Sulis
The Hermit is one of my favourite cards in most decks and this one is no exception.
This Hermit looks quite mysterious as his face is only just visible underneath the hood of his cloak and his cloak seems very, very black.
He stands facing left which I always associate with the past beneath a bare and spindly tree.
In his left hand he holds a staff which he leans on and in his right hand he holds a lantern.
I love the way the inside of his cloak is silver suggesting a light shining from within to lead the way.
On the tree sits a bird with a white head. The little white book describes it as a white headed raven (never heard of one of those) and it is said to represent the enlightenment and wisdom to be gained through what may be a challenging and lonely time.
The Hermit is both a seeker and a guide.
He has age on his side and has gained much experience during his lifetime. He is the wise old man who keeps himself apart from society so that he can concentrate fully on his search for enlightenment or on his own spiritual quest.
Despite being a loner and obviously preferring to be alone, The Hermit is not averse to guiding others who stray into his wilderness and in most cultures the figure of The Hermit is seen as kindly and as someone who is quite willing to share his knowledge if you ask nicely.
The number nine comes right at the end of the one - ten number sequence and to me it signifies completion or almost completion.
Nine speaks of a time when we look back at our journey (just as the hermit does) and assess how we got to where we are and also look forward to the future and plan how we're going to progress to the next phase of our journey.
This is a time of pause, of aloneness and of looking within. A time to feel proud of where you are now and also a time of planning for the future.
This Hermit looks quite mysterious as his face is only just visible underneath the hood of his cloak and his cloak seems very, very black.
He stands facing left which I always associate with the past beneath a bare and spindly tree.
In his left hand he holds a staff which he leans on and in his right hand he holds a lantern.
I love the way the inside of his cloak is silver suggesting a light shining from within to lead the way.
On the tree sits a bird with a white head. The little white book describes it as a white headed raven (never heard of one of those) and it is said to represent the enlightenment and wisdom to be gained through what may be a challenging and lonely time.
The Hermit is both a seeker and a guide.
He has age on his side and has gained much experience during his lifetime. He is the wise old man who keeps himself apart from society so that he can concentrate fully on his search for enlightenment or on his own spiritual quest.
Despite being a loner and obviously preferring to be alone, The Hermit is not averse to guiding others who stray into his wilderness and in most cultures the figure of The Hermit is seen as kindly and as someone who is quite willing to share his knowledge if you ask nicely.
The number nine comes right at the end of the one - ten number sequence and to me it signifies completion or almost completion.
Nine speaks of a time when we look back at our journey (just as the hermit does) and assess how we got to where we are and also look forward to the future and plan how we're going to progress to the next phase of our journey.
This is a time of pause, of aloneness and of looking within. A time to feel proud of where you are now and also a time of planning for the future.