The Hermit is the tarot card numbered 9

The Hermit is also one of the tarot cards considered less mobile, with a very clear and precise meaning. The Hermit delves into our spiritual being, and whether it’s in its upright or reversed position, its message is deep and significant.

Card Correspondences:

Kabbalistically, this card is associated with the Moon, the letter Teth, and the number 9. Esoterically, it is linked to the astrological sign of Virgo, the element of Earth, and the season of autumn.
In numerology, it represents the number 9: the culmination of time and all numbers. It admits 10 possible combinations that add up to 9 and also signifies accomplishment, wisdom, achieving goals, and the search for truth.

Graphic Description of the Card:

The Hermit shows us an old figure, standing alone at the top of a mountain with a lit lantern in hand. Mountains typically symbolize achievements, growth, and reaching goals.
The Hermit has reached their pinnacle, the highest level of spiritual awareness, and is willing to share their knowledge with others, while still continuing their own path, committed to their ultimate goal of enlightenment.

The star inside the lantern has six points, representing one of the Seals of Solomon, symbolizing wisdom.

The staff or long rod the Hermit carries represents the patriarch, a symbol of the narrow path of initiation, as well as power and authority. It also signifies the Hermit’s ability to use their isolation and the knowledge they’ve acquired as a tool on their journey toward higher levels of consciousness.

The staff is in the Hermit’s left hand, which is the hand associated with the subconscious mind. The snow represents the heights of spiritual achievement.

The Hermit wears a gray cloak symbolizing invisibility. Their secrets are not for everyone—only for those who sincerely seek them and are willing to climb to the heights of wisdom.

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The Hermit Upright:

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General Meaning:

The Hermit represents introspection, self-reflection, solitude as a way of self-awareness, inner guidance, ascetic life, mentorship, study, scholarship, searching, and contemplation.
This is a deeply spiritual card, beyond your beliefs, or whether you have any. It signifies that you’ve finally made a spiritual turn inward, realizing that you need to seek the truth in life.

Now you understand that this truth lies in the spiritual and emotional side of things, not in material gratifications, money, or superficial pleasures.

The Hermit is about a relentless search for knowledge, whether it’s general or your own truth. It’s linked to study and wisdom.

It’s a time when you need isolation, even if you’re surrounded by people. This solitude isn’t permanent, but it’s necessary. During this time, you’ll only seek out those who are also on similar paths of inner searching and contemplation.

It’s about spiritual achievements, detachment, and helping others without expecting anything in return. The Hermit asks you to honor the wisdom you have inside, which you may not have realized or believed you had.

The true answers you need right now are within you, not in the external world or its noise. It’s time to find the star within, the essential light, the knowledge. You are experiencing a strong period of introspection, a desire to step back from things, to embrace silence.

In some cases, it may indicate an interest in larger causes, humanitarian efforts, or a desire for religious belief—a longing to make the world a better place through truth and knowledge.

You’re starting to reevaluate your personal goals and life projects from a different angle, perhaps one you’ve never considered before. There’s a lot of spiritual accomplishment associated with this card.

If this card appears as the outcome of a situation, it’s a good sign, especially if it’s related to studies or spiritual and intellectual progress.

Though it suggests solitude in dealing with the issue at hand, the outcome is always positive. However, patience is required, as results won’t come quickly—you must reflect and analyze everything carefully.

If the Hermit is referring to you or someone else, it defines them as mature, possibly an older individual, somewhat solitary and introspective, immersed in their reflections, with a passion for study and knowledge.

On the negative side, it could indicate someone selfish who tries to do everything alone for their own gain.

If this card is portraying a situation you’ve asked about, it means the situation is progressing, but very slowly. The person is alone with the circumstances, working through them, assimilating, or resolving them.

It’s a situation where hidden knowledge must come to light, where things buried beneath the surface need to be revealed. It suggests prudence, analysis, and careful study.

Work:

In all aspects, there’s a retreat inward. Social and professional relationships may feel stagnant or not be a priority at the moment.
This isn’t the best time to change jobs or start new activities, as any obstacles will have to be faced alone, without assistance.

However, this is an excellent time to deepen your knowledge, pursue studies, or seek further training. Anything that enhances learning is favored by this card.

Doing the right thing is crucial, even if no one notices. Recognition will come. Making the best effort, staying organized, will yield positive results, and work progress will surely follow.

Love:

A love from the past may reappear, or an old flame may rekindle. Is that really what you want? Right now, romantic relationships may not be a priority for you.
Instead, you may feel a strong desire for solitude. If a new romance is on the horizon, proceed with caution; the other person may not be what they seem and might not be able to back up their words with genuine feelings.

If you’re in a relationship, you may have been moving in different directions for some time. The main issue could be a lack of communication, and you might be feeling the need for distance. This doesn’t necessarily mean a definitive breakup, but you need space and time to realign values and feelings.

In extreme cases, this could symbolize a breakup, but it’s more likely driven by a desire for solitude than by incompatibility, lack of feelings, or the involvement of a third party.

Money/Finances:

This is a time to be conservative with financial transactions and decisions, even though money may not be your top priority when the Hermit shows up.
If you’re investing, it might be wise to put your money into conservative stock and bond markets with strong track records. This isn’t a time for gambling or taking risks, although the Hermit is generally not a negative card.

There’s balance with money—no shortages, but no excesses either. Clearly, your focus is elsewhere right now, rather than on your numbers or bank account.

Health:

This card usually depicts an older person, so it advises taking precautions and care. Since it’s a deeply spiritual card, any health issues should be viewed from that perspective.
For example, a backache could be a sign that you’re “carrying too much emotional weight.” Psychiatrist Carl Jung believed that physical illnesses are manifestations of the unconscious mind, and with this card, that’s especially true.

Every ailment should be understood spiritually to address and comprehend it. It’s time to take care of yourself.

Spirituality:

It’s likely that a mentor or teacher is about to enter your life, even if they don’t “teach” you directly. You’ll still learn from them on multiple levels.
Honor your current need to withdraw from ordinary life. It won’t last forever.

You’ll soon feel more social again, so don’t pressure yourself to be around a lot of people unless absolutely necessary. You’re likely to emerge from this feeling refreshed and renewed, especially on a spiritual level.

The Hermit Reversed:

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General Meaning:

When reversed, this card represents isolation, loneliness, withdrawal, and distancing oneself from others or social situations.
Its meaning can indicate two opposite things: perhaps you need time alone because you’ve become absorbed in the real world, worried about daily life, money, work, and achieving things, neglecting your inner self.

Or, on the other hand, you’ve fallen into such deep isolation and loneliness that it’s becoming harmful to you.

In the first case, you need to pause and reconnect with yourself. The biggest problem seems to be that you’re living without really realizing it—you’re just going through the motions without truly enjoying or savoring anything.

Everything may seem to be going well, but it feels like you’re not reflecting on it, running through life without meaning or contemplation.

In the second case, you’ve isolated yourself too much, becoming a literal hermit. Even if you don’t feel it, it’s harming you and everything around you.

It’s necessary to reconnect with the outside world and with the people who care for and support you.

Work:

It’s likely that you’ll finally get to the core of some work-related issues that have been bothering you or that have been unclear.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions, not just to yourself, but to others as well, to gain a better understanding of how things are going at work and how they should be going.

At some point, if there are unpleasant or unsatisfactory situations at work, ask yourself how much responsibility you have in that.

Your solitary and introspective attitude might not be helping the task or the team. Lack of concentration and disinterest could be an issue right now. You’re scattered and unfocused—you need to center yourself on what you’re doing.

You should also deepen your knowledge or studies, take new training, or attend new courses to move forward from the situation you’re in.

Love:

The Hermit is a rather negative card in this regard. It could symbolize breakups due to an inability to communicate or because communication simply doesn’t exist. The isolation of one or both partners seriously complicates things.
If you’re single, it won’t be easy to find a partner in your current “hermit-like” state. You need to connect with others, their experiences, problems, successes, and joys. There’s no other way to empathize.

A reconnection with others is necessary, whether you’re single or in a relationship. Try all possible ways to communicate and understand to avoid negative outcomes—even if that’s not what you want.

Money/Finances:

When the Hermit appears reversed, it’s a good time to seek proper financial advice and a solid analysis of your financial efforts. This isn’t a time to “fly blind” and assume that everything will work out in the end.
You can’t leave things to chance. The best approach is to learn and understand, either through your own means or by getting advice, how your money and finances are functioning. This is an excellent and important time to educate yourself in this area.

Aside from that, the money situation seems to be negative. You shouldn’t take risks or expect big gains. Do whatever you can to avoid making things worse, and stop the financial bleeding that may be happening.

Don’t take out loans or incur more debt. All unnecessary spending should be avoided. Don’t rely on luck—it’s not in your favor right now. Financial stillness and caution are needed. Pay off what you owe as best you can, and don’t take on new debts.

Health:

This card emphasizes everything related to the intellect, memory care, and mental exercises. You’re scattered and not paying much attention, so be cautious of small accidents or careless injuries that could easily be avoided.

Spirituality:

When the Hermit appears reversed, it’s possible you’ve been spending too much time “on your own” for your spiritual benefit. Yes, personal and private contemplation is important, but so is communion with like-minded people.
Try reconnecting with others. Some people are waiting and will be happy to see you reach out, to open up and trust, and to let your spiritual self breathe.

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