Major Arcana • 9
The Hermit
Voluntary exile in search of what can't be found in crowds. Solitude as choice, not sentence. You left to hear yourself in silence. The light within brighter than any bonfire outside.
Isolation turned into prison. You're not seeking—you're hiding. Solitude from choice became a curse. The lantern went out, and the way back forgotten. Hermitage as escape from life.
At the mountain's peak, alone, with a lantern. Light for those who follow, but he won't return. Sometimes wisdom is just weariness of people.
How to Read This Card
Tarot cards are mirrors of your inner world. The meanings above are traditional interpretations, but remember:
- •Context matters — the same card can mean different things in different situations
- •Trust your intuition — if a card speaks to you differently, listen
- •Reversed doesn't mean bad — it often shows internal processes or blocked energy
- •Cards show possibilities, not fate — you always have the power to choose
Ask yourself the right question.