The Hermit Tarot Card - Predicting Loneliness, Or Simply Urging Self-Reliance?

The Hermit card can be seen as an awakening whenLove Life
it appears in a tarot spread. No bad thing, but it asksFor love and romance, the appearance of the Hermit
awkward questions about you, and who you think youtarot card asks you to think carefully about the
are, and what you think is good for you. It's time torelationship you are in. Is it moving forward, or has it
address these questions yourself. This is not the timegone stale. Is there a future you both want?
for the opinions of others.Career
If you are feeling torn by a decision, or feeling likeFor career aspects, this card suggests that there are
something is missing, it is time to look within your ownno changes coming and none should be forced. Think
soul. No one holds the path to your truth but you.carefully before you make any decisions that could put
Some of the questions this card poses when it isyou in a poorer position.
drawn in a tarot reading are:The Hermit card represents a time in the life of the
* Do you feel that there are no real answersrecipient when withdrawing from the world a little will
sometimes? Or is it that you dismiss answers when it'sallow fresh perspectives and enlightenment on many
not what you want to hear?issues in life. Now is a good time to be alone. Not just
* When you are alone what do you think about?for the sake of getting "answers", but for it's own sake
* What problems have you tackled and overcometoo. Solitude can be good. Call it convalescence for the
without the help of others?mind and soul.
PersonalityYou may also, with this card, have a sense that you
When referring to someone's personality, the Hermitcan't can't change some things in your life, but those
tarot card indicates someone who is thoughtful, andthings you can't change can be appreciated better, put
inclined to think things through before taking action.into perspective, or used to your advantage. If you are
Family and friendsdealing with conflict, now is the time to back down.
In relation to family and friends this card suggests youThere is someone who could be keeping secrets or
step back from a problem, giving you a clearer insightwithholding important information when this card
and thereby enabling a solution to be seen. You are inshows.
the wood at the moment and you can't see any trees.Most importantly, this is the last phase of one area of
Healthyour life and the beginning of another. This is a period
For health, the Hermit urges rest and quiet. Step awayof searching and finding, of introspection and wisdom,
from the hustle and bustle of modern life, and takeand the seeking of your higher purpose. There is a
time to be quiet and think about things.change in your destiny suggested.