Upright Meaning
Fertile solitude, introspection, earned wisdom, inner guidance, patience
Fertile solitude
introspection
earned wisdom
inner guidance
patience
Reversed Meaning
Sterile isolation, rejection of society, paranoia, wisdom not shared
Sterile isolation
rejection of society
paranoia
wisdom not shared
Esoteric Symbolism
The Hermit holds a lantern containing a six-pointed Star of Truth. His staff is the scepter of patriarchal wisdom. He stands atop a snow-covered mountain. Letter Yod: the divine Hand, the smallest letter containing all others.
