The Hermit Tarot Card: The Freedom of Solitude

The Hermit can be literal. It can mean a need or desire to be by one’s self. There is freedom in solitude. There is a sense of liberation in not needing to impress or live up to the standards of anybody else. There is a necessity of having your own space where you can do what you want and what you need without anybody questioning you, criticizing you, making demands of you being in your way or treating you like you are in their way. The Hermit can denote a much-needed sense of peace that will not be disturbed by others. Honor the needs of your inner Hermit. You will be healthier for doing so, and infinitely wiser for the opportunity to explore your inner landscape without disturbances. —Jim Larsen