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The Hermit: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, The Hermit slows events down and turns them inward. He speaks of searching, wisdom and solitude. Next to relationship cards he often points to distance.

solitude
self-knowledge
wisdom
searching
mentor

Element: Earth
Astrology: Virgo
Pairs with the Major Arcana: 21

The Hermit combined with the suits

Wands

With Wands: searching for a calling, working alone.

Cups

With Cups: emotional withdrawal, loneliness.

Swords

With Swords: reflection, analysis, isolation.

Pentacles

With Pentacles: saving money, modesty, self-employment.

The Hermit and the Major Arcana

The Hermit + The Fool
The road to yourself: a person leaves the familiar behind to find their own meaning. Sometimes a solo trip.
In love A need for freedom and personal space; a relationship is not a priority for now.
The Hermit + The Magician
Knowledge and experience: a master who goes deeper into their craft. Research, study, working alone.
In love Distance in the relationship; one of the partners is absorbed in themselves.
The Hermit + The High Priestess
Going deep within: solitude, meditation, looking for answers inside yourself. Secret knowledge that reveals itself in silence.
In love Solitude or a long-distance relationship; time to sort yourself out.
The Hermit + The Empress
Abundance in solitude, or taking care of yourself. Sometimes giving up a relationship for the sake of your own growth.
In love A long-distance relationship or a period of being alone.
The Hermit + The Emperor
Experience and authority; a leader who keeps to himself. Someone who makes decisions alone and trusts few people.
In love Emotional distance in the relationship.
The Hermit + The Hierophant
A spiritual quest, wisdom, mentorship. Study, books, solitary work on yourself.
In love Spiritual closeness, but emotional distance.
The Hermit + The Lovers
A choice between the relationship and yourself. Sometimes a need to be alone to understand your feelings.
In love Temporary distance, a separation.
The Hermit + The Chariot
Movement slows down: time to stop and think. A solo trip.
In love Distance, a long-distance relationship.
The Hermit + Strength
Inner strength in solitude. Self-discipline, meditation, working on yourself.
In love Patient waiting, a long-distance relationship.
The Hermit + Wheel of Fortune
A turn of fate after a period of solitude. Wisdom helps you understand where the changes are leading.
In love A new chapter after a time alone.
The Hermit + Justice
A balanced, wise decision. Inner honesty, analyzing the situation.
In love An honest look at the relationship; time to think.
The Hermit + The Hanged Man
A deep pause, withdrawing into yourself. The situation has frozen — the answer will come from within.
In love Loneliness, stagnation in the relationship.
The Hermit + Death
Solitude after a chapter ends. Making sense of losses, inner transformation.
In love A time of being alone after a breakup.
The Hermit + Temperance
Wisdom and moderation, healing in silence. Good for recovery.
In love Calm; a relationship that takes its time.
The Hermit + The Devil
Solitude that turns into dependence or withdrawal. Isolation, secret vices.
In love Loneliness, fear of intimacy.
The Hermit + The Tower
Solitude suddenly disrupted, or an insight that turns your view of the world upside down.
In love An unexpected event breaks the solitude.
The Hermit + The Star
Hope found in silence. Light at the end of the road, inspiration after a search.
In love Hope for a new love after a long time alone.
The Hermit + The Moon
Wandering in the dark, fears, uncertainty. Solitude makes the anxiety worse.
In love Insecurity, fear of being alone.
The Hermit + The Sun
The answer is found, the path is lit. Loneliness ends, joy arrives.
In love A meeting that ends a period of loneliness.
The Hermit + Judgement
A spiritual awakening; coming back from solitude with a new understanding.
In love Returning to the relationship renewed.
The Hermit + The World
The road has been traveled, wisdom has been gained. A long search comes to an end.
In love Harmony found within yourself.

The Hermit and the Minor Arcana

The Hermit + Ace of Wands
Searching for a calling: the idea is born in silence, after long reflection.
The Hermit + Two of Wands
Thinking about the future, planning on your own.
The Hermit + Three of Wands
An outside perspective, rethinking plans away from the hustle and bustle.
The Hermit + Four of Wands
A wish to stay home by yourself, quiet rest.
The Hermit + Five of Wands
Avoiding conflicts, unwillingness to join the fight.
The Hermit + Six of Wands
Recognition after long work behind the scenes.
The Hermit + Seven of Wands
Defending alone, with no one’s support.
The Hermit + Eight of Wands
Unexpected news breaks your solitude.
The Hermit + Nine of Wands
Fatigue, a wish to get away from everyone and rest.
The Hermit + Ten of Wands
Fatigue, a wish to throw off the burden and walk away.
The Hermit + Page of Wands
A student searching for themselves.
The Hermit + Knight of Wands
Searching for yourself through travel.
The Hermit + Queen of Wands
An independent woman, single by choice.
The Hermit + King of Wands
A wise man, a mentor, a hermit.
The Hermit + Ace of Cups
Feelings born in solitude; self-love.
The Hermit + Two of Cups
A long-distance relationship, a need to spend some time apart.
The Hermit + Three of Cups
Loneliness in a crowd, drifting away from the group.
The Hermit + Four of Cups
Seclusion, refusing to socialize.
The Hermit + Five of Cups
Sadness in solitude, a time of grief.
The Hermit + Six of Cups
Nostalgia, loneliness, living in memories.
The Hermit + Seven of Cups
Searching for the truth among illusions.
The Hermit + Eight of Cups
Turning inward, a path of spiritual searching.
The Hermit + Nine of Cups
Contentment in solitude, self-sufficiency.
The Hermit + Ten of Cups
Longing for family warmth while alone.
The Hermit + Page of Cups
A dreamy, withdrawn young man.
The Hermit + Knight of Cups
A lone romantic.
The Hermit + Queen of Cups
A lonely, sensitive woman.
The Hermit + King of Cups
A lonely, wise man.
The Hermit + Ace of Swords
A moment of clarity after long reflection.
The Hermit + Two of Swords
Withdrawing into yourself, refusing to see the obvious.
The Hermit + Three of Swords
Loneliness after disappointment.
The Hermit + Four of Swords
Complete seclusion, silence.
The Hermit + Five of Swords
Avoiding conflict, isolation.
The Hermit + Six of Swords
Traveling alone.
The Hermit + Seven of Swords
Secret dealings, secretiveness.
The Hermit + Eight of Swords
Isolation, loneliness.
The Hermit + Nine of Swords
Loneliness, insomnia.
The Hermit + Ten of Swords
Loneliness after a collapse.
The Hermit + Page of Swords
Study, research on your own.
The Hermit + Knight of Swords
Withdrawal, detachment.
The Hermit + Queen of Swords
A single woman, widowed or divorced.
The Hermit + King of Swords
A solitary thinker.
The Hermit + Ace of Pentacles
A modest but steady income.
The Hermit + Two of Pentacles
Working alone, cutting costs.
The Hermit + Three of Pentacles
Working alone.
The Hermit + Four of Pentacles
Withdrawal, stinginess.
The Hermit + Five of Pentacles
Loneliness, poverty.
The Hermit + Six of Pentacles
Help for a lonely person.
The Hermit + Seven of Pentacles
Reflecting on results.
The Hermit + Eight of Pentacles
Working in solitude.
The Hermit + Nine of Pentacles
A secluded life in comfort.
The Hermit + Ten of Pentacles
Loneliness amid wealth.
The Hermit + Page of Pentacles
Self-education.
The Hermit + Knight of Pentacles
A lone worker.
The Hermit + Queen of Pentacles
A single, well-off woman.
The Hermit + King of Pentacles
A lonely rich man.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of The Hermit and The Lovers mean?

A choice between the relationship and yourself. Sometimes a need to be alone to understand your feelings. In love: temporary distance, a separation.

What does the combination of The Hermit and Death mean?

Solitude after a chapter ends. Making sense of losses, inner transformation. In love: a time of being alone after a breakup.

What does the combination of The Hermit and The Sun mean?

The answer is found, the path is lit. Loneliness ends, joy arrives. In love: a meeting that ends a period of loneliness.

How does The Hermit combine with the Minor Arcana?

With Wands: searching for a calling, working alone. With Cups: emotional withdrawal, loneliness. With Swords: reflection, analysis, isolation. With Pentacles: saving money, modesty, self-employment.