The Hermit Reversed Tarot Card Meaning
General Interpretation
Getting The Hermit reversed in a reading indicates withdrawal, resistance to self-reflection or isolation. You may be spending too much time by yourself. This may be due to depression, avoidance or fear of rejection. This card is a common indicator of loneliness, being stuck in your own head, and feeling disconnected from others. It can also be an indicator of ignoring your inner voice or refusing to learn a lesson in a cycle that keeps repeating itself. The Hermit reversed is a gentle reminder not to isolate yourself. All humans need connection. Some more than others, but it’s still fundamental to all.
Read on as we examine The Hermit reversed in various situations.
The Hermit Reversed Love and Relationships
Getting The Hermit reversed as a single person asking about your love life suggests you may be feeling ready to come out of “hiding” and engage with dating and love, but something may be holding you back. You may be carrying emotional baggage from a prior relationship, or you have attachment wounds. The Hermit reversed is a nudge toward rejoining the world, slowly if need be.
The Hermit reversed when asking about a new or potential relationship suggests one or both of you are emotionally unavailable. Someone hasn’t fully healed from prior emotional wounds, so they’re not ready to deepen this connection. This isn’t confident self-sufficiency either, it’s vulnerability cloaked in emotional armor. Unless this changes, the relationship will likely stall.
Getting The Hermit reversed when asking about your current relationship suggests this relationship may be struggling with a lack of communication or emotional distance. You two appear to be on different timelines right now. It’s time to bridge the gap with radical honesty, or let the cards fall where they may.
Getting The Hermit reversed when asking about your ex suggests you may be emotionally in hide out post-breakup. The breakup likely did a number on you, and you’re likely wanting to be alone to process everything. It’s vital though to not confuse withdrawal from life with healing. You can engage with life while healing at the same time.
Getting The Hermit reversed when asking about your crush suggests this person may be hard to read. They may be distant or prone to ghosting. Not because of anything you do, but because of their own inner dynamics. The Hermit reversed is a gentle reminder not to chase. Let them come to you if they want. Otherwise, it’s wise to move on.
Asking about your child and getting The Hermit reversed suggests your child may be withdrawing emotionally due to feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed. The Hermit reversed advises not to pry, but don’t be shy inviting your child to share their emotions in a safe space.
Getting The Hermit reversed when asking about your current friendship is a common appearance when the friendship is estranged, or heading down the path. One or both of you may be pulling away, using the “busy” excuse, or avoiding a difficult conversation. The Hermit reversed indicates the silence has gone on too long. Either reconnect with radical honesty, or accept that the friendship might be over.
Asking about a former friendship and getting The Hermit reversed suggests this friendship may have collapsed due to ghosting, one-sided detachment or avoidance. It’s likely that one of you chose silence over even a crumb of honesty. This hurt you, but also gave you space to understand what you will–and won’t–tolerate in future friendships.
Getting The Hermit reversed when asking about an enemy suggests this person may be passive-aggressive or acting withdrawn as a power move. The Hermit reversed suggests not to play their game. Their silence doesn’t mean they’re planning something big, it just means they’re hiding. Your job is to leave it at that.
The Hermit Reversed Career and Money
Getting The Hermit reversed when asking about a potential job or new career suggests you may be sitting on something powerful, but you’re stuck “researching” and overthinking rather than going for it. This card suggests you get out of your own head as the time for reflection is ending. Time to go for it.
The Hermit reversed when asking about your current job or career suggests you may be feeling invisible, disconnected, withdrawn or lonely at work. This could be due to your choices but also by circumstance. The Hermit reversed suggests you’ve learned a lot working this way but now it’s time to stop isolating yourself.
Looking to start a new business? Getting The Hermit reversed when asking about a possible business idea hints that you’ve been in the dream phase for too long with this idea. It’s time to come on down from the clouds and work toward your dreams. You have the innate capacity and intelligence to follow through with this.
When it comes to your current business, The Hermit reversed suggests you may be struggling with burnout, negative feedback or a disconnect from your audience. This card advises you to reconnect with your original purpose, or at least try rebranding. The soul of any successful business is being able to successfully connect with your audience. Try social media, or outreach material.
When asking about your finances and money, The Hermit reversed suggests you may be avoiding financial problems by refusing to deal with that. Or, you may be dealing with them by yourself out of shame, when you don’t have to do that. It’s okay to reach out to others for help. They may be able to help you out with a loan or financial advice.
The Hermit Reversed Pregnancy
Getting The Hermit reversed when asking about a possible pregnancy suggests feelings of isolation or uncertainty around the idea of pregnancy. If you’re asking whether you’re currently pregnant, the answer leans towards no. This card suggests you may be avoiding what you know to be true. It’s okay to reach out for support form those who love you and from medical professionals.