The Hermit, 9/IX
The Lesson - Wisdom
John Roddam Spencer Stanhope. ‘Thoughts of the Past’. 1858-59.
The Lesson is Wisdom: The Fool learns to look within, to meditate and trust her own inner guidance.
The Hermit coincides with the zodiac sign of Virgo, which governs the stomach, abdomen, intestines, digestion, nervous system, uterus and skin.
Number Associations: 9
Physical Body Associations: Stomach, abdomen, intestines, digestion, nervous system, uterus, skin.
Upright Hermit's Energy Wellness Advice
There may be a wish to live a more spiritual life, bring something to light or to find meaning or purpose. Time might be spent alone quietly thinking or meditating.
Withdrawing, patient waiting and seeking wise advice from someone more experienced in order to gain perspective, may be part of this scenario.
There may be a meeting with an elder or an aged person that can shed some light on your situation.
To be still, desiring no distractions, is appropriate now. Your inner teacher is trying to tell you something. It is a time for soul searching.
Pay attention to your dream messages. They help you to examine your true feelings.
The Hermit may represent a period of preparation and the need to rest a moment to prepare yourself.
Whatever the inner work is about, it needs to be done now, as new ideas may be necessary.
There may be a journey ahead, although this journey is usually one of spirit rather than flesh, although celibacy may also be a part of the situation.
Reversed Hermit's Energy Wellness Advice
Fear and suspicion of the outside world may cause detachment and prevent you from interacting with others. These fears may be completely unreasoned and yet you may excessively isolate yourself and refuse to listen to good advice. Caution! This attitude may lead to stunted growth, loneliness, love starvation and fragile health.
Unwillingness to consider good ideas may lead to depression, phobias and fragile health from not using wisdom in positive ways.
Hyperactivity is a combination of nervousness and self-denial. If this is you, you are about to go through a period of self-evaluation. There may be some basic need that is lacking in your life but are in denial of. Are you in need of love?
It is time to stop avoiding yourself and to reassess your situation, your relationships, the rules you live by and your dreams (goals).
Loneliness may be a problem. Seek a mentor, go visit with those positive friends you have been ignoring.
Don’t be so reclusive. The time for information gathering is over. Knowledge in itself is not wisdom. Wisdom is the application of what you have learned. It is time to act.
The Captains Lady's Energy Wellness Recommendations
Withdrawal for the purpose of reflecting and seeking perspective is healthy. We all need to do this from time to time. However, when we withdraw from society for too long we may tend to become a little paranoid.
If you are having problems with anxiety, please read tip #7 in 'Energy Wellness Tips!'.
If you are isolating on purpose due to another's wishes or by trying to keep the peace at any price, please go to 'Dealing With Negativity' and read what is considered to be 'unhealthy' in relationships and how this might effect you physically.
If you are suffering from allergic reactions and stomach discomfort, please visit 'Stress Syndrome Management'.
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