Your guideawaits you.

In The Hermit, an ancient, hooded being stands alone in a boat as he glides across a river. Seen here as a psychopomp to the afterlife, The Hermit has achieved spiritual mastery and acts as a guide to those seeking higher knowledge and understanding than can be found within the material plane. He stands unwavering within his vessel, aware of where he is headed. He sets a clear destination for himself and is committed to the path on which he has chosen. In his right hand, representing the conscious mind, he holds a lantern, displaying his vast wisdom and forethought. As he moves along the river, the lantern lights his path, but only so far; he knows he must make calculated decisions when planning a course further than his lantern’s light can reach. In his left hand, representing the subconscious mind, he holds a staff, symbolizing inner strength. The staff is a sign of his power, authority, and dependability, which he uses to balance himself through the rough waters of his journey. Though the currents may shift and change, The Hermit remains steady.

Rising from the water, we see the skeletal hands of those who have been lost to the river that lies between the world of the living and the dead. They reach for The Hermit, eager for assistance and guidance, further highlighting his achievements in regards to metaphysical enlightenment. Even still, he remains in solitude. He is an introverted figure who is best nurtured by quiet reflection, meditation, and self-care.