
| The Hermit (L'hermite) | |
| The Prophet of the Eternal; the Magnus of the voice of Power | |
| Card Number | 9 |
| Key Value | 20 |
| Rulership | Earth |
| Planet | Virgo |
| Hebrew Letter | Yod |
| Translation | The Human Hand Closed to Grasp or Hold |
| Numerical Value | 12 |
| Meaning | |
| Caution. Discretion. Need for prudence. Counsel sought and taken. Inner calm. A need to reach into one's inner resources. Assimilation. Planning. A wise guide or spiritual mentor. A time to stand back and reflect upon circumstances | |
| Reversed Meaning | |
| Refusal of counsel or assistance. immaturity. Isolation from others. A negative resistance towards help. Groundless suspicions about the motives of others. Imprudent actions or decisions. The continuation of bad habits or unproductive lifestyles. Foolish obstinacy. The reliance on one's own resources that are inadequate. | |