THE HERMIT

Inner Search– Self-Sufficiency
Solitude – Renunciation

A bearded man sits in front of a cave. He is alone, but not abandoned. He has chosen solitude in order to feel the world and cultivate his self-sufficiency: he provides for himself, grows food, tends his wounds, and restores a direct dialogue with the world without depending on the people who inhabit it. The Hermit is not one who flees, but one who strips himself down: he sheds roles, conventions, and ornaments. He seeks an inner truth, something no one else can teach him. Yet the Hermit’s path is harsh: it requires physical energy and discipline, and it can turn into sterile isolation if autonomy becomes pride or a denial of life itself. The line between authentic seeking and useless renunciation is subtle.

Therefore, dear person, if your subconscious has chosen this card, it may be trying to tell you that:

If the card speaks of you – Light
You have embarked on a personal path, seeking your truth with patience, courage, and self-sufficiency. You know how to provide for yourself, maintaining direct contact with the world without depending on others.

Questions for you
– What truth are you seeking away from the noise of the world?
– Are you learning to listen to your deepest voice?
– Do you feel the need to provide for yourself and cultivate your physical and spiritual independence?

If the card speaks of you – Shadow
You may be isolating yourself out of fear, distrust, or wounded pride. Far from others, you risk losing yourself and mistaking solitude for a rejection of life.

Questions for you
– Have you closed yourself off from the world to protect yourself… but from what, really?
– Is your solitude a conscious choice or a refuge?
– Are you neglecting to share with the world what you could learn and contribute?

If the card speaks of the world – Light
More and more people are temporarily withdrawing to seek meaning, balance, and knowledge. The Hermit in light points to a time of active introspection, meditative yet energetic, where self-sufficiency becomes a tool for growth.

Questions for you
– Where do you see signs of a silent awakening, despite everything?
– Which person, distant from your world, represents a guiding light for you?
– Are there spaces or contexts in which you can temporarily withdraw to strengthen autonomy and discernment?

If the card speaks of the world – Shadow
We live in an age of disconnection and emotional retreat. Too many people shut themselves into their own worlds, justifying with spirituality what is really fear or an escape from responsibility.

Questions for you
– Is it possible that you need to isolate yourself to protect yourself from what is happening?
– Is there something you should renounce or lighten in order to regain balance?
– Are you avoiding the world instead of interacting with it, risking the loss of vital experiences?