The Mystique Tarot  by Moon Masque
"Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside awakes." ~Carl Gustav Jung




THE HERMIT



Seeking

Guidance

Solitude

Introspection

Retreat

Behind the Lens
I'm completely fascinated by the energy that can be found in old, abandoned houses. Although they  are  all  very  different,  there is a deeper calmness within  each  of  them  that  touches me.  Quiet  and empty, they stand alone, left to embody  the  memories  of  a  much  different time, when life was filled with people, voices, and the pitter-patter of feet scurrying across  its floorboards.

I found this house during a short  out-of-state  trip.  Although  one day it will no longer stand, through  its  place  here  its  memory  will  remain  with  us,  captured in a simple photograph.

The Card's Meaning
There are  times when we seek deeper enlightenment, and  we embark on  an inner spiritual quest to find it.  Contemplation,  meditation, reflection, and prayer are some of the methods we can use to gain a closer connection to our higher selves.  The answers  we seek do  not lie in the external world, but within ourselves.

The Hermit can indicate a time of  withdrawal or retreat.  Finding a 'still center' in the midst of action or high energy can create balance,  allowing us to better  analyze our thoughts  and feelings. By stepping away from distractions and diversions we can obtain greater  enlighten-ment, illumination, and clarity.

In  readings,  the  Hermit  can  also  suggest  a  period  of  isolation  or seclusion.  Peace and solitude  can  teach  us  a  great  deal  about ourselves and provide answers we may not have otherwise  taken  the  time  to  seek.  Like  the  Hermit,  by  learning  wisdom and  patience through   the   passage   of   time,  we  are   able  to   stand   alone   without  feeling   lonely.

The  Hermit  also speaks  of guidance.  Whether it be the advice we receive or the assistance we  provide  others,  guidance  can  shine  light  on many  situations, making  life seem  less mysterious  and/or  confusing.  Such direction can help us continue to progress and find that which we truly seek.
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