The Hermit Tarot

When the tarot card, the Hermit came up for me to write about, I just laughed.  I am always referring to myself as a hermit.  In my previous life (old job) I was in the investment industry, managed quite a few reps. And handled A LOT of accounts.  I did speaking engagements etc., and naturally, I am pretty outgoing, of course when I am not in front of a group.  Always on the phone…my phone rang nonstop. 

So, when I left that business, I became a hermit. Not having to be on the road traveling, being on the phone.  To this day I still hate the phone.  And it doesn’t mean I like to text all day either.  After years of that, I don’t think I will ever get back to the point where I want to start that up again.

Generally speaking, I would say depending on my company, I can be a bit introverted.  

What does it mean when you draw that card?  What in astrology is it associated with?

Well, Virgo which is ruled by Mercury.  Which to me seems wrong, just from my perspective.  First of all, Virgo rules service to others, health, healing.  Cops and nurses can be found as Virgos.  Does that sound like a group who has to be to their selves?  I didn’t think so.  When I think Hermit, I think the sign Cancer.  But what do I know?  If you are still reading then I guess you may think I am worth reading? 

Anyway- The Hermit card represents that we need to get away from the hustle and bustle.  Quiet time to reflect and take care of ourselves.  Well, Virgo may have a foot in the door there.  Depending on the reading it may represent someone in your life.  

I am a writer, a blogger…I write books.  My face is always in the computer.  Every once in a while I flip on the news so I can pick a subject to have a tangent on, then I blog it on one of my sites and move on to my freelance work and my books. So, I guess I could say I am in my own head a lot, which can be dangerous. My head is a plethora of the space channel’s latest rant on what we are finding in space or a diaper change I just did for my youngest all the way down to book marketing to some random news feed I just read that was disturbing. I have an older son; teenager and I will just say he in his own right is enough mental stimulation in half an hour than I get out of breaking down the economics of a small country’s debt issues.  I have days where watching paint dry may be just what my brain needs.

So “hermitizing” as I call it, is a way of life.  I just tell anyone who has drama to “cancel my subscription, I don’t need your issues.”  I even have the t-shirt and proud to wear it. 

So, when you get this card, it is a good thing.  Take time for yourself and stay away from people who just weigh you down with their problems and gripes.  Be a friend, not an enabler.  We have enough of those people.  Heal, mediate, relax. A person can take what they want when they draw this card, but for me it represents something that needs addressing from the inside or a break from the outside. Depending on what kind of reading your are doing will also have significance, but that is another post!

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The Chariot Tarot Card

The Chariot Number 7 

Trump Card in the Major Arcana represents a few different aspects.  First, it is associated with the astrological sign Cancer which is ruled by the moon.  

Think about family, maternal, motherly, and emotional when this card is drawn.  Possibly secretive when thinking of Cancer or the crab.  How does a crab react?  

As far as the chariot goes, it represents a level of focus and determination.  There are two views on if the chariot represents aggression or defense?  The two Sphinx depicted in black and white represents light and dark or simply a  balance. With the curtain of celestial bodies that hangs over the man in the chariot signals the powers of the universe.
The meaning is dependent on what kind of reading is used. For the purposes of general discussion, I think the information that the quarant may take from this card in a reading is subjective.
From my perspective in regards to the astrological association, this card to me could very easily go either way.  However, the chariot is in itself a mode of transportation, movement, going forward for any reason to fight or in defense.  Whatever it may be, it is certain that with the Sphinx is representative of oracles and the Egyptians regarded them as very important.  It could represent a choice between the two concepts of fight or defend and that interpretation if left up to the quarant.  

  

 

Two lovers say goodbye. Each departing for their own journey.

The Hierophant

The Hierophant- most often depicted as a religious figure or priest, this is most often the 5th card of the Major Arcana.  Also, this card is associated with the astrological sign of Taurus the Bull.
So what does it mean to draw this card in a reading?  It depends on what kind of reading you are doing.  However, in general terms this card wants you to conform to traditional values or be merciful.  It can also symbolize the connection to Earth and the Heavens.
With the Taurus, association signifies stability and peace. Think relationships and forgiveness.  Notice the priests at his feet and see the columns which can represent stability and strength.
From the author’s perspective, I can’t see this card being negative even if drawn in reverse.  Sure it may represent a difficult situation that may pose challenges, but this card speaks to determination and seeing something to fruition.  

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I know a lot of Taurans, and one thing they are not is unstable.  In fact the opposite, they can be quite stubborn!  I mean that in the nicest way😊
Not a thing wrong with a Taurus unless the person is severely immature or goes to the very materialistic side of things and that is all that drives them.  That is just the con of being in that sign.  All signs have a good and not so good side.  No one is perfect! A good down the middle Taurus and a representation of the Hierophant says there is something in a higher power to guide you, comfort you and show you that through stability things can be achieved. 

The Emperor

​​MLXLOh, the emperor, the large and in charge card.  Well here comes a brush with authority or some figure in your life, more than likely a male.
The card itself is ruled by the astrological sign of Aries, a fire sign and first in the zodiac.  Which, in turn, Mars rules Aries.  

Think red hot, war, male, judge, lawyer.  Someone in power.  A pioneer or a very prolific person.
It also symbolizes hard work, stability, having things under control.  Are you on your way to a promotion? Or some advancement?  Or is it possible your companion is going to receive some promotion?
Aries-  This sign is the pioneer of the zodiac.  Brave, resilient, and never backs down and comes packed with a punch of tenacity as so long as other signs/placements and or houses in the chart do not quell these traits.  

Look at where the Emperor rests his hands, …on the rams.  This is the Aries association ram.  Ever see those guys battle it out? Headfirst, and yes, that is your Aires element to the Emperor.
I have an Aries moon.  I read on a post a while back that those with the moon in Aries are more animated than those with the sun in Aries.  I don’t know, my father is a sun in Aries, and crazy enough all four of the major planets he has are in Aries.  Well let me say this, the guy was in the military, did every sport under the sun, hardly slept, wrote a book despite being dyslexic and could have gone to college on a full-ride with a football scholarship.  Know anyone like that?  I don’t think my dad ever knew what the word failure meant.  In fact, I don’t think he cared to know it, feel it let alone consider it.  

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 There wasn’t anything my father wouldn’t have tried, and if he would have been born rich, I shudder to think about what other endeavors he would have jumped on.  Now, as he is older, he likes to fish.  Of course, he competes.  I went along for some bonding time.  Well, that didn’t work out, he critiqued my cast, made me change my lure ten times.  Not because he likes correcting anyone, he was so worried I wouldn’t catch anything and not have fun.  When I put my rod down, I said: “Dad, I came to bond, I can fish any time.”  He glanced down at the water and smiled.  He was quiet after that for a while, but then we just talked. But he made sure he caught his fish…Aries has to compete, at everything!  

Back to the Emperor, it is a good omen to have in your reading.  Maybe you are on the cusp of something important. Perhaps you are about to start a new fad, a new product line or something like that.  Are you getting ready for a competition?   Whatever it is that you have going on in your life, it means hard work and stability. 

The Empress in Tarot

What is the meaning when the Empress card appears?  
In astrology, The Empress card is ruled by air sign, Libra which represents the planet, Venus and the seventh house.  The symbol of Venus is placed near the bottom left on the card.
This card represents beauty, luxury, love, balance, and judgments.
The seventh house is a partnership house and most often associated with legality, marriage, partnerships, and contracts.
Depending on the reading, it can deliver deeper meaning to this card.
This card is usually a positive aspect and may represent conception.  You may not have a little one on the way, but you may have a new concept in your life at work or in your life philosophy.
The Empress wants you to look at what you have and realize this is a positive I would say this is a wonderful card in the tarot deck. However, the seventh house represents balance and many Libra's struggle with decisions.  Careful, too, this may represent a choice.   If there are few positive aspects, then it may represent a negative female influence.  Again, it depends are what type of reading is used.