The Hermit

The Hermit is the ninth card in the Major Arcana, numbered as card IX. It features an old man smoking a pipe.

Keywords

 * Solitude
 * Self-exploration

Booklet Text
The Hermit shows an old man with a beard and a pipe. His identity is kind of shadowed. He’s an iconic symbol of solitude and self-exploration. No one knows much about him because he keeps to himself. Some people might even think he’s a jerk, but that’s only because they haven’t talked to him. It’s an apt card for someone who is struggling with a lot of questions. Know thyself. It is said that humans have a unique ability to know nothing at all about themselves, so this card is saying you need some self-reflection. What are some things you might not want to face up to? What are some things about yourself that you might not want to admit? Now is the time to figure that out, so you can get past it. Know what your flaws are, admit them, then surpass them. Also, know what your strengths are and embrace them. Seek the answers within, you will find that you know more than you thought.

Trivia

 * The old man likeness is actually that of Gary Oldman, with major alterations. This happened by accident, as a search for "old man" resulted in a number of Gary Oldman pictures. Creator Janden Hale thought this was fortuitous, and so incorporated the likeness.

Adjacent Cards

 * Fortitude
 * Wheel of Fortune