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angelo quinn (angeloquinn@hotmail.com)
It's about keeping ourself closed off from the rest of
the world, protecting our personal space, kind of
hibernating while examining who and what we are or have
become. Not having the fear of finding out who and
what we are and shining the light even on the places
which might be difficult or painful to look closely
upon. This card always seems to indicate what needs to
happen or is going to happen as a result of some kind
of emotionally challenging or draining type of
experience. Negatively, this can indicate someone in
the environment who is oppressive, challenging,
emotionally immature and too closed
to share or exchange equally in a relationship so they
run off and "hermit" themselves away and sometimes
never realize that they need to open up, not protect.
michelle (dandelion67@excite.com)
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Time to reflect and assimilate all the previous
experience amounting to past='history'
realizing the present as the 'gift'
attempting prediction, 'mystery' that the future is.
Living as he sees fit, happily in his own world
convincing himself of many truths beyond the
commonfolk's capacity.
but....how does he know how 'true' his world is, unless
he dares to bounce his ideas off others?
Introspective, Holder of Silent Wisdom, Knower of that
which is hidden from everyone else, therefore the fear
of divulging that knowledge, the consequences of that
knowledge falling on ignorant ears, 'pearls to swine'.
Knower of the deepest taboos that drive mankind. The
Truth and that is why he is the Hermit.
Patrizio (theportent@hotmail.com)
Introspection, Solitude, Contemplation, Perspective,
Wisdom, Patience, Self-Discovery, Isolation,
Independence, Self-Sufficiency
Starr (myfreetarot@yahoo.com)
This is the part of a life of every human.The way
where we are getting stronger and better persons.
Dark and very hard and painfull period.And then
sudenlly the things are coming in their right
plase.Some things that look strange in the past now are
diferent(it looks to us that they are diferent).
Jovich Konstantin (kjovic@hotmail.com)
When The Hermit is your "current year" card, it is a
year of finally letting go and healing the past. It is
a year of tremendous opportunity for growth because of
the time spent in introspection.
When the year is over and you come out of your cave,
it is then said that you are The Guide.
In a spread, it usually means you NEED to be alone to
proceed.
Lisa Lovejoy (Kaira@neteze.com)
The hand of God. The path that you should follow.
Lydia Alvarido (nsanchez@LSNJ.org)
This is the One who holds the Lamp of Trimegistus. So,
It has the Knowledge. He carries his bat. This shows
his powerfull Will. And finally, this is the one who
wears this "suit", wich shows that he masters his
passions and emotional matters. According with Eliphas
Levi, this is the Initiation Card. Introspection and
"auto-searching" are also nice interpretations. The
perfect balance between thoughts and actions. The
answers are inside of you, instead of outside.
Rodrigo Castro (rocastro@domain.com.br)
The Hermit is the 'Silence' of creation and is
associated with the microcosm and macrocosm combined.
Represented in the VI. Lovers card also, he is the
master of the knowledge of combinations. With the
supreme god-head at his side and the Sun in his hand,
he has obtained the knowledge to preform the work that
is wanted to be completed. As the card for the sign of
Virgo, his card is also associated with the spark of
humanistic reality...the first human to come from AIN
SOPH or KETHER evolved by its surroundings. Holding
one of the 'seven keys' of enlightenment, the Hermit is
the combination of everyone's unconsciousness in the
world.
SunMage_GD (SunMage_GD@yahoo.com)
Alone but not lonely. The Hermit brings
himself joy and immagination, he is the part
of us that needs to show its self more and
come out of its "shell".
The hermit carries much wisdom, yet either doesn't know
what power he posesses, or knows all too much
and can be all too greedy, which is why he keeps to
himself.
Samantha Sage Lyn (Rauscher6@erols.com)
|
Sonne, Mond und Sterne Gehe aus mein Licht, gehe aus mein Licht Nur meine liebe Laterne nicht Laterne, Laterne Sonne, Mond und Sterne |
Sun, moon and star Go out my light, go out my light Only my dear lantern not Lantern, lantern Sun, moon and star |
The ability and unique opportunity to withdraw into
oneself for the purpose of self exploration and
understanding or to participate in academic pursuits
both in regard to spiritual and intellectual personal
development. A privileged and unique gift from the
universe!
jade (jade4953@aol.com)
Be cautious of continuing the path you're on, without
giving yourself time for introspection and
contemplation.
Steve Elliot
Sperm, secret seed, imagination.
The Hermit lives without bounds. He is alone,
therefore his imagination and his expression of
it effect his world unimpinged by conflicting
perceptions. Every experience is his and his
alone. All currents, objects, flows, and
matrices... every story, painting, and
slide-rule... every act of love and every act of
war are his designs, his creations, and the
ground upon which he treads... All experience is
subject unto him, perpetually impregnating
the fertile earth with his seed.
Clay Fouts (cfouts@vortexworks.com)
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Why should not you Who know it all ring at his door and speak just truth enough to show that his whole life will scarcely find for him a broken crust of all those truths which are your daily bread; and when you have spoken take the roads again? |
| W.B. Yeats |
Alone but not lonely.
He brings wisdom to others, could be a teacher.
His wisdom is analytical. He is happy with the
simple things in life. This card could represent
solitude for 9 days, months, years.
Contemplation and introspection of one's self.
The Hermit is challenged by mental self cruelty
and self judgement.
Alison (alisond@anv.net)
The hermit can signify a journey into the country (rural) during which time the person will be missed.
Also being absent from your usual place of living. On a more psychological note, this could represent
denial of a situation. More positively, it represents a mature fool.
Jera
Looking for the truth of the matter at hand when the truth is already with you.
Doug Plexico (khasmyr@pacbell.net)
One who has an insight to all that is but does not know how to share it with others.
Someone who knows the "answers" that you just happen upon. This persons could also be yourself.
JBarry (JBarry1@is.netcom.com)