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The Hermit

Major Arcana

Represents the need for solitude to gain wisdom and guidance.

Introspection solitude inner guidance searching withdrawal.

✨ Upright Meaning

Self-reflection, soul-searching, being a guide, wisdom gained alone.

Loneliness, isolation, anti-social, lost on a path, withdrawal.

Taking time out; a period of introspection; seeking a mentor.

Independent research; working alone; taking a break from the office.

Taking a break from dating; needing space in a relationship; looking inward for relationship answers.

Rest and recuperation; focusing on mental well-being.

Deep meditation; seeking enlightenment; focusing on inner truth.

Reversed: Loneliness, isolation, anti-social, lost on a path, withdrawal.

Reversed work meaning - challenges or blockages in: independent research; working alone; taking a break from the office.

Reversed love meaning - difficulties in: taking a break from dating; needing space in a relationship; looking inward for relationship answers.

Reversed health meaning - caution regarding: rest and recuperation; focusing on mental well-being.

Reversed spirituality - disconnection from: deep meditation; seeking enlightenment; focusing on inner truth.