The Hermit隱者

Major Arcana · IX

The Hermit

The 22 Major Arcana, from The Fool to The World, trace the great stages and lessons of a life journey. They usually point to deeper, longer-term themes.

Upright meaning

SolitudeIntrospectionSeeking answers

Keep some time to yourself today, notice what you really value, and sort out your direction in the quiet.

Something to do today

Reversed meaning

IsolationClosing offAvoiding others

Solitude that turns into deliberate isolation can trap you in loops of thought. Talking with someone you trust can bring a new perspective.

Something to do today

About the card face

The card face is from the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith and now in the public domain.