What does the hermit mean to you in a tarot card reading?
The Hermit Card is the tenth card of the 22 trump cards (Major Arcana) and is associated with the number 9. When it is drawn during a reading, it is usually a sign that you may find yourself drawing inward during this period. and you need to take some time alone to perhaps take a break from stress, relationships or even routine to untangle your thoughts, get away from outside noise, to be more grounded and connected.
In this time and age, millennials, for example, may be guilty of checking social media, email, or text too often, leading them to be too overwhelmed with work. It could also mean that you may be dating too much or spending too much time taking care of someone. The hermit is a symbol of tranquility and rest. It represents taking a step back and looking inward to remind us that taking care of our spiritual health and having periods of seclusion can be beneficial to our happiness.
This will help you regain a better sense of yourself and renew your depleted energies. Most importantly, this sense of peace gives you the ability to focus enough that you can sharpen your intuitive abilities.
However, this does not mean that it is a period of resting from laurels, laziness or hiding from the world. The Hermit is an active seeker of knowledge and teaches us to look within, to meditate, to reflect, to investigate, and to further expand our understanding of our mission in life.
Everyone has an internal compass, but when we’re filled with too much noise, we get distracted and sometimes it’s hard to decipher the signals. The noise can be silenced (pun intended) by doing things that take your mind off the event. It could be just going for a walk or run, reading a book or meditating. There are people who find a big difference after meditating on how it positively impacts their day.
In a relationship reading, this card is not an indicator that love will never happen for you. Instead, The Hermit is telling you to learn to love yourself in solitude during this period of time. Use the time to enjoy your own company, look inward, and discover more about yourself. When we fully love ourselves, we give others permission to love us fully.
If you are in a relationship and find that your partner requests more time for themselves, honor their request and give it to them. This does not mean that they are giving up on the relationship. It means that they really need some alone time to work something out on their own minds or just to recharge their batteries.
The special thing about this card is that after a period of seclusion, a period of inspiration and creation usually comes. Great works of art are often produced after the artist recharges after a period of time.
In short, when you feel overwhelmed, take a break so you can think more clearly. At times you may feel as if you are alone, ask for help when needed during your introspective journey.