✦ Upright Meaning
Standing alone on a mountain peak, lantern raised, the Hermit has stepped back from the world to find answers within. This card calls for solitude, reflection and patience — some truths only surface in quiet, away from other people's opinions.
✦ Reversed Meaning
Reversed, it can mean isolating yourself for too long, loneliness that has curdled into avoidance, or refusing guidance that would actually help. It's time to let a little light back in from outside.