Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Hermit is a seeker, walking alone on a path of learning. He's not wandering in the desert, aimlessly; he's also not hanging out in a cave somewhere. He's travelling, learning, on a journey of discovery. He's learning about both the known world, that is visible to everyone, and the spiritual world, which reveals itself slowly to him, as he becomes prepared for it through his travails.
The Hermit holds great wisdom, which he has earned over years of dedicated travelling. He holds a light in his hand, so that he can see which way his path turns. doesn't stumble along in the darkness; he moves steadily forward, seeing every step along the way.
When the Hermit appears in a spread, he can be telling you that you need to take some time for yourself; that you are in need of a teacher, or that there are lessons that you need to learn; he could also be saying that you need to guide someone else for a few steps on their path.
Reversed, he could say that you are being too withdrawn or reclusive, that you are NOT getting enough time for yourself or paying attention to your own need for solitude and discovery, or that you have stalled on your path, and need to refocus and start moving forward.
Image used with permission. Copyright 2007 Ciro Marchetti.
3 comments:
Great start to your blog! Yes I am commenting for your contest too lol!
Also going to add your link to my blog about your giveaway!
Got your link from Sherry's blog. I'd love to enter to win. Legacy is one of my favorite decks ever. I am dying for a backup, but no funds.
This is one of my favourite Hermit cards ever. He looks like someone who has experienced a lot in his life, and who really has been off in a cave thinking deeply about life.
I am also commenting to enter your competion, I have the Legacy, but would absolutely love to give a copy to a friend for Christmas. Unfortunately it STILL hasn't arrived here in Australia. And I can't currently afford the cost (and more importantly the postage) to get her one from overseas. Thanks for the thoughtfullness.
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