Auraveil
Major Arcana
The Hermit
- introspection
- solitude
- soul-searching
- inner guidance
- wisdom
- contemplation
- Element
- Earth
- Astrology
- Virgo
- Yes or no
- Maybe
- Number
- 9
- Hebrew letter
- Yod
- Archetype
- The sage
Imagery and symbolism
An old man in a grey cloak stands alone on a snowy mountain peak, holding up a lantern containing a six-pointed star and leaning on a staff.
- lantern
- six-pointed star
- staff
- grey cloak
- snowy peak
Upright meaning
Upright- introspection
- solitude
- soul-searching
- inner guidance
- wisdom
- contemplation
Step back from the noise to seek answers within. A period of solitude, reflection or guidance from a wise mentor will illuminate your next step.
Reversed meaning
- isolation
- loneliness
- withdrawal
- paranoia
- avoidance
Healthy solitude has turned into isolation, or you are avoiding the inner work you need to do. Reach out, or alternatively make space for reflection you have been resisting.
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