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Keywords: Vision Quest, Inner Guidance, Lack of Distractions, Retreat
When the Hermit appears, solitude is the balm you need. It doesn’t matter if you are partnered or single; it is time to go on an independent quest for meaning in your life. Oftentimes normal distractions (movies, drinks, conversation, over-work) lose their anesthetizing quality and a spiritual restlessness sets in. No one can accompany you at this time. You need to forge ahead alone, if not physically, than mentally. Withdrawal of some sort is common. It's not time for grand collaborations with others. You need to find yourself first.
The era of the Hermit is time to research, visualize, ponder, discover, and plan. It is important to make space for these things. A retreat is a great way to do this. It is not time to take action. Decisions should be made after the influence of the Hermit leaves. This does not have to be a heavy time period, it can be pleasant! This time period tends to be challenging only if you have been on the run from yourself and have a hard time sitting with yourself. But you can’t run forever and the Hermit offers you peace if you search for truth.
In a relationship reading, the Hermit says each person needs to individuate in order to strengthen the union. It is not an ending card unless other ending cards are present. The Hermit also represents someone who is willing to be alone rather than in an unfulfilling relationship.
The Hermit card can represent a male sage or female crone. If this card shows up in the "other" position in a spread, the questioner is advised to seek out an elder for advice. Ironically, during this time period, although you may feel alone, others may start to follow your guiding light. You may end up being a leader after this solitary and ultimately life changing quest for self-knowledge.
When the Hermit appears, solitude is the balm you need. It doesn’t matter if you are partnered or single; it is time to go on an independent quest for meaning in your life. Oftentimes normal distractions (movies, drinks, conversation, over-work) lose their anesthetizing quality and a spiritual restlessness sets in. No one can accompany you at this time. You need to forge ahead alone, if not physically, than mentally. Withdrawal of some sort is common. It's not time for grand collaborations with others. You need to find yourself first.
The era of the Hermit is time to research, visualize, ponder, discover, and plan. It is important to make space for these things. A retreat is a great way to do this. It is not time to take action. Decisions should be made after the influence of the Hermit leaves. This does not have to be a heavy time period, it can be pleasant! This time period tends to be challenging only if you have been on the run from yourself and have a hard time sitting with yourself. But you can’t run forever and the Hermit offers you peace if you search for truth.
In a relationship reading, the Hermit says each person needs to individuate in order to strengthen the union. It is not an ending card unless other ending cards are present. The Hermit also represents someone who is willing to be alone rather than in an unfulfilling relationship.
The Hermit card can represent a male sage or female crone. If this card shows up in the "other" position in a spread, the questioner is advised to seek out an elder for advice. Ironically, during this time period, although you may feel alone, others may start to follow your guiding light. You may end up being a leader after this solitary and ultimately life changing quest for self-knowledge.