Author: Hālau ʻĀha Hūi Lanakila

Your health and vitality ought to be strong and robust now.  This is a great time to correct bad habits if you need to do so in order to protect your health.  Starting with small goals, like a daily ten-minute walk, could very well lead you to where you want to be, which is even healthier and stronger than you’re feeling right now.  Yes, it can get better!  This is likely a very spiritual time for you, even if you don’t have anything close to a religious belief.  To be truly strong, you must pay attention to and develop each leg of the triad we are made from:  body, mind and spirit.  Be sure you are spending time on all three.  That’s hardest to do when things are difficult.  If you are at a low point, know that things are very likely to be looking up soon.

A reversed Hermit card can represent an opposite … a mean old man, isolated, misanthropic, paranoid … Isolation does not bring insights and epiphanies, but rather turns the person sour and against the world.  Another opposite of the Hermit is the Fool, such as a teacher who uses her position to do foolish or childish things, rather than to impart wisdom and insight.  Either way, this is not a trustworthy teacher or sage.

A reversed Hermit can also mean Blocks … the power of the Hermit (his energy) is in his lantern.  The Hermit has keen insight and an ability to see what is hidden to others; he knows how to look beneath the surface.  If this is blocked, then we might well say that the Hermit’s lantern has been shattered.  It offers no light and the Hermit is left in darkness.  Thus, if you are viewing this sign as a representation of a block, then perhaps you are having trouble shedding light on a problem, or that you are alone in the dark in this situation.  To get out, you must find a way to rekindle you lantern.  The lantern is emblematic of your keen mind, sharp eye and analytical abilities.  Though currently in darkness, the Hermit has the means to shed light on things if he rekindles his lantern.

It’s possible that a pleasant surprise will be coming your way soon in regard to work. This could even be a new job opportunity.  You may come up with some new systems or processes that make your work life simpler and less stressful.  Ignore workplace gossip and certainly don’t get involved in it.  Someone may not be completely honest with you in regard to finances.  You may not have all the information that you need.  Don’t be afraid to dig deep and to do your own investigating.  When it comes to financial transactions, be sure that you give out only the information that is needed and no more. Be sure that you are supporting yourself as best you can with diet, exercise and vitamins/minerals.  There may be information about your health that has not yet come to light.  If you feel that something is amiss with your body, believe in your concerns and advocate for yourself.  You may need to see a different health care practitioner.  Trust yourself.  If a procedure or test that is suggested to you doesn’t feel right, don’t feel that you have to go through with it.