Tarot Card Number: 9
Tree Number: 20
Ruled By: Virgo
Hebrew Letter: Yod
Numerical Value: 12
The Hermit Tarot Card Description
This card depicts a full bearded man in gray hooded cape holding a staff in his left hand and a lantern in his right hand. The hermit is standing on the top of a mountain. Within the tarot cards the Hermit is the loner.
Primary Meaning
Prudence and planning is the core meaning of this card. It also symbolizes the need to disassociate one self with action and take the time to prepare and plan.
Secondary Meaning
Refusal to take counsel or advice. Suspicion towards the motives of others and wrong assumptions. Loneliness.
Further Reading
There are e-books or guides that offer the beginner some guidance.But no matter what is promised, you should always remember that true knowledge of the Tarot Cards comes with time.
Learning to read the Tarot Cards takes time, a lot of time and the virtue of patience is of high value during that time. Just this fact automatically filters out the ones that are not ready.