Tarot Card Meaning Dictionary · Major Arcana
The Hermit The Hermit
The The Hermit belongs to the Major Arcana among the 78 Rider-Waite tarot cards. 22 cards symbolizing life's major turning points and flow If you drew this card while dealing with that kind of flow, use the meanings below as a reference.
The Symbolism on This Card
The Hermit stands atop a snow-covered peak, holding a lantern aloft. Inside the lantern, a six-pointed star shines, representing inner wisdom, and his grey cloak represents the stillness of having withdrawn from the world's noise. It's a card carrying the message that time spent alone lights the way.
Upright Meaning
Keywords: Reflection · Wisdom · Time alone
A card of stepping back briefly to look inward. Time alone becomes the lantern that reveals your answer.
Reversed Meaning
Keywords: Isolation · Disconnection
Too much time alone may have cut you off from the world. Open up to at least one person you trust.
Interpretation by Topic
Love A good connection appears once your own inner work is done. No need to rush it.
Money A good time to cut back on spending and strengthen your foundation.
Work Results come from deep solo focus — study, research, or detailed documentation.
Tarot card readings are reference and entertainment content based on traditional symbolism, and do not predict actual future events.