment opportunities, or advancing in your field. However, it is also possible that you may choose to prolong your solitude and avoid collaborating with others altogether. In some cases, this card may also indicate being compelled to work independently, which can lead to feelings of isolation or being alienated from colleagues.
Reversed Hermit Meaning : Finances
It's not a good time to overspend now, be cautious on impulsive spending, as it can hurt your finances. Alternatively, this card can also suggest a reluctance to spend money on things that can help you now, even if you have the money. No matter what your actual situation is, there can be a feeling of financial insecurity and holding you back.
"The reversed hermit is extreme solitude and being trapped. Haven’t learned from past mistakes and being detached from reality."
Frequently asked questions
The Hermit represents introspection, soul-searching, and the wisdom that comes from solitude. It often appears when you’re being called to step back from external noise and turn inward for clarity. This card reminds you that the answers you’re seeking are already within — they simply require stillness, honesty, and self-reflection to be revealed.
The Hermit represents introspection, soul-searching, and the wisdom that comes from solitude. It often appears when you’re being called to step back from external noise and turn inward for clarity. This card reminds you that the answers you’re seeking are already within — they simply require stillness, honesty, and self-reflection to be revealed.
Not necessarily. While The Hermit does represent time alone, its energy is purposeful, not isolating. It’s about creating space for deeper understanding, healing, and spiritual growth — not withdrawing out of fear. This card often shows that solitude is a necessary part of transformation and that true wisdom is born in quiet moments of reflection.
Not necessarily. While The Hermit does represent time alone, its energy is purposeful, not isolating. It’s about creating space for deeper understanding, healing, and spiritual growth — not withdrawing out of fear. This card often shows that solitude is a necessary part of transformation and that true wisdom is born in quiet moments of reflection.
The Hermit advises you to trust your inner voice and allow it to guide your next steps. Instead of rushing decisions or seeking validation from others, focus on alignment with your deeper truth. This card often suggests that slowing down and listening to your intuition will lead you exactly where you’re meant to go.
The Hermit advises you to trust your inner voice and allow it to guide your next steps. Instead of rushing decisions or seeking validation from others, focus on alignment with your deeper truth. This card often suggests that slowing down and listening to your intuition will lead you exactly where you’re meant to go.
Although all three cards are connected to wisdom and spiritual understanding, they represent very different paths to knowledge.
- The Hermit reflects the wisdom gained through solitude and self-discovery. It’s the card of inner seeking — the truths you find by stepping back from external noise, reflecting deeply, and trusting the insights that emerge from within.
- The High Priestess symbolizes intuitive wisdom — the knowledge that is revealed rather than learned. She teaches that answers are already present in your subconscious and can be accessed through intuition, dreams, and deeper awareness.
- The Hierophant represents external wisdom — the teachings, traditions, and belief systems passed down through mentors, institutions, or spiritual lineages. This card points to learning from others and integrating collective knowledge.
Together, they form a progression: The Hierophant shows what you can learn from the outside world, The High Priestess reveals what you sense beyond logic, and The Hermit shows what you discover when you journey inward.
For the complete upright and reversed meanings of The Hermit, visit the Tarot Card Meanings library on www.tarotmasterguide.com.
Although all three cards are connected to wisdom and spiritual understanding, they represent very different paths to knowledge.
- The Hermit reflects the wisdom gained through solitude and self-discovery. It’s the card of inner seeking — the truths you find by stepping back from external noise, reflecting deeply, and trusting the insights that emerge from within.
- The High Priestess symbolizes intuitive wisdom — the knowledge that is revealed rather than learned. She teaches that answers are already present in your subconscious and can be accessed through intuition, dreams, and deeper awareness.
- The Hierophant represents external wisdom — the teachings, traditions, and belief systems passed down through mentors, institutions, or spiritual lineages. This card points to learning from others and integrating collective knowledge.
Together, they form a progression: The Hierophant shows what you can learn from the outside world, The High Priestess reveals what you sense beyond logic, and The Hermit shows what you discover when you journey inward.
For the complete upright and reversed meanings of The Hermit, visit the Tarot Card Meanings library on www.tarotmasterguide.com.