The Hermit Reversed

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