The Hermit
Wisdom and patience. Spirituality. Isolation. Analysis of past situations.
The Hermit shines his lantern on a past situation. He tries to discern what happened to better understand the situation.
His cane is red (same as The Magician) but it has become twisted from use. It nevertheless retains all its energy power.
The Hermit takes few steps back to better understand the situation.
The Hermit isolates himself to better appreciate his solitude and spirituality. He needs to be alone and meditate.
The book set aside symbolizes writings in latency. Note the combinations with The Druidess and Justice.
In general
The Hermit represents wisdom and patience. He takes a step back to better analyze a past situation that he illuminates with his lantern. He is endowed with an experience that allows him to have the necessary perspective to move slowly but surely.
Work and finances
The character represents wise, old, and religious characters, medical professions, and nursing staff. This blade can represent long studies or jobs related to administration. The work is stable and successful, and the savings are well thought out.
Love
The Hermit symbolizes the person who moves away from physical pleasures to appreciate a celibacy and a sought-after solitude. For a couple already in place, there is not much communication.
Spirituality
This blade symbolizes spiritual retreat, loneliness, withdrawal from the world, humility, guidance to wisdom and dedication.