The Hermit
The Hermit (Virgo) corresponds to the Third Eye. The Hermit archetype helps us connect with our inner wisdom through life reviews and acknowledging the lessons of the past. The Hermit then shows us how to to shine our light of deep understanding in the world as guides, counsellors and teachers.
The Hermit (Virgo) corresponds to the Third Eye. The Hermit archetype helps us connect with our inner wisdom through life reviews and acknowledging the lessons of the past. The Hermit then shows us how to to shine our light of deep understanding in the world as guides, counsellors and teachers.
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| The Hermit from The Gill Tarot |
The energetic focus of the Hermit card is inner. Perspective is gained through careful analysis of past events. Withdrawal is necessary for this and sometimes we deeply desire to 'hermit away' to catch up with ourselves. This is a deep human need that must be acknowledged, especially in this day and age when we are expected to be available 24/7 due to technological advances.
In the Zodiac, this card connects with the energies of 6th House - the House of Virgo. Virgoan energies are concerned with service, employment, purity, diligence, details, health matters, fitness, diet, detoxification, digestion, assimilation, stress coping mechanisms, the healing process and ideas about rejection.
Too much mental focus on these energies generates a lot of anxiety and hypochondria is very much associated with The Hermit.
The highest expression of The Hermit is found in the form of the Teacher. This is the stage we reach on our journey when we have the courage to face our whole inner world and all its worries with compassion and a resolution to heal all that needs to be healed as soon as it comes up rather than to suppress it.
We then become a soothing influence in the lives of others and are able to help them without the burden of a saviour complex - just one human having gone through a tough time helping another still struggling, aware that there's no telling who will be in need of a helping hand next.
To find out what the Hermit card means in love and relationship readings click HERE.
Correspondences
Element: Earth
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Planet: Mercury
Chakra: Third Eye
Colour: Purple, indigo
Crystal: Carnelian, amethyst, chevron amethyst, citrine, peridot, ametrine, aragonite, sodalite, dumortierite (for past life review), gaspeite
Body: The abdomen, large and small intenstine, lower liver lobes, pancreas, hands, nails and carpal bones in the hands, the umbillical cord - Virgo influences the reproductive system (barrenness is indicated)
Exercise: Most forms of exercise as long as it is both regular and moderate. Having/designing a routine and setting achievable goals. Recording progress. Bhastrika Pranayama.
Stance: Shoulder stand
Magickal Tool/Ingredient: Owl feathers, flail
Associated Major Arcana Cards (through numerology): The Moon
Associated Minor Arcana Cards: All cards associated with Virgo (these are the minors to use in the Healing Key Spread).
- 8 of Disks (Sun in Virgo). Create order and routines for yourself. Chaotic impulses and influences are detrimental. Healing comes through diligently working on your health and fitness goals.
- 9 of Disks (Venus in Virgo). Healing comes through pampering yourself and making sure your physical body is loved and cared for properly. Retail therapy may also be indicated. A great card for healing 'poverty consciousness.'
- 10 of Disks (Mercury in Virgo). Healing follows when we fulfill our duty of care to future generations. Healing for generations future and past can be invoked through this card. Family curses and negative genetic influences can be overturned.
- King of Pentacles. Acting responsibly and being faithful in Divine service brings healing. The King of Pentacles is the good steward who makes sure that the granary is full during times of need.
Remedies - to increase the energy of the Hermit in your life:
- You can make a tarot essence to harness and increase the energy of Virgo, using the Virgo card of your choice, along with any of the crystals above that you feel drawn to work with. There is plenty of information on the healing properties for each of the crystals available online.
- Placing the Hermit card over your third eye chakra in meditation enhances your ability to assimilate difficult life lessons and gain wisdom from them (Learn more about Tarot Healing meditation HERE.)
- Start a regular meditation practice.
- Wear dark blue clothes.
- Keep a journal.
- Do a detox.
Affirmation: "Divine Service is my greatest joy and blessing."
Grounding/Balancing/Banishing
- Go out with friends
- Give a public speech
- Wear red
- Take the day off
- Give in to desire without shame
- Call someone you haven't spoken to for a while just to show them you care
N.B. Always seek medical assistance for recurring and/or worrying symptoms. These remedies are not meant to replace medication or the advice of your GP.
Angel Blessings, Lisa
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4 comments:
My Soul card... Thanks for sharing, Lisa :)
You are very welcome, Lena :) xxx
Lisa, what an extremely thorough and educational post! You have given the card so much more depth for me, as well as learning how to better associate it with the corresponding minors. I have been really wanting to learn the astrological associations of each minor arcana and connect it with its major. This is a wealth of information! And the Gill version is so beautiful and peaceful. Thank you so much for this very detailed post!
Glad you enjoyed it, Krysten! :)
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