The Hermit
Major arcana, number 9
Upright
Time to step back and ask yourself — solitude has more to give here than company.
Reversed
The withdrawal has gone past useful, or a hand genuinely offered is being refused.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 9 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What does the tarot card The Hermit mean?
Upright: Time to step back and ask yourself — solitude has more to give here than company.
Q. What does The Hermit mean reversed?
The withdrawal has gone past useful, or a hand genuinely offered is being refused.
Q. Where does The Hermit sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 9