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Hermit - IX Major Arcana

In astrological terms, the Hermit corresponds to the planet Saturn in Aquarius, which symbolizes the desire for independence and wisdom.

This Arcana has several names: Hermit, Seeker, Sage, Prophet of Eternity.

Description of the Arcana

The Arcana depicts an old man, whitened with gray hairs. He is dressed in a cloak that covers his head and completely envelops the entire body of the old man. His gaze is focused, but it is more directed not at the path itself, but, as it were, inside. This is an old man wise by experience and comprehended the truth, who realized his place in life. He deliberately cut himself off from society and decided to follow his own path in solitude.

In many decks, the path of the Hermit runs through a sandy desert, symbolizing his renunciation of society. In the Tarot of the Age of Aquarius, the sage passes through the rocky mountains, making his way through them. Here the symbolism is somewhat deeper, since the mountains are obstacles that the elder does not seem to notice. They do not block his path, he easily leaves the mountains behind him.

In some decks, the old man walks with his head bowed, but he did not bow it in order to watch the road. He bowed her then, so as not to notice unnecessary details on his way. In the Tarot of the Age of Aquarius, the old man's head is held high. He is able to look ahead without leaving his inner contemplation.

In the hands of the old man is a lantern that emits light and illuminates his path. The lantern is lit even on a sunny day, for this lantern is supported by the fire of Universal knowledge, the fire of truth. The lantern burns continuously, despite the sun behind the old man, for this is a special lantern, fueled by life experience and a wealth of knowledge.

With one hand, the old man leans on a strong staff. It is a tool to help him follow the path. The staff is as strong as the elder is strong in his experience, for the staff symbolizes all the life achievements of the Hermit. Only by illuminating his soul with the inner light of truth, he will be able to illumine the people around him.

In some decks on the staff, you can see seven knots that symbolize the chakra centers of a person, seven bodies. This reminds of the deep connection between the two worlds - the lower and the Higher. This connection is realized only by the person himself through conscious solitude and turning to his inner world.

The old man follows the path alone and in complete silence. His face is peaceful, he is comfortable alone with himself, because he is looking for a path to God, and this path must pass in solitude and contemplation. He seeks God not in the outer world, but within himself, turning to his wisdom and to his inner self.

The sacred meaning of the Arcana Hermit

The deep meaning of the Arcana is determined by its central figure - the elder, who has collected in himself all the wisdom that a person receives during the passage of his earthly Path. This image contains the characteristics of a successful Student, Master, Mentor, Monk who touched the Truth, a Sage who was able to comprehend knowledge and come to the harmony of selfhood.

He left the society, having received his lessons from it, he moves along his Path in solitude, which brings him satisfaction. This is the natural state of a person who has learned to draw knowledge from everywhere. The hermit is fed up with society and needs rest. But this peace is in no way similar to the state of rest and peace. He moves forward, leaning on his staff and lighting his way with a small, but very bright lantern for him.

On the Arcana there is no image of the road along which the Hermit moves. This is a very important symbol that reveals the deep meaning of the Arcana: the sage does not need the beaten path that others have already paved - this is someone else's experience, and no matter how good it is, it will always remain a stranger.

The hermit himself paves his way, exploring with his staff the path hidden from him. Each of his steps, each strike of the staff on the ground is a new experience in the treasury of his wisdom. He walks with his head down, but he does not choose a direction, he is guided by inner wisdom and the light that is bestowed on him from above for refusing social benefits in the name of self-improvement.

The hermit is wrapped in a strong cloak, which serves as a reliable cover while moving. This cloak symbolizes asceticism - the rejection of earthly pleasures and staying in simplicity, which fully satisfies all his needs. He has already passed the path of excesses, and his experience has led to the fact that you can be content with small things for the sake of obtaining great things - knowledge.

The cloak not only protects against all weather conditions, but it also separates the sage from the outside world. It helps him to concentrate in himself, closing from other people's statements and opinions, false values ​​and beliefs, prejudices. He must listen to himself and comprehend.

The sage carries a lamp in front of him, with which he illuminates his path. It contains several concepts. The main concept is the light of knowledge, it does not go out, but only flares up with gaining experience. The longer the path of the Hermit, the brighter the light of his lamp.

At the beginning of his Path, this lamp had a meager glow, there was enough oil in it, but this oil did not flare up immediately. Oil is a symbol of human consciousness, the ability to think and comprehend. Fire is the divine principle, which lies in truth. Its gradual comprehension gives the brightness of the fire of the lamp. Lighting up the darkness of ignorance, truth brings light. Having gained experience, the hermit gained the ability to kindle light in the darkness.

The hermit follows the path, relying on his staff - his life experience. This staff connects him to the material world, from which the Hermit draws experience. This is a symbol of realism. Only by touching the existing reality with his staff, the Hermit can continue his march along his Path. He renounced society, but did not renounce the material world.

It is important to note that the Hermit on the Arcana can be depicted either in a rocky desert or in a sandy one. She says that this person is detached and does not experience the emotions that the world. He is inwardly focused.

Mythological correspondence of the Hermit

Bright and indicative for the understanding of the Arcana is the legend of Diogenes, who deliberately left society, limiting himself to a barrel. He preferred asceticism, which was based on Nature itself, proving to all mankind that wisdom can be gained without society, it is enough to turn inward.

Diogenes fled from society, but this flight was not from people, not from the surrounding reality. This flight was from the authorities who were imposing their understanding of the truth on him. He preferred to be left alone with his inner nature, preferring to walk the path to the Truth himself.

The value of the direct Hermit in the scenario

Most often, in the layouts, the Hermit means an elderly person, or a person who is wise by experience, whom Arkan recommends contacting for advice. It can be either a man or a woman. Nearby maps will help determine the identity itself. Don't miss out on this help.

In some cases, in the layouts, this Arkan warns a person that a period of forced loneliness awaits him, which should be used for self-improvement. A person will close from external influences and find peace. This period will not bring him discomfort, and loneliness will even be pleasant to him. This is the moment when a person wants to be alone, and this opportunity falls to him.

The lasso can be a warning to observe some secrecy and caution in dealing with people. A person needs time to collect his thoughts and put them in order, because these thoughts may not be shared by others, and with their opinion they can lead a person astray. This time should be used to reassess your connections, circle of acquaintances and friends, develop new rules for relationships.

The hermit can say that a person has a period when he needs to think about spiritual things. Very often at this time a wise person appears nearby, who takes on the role of a mentor or guide along the spiritual path. The hermit can also signify the appearance of a mentor or teacher in worldly affairs.

Arkan advises turning to your insight and listening more to your intuition. Personal experience is very important here, which can help in solving any issue.

The hermit indicates that a person has financial restrictions, but he will try to figure out what is happening, which will allow him to find a way out quite easily. In no case should you become discouraged, you just need to carefully assess the situation, maybe even contact a specialist.

The meaning of the inverted Hermit in the layout

The inverted Hermit speaks of loneliness, but this loneliness is painful for a person, both circumstances and people push him to it. A person strives to renounce loneliness, but he does not succeed, which leads him to despair, which is replaced by emotional outbursts.

Sometimes this card can indicate that a person personally closes himself from society, turning himself into a victim in order to arouse pity. Thus, he tries to draw attention to himself, most often close people. He eventually manages to attract the attention of a man who will lead him out of difficult circumstances. This, in fact, reverses the Arcana.

The hermit falls in the layout to people who agreed to voluntary seclusion, but made a kind of ritual out of this, turning their internal seclusion into an ideal state for themselves. During this period, people around cannot “get through” to a person, and he persists in his seclusion.

This Arkan can talk about the illusory nature of ideals, which occurred due to the lack of external information. A person's problems arise due to an incorrect and thoughtless assessment of the situation, unwillingness to understand the true causes.

As in the upright position, the inverted Hermit speaks of financial limitations, but in this case the person is not able to cope with the situation because of his limited views and not doing a wise adviser in his life. He is left alone with his problem and revels in his unfortunate situation.

Direction of self-development

For self-development, this Arkan predicts a very difficult period of self-esteem and revision of all life ideals. This period will only be productive if a person manages to remain alone. A person must renounce the external world and withdraw into himself.

The hermit says that a person will have to use his own experience, turn it into knowledge. It is very important to note that you will only have to learn from your own mistakes, since the mistakes of others will always remain someone else's experience. It is important here not to follow someone else's opinion, but to listen to your inner self.

Self-development under the influence of the Hermit is very pronounced in a person who is fussy and sociable by nature. He will have to completely change the way of his life in order to correctly pass this stage of self-development. He is forced to face more restrictions than a naturally calm and reasonable person who tends to be more alone.

Very often, such people perceive this period as a punishment or even as an insult due to the forced restriction of the social circle. In this case, a person needs to accept the situation and take advantage of his loneliness, otherwise, instead of self-development, he will cherish his resentment, turning the straight Arcana into an inverted one.

For a believer, this card may indicate the need for restrictions in everything, for example, strict fasting. During this period, you need to devote more time to your spirituality and strengthening of faith.

The goal of self-improvement under the influence of the Hermit is to find peace in any situation, curb emotions, the ability to correctly accept restrictions and deprivations, and the ability to accumulate life experience. A person must learn to be secretive, but not reserved. This is a period when a person is required to skillfully combine deep experiences with knowledge of himself and the world as a whole. Cognition is through deep inner experiences, because only in this way can he find the way to his spirituality.

A person has to take the path of comprehending the primordial wisdom of the world order, he must understand the logic of the mind. In fact, a person during this period gains experience in controlling his consciousness, learns the sequence and regularity of everything that happens in the material world with him and not only with him. This is a period of gaining wisdom, a period of entry into another, deeper stage of one's life.

The inverted Hermit says that his emotional state in the recent past was subjected to stress and at the moment the person is in voluntary imprisonment. This confinement has a very detrimental effect on him, since it does not in any way contribute to his development, but only cultivates fears and resentments.

Self-improvement under the influence of the inverted Hermit should be aimed at returning Arkan to a direct position and following the path of self-development. In order for this to happen, a person must stop reveling in his loneliness and find every opportunity to attract a wise person into his life. He can become a mentor for him on the path of self-improvement. With an inverted card, you cannot follow the chosen path, because it is wrong.

If a direct card indicates asceticism, then an inverted one speaks of excesses that can adversely affect a person’s development. In this case, Arkan requires a person to change their lifestyle by creating a number of restrictions. Moreover, a person must do this on his own, because the System will lead him to this decision through pain, trouble and forced restrictions.

Work

With regard to work, Arkan illuminates two spheres. First, the Hermit always talks about financial constraints. In this situation, a person needs to rely only on own forces. This is evidenced by both the direct and inverted Arcana.

In the direct position of the Arcana, a person is given time to rethink the situation, which makes it possible to reverse it. Can you find some additional sources income, you can reorient your business, open new directions. You can change jobs or start your own business. At the heart of these actions is always a thorough "debriefing", work on mistakes and the use of experience.

The main thing in such a situation is the secrecy of all plans and ideas. A person must come to a decision himself and he can voice it only when it is time to act. This card can also fall out if a person anticipates concealment in the people with whom he will have to work, or in hiding part of the information. Arkan recommends refusing such cooperation, canceling a dubious deal, and terminating business relations with a dishonest person.

The second aspect of the Hermit suggests that a person may appear in life who will take on the role of a mentor, and he will not teach the basics, but simply introduce the right people, will bring to life the necessary events, share the subtleties obtained in the process of their own successful business.

An inverted Arkan in the position of work will indicate financial difficulties and limitations, but in this case, a person will experience vain “sprinkling ashes on his head”, self-abasement, sliding into even greater poverty due to erroneous plans to get out of the situation. For example, he may take out additional credit, putting himself in even more debt, he may buy obsolete equipment that will be very expensive to maintain. He can simply be deceived in the calculations due to the careless choice of partners.

A person may have a prolonged period of financial difficulties due to the fact that he will tell about his plans ahead of time. In this case, ill-wishers or competitors can "steal" his idea or "put a spoke in the wheel" so that his plans cannot be realized.

With an inverted Hermit, a person has an unwillingness to compromise with his business partners, he becomes extremely suspicious of the actions of his partners, trying to find hidden motives in their actions. This makes him harden and even more close in himself, obsessing over the negativism of the situation.

To get out of the situation, you need to attract a wise person into your life, and there is such an opportunity. Everything is complicated by the fact that a person is simply not able to let someone into his business, experiencing distrust and a desire to do everything himself. Having stepped over his negative fabrications at this moment, a person is able to first turn the Arkan over, and then, relying on his wisdom, find the right way out of the current state.

I must say that rethinking with the Hermit reversed even speeds up the exit period.

Personal relationships

In personal relationships, this Arcana can show several aspects. First of all, the Hermit will indicate loneliness. For an already lonely person, the card does not promise new meetings, but the period of loneliness itself is given to rethink one's worldview related to relationships. Such a period will end exactly when a person realizes that loneliness was given to him for some reason and ceases to forcibly break the situation. The new man will find it himself.

For people who are in union, the Hermit shows that both partners are "alone together." They are completely alien, they have learned to do without each other, they only live in the same room, while each is immersed in himself. Such relationships do not burden them, they give them a certain freedom, and the couple appreciates it, not wanting to lose it. It is this freedom that makes their union strong.

The hermit can show a lonely person, but not striving to start a new relationship. He has already gained experience in the union, and at the moment it is time for him to enjoy his loneliness. When this Arcana falls on a possible partner, he says that it will be very difficult to build relationships with such a person. If love relationships are somehow possible, then marriage is out of the question.

If the card is laid out for marriage, then Arkan says that the union is already very long, and love has been replaced by a phase of mutual respect. It is possible that in order to preserve this union, people had to sacrifice something very important, which leaves an imprint on their entire life together. If this is a young union, then Arkan will say that people together will be very long time regardless of the nature of the relationship.

The reversed Hermit, like the straight one, has several aspects. If we consider a lonely person, then we can say that his loneliness for a long time. But if in the upright position of the Arcana a person has the opportunity to realize the reasons and try to change them, then in the inverted position he is overwhelmed by emotions and resentment. He will not be able to get out of this situation on his own.

Some wise person, a friend or even a psychologist, can help him find a way out. Neighboring cards can show if there is such a person at the moment. In fact, in this position of the Hermit, there can be no talk of marriage, because in order to find a partner, you need to radically change your attitude towards yourself, first of all, and towards others.

If the inverted Arkan falls on a union, then he says that the union is likely to be terminated due to a complete unwillingness to understand and hear each other. In such an alliance, egoism is very often traced to the verge of egocentrism in one or two partners at once. Such partners are focused only on themselves and are closed solely on their own interests.

If near the inverted Hermit there are cards of deception lying next to them - V inverted (Pope, Hierophant), XV direct (Devil) or XVII in any position (Moon) - this indicates the presence in this union of hidden negative aspects associated with perversions - sadism, sexual depravity , masochism.

Personality characteristic

A person who is characterized by a Hermit stands out from his environment. Despite the fact that this person is very wise, prudent, has a serious store of knowledge and logical thinking, he is most often closed and does not strive for social communication.

Very often, the moment of transition of the personality to the IX Arcana is accompanied by bewilderment of others in relation to his behavior. A sociable and very "public" person, quite unexpectedly for others, becomes an introvert, closed in on himself and his experiences. He moves further and further away from society, tries to spend more and more time alone, avoids communication even with those with whom he preferred to communicate most often.

For the person himself, this period is very serious: he reflects on the events taking place in his life, trying to turn everything into a life experience.

The character traits inherent in the Hermit man are prudence, the ability to control one's emotions. Such a person has the ability to influence other people, but will never impose his advice, but will express his point of view only when he is asked for it. He does not try to forcibly change a person, but only helps those who wish.

In the character of a person under the influence of the Hermit, a tendency to philosophizing and global thinking appears. He begins to listen to the little things, seeing the importance in them. He thinks more about his spirituality, relegating material benefits to the background.

The inverted Arkan says that a person falls out of society, but, as a rule, he chooses such a line of behavior in order to blackmail the people he needs. These people are trying to pull him out of the cocoon he created, and at such moments he begins to bargain for some benefits for himself.

The hermit in an inverted form leaves a negative imprint on the character of a person. The person becomes hostile to others, seems unspiritual and completely short-sighted, shameless and depraved. According to this Arcana, there can be a person who lives in an illusory world filled with some kind of false ideals and goals.

Such a person is characterized by excessive precaution or pathological secrecy. Such people are prone to various manifestations of paranoia. These qualities also leave an imprint on behavioral characteristics. He plagues people with his distrust and may persecute a person whom he suspects of having a negative attitude towards himself. The result is always complete loneliness, up to forced seclusion.

Very often, a person under the influence of an inverted Hermit feels sorry for himself, finding the whole world around him hostile and unfair. He believes that no one loves him and everyone is trying to hurt him. He is very suspicious, painfully perceives any word addressed to him, and this separates him even more from people.

Health

When viewing a person’s health with the help of the Arcana Tarot, you need to clearly define the depth and importance of the issue, since the chosen alignment will depend on this. If the question is superficial from the category of “healthy / not healthy”, then you can get an answer from one Major Arcana in a direct or inverted form. This is a preview general condition organism.

If you are interested in the processes occurring in the body, then two Arcana should be laid out, the first of which will show a specific organ, and the second will indicate its functioning.

If the issue of human health is extremely important, then it is necessary to resort to the most complete and detailed layout of the chakra system. This alignment is done very concentratedly, the question is asked for each chakra and the setting goes to the chakra on which the Arkan is pulled out. Fortune telling is done only by the Major Arcana, but the whole deck can also participate when it is necessary to clarify the answers.

General state

When viewing the general state of health, the Hermit shows the presence of chronic diseases. In the upright position, Arkan indicates that the person's chronic diseases are in an inactive stage, he feels pretty good, but the threat of exacerbation is always present. This indicator is only for young people who are dealt with.

For an elderly person, a direct Hermit will show that all processes in his body are proceeding normally according to his age.

In an inverted position, the Hermit indicates exacerbations of chronic diseases. In rare cases, when the exacerbation is asymptomatic and looks like a general malaise, then Arkan can be deciphered in order to understand what kind of disease it is.

ongoing processes

When the Hermit falls in the layout for two Arcana in the first position, then in a direct position, one can speak of the natural aging processes of organs and the body as a whole. The inverted Arcana gives the same information.

The second position of the Hermit will show the presence of a chronic disease associated with the organ, which Arkan will tell about in the first position. A straight card will indicate the attenuation stage, and an inverted card will indicate the aggravation stage.

Chakra diagnostics

A hermit who has fallen on a certain chakra indicates that the organs that belong to it are prone to chronic diseases. A straight card indicates that the disease is not present at the moment and is in remission. The inverted Arkan says that the disease is going through an exacerbation stage.

Separately, it must be said about the Hermit, who fell on Muladhara. In this position, the card will show that the body has lost energy, is in a stage of severe physical fatigue, it immediately needs rest, otherwise, the body is waiting for the acceleration of the aging process. This is shown by both a straight and an inverted card, but an inverted one indicates the criticality of the situation.

Situation breakdown

In the layouts for the situation, the Hermit recommends contacting knowing person, since most likely it will not be possible to find a way out of the situation on your own. It can be both a wise comrade and an expert in the relevant field.

If there are “heavy” cards of the Minor Arcana next to the Hermit, then the layout gives a direct instruction to exercise caution and discretion in this situation, and the Knight of Swords warns of a serious threat. With neighboring cards depicting people, a person must show stealth.

Very often, the Hermit, adjacent to the Wheel of Fortune, reports that the situation is dragging on for a very long period. The way out of such a suspended state can be found only by learning to calmly accept everything that happens. In which direction to look for help will tell the whole alignment as a whole.

If the situation is dependent on money, Arkan says that the financial situation is too limited to fully resolve this situation. The Arcana lying nearby will help you find a way out of it. They will tell you in which direction to look.

At the household level, the map shows restrictions, and, as a rule, this restriction is in everything - a small amount of money, the inability to get a job or purchase the necessary thing. The lasso can show the absence of friends, good company, the impossibility of travel and meetings, poor health, physical and psychological fatigue.

A person comes to the need for rational planning, a serious revision of his lifestyle, and withdrawal into solitude. He will try to solve his problems on his own, constantly facing increasing restrictions.

An inverted card shows that a person has a chance to make a difference by taking wise advice from a competent person. But the problem is that a person will either turn to a rather superficial person for advice and receive advice that is not very suitable for the situation, or he will use it incorrectly. wise advice. In any case, you need to look for an assistant very carefully and learn to see superficial judgments or hidden motives in a person’s advice.

In the case of an inverted Hermit, the proximity to the "heavy" Arcana will show everything the same as in the case of a direct one, but the situation is aggravated by the emotional state of the person. He, driven by resentment and discontent, will neglect the advice he needs, sometimes even because of demonstrative contradictions.

At the household level, a person expects a number of losses. It can be monetary losses, parting with friends, up to fatal quarrels that lead a person to complete loneliness. This Arcana will also show car accidents with significant damage to it and the need for large repair costs, especially if XVI Arcanum (Tower) falls in the layout.

Map of the day

As a card of the day, the Hermit recommends staying at home and not going anywhere. He advises to spend this day on rethinking your plans, relationships, reactions to people, lines of behavior, on the analysis of situations that have recently caused him concern.

Arkan gives a direct indication of the need for solitude, because on this day it is extremely important that none of the outsiders influence the opinion. Life requires that you begin to realize what is happening and learn to understand everything on your own.

It is important to understand that the internal audit carried out on this day will determine the position of the next Arcana - the Wheel of Fortune. It will depend on this day whether the Wheel will lift a person up, or whether he will be at a point moving downward.

The inverted Hermit on the map of the day shows that no matter how stubborn a person is, he will still remain alone that day. The reason for such loneliness will be his own behavior, which will be negatively evaluated by others.

By and large, the inverted Arkan also advises staying at home if possible. It is better to be consciously alone for a day than to be forced to be alone for a while. On this day, a person's emotional background is too high, he is easily excitable, which can lead to disastrous incontinence, which has very painful consequences.

Card of the year

The Direct Hermit on the map of the year says that by now the person has already thoroughly figured out himself and he is starting a period of balanced actions according to a new plan. Quite often, during this period, a person turns away from his usual society, consciously remaining alone. But society also ceases to accept such a person, not sharing his new views or not understanding his new image.

A person should not worry about the upcoming changes. He needs them. During the year, new friends and business partners may appear who will bring a lot of positive things to life. A person should perceive the old society as a completed life cycle, which gave him invaluable experience.

An inverted Hermit on the card of the year indicates that the year will be marked by losses. These losses will be, rather, not in the physical plane, which is more characteristic of the XIII and XVI Arcana (Death and the Tower), but in the spiritual. We can say that a person is going through a period of spiritual degradation.

Such a person needs to pay attention to his emotional state. He must realize that because of emotions, he is constantly marking time. During this period, there is a danger for the student to be expelled or the employee to be fired. This situation can be prevented if a person manages to “turn over” Arkan - to moderate emotions and find compromises.

Arcana Council

The hermit advises to take advantage of the coming time in order to concentrate on the inner self, for which you need to give up your material interests. A person needs to conduct an “audit” of his soul, figure out what irritates and causes negative emotions, and learn how to manage them.

Arkan points to the need to find one's place in life, spiritual growth and self-improvement, and he suggests doing this alone, so that external circumstances do not affect the analysis own experience. It is necessary to perceive the period of loneliness graciously, even if at first glance it seems forced.

You should not be afraid of the Hermit, since this Arcana is a turning point in life - it is followed by the Wheel of Fortune. If a person makes the right conclusions and takes the path of self-improvement, then the Wheel of Fortune will lift him up.

Arcana the Hermit

Correspondence according to "Liber 777":

The letter is iodine.

The meaning of the letter is hand.

The ruler is a virgin.

Position on the tree - Chesed - Tiphareth.

Colors are green-yellowish and slate-gray.

The Egyptian gods are Isis (in the aspect of a maiden) and Heru-pa-kraat.

Indian gods - the gopi gopi and the lord of yoga.

Meditation is a bloated corpse.

Greek gods - Atys.

Roman gods - Ceres, Adonis.

Animals - any solitary animal ( see steppe wolf).

Plants - snowdrop, lily, daffodil.

Precious stones - peridot, olivine.

Magic weapons - a lamp and a wand.

Aromas - Narcissus.

Magic powers - invisibility, immaculate conception.

The human body is the back.

Mythical creatures - mermaids.

Diseases in case of improper work - weakness of the spine, paralysis.

Wander alone, carrying the Light and your Staff.

And may the Light be so bright that no man can see you.

Let nothing outside or inside touch you, keep Silence always.

Enlightenment from within, a secret inner impulse;

practical plans arising from it.

Suspension from participation in current events.

Possible meanings for divination: “Enlightenment from within, a secret inner impulse, practical plans arising from it. Suspension from active participation in current events ”(Aleister Crowley“ The Book of Thoth ”).

Loneliness, alienation, solitude, isolation, alienation. Each of these words has its own shade, but at the same time they belong to the same archetype, just as madness and genius are so close that sometimes they turn into each other. The madman and the genius are always misunderstood and alone, the two extreme poles turn out to be equally cold.

The experience of loneliness, isolation (negative) or solitude, chosenness, otherness (positive) equally correspond to the archetype of the ninth lasso - the Hermit or the path of iodine.

Let's look closely at the image - a flash of light coming from the center fills the map with its rays in all directions. A spermatozoon is directed from the bottom of the map to its center. In the background we see an old man in a red robe who has turned his back, towards whom small spikelets of wheat are directed from all sides. On the left side of the card is a small egg entwined with a snake, which, like the spermatozoon, symbolizes the germ of a new life. Just above the flash in the very center of the map is a hand holding a lantern, from which light emanates in all directions.

The correspondence to the Hermit, which Crowley insistently points out, is the spermatozoon, the seed. Let's try to understand what this means in this context. We know that the most lonely people are geniuses, because they carry new ideas, knowledge, worldview. Genius is alien to this world because, like a seed thrown from the world of spirit into the world of matter, it already carries the germ of the future. And, like a seed that fell into the ground (see the lasso Death), he must die, giving up himself, so that the seed would germinate - as one magician said, "what's the point if the seeds, having fallen into the ground, do not die, but remain the same" . This mood was best expressed by the poet Dmitry Merezhkovsky:

We hear the unknown.

Our words are daring

But doomed to death

Too early forerunners

Too slow spring.

Try to imagine how painful the loneliness of Leonardo Da Vinci, who was unable to explain even a hundredth of his knowledge to even his closest students. What a terrible abyss of loneliness opens up under the feet of everyone who is ahead of his time and carries the future in himself!

That is why today's life perceives the genius as a threat to itself, as a potential killer, and seeks to neutralize it up to physical destruction. Socrates, Jan Hus and many poets and philosophers who perished in prisons and concentration camps are a vivid example of this pattern. The stronger the potentiality of the new, the more the present fears this new as its killer. New life is always a revolution against the life of the past.

The time when the new is in a latent state is the time of the Hermit. The pregnant maiden of the apocalypse, who fled into the desert from the dragon, Rhea, nursing the baby Zeus, Mary, who went to Egypt, fleeing from Herod - these archetypal figures are directly connected with the lasso of the Hermit. The basic correspondence of the lasso is the constellation Virgo. The logic of this correspondence is obvious: virginity, virginity, loneliness, pathogenesis, immaculate conception - an archetypal symbol that exists in all cultures, but is still interpreted extremely primitively. Immaculate conception, in essence, is similar to bhadi yoga: the practitioner is identified with feminine qualities (passivity, receptivity) and conceives from the spiritual sun-phallus the germ of a new being, an idea, a symbol.

Associated with the archetype of the virgin is the idea of ​​hermeticity. Magical tightness - that is, isolation from all influences of the outside world - is a prerequisite for the great work of alchemy. Here is how it sounds translated into psychological language in the work of Carl Gustav Jung: “Take the unconscious in the most suitable form (say, in the form of spontaneous fantasy, dream, strong emotion) and operate on it. Give him Special attention, focus on it and objectively monitor the ongoing changes. Dedicate all your strength to the solution of this problem, carefully observe the process of transformation of spontaneous fantasy. Most importantly: do not let anything from the outside world get into her, because she already has everything she needs. (KG Jung "The Mystery of Unification") It is the maiden who is a symbol of energy directed deep into oneself, introspection, solitude and introversion in general.

Therefore, the Hermit's cloak can be correlated with a hermetic vessel, a crucible, in which great work takes place.

If in his youth, before the crisis, Jung considered the introversion of libido to be a neurotic phenomenon, then, having passed the mid-life crisis, he completely changed his mind, and by the end of his life, in the eyes of those around him, he himself was the archetype of the Hermit - "the wise old man from Xanth", who retired to his own the tower he built.

In this regard, it is especially interesting to analyze the image of a lamp or, in other, more ancient Tarot, candles. The Candle Path is a very important archetype of individuation, indicating that this person is the Chosen One and is involved in the archetype of the hermit. Please pay attention to Jung's dream, which, in his own words, became his "epiphany" day:

“Then I had an unforgettable dream, which at the same time frightened me and encouraged me. In it, I found myself in an unfamiliar place and slowly walked forward in thick fog against a strong, almost hurricane wind. In my hands I held a small light that could go out at any moment. And it all depended on whether I spared his life. Suddenly I felt that someone was following me and, looking around, I saw a huge black figure. She followed me around. And at the same moment, despite the horror that seized me, I realized that I must go and, despite all the dangers, carry, save my little light. When I woke up, I realized that this "Brocken ghost" was just my own shadow on the cloud, created by the play of light from that light. I also realized that this spark - the only light I had - was my consciousness, my only treasure. And although fire is small and weak in comparison with the forces of darkness, it is still light, my only light.

We can meet the same motif in Andrey Tarkovsky's film Nostalgia. The hero must cross a dry pool of strange fumes, carrying a lighted candle.

This symbol, in fact, answers our question about the meaning of human life, and, what is especially important, the answer is given not at the level of another philosophical dogma, but at a deep symbolic level that penetrates into the very center. I think that meditation on the Hermit should be built on the basis of these symbols.

The hermit is an introverted model of a creator, artist, poet, who has a source of inspiration within himself. However, this source may also be in the outside world, which will correspond to the 11th lasso.

Yod corresponds to fire and the begetting father in all magical formulas. “Yod is the first letter of the Tetragrammaton, symbolizing the Father, who is Wisdom; he is the highest form of Mercury, the Logos, the Creator of all worlds ”(A. Crowley“ The Book of Thoth ”). As already mentioned, this correspondence is not accidental and completely falls into Crowley's system. In one of Alistair's Gnostic hymns to the secret father, the following lines are heard: “The hidden source of being, unknown, alienated and lonely. You are the flame of truth in the reed, begetting and begetting." In many myths, a single god (first principle) creates other gods and the world out of himself in order to overcome his loneliness (brahman). In fact, if for a moment we admit the possibility of the existence of some kind of superintelligence, the only thing that can be said objectively about it is that it will, in fact, be alone.

The idea associated with the path of yod is the idea of ​​uniqueness, uniqueness, and even chosenness. The one who is chosen is always alone. I think this axiom does not make sense to explain.

Plants corresponding to the Hermit are lily, snowdrop and daffodil. The logic of correspondences is obvious: the lily symbolizes virginity, the snowdrop, being the first flower, is like a seed from which spring is born, and the name "narcissus" has become a household name - any autoerotic and autistic tendencies in the psyche are called narcissistic in psychoanalysis. Correspondences from the animal world are no less remarkable, for according to the tables, any single animal can correspond to the path of iodine. Hermann Hesse, naming his novel, which has become a symbol of loners, nonconformist seekers - "Steppenwolf", fully confirmed this thesis.

The shadow side of the Hermit archetype is neurotic alienation in their illusions, which do not allow them to enter into full contact with life. The candle should be carried through a storm, and not be hidden under the table and burn out in a safe environment. If the genius is lonely because he transcends the world and already belongs to the future, then the neurotic is lonely because he belongs to the past. The neurotic is the "monkey of genius", copying the tragedy of genius, but in his performance the tragedy turns into a farce. False foolishness, pathetic speeches about loneliness are generated by the shadow aspect of the Hermit, which is in many ways akin to the path of the meme. Remember Grebenshchikov: “Each of them will kill if you touch his longing with a finger”? This aspect will be considered in more detail in the chapter on the Hanged Man.

The hermit has gained a reputation as a card that portends loneliness and "generally nothing good", while for spiritual development this card is a real treasure. However, this is again a dimension that frightens the average person rather than inspires. Therefore, the Hermit is rarely a welcome guest in layouts. But in essence, he speaks only of loyalty to himself. His appearance may hint that the attitude to life has become too involved and emotional, and now "healing" is required, a return to the true path, a little closer to oneself, to one's true nature. This is not only and not so much a matter of convictions or conscience - the Hermit differs from the High Priest in that here we are not talking about "concepts". Here we are talking about our core.

This is the authenticity that lives in the bones, this is the spirit, not the letter, here it is not about how you “should”, but about who you are and why you cannot do otherwise. This is not just me, not a super-I, this is a real, absolutely authentic, without any adaptive fakes I. Nothing separates us so much from others, from this strange world to which we have not easily adapted over the first ... twenty years life as our authenticity, our loyalty to ourselves.

The hermit emphasizes the desire to withdraw and the need for introspection, finding inner peace and one's own truth, following one's own path. He says it's time to re-evaluate your life, your goals and your connections. It's time to move away from social life a little, leave petty worries and entertainment that has become familiar: they interfere with thinking about the soul. Each person needs a period of solitude (“hermitage”) in order to finally understand himself. However, this is not just a timeout, in general, the vibrations of the Hermit are noticeably superior to the Four of Swords. They announce being in their own center and finding their own light. The main thing that proclaims the Ninth Arcana is a refusal to be guided by other people's opinions (only one's own!), a refusal to do anything contrary to oneself, one's inner sense of the true and true, for the sake of others or simply according to universal concepts. This is a card of spiritual independence and great personal strength, enough to walk your own narrow path, despite the absence of fellow travelers (or at least public approval).

In the layout, this is usually a person who has refused to participate in anything, “pedaling back” and defending himself from any outside influences. It takes time to figure everything out for yourself, to establish yourself in your decision. Hurrying him, pushing him is empty. He will do everything anyway and then, as he sees fit and right. If Justice is also nearby, then he will not be mistaken what is good and what is bad. Paphos of the Hermit - knowledge of oneself and upholding oneself, immunity to outside influences, be it beautiful words, threats, persuasion, manipulation. If they do not correspond to his understanding of things, then the reaction will be, as they say, "like a crocodile to a swede." It is pointless to spur events, to make efforts, to put pressure, it will not work.

According to the Hermit, a person is seriously busy defining his position and his boundaries. At the same time, outwardly from him there can be no hearing, no spirit - no calls, no letters, no offers, no refusals. He decides what all this means to him, why he needs it and how far he is ready to go in all this, be it love or business. This is perhaps the most important.

The Hermit, like the Priestess, to a certain extent speaks of the existence of some hidden truth. Justice is looking for the truth, the Hermit is looking for the truth, once again making it clear that truth and truth are not the same thing. And he finds, for whatever you follow, you will find.

Like the Priestess, the Hermit often points to something hidden, in this case more hidden or lost than secret. The hermit loves to quiet down, hide from the eyes, dive into the depths. He likes wells and fountains, caves and dungeons, cellars and stairs, cabinets and chests, secret boxes.

Sometimes, according to the Hermit, there is a search (and acquisition) of a teacher, mentor, spiritual leader, he can talk about receiving valuable advice.

In ancient interpretations, it is indicated that the Hermit can predict not only a spiritual, but also quite a literal journey, a journey, especially to some spiritually significant places.

It is believed that as a signifier of the past, the Hermit speaks not so much about loneliness, but about the desire to draw a line under something, to forget something. Will the temporary loneliness he foretells lead to a better life, will show other cards of the layout.

The hermit gives strength and composure in order to concentrate on the main thing, but only this “main thing” can easily turn out to be achievements of a purely internal nature, and does not apply to those goals that are listed in a business diary. The Hermit is not a map of external activity, but rather a map of withdrawal from it. According to him, one can rarely expect advancement in vain affairs. Although Gegenheim states that "this is a card of wisdom, achievements and accomplishments."

The hermit comrade is unhurried, and therefore his appearance in the layout may indicate a slowdown in the process.

In general, falling out in a layout, the Hermit hints that the time has come to reject petty problems and fuss, since they interfere with concentrating on one's own soul. And it is she who now requires close attention. Each person needs a period of withdrawal from everyday life and other people. This Arkan seems to say: try to be a little Hermit in order to finally understand yourself and your needs, to reflect on your problems. This is necessary in order to learn to see yourself from the outside, to realistically assess the level of your development and love yourself. Remember that he who does not love himself cannot love anyone. Do not consider time spent in inactivity, solitude and contemplation as wasted. Calm analysis and comprehension of your plans will allow you to avoid mistakes in further actions.

For ordinary people, for example, a girl who broke up with a man (“Will he come back?” Or: “Will I get married soon?”), It simply means loneliness, at least in the near future, that is, the answer to “everyday questions” will be negative. Although the same card gives her advice: use the loneliness allotted to you for the good of the cause, try to grow during this time. For “non-domestic issues”, the Hermit card is strong and important, it really is like a lantern illuminating a difficult path. However, for esotericists and people in general who care about their spiritual growth, the Hermit can mean a feeling of loneliness because his former comrades and relatives no longer understand him: he went ahead, and they remained where they were. Therefore, he can now communicate only with the same Hermits, but there are few of them, and there may not be around at all. He can, of course, go back, but this is where his spiritual development will end. Better go ahead, this card says, conquer the next peaks, and you will find new friends.

In the inverted position, on the contrary, the Hermit says that the girl will not be left alone. For esotericists, it means that, alas, the summit has not yet been reached (perhaps the path was wrong), that there is no creative solitude and is not yet foreseen.

Serious and independent (provided that the person is not quite a novice on the path of the spirit and is at least somehow adapted to the energies of the Hermit, otherwise it is depressive and confused). "Think. Please do not interfere” (I am writing a diploma, going to psychotherapy, finishing a project, making a blog entry…). The hermit is life by its own rules. Striving more for the inner world than for the outer, the pursuit of exclusively internal goals and indifference to external achievements. This is not the Charioteer, who seeks himself in the outside world, doing deeds, but a solitary exploration of the well of his soul and hermit life.

Spiritual independence, following your own path, on which there are no fellow travelers, the search for your own truth (and not socially desirable). The hermit is characterized by a desire to escape from life, to withdraw into himself, but the reason for this is not fear, but the thirst for knowledge and finding oneself. This is productive loneliness, immersion in one's inner world, isolation from material reality, from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the needs of civilization. This is inner composure, but not for worldly life, but for the search for the eternal. What would we do in the outer world if each of us were not given his own inner world?

The Hermit jealously guards this world, much like the Emperor guards outer possessions and conquests. Often this card describes the fear of revealing secrets (if the Moon is also nearby, then it is strong and justified). The hermit is well “encrypted”, and it is useless to look for him on social networks - at best, a non-binding and formal profile will be found there. This person carefully hides his face from those around him, does not seek to make contact with them, fearing that his loneliness will be violated. He seems to be born with the knowledge of the existential truth that we are all alone, birth, death, pain, revelation - it all leaves to itself. At the same time, loneliness awakens his thought, brings depth and peace, and is one of the most inspiring states. For those who are not adapted to the energies of the Hermit, this seems simply impossible. The most mystical element of the Arcana is the lantern. To discern its light, this is the spiritual task of the ninth Arcanum. Helplessness, disappointment or despair are alien to the hermit. He understands who he is, and knows what he is doing and why - or, at least, it is to this state that Arkan calls to come.

Important qualities of the Hermit: prudence, prudence, insight, seriousness of thoughts, prudence, the ability to pull yourself together in time (especially with the Force), the ability to control your emotions. Security, independence, spiritual independence and self-sufficiency. Wisdom, secrecy. Strictness, seriousness. Patience, imperturbability. Emphasized invisibility (such a person, even having outstanding external data, will consciously do everything to “dim out” the effect). The hermit is generally not particularly concerned with socialization. Its adaptation to society can be generally very superficial - for example, at the level of a screensaver for a "desktop". It looks like it is generally accepted, but when you try to open any file, it turns out that the extension is non-standard or either does not open at all, or the language is not quite readable, and the user clearly lacks some kind of connection to download all this ... and boot all this. Such is the Hermit, and gender, age, rank and condition do not change things here. The Cloak of the Hermit on the Arcana symbolizes the blurring and closeness of his physical and social essence during the lonely path of spiritual ascent. But his lantern happens to become guiding star For others.

Work with one's own soul, self-understanding in solitude, search for loneliness for inner work. Self-being is another keyword of the Hermit. But sometimes it reaches the stage when a person is so isolated in his own selfish little world that it is almost impossible to get through to him. The hermit, in principle, is very independent of others and reacts poorly to their approval or disapproval, since the only measure of everything and everything for him is his own philosophy of life.

The hermit symbolizes an experienced initiate who has well learned the lessons of life wisdom previously received. Often this is a person whom fate for some time and somehow “pulled” out of the bustle of life - for example, he spent a lot of time in the hospital, lived on the outskirts or worked in a closed institution. The hermit loves spiritual practices and fasting. He never becomes part of the crowd. The vocation, curse and gift of the Hermit is the subordination of the will to inner truth. And only to her. Not whims, not from the mind decisions(it may be in conflict with this truth), not to concepts induced from outside, and not even to weaknesses and strengths of one's own character. Only the leading unknown force. The Hermit is almost like a Jester, the difference is that before the Jester all paths are open, and before the Hermit - only through thorns to the stars. Narrow Path. Its boundaries can be laid out precious stones or entwined with barbed wire, this does not change the essence of the matter. From the point of view of symbolism, the pole of the Jester, on which the knot is attached, becomes the staff of the Hermit, helping to wander and giving the only support on the way.

This person may be characterized by alienation, pronounced introversion, restraint and isolation. The hermit is simply old. Moreover, old age can be measured not by passport age at all, but by rigidity, inflexibility, alienation from people, spiritual decrepitude and a categorical rejection of the surrounding modern world. There are people whose midlife crisis begins immediately after the pubertal crisis. AT best sense The hermit can symbolize a person of such inner riches that the outside world seems to him nothing more than tinsel and jewelry - it has weight, but does not represent value. He really sets himself exclusively internal goals, and it happens that not for one life.

The negative meaning is a self-satisfied stay in the little world of one's knowledge, albeit centuries-old and esoteric, but not used in practice. Bitterness, isolation, depression, an aura of grief and loss, gloom and joylessness. Alienation from people, bitterness. Through the theme of isolation and secrecy, such negative traditional meanings as pretense, concealment, hypocrisy and even treason grow.

A stage in spiritual development, symbolizing Saturn's self-destruction, withdrawal into oneself, into the desert, into the monastery of the spirit, into the XII house. The hermit seeks God within himself, he seeks by day with fire that invisible foundation of his existence, in which lie the sources of life and the future. In fact, he is looking for a goal - what it should be at all. Knowledge leads to action, and for the time being the face of the Hermit is hidden: he is silent until his aura is cleansed and shines with new light. The hermit must first illuminate his own soul with beauty before it becomes a light for others. He accumulates and concentrates those potential energies in complete solitude, on the basis of which another being will be created in the future. This Arcana symbolizes the synthesis of possibilities, "the mystery of a real, but hidden birth, in which only spirit and soul participate."

In the Kabbalistic sense, the Hermit is the ninth sephirah, the basis for all the previously presented properties (Names) of God and the prism that concentrates them before entering the material world (the tenth sephirah). Energies, patiently and silently accumulated in isolation from all extraneous and distracting influences, are released with great power when the time comes for this. The hermit goes into the darkness to find the inner light. And it happens that the light of their visions and revelations serves as a spiritual guiding star for others for many centuries to come. The mystery of this Arcana is the search for truth, existential reflections, the acquisition of inner treasures, the search for and finding knowledge and wisdom in one's own inner world, self-dedication. Contemplation and the greatest comprehension of the essence of things under the wise guidance of the inner mentor.

All religions contain legends about the journeys of the spirit, about great teachers or prophets who went around the whole world or went to the desert in search of insight and truth. Self-initiation, comprehension of secret wisdom, age-old knowledge (and not the wisdom of survival in this world).

The map reminds us of the connection between the heavenly and the earthly, symbolizing the junction of the higher and lower worlds, their similarity and unification. And since the higher and lower, the inner and outer worlds are similar, in order to attune oneself to that light that is in heaven, a person is sometimes forced to retire in the depths of his inner world.

“This is a desert. But in this desert, God speaks to me. Therefore, I live in silence - to hear Him. Absolute fidelity to your life principles and inner knowledge. Indifference to the opinions and assessments of others, to generally accepted stereotypes of thinking and behavior. Deep analysis of the situation, comprehension of past experience, summing up the spiritual results. A map of your own truth, following your own path. Deepening into oneself, moderation and confidence. Self-restraint, visible inferiority, but also the acquisition of a core and wisdom. The real path of the self, being alone, in the 12th house, where there is only the light of the inner truth and no one else. Refusal to work with external information, as the gaze is turned inward. This may be the time to reevaluate your life, your connections, your goals. The changes that may occur in this case are shown by other cards in the layout.

The card usually depicts an old man leaning on a staff and dressed in a monastic cloak with a hood. In his hand is a lantern, partly hidden by the sleeve of his cloak. This is a symbol of the light of the occult sciences, which always remains partially hidden. In a symbolic and esoteric sense, the Hermit hides ancient wisdom from the profane. The staff in his hand is a symbol of knowledge, which is the only support for man. Sometimes the mystical staff is divided by knots into seven parts - a subtle analogy with the seven sacred centers of the human spine. The Hermit follows the path of Initiation, Mystery and Knowledge.

Arcana the Hermit is closely connected with the Moon. His knowledge is not rational and logical postulates or beautiful mental images. They are much more instinctive and true than any schemes, and extend rather deeper than in breadth - to the mystical origins of being, deep into the underworld, where Persephone (Virgo) lives, Orpheus gains and loses Eurydice, and Dante contemplates the underside of immortality. Associated with the Moon, the Hermit describes supra-tantric enlightenment practices based on sublime masturbation, which later developed into a cult of religious zeal fueled by celibacy (the practice of celibacy).

The ninth Arcana is comparable to the sign of Virgo - a sign of streamlining the internal resources of the present in order to create a favorable soil for the future, with her thirst for service and selflessness, and sometimes - incredible depravity. Sometimes these properties are combined in one personality. Comprehension of the order of life manifestations and the mind of the will are connected with the Hermit, the mind that prepares each being individually for the conviction of universal universality and which encourages them to learn to control their consciousness and cognize the sequence and order of the manifestations of the world. The Hermit is a card of detachment from the world, a path to yourself.

This is the period of introversion, when we "close" ourselves from external influences, in order to find peace and, most importantly, find ourselves far away from the hustle and bustle of people. Thus, the Hermit symbolizes important events that show us who we are, what we strive for and how to achieve it. It combines two poles: the deepest experiences and the highest knowledge. The one who is ready to follow the call of the Hermit does not lose himself, but finds himself, gaining clarity, strength and the ability to get along with himself.

The closeness of the Hermit to the Virgin is also emphasized by Crowley, considering him as the “hidden Persephone”, the Queen of Hades, who in the fall leads the soul of the world to the next world, and in the spring to rebirth (it is no coincidence that the next Arcana is the “cyclical” Wheel of Fortune).

The hermit is indifferent to honors and wealth, but is completely focused on the goal. Professionally, it corresponds to freelancers who are not subordinate to any organization and have a certain dislike for teams.

The card is good for scientific studies, analysis, writing papers and memoirs, at worst - blogging. There is consistency and perseverance in it, but only when a person sees the meaning for himself in what he does.

People walk along the Hermit, whose profession is somehow connected with searches and research. It can be a scientist and an archivist, or maybe a criminal police investigator following the trail with his lantern, highlighting what others have missed or hidden (prosecutors, lawyers - this is for Justice), a teacher, a consultant.

The Hermit is quite favorable for learning (his lantern symbolizes the light of knowledge) and business trips (the Hermit is usually on the road, and his staff is a travel staff). According to the Hermit, professional skills are perfectly honed, independently or under the guidance of a senior mentor. Ziegler reports that this is a map of wise leaders. But still, in all likelihood, not in the field of business, clearly focused on profit.

For a businessman, the Hermit is unfavorable. In fact, he points to the futility of the case in which he is now engaged. It can be seen as advice to get rid of the current enterprise and switch to something else.

There is an opinion that this is a card of completion and harvest, but that's just it, that the Hermit stands rather for the path and the process, in addition, he is mainly interested in gaining internal ones.

According to the Hermit, a person may wonder about the meaning of his own activity and about his professional suitability. Sometimes on this card there is a departure from professional activity, retirement and / or transfer of accumulated experience to others.

The hermit is an unfavorable indicator for financial matters. He lives in isolation from worldly goods, and invites the questioner to practice the same. This is a card of monetary restrictions, shortfalls due, lower wages and pensions, a simple and ascetic life. If we are talking about some kind of agreements, then they can be canceled. The hermit may advise the questioner to simply ignore financial issues and look at the matter from some other angle, making it clear that money is not the main thing.

Loneliness is a very expensive commodity. It is equally difficult to acquire when it is needed, and to sell off when it is tired. Falling out in a layout, the Hermit reports that the questioner, even if he is in a relationship, is now more focused on himself and his own development than anything else. The Hermit is traditionally considered an unfavorable card for relationships. Relationships are largely based on adaptation to another person.

The hermit does not adapt. He goes his own way and really belongs only to him. Therefore, the card often heralds leaving one's own way, parting, breaking relationships, or at least the search for greater independence, independence from a partner. Among other things, according to it, weddings are canceled and engagements are broken (of course, there should be some other instructions for this). The hermit thinks about the meaning of relationships, about his role in them, about why all this is necessary and whether it corresponds to his inner feeling life path. In any case, the good thing about the Hermit is that he takes things seriously. He will not turn a blind eye to relationship problems and be guided by the principle “maybe it will settle down” (he is well aware that things tend to “shake up” mainly in the Tower).

The minus of the Hermit is that he will hardly rush to actively solve the problems that he sees - rather, he will step back (“sort out his feelings”) and, when he figure it out, will go his own way. With him, you can, in general, drain the bogs, rake up the rubble and build bridges over the abyss, but only on condition that he is helped to see some homemade meaning in all this. Then you can go on reconnaissance with him - he is a serious and reliable comrade. But the feeling of meaninglessness finishes him off, and this makes him a difficult partner - after all, it is much easier to provide care of all kinds, material well-being and sexual diversity than to turn the semantic key of an unknown configuration in an unknown well located. However, when this key turned and the meaning shone.

The hermit is able to withstand the absence of the first, second and third (see above) and much more - he thinks in existential categories and will not be capricious in case of inconvenience.

The hermit is hidden. In a way, he is like a Priestess. Some part of his intimate life always remains a secret. He can indicate both a naturally secretive partner who does not pour out his soul (at best, once a year, a teaspoon), and that he has something to hide (for example, treason). This is a card of removal, suspension, distance.

The hermit is silent. From him you will not achieve unnecessary expressions of feelings. He takes relationships seriously, but in general, for him, monogamy is too many people. It happens that a lonely person does not strive to go home, where he will be left alone with the walls, but as for the Hermit, he extremely values ​​\u200b\u200bsolitude and closes the door to his lonely sanctuary behind him with deep relief, taking a breath and finally becoming himself. The thought that he will lose this rest and refuge of the soul, having entered into marriage, frightens him much more than inspires him (“here you do somersaults in a day, you come home - you sit there!”) The Hermit perceives the inconveniences and anxieties of loneliness philosophically, not giving them some special meaning - their own burden does not pull. The famous lines of Omar Khayyam “You better starve than eat anything, and it’s better to be alone than with just anyone” in the case of the Hermit acquire a special intonation - the word “better” is redundant here, because he is not very capable in any other way. . Loneliness for him is not an event. Simply being. This card often shows a conscious desire to be alone. For the Hermit, honesty with oneself and agreement with oneself are extremely important. Until he has reached them, it is useless to push him, and he does not accept anyone's influence on himself. Everything that does not correspond to his nature and individuality, sooner or later will be destroyed by him and crossed out of life (or rather, not allowed into it at all). Traditionally, the Hermit describes celibacy, seclusion, withdrawal from the world, a closed solitary life, incomprehensible to others.

It is very significant if the Hermit falls to a person in love. This is a clear indication to take a step back, not to rush to bind yourself with strong bonds, to test feelings. This card symbolizes aloofness, prudence and caution in choosing a partner, being in your own space. Most likely, a person takes a relationship seriously, but he needs time to understand what he really wants, because now there is no clarity. Jumping into the pool with your head is clearly not the time.

The card may indicate a lack of sexual desire, but this is not always so clear. For example, it is possible that in a sexual sense the Hermit also "knows himself", and the help of another is not always implied in this. It happens that a person for himself is the best sexual partner, and with everyone else he does not experience what he does with himself. "Love solo" can be mastered by him to a greater or lesser extent, be primitive and refined. And if with the Hanged Man and the Tower it is rather a crude act of self-satisfaction, which was preceded by the suppression of libido, then if, for example, Strength and the Seven of Cups are nearby, hardly anyone can give him such exhaustive pleasure that he knows how to give himself.

It is not easy to drag the Hermit into bed for a joint pastime, and again you have to expect extravaganza here. This partner is reserved and not inclined to take the initiative. Some people may like these qualities. Often the card indicates coldness, the ability to do without sex, the lack of an intimate life.

At best, the Hermit can indicate an emotional (but hardly sexual) connection with a spiritual and very wise person. This is a union at a deep level.

The Hermit is not the most favorable card for health. According to him, the body becomes ephemeral (“Dust you are and to dust you will return”).

This is a decline in energy, a decrease in tone, a gradual curtailment of the activity of vital functions. This is a map of descent into the depths and movement inwards. In its most classic form, it corresponds to the processes of natural aging and decrepitude. But it can also be exhaustion after overload and the need to save the remaining forces.

Depression. Insomnia. Hormonal insufficiency. Menopause. Rheumatism. All chronic health problems typical of old age. Digestive problems.

The Hermit often undergoes anesthesia, anesthesia, and "folding" of mental activity.

Advice: asceticism, rejection of the usual lifestyle and many ordinary habits that have turned into pseudo-needs.

Hermit and Priestess - a bad sign, associations from the area - another woman and treason, a mystery associated with her.

The Hermit and the Sun in this sense are the disclosure of treason, the disclosure of secrets.

The Hermit and the Empress are an indication that you should not rush things, even if something does not suit you, everything will go on as usual.

Lovers - weaken the action of the Hermit, talk about the sexuality of the emergence of relationships, sometimes against the will of a person. Also - a deep inner concentration before stepping into the new. We need a lot of internal composure, reliance on our personal concepts, and nothing more.

With the Devil - a struggle of motives, the temptation to act contrary to oneself, to do something contrary to one's nature.

The Hermit and the Court - the wrong court (from an old interpreter). Receiving important news. A big event, the beginning of a new period of life.

Peace - weakens the value of isolation, which carries the Hermit, does inject into the flow of events.

Four of Swords - teaches the inertia and contemplation inherent in the Hermit

Seven of Swords - enhances the action of the Hermit, loneliness, solitude

Two of Cups - weakens the action of the Hermit, involves in connections

Eight of Cups - enhances the action of the Hermit, self-deepening, the search for the deep meaning of events

With the Nine of Cups - selfish pleasures

With the inverted Ten of Cups, there is a lot of trouble.

Jung's Wise Elder, senex.

"Many knowledge - many sorrows."

"Whatever you go for, you will find."

"The sword of the conqueror is forged in solitude."

Immanuel Kant, Saint Jerome and others like them

Actors, writers and other famous personalities who preferred a reclusive and secluded lifestyle

Spirituals by vocation

Details

The general meaning of the 9th lasso.

Astrological meaning of the lasso: Leo.

The superpower of the lasso: the ability to be holistic, self-sufficient, wise in everything.

The Hermit card, Spirituality means, first of all, the rejection of the desire for material and physical goods, an appeal to the Mind and Spirit. “What good is it for a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?” Jesus asked. It would seem a simple truth, however, in order to understand it, a person sometimes needs a whole life. Therefore, the old Hermit depicted on the map is also old.

This card contains the energy of detachment from the world, the path to ourselves, when we “close” ourselves from external influences in order to find peace and, most importantly, find ourselves far away from the hustle and bustle of people.

Almost all religions contain legends about the travels of the Spirit, about great teachers or prophets who went around the world in search of truth or God, the same energy is contained in the 9th lasso. After all, the Divine power, the Light will not be able to speak openly while we are distracted by the worries of everyday life. The search for truth must begin in solitude, in solitude.

The energy of the 9th lasso is contained in Buddhism, not as a religion, but as a spiritual teaching. The energy of this lasso is connected with the Consciousness of the Ascended Masters, this energy allows the consciousness of a person to contain the whole World and all the processes taking place in it. This energy allows you to control the events taking place in the world.

Arcana description.

The angel of the 9th lasso is the Hermit, the Wanderer is an ascetic traveling alone. The attributes of the angel of the lasso are the Wanderer's staff and the Master's lamp (denoting the principle of "go with your light", carry your light with you, draw knowledge from yourself), and his face is hidden by the Cloak of Namelessness - symbolizes the principle of mystery, and in a simple way that a person Those who are engaged in spiritual development must be largely secretive and self-absorbed.

The road along which the Wanderer walks is the Path that we saw in Arcana 22 and 18, but in Arcana 9 it is already a conscious movement along the Path of evolution and an attempt to enter the next spiritual level. The energies of this lasso are used to change the level of consciousness, here is the second Initiation of the Mages (the first was when crossing the border of the 17th lasso).

The Hermit has a staff in his hand, and three knots on the staff indicate support on three planes: physical, astral and mental.

In the background of the map, we see a tree in a state of autumn and this symbolizes age, and the hermit himself is not young. All this tells us that the achievement of this level of development, the achievement of true wisdom requires many incarnations, rebirths, a long phase of learning, until a person comes to true spirituality, finds this spirituality, or rather the Spirit - a particle of the divine, immortal principle in the very yourself.

The magical use of the arcana.

It is useful to enter this lasso for developing self-sufficiency, strengthening wisdom, developing control over emotions, feelings, feeling one’s own inner Force, inner Light, Spirit, developing the position of the Observer, increasing the sense of personal integrity, increasing awareness and developing the ability to make informed, wise decisions.

The talisman of this lasso is made in the form of a lantern (it is a symbol of the Teacher-Mentor) or in the form of a staff with 3 knots (gives support in the three planes of being).

Divinatory meaning.

• Spiritual growth. Gaining experience. Self-sufficiency - for representatives of the 4th caste.
• Loneliness - for representatives of 1-3 castes.

• Try to get away from physical world. Feel something beyond.

• Try to be yourself in this situation, without masks, roles, etc.
• If the alignment is on the attitude of a person, then you are connected by spiritual closeness, closeness of Souls. Often indicates that you met this person in the past incarnation, incarnations.
• The answer to the question is yes.

Many in Russia are now interested in the history and practice of tarot cards. Brought from the West, this tradition fell in love with the people, and its popularity is growing every day. All new decks, developed and published already in Russia itself, and countless editions of thematic literature, both translated and out of the hands of domestic specialists, do not get tired of testifying to this. In this article, we will touch on only one aspect of this deep tradition, namely the card, which bears the intriguing and mysterious name "The Hermit".

About the appearance of maps

We will begin our review of the cards, which, in the tradition of the tarot itself, are called arcana (that is, secrets, riddles, if translated from Latin), with a description of its species. It must be said right away that today there are several thousand tarot decks. The designs of some of them are so unique and original that, in principle, there is no way to find a description of the Hermit card that would fit everyone. Therefore, we will limit ourselves to traditional, in a classic way, which serves as the basis not only for the oldest, but also for the most popular decks today.

Description of the Hermit card

So, the lasso, known as the Hermit, is a card that depicts a gray-haired old man dressed in a hoodie and a long gray cloak. A hood is thrown over his head, and he himself walks along a difficult mountain road. His path is made at night, and therefore he illuminates his path with a lantern, which he holds in his left hand. A six-pointed star burns with a bright fire in the lantern. A long wooden staff serves as a support for the old man on the way. Sometimes he is accompanied by an animal. Most often it is a snake, but there are also wolves, turtles, monkeys and other representatives of the fauna.

Symbolism of the card "The Hermit"

The elder, dressed in rags, is a representation of the archetype of a monk, that is, a hermit, in a broader sense. It is separated from society and its life, from everyday life and goes its own way - difficult and thorny, then it is emphasized by mountains. However, the mountains themselves are also a symbol of the spiritual height of the hermit, his wisdom, insight, high level development, the sphere of the heavenly, the divine, in which he is involved. Being an image of an intermediary between heaven and earth, the "Hermit" is also a lasso depicting a prophet, whose task, on behalf of and on behalf of higher powers, is to tell people the truth about themselves and exercise supreme leadership in human evolution. The "hermit", thus, being separated from the society, is its spiritual leader, moral, religious, ethical landmark, which is symbolically expressed in the lantern that the elder holds in his right hand. Being a pioneer in the mountain world, he goes through spiritual darkness and the darkness of ignorance to the heights of spiritual revelations, illuminating the path for himself and others with the help of this very lantern, the light of which is the light of divine guidance and revelation, which is emphasized by a six-pointed star. The “hermit” is an old man, because in order to achieve his level of development, to conquer the top of the mountain, it is necessary to overcome the difficult, many years of daily practice of development and ascent. Experience and wisdom acquired over many years are expressed in the old man's gray hair and his stoop, fatigue. This means that the path of development, the path of ascent, requires considerable efforts, is fraught with many dangers and difficulties. To pass it, you need strength of mind, faith in yourself, as well as freedom from all human passions and weaknesses. The latter is expressed in a cloak and a thrown hood, which mean that the "Hermit" is completely separated from the world, independent of anyone and does not spray himself with glances around, does not turn back, longing for the abandoned glory, wealth and other joys of human life.

The Hermit's gaze is directed at his feet, on the road, because he is attentive and circumspect, and his attention is entirely focused on the path, the purity of which he vigilantly monitors, so as not to deviate either to the right or to the left. The strength of his spirit, inner core, firmness of convictions, as well as divine help on the way, are symbolized by the staff on which the elder leans. The cassock or robe of the Hermit testifies to the rejection of material wealth, attachment to wealth and the desire to possess anything other than the truth.

The meaning of the Hermit card in antiquity

The presented image of an old hermit is the result of the development of the lasso for more than five hundred years - since the appearance of the first tarot decks. Initially, this card was called "The Old Man" and symbolized the inexorable passage of time. This was emphasized by the fact that the elder held in his hands hourglass. In this role, the "Hermit" personifies the transience of life and can predict an imminent death or the end of something.

Upright map interpretation

Some tarot card experts share the meaning of the cards in the upright and inverted position. I must say that this tradition is quite new and not practiced by everyone. However, for those who adhere to it, the possible value of the cards, thanks to it, is doubled. Thus, instead of the traditional seventy-two basic (without regard to nuances) meanings, they have one hundred and forty-four. What is the meaning of "The Hermit" in the upright position? Tarot, or rather each of its cards, can be described in several keywords. For the card we are interested in, they will be something like this: renunciation, loneliness, knowledge, wisdom, inner growth, introspection, introspection, mentorship, spirituality, disappointment, teacher, teaching, value system and its reassessment, growing up, crisis, liberation from extraneous influence, freedom , self-sufficiency, exploratory spirit, revelation, divinity, old age, patience, waiting, blessing, observation.

Of course, this is only an approximate list of keys that should not be taken as an exact list. The basic meanings of the cards are only indications that serve the cause of interpretation during the session. But the real, actual meaning of “The Hermit” (tarot as a whole, to be more precise) is established by the master himself during practice. True understanding of cards comes from within, not from books, reference books, or articles. All this only helps to show the newcomer the way and direction. So it is necessary to treat both the listed values ​​and those that will be given below.

Reversed card interpretation

There are several options for what "Hermit" upside down can mean. Tarot, the meaning of the cards of which is quite multifaceted in itself, has three options for interpretation in the upside down position: inversion, own meaning, underlining.

As for inversion, this is simply giving the card exactly the opposite meaning to that which it has in the direct position. Thus, it is quite easy to establish what the “Hermit” means (the tarot, however, as already mentioned, does not provide for any inversion of card values ​​in its traditional system) in an inverted form. This is the end of loneliness, communion, stupidity, infantilism, pride, mediocrity, earthiness, lack of spirituality, extraspection, internal regression, spiritual and cultural decline, worldliness, loss of freedom, pressure, fussiness, immorality, materialism, rest, the end of expectations.

The second approach to reversed cards is to give them their own meanings, independent of their direct meaning. Here, each tarologist independently, on the basis of his own associations, invents and establishes what this or that card will mean. Here is what, for example, the “Hermit” can mean (tarot, or rather, its interpretation, also depends on the characteristics of a particular deck and its cultural and symbolic code. So the proposed keys are just a few of the many possible options): depression, despair, failure, loss of self, new job, end of the financial crisis, confrontation, lie, illness, unexpected trip.

Finally, the third way of interpreting the inverted arcana is not based on giving them special meaning, but on emphasizing the importance of the card that has fallen upside down in the context of the entire layout. Sometimes this position is considered as emphasizing the most negative meanings of the card. Thus, in the first case, the interpretation will remain generally the same as in relation to direct position cards. As for the second, painful loneliness, exile, isolation, excessive self-confidence, selfishness, suspicion, arrogance, self-pity, breakup of relationships - all this can mean an inverted "Hermit". Tarot, the meaning of the cards of which is multivariate, in relation to the Hermit can, apparently, provide for both positive and negative meanings. Which of them is relevant in each particular layout will help establish the context of the layout itself and, of course, the experience of the master.

Love meaning. "The Hermit" (tarot) in love layouts

As for the topic of gender relations, then, as a rule, this lasso is understood in the following way. It is very important to note that isolation and loneliness is the base meaning of the Hermit card. The Tarot, whose meaning in the love of the cards is determined not only by its own interpretation of the card, but also by the context of the layout, provides for a number of additional interpretations for the Hermit. Firstly, this is an indication of a break in relations. Secondly, temporary separation, a test of relationships by distance. Also, the search for the ideal and ideal relationship- this is one of the options for what "Hermit" can mean. Tarot value in the relationship of this card matches with such a quality as self-doubt and in one's feelings. In addition, it is a sign of alienation and coldness, as well as resentment and cooling of passion. In rare cases, the card indicates betrayal or, conversely, devotion and overcoming one's own selfishness in order to maintain and deepen relationships. Another aspect is rejection by the object of passion.

"The Hermit" (tarot) - meaning in finance

As for the scope material assets, then this lasso postulates the rejection of the desire to possess them. In other cases, the need to neglect them in order to achieve the goal. In addition, forced poverty and poverty are also things that "The Hermit" can mean. Tarot establishes the meaning and interpretation of its arcana on the associative series. Therefore, this card can also mean debt, business collapse, broken partnerships, contracts, job loss, and career stagnation.

The meaning of the card in yes-no questions

Now a few words about what the Hermit card (tarot) means in questions requiring monosyllabic answers. The meaning of "yes-no" arcana acquire depending on the context. So the answer depends on what question is asked. For example, in relation to questions about money, career and love, this lasso will rather mean “no”. But the answer "yes" he will get in questions about academic success, research, internal growth and health.

Astrological attribution

Many associate the tarot arcana with astrological categories, planets, zodiac signs, and so on. "The Hermit" is most often associated with Mercury and the constellation Virgo.

If this lasso fell out as tarot advice, then it should be understood as the need to look inward, engage in introspection and devote time to one's spiritual and personal growth. It is also advice to rethink values ​​and reevaluate priorities.

Reversed Hermit

In tarot card spreads, the reversed Hermit often shows that you do not want to be on your own right now and are looking for a relationship with another person - perhaps out of fear of old age. Or you feel unsociable and avoid close contact. You have been abandoned, or you yourself have turned your back on family and friends. Perhaps the teacher or guru was chosen incorrectly - turned out to be deceitful or betrayed you. The Reversed Hermit implies excessive perfectionism and demands of self and others to impossible standards. And sometimes this card speaks of your imprudence, imprudence and impulsiveness in those circumstances when just prudence is required. Perhaps you are claiming knowledge and skills that you do not really possess. Perhaps you are afraid to examine the situation too closely or refuse to see what may be right in front of you. Being overly cautious can turn into paranoia. You refuse to listen to others, receive or give bad advice yourself. Sometimes this card means keeping a secret and the desire to hide something from others. Reversed Hermit shows your disapproving attitude to what is happening. He shows compassion and encourages you to dive into emotional experiences in order to find their source, hidden in the depths of the psyche or in the past. Sometimes it shows that you are simply forced to turn inward and gain a new understanding of the current situation. Also, this card in an inverted position means a midlife crisis. No matter how old you really are, she speaks of a fear of old age and decrepitude. You can seek salvation in infantility or fall into childhood. The other extreme is that you get stuck in old ideas, habits and outdated ideals. Attacks of irresistible nostalgia are possible, you act hypocritically or turn into a grump, intolerant of youth and young people - especially if you yourself are full of regrets about the unfulfilled. Sometimes the card speaks of genealogical research. When projecting an inverted Hermit onto others, you see them wise but lonely. These are either picky grumblers and conservatives, or examples of personal integrity and wisdom. This card is an inner mentor and guide that helps us get rid of unnecessary projections, see our own strengths and weaknesses. In terms of health, these are various problems associated with digestion. Also, this card can indicate all the problems of old age - from a decrease in former mobility to the fading of vision, hearing and the appearance of senile insomnia. Traditional reversed meanings: shy, recluse, hermit, loner, misanthrope. Isolation, loneliness. Unsociableness, sullenness, isolation. Fear. Excessive caution, imprudence. Inactivity. Immaturity, prematurity. Stupid, bad advice. Concealment, disguise, concealment. Chastity, poverty, silence.

The Hermit Tarot Card: Meaning, Description and Combination

The Hermit Tarot card depicts a wise old man standing in solitude on a snowy peak. In one hand, he tightly grips a tall staff, and with the other, he raises the lantern high, illuminating the path. The source of light in the Hermit's lantern is a hexagonal star. The old man is dressed in a light gray cloak, a hood is thrown over his lowered head.

Each of the objects depicted on the map is deeply symbolic. The Star of David, illuminating the path of the Hermit, is also a symbol of Anahata, the heart chakra, in Indian philosophy. Thus, only the light of Love can help to see things clearly and impartially. In addition, the meaning of this symbol is the merging of two principles, the conscious and the unconscious, which constitute the true essence of man.

The staff is the Hermit's only support. It is often interpreted as the embodiment of pure knowledge, however, if viewed through the meaning of the suit of the same name, the staff can also embody the unshakable principles of the Hermit, the single law on which the world rests.

The hermit stands at the top. It offers the best view, however, whatever the old man sees, he cannot influence this event.

Solitude can give knowledge, but it cannot give the power of influence. The Hermit's hood indicates his voluntary "going into the shadows". The sage has no need to intervene in what is happening. The light of his lamp is quite enough for the Hermit to continue on his way, taking a wise look around the surroundings.

Direct position - solitude, inner growth

The Archetypal Hermit within us is in great need of solitude. This is the part of our soul that seeks to know ourselves and the world around us at all costs. However, unlike the Fool, the vector of knowledge of the Hermit is directed inward. This Arcana suggests intense inner growth, spiritual practices that are performed for oneself, and not for others.

In ancient times, monks of all denominations moved away from people to mountains, forests and deserts, so that no fuss would distract them from comprehending the Truth. The ninth Arcana of the Tarot symbolizes voluntary seclusion, a person's need to renounce everything external and superficial and focus on the main thing.

Astrological correspondence 9 Arcana Tarot - Virgo. This implies austerity and the many restrictions that come with seclusion. Spiritual growth is impossible among luxury and idleness, therefore the Hermit is always severe and ascetic. In matters of business and education, Major Arcana 9 always indicates the need to pay sufficient attention to the theoretical side of the matter, carefully study all aspects, and only then act.

In relationship spreads, this card can be a signal for a break in communication, necessary in order to rethink their meaning for both partners. May mean platonic marriage, joint scientific activity, mutual strictness and coldness, as well as an order that neither side is ready to violate.

Personality 9 Arcana - a philosopher deepened in himself, a seeker of truth.

It should be remembered that the Arcane Hermit is a card of knowledge. Moreover, this knowledge is not intuitive, as in the Arcana of the High Priestess, and not in an orderly manner, like that of the High Priest. This knowledge is within each of us and is an end in itself for this moment. The period of Arcanum 9 in a person's life is a period of voluntary loneliness, when we completely surrender to introspection and reassessment of values ​​within ourselves.

In matters of health, the appearance of Arcana 9 should be taken in two ways. On the one hand, this may indicate that a person is experiencing a disease inside himself, "on his feet", trying not to show his feelings to others. On the other hand, this card speaks of the need to limit oneself in food and alcohol in order to improve the condition. Perhaps you should go to a sanatorium for the treatment you are interested in.

As a layout advice, the Hermit card shows the questioner the benefits of solitude and strictness in relation to oneself. You should impartially capture the situation with your eyes and try to capture its very essence, not allowing fuss and emotions to cloud your eyes.

Reversed meaning - time to go out to people

The Senior Arcana Tarot Hermit in an inverted position means that your time of solitude is over, and it's time to share the acquired knowledge with your surroundings. Reclusion will no longer be useful, you are stewing in your own juice and losing the thread of understanding the situation. The Reversed Hermit warns that the information you have may be subjective and inflated, and should be cross-checked with other people.

The personality of the inverted Arcana 9 is a person who has lost his internal guidelines. Confusion, recovery from illness, building social connections.

Combinations with other Tarot Arcana

• The value paired with the Tower may indicate internal changes associated with the shock experienced. The state when a person is best left alone so that he can recover from what he experienced on his own.
• In combination with the Two of Swords, it shows a person’s conscious fencing off from any contacts due to the fact that he does not want to make an unpleasant decision and delays the moment of making it with all his might.
• The inverted Major Arcana Magician in the neighborhood characterizes a person who does not want to give control over the situation to anyone, because he is afraid that no one can cope with it except him. Distrust, self-confidence, distancing.
• The combination with the Arcana High Priestess and Hierophant indicate a period of active internal (spiritual) growth. Moreover, the Priestess points to the intuitive nature of knowledge, and the Hierophant - to conscientious adherence to the postulates of an already existing system.

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