One Tarot card can speak a thousand words

The other day in a virtual tarot reading, my client had a situation that was so complicated, volatile, involved multiple people and she had no idea what to do, or even what she wanted. And, the situation was going to take time to resolve. 

We decided there was only one thing to do, pull just one card for advice on the best way forward.  

We pulled the Hermit. Out of 78 cards it was the card she needed, I almost wept with gratitude.

We tend to think of a hermit as someone who lives in a cave, keeps himself to himself and has turned his back on the world; someone who’s chosen to live apart from society and is following their own path.  And here he was imparting his wisdom. Withdraw, take time out to tune into yourself and re-evaluate what is important to you, and what isn’t.  Tune in to your inner wisdom and tune out from the influence of well-meaning friends and family, away from social media. Step away from the chaos. Seek your own counsel.

In a tarot reading, the Hermit is the major to the minor. The minor tarot card is the four of swords. At the four of swords level you are being advised, take time out and tune into your heart, mind, third eye and kundalini energy in order to gain wisdom and enlightenment. 

The Hermit as the major Arcana card already has the grey beard of wisdom, his own inner light, and staff to support him. He has spent time in a cave meditating and has the benefit of self-knowledge and the path he wants to take. 

I always love seeing this card in a tarot reading, as we need more people in the world who don’t follow the herd and are true to themselves and live the life that is meant for them.   

The Hermit card in Tarot doesn’t mean being a lonely I see the Hermit as a leader who inspires us to follow our own path with integrity and wisdom. 

Reading the tarot continually astounds and touches me; the Hermit gave such sound advice in an hour of need. I think the sincerity, intention and openness with which a client comes to a tarot reading makes the difference….the combination is magic.