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the hermit
Keywords: Introspect, Solitude, Self Discovery
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Ruling Planet : Mercury
In her quest for validation and strength, our fool must figure out her next step. The illustration on the right shows her either closing her laptop or opening it which differs from most. The Hermit is usually carrying a lantern, representing inner light. In most cases she is standing at the top of a cliff or at a crossroad, lost and looking to the lantern to reveal the possible roads ahead.
The Hermit is all about inner guidance which is very similar to the High Priestess, however The Hermit is all about the journey. There is something she is missing and this is one she must go alone, the answers will find her along the way.
When this card falls it is a nudge to take the road less travelled. What works for others may not work for you and you must find your own lane…
Other examples of The Hermit below: