Tarot Card Symbolism: The Hermit Reversed

Some Tarot readers choose to read reversed cards, or those that show up upside down in a reading. Others choose to read any reversed cards as upright, ignoring reversed meanings. Either approach is acceptable, as long as you remain consistent. So, if you choose to read reversed cards, always read reversed cards.

For those who do read reversed meanings, there are a number of interpretations of the Hermit card. You could resent having to be alone or you could turn away from those who want to help you, maybe slamming the door on others and then bemoaning your fate. Alternatively, you may fail to grow up and see thigns as they truly are. Lastly, you may be suffering from a bereavement or the loss of a lover or friend. In the case of the latter, the person will not come back and you will have to spend some time coming to terms with this. Positive or negative, this is one of life's lessons and the experience will only benefit you in the long run.