The Hermit card is card numbered nine in the Major Arcana cards. In tarot this card symbolizes deep introspection, deep healing and deep contemplation.
Element: Earth (Virgo)
Planet: Mercury
The Hermit card is a beautiful energy. It is all about introspection, and examination of own's mental and emotional processes.
The Hermit card resembles deep, deep personal examination.
This card has different meanings when interpreted upright as it does reversed (upside down, not the same as face down).
The table below shows a brief summary of interpretations, followed by more in-depth analysis of the card in both positions below.
Upright | Reversed |
Inner wisdom. Solitude and withdrawal. Seeker of inner wisdom. | Recovery from regretful feelings. Acceptance of sad emotions. Acceptance of the past. |
(Yes/No?): No | (Yes/No?): No |
The Number 9 Meaning
Numbers have various associations in numerology.
The number nine correlates with wishes and fulfillments.
Like other odd numbers, the number 9 is considered to be a masculine number.
Nines are a sign of manifestations about to come to fruition.
The Hermit Card Description
In the original Rider-Waite tarot deck the Hermit card depicts an older man standing on a mountain summit, wearing a long, hooded robe.
He is holding a lantern in front of him, and holds a staff in his hand. Inside of the lantern, is a six pointed star.
He appears wise and to be shining a light on what he needs to.