The Hermit upright is a time for inner reflection away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
Reversed, often the quiet solitude has become overwhelming and turned into loneliness and sadness. There could be some other interpretations as well. Figure out which one is correct for you:
 

1. Loneliness
2. Exile
3. Looking for answers outside oneself
4. A need for self confidence

 
Questions answered by the Hermit Reversed:
Who? A celebrity; an employee; a needy person
What? Eviction; deportation; rejection
Where? Out in public; Exposed
When? August-September; When connections are made; later
Why? “We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders.” ~Maya Angelou
Yes or No? Probably not
 
What should I clean?

• The deck; the front porch; the lawn

     
Where are my keys?

• The front porch
• The last place you were lonely

 
The Hermit Reversed as:
…an action?

• Plan a date, even if it’s with yourself
• Call a friend
• Study something new

 
…a place in your house?

• The bookshelf or library
• Outside the house, such as the front lawn or driveway

 
…a place in your city?

• A Public park
• An isolation chamber

 
…a place in the world?

• Valleys
• French Polynesia
• A music festival

 
…something to eat?

• Pizza
• Juice
• Middle Eastern Cuisine

…a color? Neon green, bright yellow, Orange
 
…a movie theme? Exile, loneliness

• Cast Away
• Wall-E
• The Truman Show

 
…a new career?

• Librarian
• Embalmer
• Parking enforcement

Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Hermit Reversed:
Reversed Fool: An irritable or moody person
Upright Magician: A desire to break free
Reversed Priestess: A loss of inner wisdom
Upright Empress: A single parent
Reversed Emperor: Cold and uncaring authority
Upright Hierophant: Conformity is isolating
Reversed Lovers: The loss of connections
Upright Chariot: Travel plans go awry
Reversed Strength: Depression and loneliness
Upright Wheel: The cycle of loss and gain
Reversed Justice: Criminal behavior
Upright Hanged One: Choosing to work alone
Reversed Death: Stagnation; loss
Upright Temperance: Finding meaning
Reversed Devil: Hard battle against addiction
Upright Tower: Sudden disaster affects a single person
Reversed Star: A lack of hope for any resolution
Upright Moon: Seek advice before a decision
Reversed Sun: Negative thinking; pessimism
Upright Judgement: Taking a break from one’s life purpose
Reversed World: An incomplete goal
 
Before any card: Seek advice about (card)
After any card: Loneliness, ignorance
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Hermit Reversed could indicate:

• Loneliness
• Isolation
• Depression

Ansuz​
Sound: “ah”
 Meaning: Speech, Expression, God

Ansuz is the divine voice of Odin, who breathed wisdom into humans and inspired our unique cognitive processes and communication ability.
In a more practical use, the Rune is associated with intellect, mental activity, and speech.
Ansuz looks like another wonky letter F, but I like to imagine it as a stick figure person speaking and gesturing to a crowd below them, kind of like Socrates on a staircase.
This is silly, but imagine Socrates saying “..and I says to ‘im, I says…” and I says, muffled, could be Ansuz.
The reverse of Ansuz is bad advice or misunderstanding.

Questions answered by Ansuz:
 Who? A speaker 
What? A lesson
Where? College or university
When? August; The first day of school; When the speech happens
Why? News is coming
Yes or No? Yes, but listen to your inner voice Reversed? Maybe, but be careful of bad advice
 
What should I clean?

• Bookshelf or educational area
• The office desk

 
Where are my missing keys?

• Under a book
• Where you last had a conversation

 
Combos: Ansuz says talk to people about

Speaking of college, I enrolled in a Master's program, but I'm so busy with everything right now I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed about starting a new educational journey.
For an easy educational journey, read more about Ansuz in Applied Runes
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Thurisaz
​Sound: “th”
 Meaning: Chaos, Transformation, Thorn
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Thurisaz is the God Thor’s Rune. When we think about Thor, even the character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we think of weapons, self-empowerment, and a person who defends their realm. That’s the meaning of Thurisaz.
The easiest way to recognize Thurisaz is to see the image as a thorn sticking out of a branch. Imagine it protecting you from something on the other side.
The reverse of Thurisaz is disease or senseless violence.

Thurisaz as:
...an action?

• Stand up for what you believe in
• Join a protest or challenge yourself in something new

 
...a place in your house?

• The front porch
• The garden

• The toolbox or tool shed

 
...a place in your city?

• A martial arts school
• A challenging workplace

 
...a place in the world?

• Norway
• Vietnam

• Greece and Mesopotamia

...Something to eat?

• Citrus and apples
• Blackberries
• Try an intermittent fasting diet (Aasgardian gods often fast for long periods of time)

 
...a movie theme? Defense, weapons, protection

• Thor!
• Independence Day
• Wonder Woman

 
...a new career?

• Nonfiction writer or copyeditor
• Bodyguard or Security
• Construction or farm work