Arcana 9 — The Hermit
Keywords: wisdom, self-knowledge, depth, solitude.
The Hermit is the energy of searching for truth. People with this arcana tend towards deep analysis, need time alone and do well where expertise is required.
Arcana 9: light side
Wisdom, focus, self-sufficiency, expertise, seeing the essence of things.
Arcana 9: shadow side
Isolation, pessimism, withdrawal, distrust of people, reluctance to share knowledge.
Arcana 9 in love
The Hermit needs a partner who respects personal space. The relationship works when shared and personal time are balanced.
Arcana 9 in money and career
Science, research, programming, analytics, philosophy, psychology, expert consulting.
Arcana 9 in the karmic tail
The lesson is not to hide from the world and to share knowledge with people.
Arcana 9 in a tarot reading
In yes-or-no readings the upright card means no. A reversed card emphasises the shadow side. Try a free tarot reading.
Advice
Set aside quiet time every day, but get out among people once a week: meetups, lectures, communities.
Birthdays with this arcana
As a personal arcana, it belongs to people born on day 9, 27 of any month. It can also appear in other points of any matrix: check yours with the calculator.
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The Destiny Matrix, tarot and numerology are esoteric systems for self-reflection and entertainment. They are not scientifically proven and do not replace advice from a doctor, psychologist, lawyer or financial professional.
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