Kirov Renaldi: Tarot Representation as The Hermit

Upright: Searching Within

Key Words and Phrases: Contemplation. Meditation. Becoming Centered. The need for psychological space. Contact with the Source. Quiet Study. Self-Discovery. Withdrawing from Society. Keeping to Yourself. Patience. Discretion. Prudent Reflection. Time Spent Alone. Thoughtful planning. Deliberation. Attention to Detail. Wisdom. Forethought. Old Age. Sanctuary. The process of searching for deeper truths. Inner Understanding. Pondering Life's mysteries. The search for mystical enlightenment. The need for solitude and introspection. A quiet spell. The wish to bring knowledge to light. Attending to mental health. Atonement.

Situation: Now is a time to withdraw voluntarily from the world to seek truth in solitude. You must reunite with the Source. You need to rest and think silently about your situation. Meditation patient contemplation, and calm reflection are in order. This is a time of patient waiting and keeping to yourself. Sometimes counselling will aid in your search for self-understanding. Take time to consider matters carefully. Most likely the answer lies within, but if you are feeling stuck seek sensible advice from a wise and more experienced person. This is also a good time to take up serious study of a subject that interests you.

People: A spiritual advisor. A wise person. A teacher or mentor. Gurus. Hermits. Monks. Cloistered Nuns. The elderly. Seekers of wisdom. Those who need a rest to gather their thoughts and reassess their situations. Those who wait patiently. Those in a period of preparation. People in voluntary isolation. A prudent counselor.

Reversed: Wisdom spurned

Key Words and Phrases: Excessive Isolation. Enforced silence. Exile. Loneliness. Lack of human contact. Foolish or selfish self-reliance. Withdrawl from others. Feeling rejected. Fear of Intimacy. Focus on externals. Rejecting good advice. Imprudence. Rashness. Disreguarding wise counsel. Feeling isolated. Bereavement. Rejection. False pride. Lack of Communication. Aloofness. Suspicion. Self-Pity. Nervousness. Worries about health. Whining. Complaining. Skepticism. Escapism. Victimization. Confusion. Self-Deception. Being your own worst enemy.

Situation and Advice: You may be so caught up in doing things your own way that you reject good advice or input from other people. Your tendency to cut others out of your life may leave you feeling lonely and rejected. Such character traits may even lead to the breakup of a relationship.

People: Asocial people. Self absorbed, ignorant or stupid people. Those who refuse to see the truth. Someone who is distant or aloof from others. Extremely self-contained or isolated people. Schizoid or paranoid characters.