Tarot of Marseille: The Hermit

WHO IS THE HERMIT, ARCANUM 9 OF THE TAROT OF MARSEILLE?
The Hermit, card number 9 of the Tarot de Marseille, represents an elderly man leaning on a staff.
The three wrinkles on his forehead form a pyramid facing the sky, a symbol of the spirituality of this man who appears to be guided by great inner strength.

In his right hand, the man holds a lamp, which illuminates the path and casts a halo of light. The staff is light in color, a sign that the spiritual path that leads to self-discovery is accessible to ordinary mortals.

The man seems driven by a profound search, an element that gives this arcane a very marked occult dimension.

INTERPRETATION OF THE CHARTER
In operation
The Hermit reveals great wisdom and maturity that allow him to reflect on his own existence. He displays sobriety and discretion: he seems insensitive to the gaze of others, and the importance of his inner exploration inspires great respect in others.

Not in operation
His shyness is such that he lives in seclusion, far from a society of which he is not a part and which frightens him.
He is a misanthrope and can be guilty of greed, as he tries to keep the material goods he has for himself, so he can remain secluded as long as possible and limit any type of social relationship as much as possible.
Research thus becomes sterile and its isolation futile.

ADVICE FROM THE HERMIT
– Proceed with great caution.
– Be patient.
– Proceed slowly.
- Wait.
– Study the situation and think before acting.
– Stay alone and find strength and serenity within yourself.
– Gather your energy.
– Spread light to others.
– Seek advice from a wise person.
– Isolate yourself for a while and find yourself again.
– This is not the time to be around others.
– Look at things from a higher perspective.
– Do it yourself. Protect your secrets.
– Use discretion.
– He speaks little.
– Meditate.
– Avoid the company of foolish, vulgar, or aggressive people.
– Be humble.
– Be happy with little.
– Look inside your being.

KEYWORDS
Wisdom, Waiting, Solitude, Courage, Detachment.

Look at the other tarot cards…

THE TAROT OF MARSEILLE
I – THE MAGICIAN
II – THE POPESS
III – THE EMPRESS
III – THE EMPEROR
V – THE POPE
VI – THE LOVERS
VII – THE CHARIOT
VIII – JUSTICE
VIIII – THE HERMIT
X – THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
XI – THE STRENGTH
XII – THE HANGED MAN
XIII – DEATH
XIIII – TEMPERANCE
XV – THE DEVIL
XVI – THE TOWER
XVII – THE STARS
XVIII – THE MOON
XVIIII – THE SUN
XX – THE JUDGMENT
XXI – THE WORLD
THE FOOL