Description: The Hermit stands alone on a snowy mountain peak far above the weary climbers below. He lights the way for them. His lantern is a six pointed star, suggesting that "Where I am, there you may also be." The Hermit is Absolute Wisdom, the goal of existence - while the Fool typifies the same Absolute before manifestation.

Consequently, the Tarot #0 (The Fool) is a youth looking upward in the morning light, while Tarot #9 is an accomplished master looking down at night. Every true practice in metaphysical training aims at the union of personal consciousness with the Cosmic Will, which is the cause of all manifestation.

Divinatory Meaning: Silent council, wisdom from above, prudence. A meeting with someone who will guide the seeker on the path to material or spiritual goals. Attainment. A possible journey.

Reversed: Immaturity, foolish vices, the refusal to grow old, the perpetual Peter Pan.