The Hermit

Element: Fire

The design of The Hermit card, number 9, is inspired by Master Ji Xianlin, a renowned scholar and cultural authority in China. He was a lifelong professor at Peking University, chairman of the Academic Committee of the Chinese Culture Institute, and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Fluent in 12 languages, his translation of Tocharian is a rare expertise, with only a handful of people in the world who understand it today. He was also a cat lover, and on his desk, in addition to books and manuscripts, there was often an adorable white cat. Much like a hermit, Ji Xianlin served as a mentor in life, guiding us toward spiritual growth. The light of the hexagram (Star of David) symbolizes wisdom, reminding us that, more often than not, self-reflection and solitude awaken the inner self, helping us grow and move to the next level.

Keywords: Solitude, contemplation and introspection, caution, self-improvement, guidance, growth

Relationships:
1. Needing time alone
2. Protecting oneself, fear of being hurt
3. Pursuing spiritual connection
4. Singleness or unrequited love

Career & Study:
1. Ability to think independently
2. Providing guidance to others
3. Progress through reflection

Finance:
1. Ability to earn money
2. A gentleman loves wealth and acquires it by proper means

Mental & Spiritual Health:
1. Full of wisdom and great compassion    2. Clear understanding of inner needs

Keywords: Avoidance, conservatism, cowardice, loneliness and self-isolation, closed-off, misleading, suspicious

Relationships:
1. Avoiding problems
2. Inferiority complex and overthinking
3. Emotional needs remain unmet
4. Superficial relationships

Career & Study:
1. Lack of focus and careless mistakes
2. Overly concerned with others' opinions, critical and picky
3. Irrational decisions and loss of direction

Finance:
1. Lack of planning and inability to control spending
2. Selfishness and stinginess

Mental & Spiritual Health:
1. Closing oneself off    2. Troubled by needless worries