2025: A Hermit Year – The Call to Go Within

As we step into 2025, we move under the influence of The Hermit, the ninth card in the Major Arcana. In numerology, 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 gives us 9 – the number of the seeker, the sage, and the spiritual guide. The Hermit is a quiet card, yet its message is profound: this is a year for reflection, inner growth, and personal truth.

Unlike fast-paced, action-driven energies of previous years, a Hermit year invites us to slow down, retreat, and take stock. It’s not about isolation for the sake of avoidance, but rather intentional solitude to reconnect with ourselves on a deeper level.

This is a powerful time for:

• Spiritual practice – whether it’s tarot, meditation, journalling, or simply walking in nature.
• Inner work – healing old wounds, letting go of distractions, and tuning into your own voice.
• Re-evaluating goals – asking what truly matters and adjusting your path accordingly.

For business owners and creatives, 2025 may bring a shift in focus. It’s a year where quality over quantity rules, and authentic alignment becomes more important than flashy success. Trust your inner compass – The Hermit reminds us that the light we seek is already within us.

As always with tarot, the energy of the year is a guide, not a rulebook. Some may feel called to rest; others may find themselves stepping up as teachers or guides for others – Hermit energy also speaks to wisdom sharing when the time is right.

So if 2024 left you feeling burnt out or off-course, 2025 offers a reset. This is your year to unplug, realign, and walk your own path – lantern in hand, heart wide open.