The Hermit
Today you may feel like retreating from the outer world and turning inward toward your emotional center.
The Hermit card refers to solitude, introspection and internal analysis. It’s about getting a better understanding of yourself and searching for a deeper meaning to life’s most pressing questions.
With Mercury and Chiron in semi-sextile today, you may also be feeling overly sensitive — to your environment and to the people around you.
The Hermit card can appear at a time when you’re so bombarded with external stimuli that you just want to “get away” from it all. But be careful that you don’t spend so much time in your head that you miss out on opportunities that present themselves.
You also want to be conscious of your own motivations: the downside of this card is the urge to hide things, close yourself off from others and avoid those who matter to you most.
The Hermit in this card is submerged deeply into the realm of the unconscious, as shown by the waves surrounding him. He blends in so completely that he becomes one with them, a reflection of the need to immerse yourself fully, which is the essence of this archetype.
Notice that this Hermit’s lantern dangles almost carelessly from one finger. While it does provide illumination, he doesn’t even glance at it. Perhaps he doesn’t need it. The lantern though can serve as a reminder to let your true self “shine” rather than hiding it away from those you care about.
Today’s transit can mark a period of quiet reflection and contemplation, during which all of your psychic impressions are intensified. The Hermit card encourages you to quiet your mind, sharpen your intuition, and reach deep within your psyche for the riches that abound.
Today’s tarotscope — The Hermit — is part of the Mary-el Tarot series by Marie White, published by Schiffer Publishing.
Used by generous permission. Original art, as well as full-sized prints, are also available on her website.
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What a lovely way to start the day with a card form the Mary El tarot. I’ve recently ordered it form Book Depository but it will take about 14 day until it will arrive So am I am eagerly waiitng 😀
Ellen that is one of my all-time favorite decks and you’re going to love it… the cards are stunning!