Upright: Inner guidance, Pondering or planning, proceeding carefully, Introversion, Solitude, ancient, guide, philosophy, humility, Prudence, meditation, sagacity, reflection, silence, solitude, arriving at answers for yourself, a need for a quiet and solitary time
Reversed: Isolation and refusal to seek help. ignoring the truth. Exhaustive socialization. Excess need of others.
Message of The Hermit:
The Hermit takes you into the center of any situation and spotlights the areas in need of reflection. You are the light of your own world. There comes a time when you take all that you’ve studied, experienced, seen, heard, and felt and use it to create your personal ethic. This process requires some alone time. Put away distractions and enter into the Hermit. Become the Sage. Become a beacon in a world of darkness.
""I journey into the cavern of Darkness where I may retrieve The Treasure of insight and new understanding.""
What can you do to be of greater service to yourself, your family, the world?
What 3 attributes shine your light in the world?
The Hermit as an Action:
As an action to be taken, The Hermit calls you to withdraw from the chaos, walk away from the shouting. Take action once you have thought things through.
The Hermit as Advice :
Look within. The answers you seek are inside you. Turn off the TV, silence your cellphone, and give yourself enough quiet time to hear yourself think.
The Hermit as Desires in a Person:
Someone desires visible leadership qualities in you or themselves. When you’re lost in the forest, someone must take the lead.
The Hermit as Desires in a Situation :
Someone desires the true path to be illuminated. They desire upward momentum.
The Hermit as Feelings about a Situation :
You may be feeling overwhelmed or burdened by the demands. You have the right to change your mind, change your direction, even, go your own way!
The Hermit as Feelings for Someone :
This is not a relationship between equals. The Hermit card is about one voice, one light determining the direction and destination. Who is in charge? This works fine for Boss/Employee, Parent/Child, Mentor/acolyte. This is not healthy in the long run for a romantic relationship.
The Hermit as an Outcome:
You need some alone time for your own good. Let go of the things or people that are holding you back from listening to yourself.
The Hermit as a Person:
As a person, The Hermit represents your own inner wisdom or a Wise person who has spent time working on themselves. This could be a parent, grandparent, spiritual advisor.
The Hermit as Timing:
The Hermit is associated with Virgo (August 23 – September 22).
The Hermit as Yes/No:
Maybe
Archetype: the inner companion
Astrology: Virgo, Pluto/Ascendant--enlightenment
Rune: Isa (icicle) symbolizes the crystallization and transformation of external goals into deep inner perception
Stones: Green Jadeite, Bloodstone, onyx & crystal
Tree of Life (Kabbalah): from Chesed to Tiphareth
Numerology: 9 The number of consecration and contemplation
Ogham tree and Letter: Heather Ur/U
Plant/Fragrance/Essential Oil: Duckweed, Angelica, Sage, Licorice
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)I Ching: 52 Ken: Mountain, arresting movement
Day/Sabbath/Ritual: Winter solstice, fasting, meditation
When I close my eyes
I see so much clearer.
My vision turns inward
and searches my very soul.
Vivid colors and truths
float through the cluttered
pathways of my mind.
When I close my eyes
reality fades away
and is replaced with a world
that spins at my pace
and is perfect at that moment.
When I close my eyes
I can paint like the masters
and sing like the crooners
please excuse me as I
close my weary lids.........
Yoga 5 - Introspection - The Seed Of Yoga Poem By Dr. Geeta Radhakrishna Menon
Inner journey begins with science,
Inculcating a steady quiescence;
Injecting abundant patience
Iterating persistent effervescence!
Introspection -the seed of Yoga,
Involving a marathon effort,
Indicating lapses and loopholes,
Inducing strong resolution to betterment
Irrevocable control of mind,
Irrepressible thirst to seek,
Inward path to follow and bind,
Irretrievable journey to peace!
Indefatigable path to progress
Igniting the lamp of knowledge!