The Fool leaves his new lion friend and stumbles upon a new character.
This new character is surrounded by fog and standing at a cliffs edge holding his own lamp. His white beard is a sign of much wisdom gained through his many years of seeking truth and soul searching.
When we typically see The Hermit, we think solitude. Alone time. Reflection.
He is a life long student, yes, but there is something more.
He shines his light not just to illuminate the darkness in front of him, but to also illuminate what he has learned to the world. He's done the work and learned through self-discovery. However, he still looks for knowledge every day, and he will never finish searching and sharing his journey.
He is enlightened and wants to share that light for all.
This card tells The Fool to do his research. Study more. Reflect. Go deep into introspection.
He wants him to discover the hidden meanings and truth of all things, starting with his own self.
The Hermit wishes to impart to you that knowledge is power. When you go into that darkness and into reflection, you will learn a great deal and you should be grateful for the lessons.
It is time for The Fool to be alone and reflect. The best lessons are ones He will learn unconsciously.
He will learn to find value in everything. Every experience, every feeling or emotion and what's hidden deep inside of his own soul.
We sometimes think we are flawed, that we have things inside that are terrible and think should be hidden. We are ashamed. We hide.
Once you step into the space of finding value in those things that you perceive as the dark within, it will change your life. The Hermit wishes you to resize that you are only human and that you shouldn’t judge yourself too harshly.
Everyone makes mistakes, but these flaws are a part of what makes us whole.
Allow yourself to learn from The Hermit. Seek knowledge and seek your own truth. This will allow you to undertake an amazing journey of self-discovery.
So The Fool stands next to this odd man upon that mountain and begins to shine his own light. He invites and encourages you all to do the same.
When you see this card, see yourself as forever seeking, forever learning and forever sharing.
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