Are We All In Hermit Mode?

Journey to claim Individual Power

As I sit to write this post on a Monday morning, the house is quiet and the blinds are closed. Perhaps like many of you, I'm a morning person and love nothing more than to flood my home with sunshine and light to start the day. But today, I woke up with a strong pull to remain still and invite quiet. To be introspective and spend a little extra time at my altars, lighting incense and candles. Giving thanks to Spirit, my Ancestors and welcoming the presence of Divine Source energy. It felt humbling and powerful all at once. It felt like the Hermit archetype, taking a time out in order to move forward in time, confident in the next phase of life, ushering in and owning a greater sense of self.

It's Virgo season which rules the Hermit, and with the New Moon in Virgo having recently tagged us all in different ways, there's a universal call to assess, own and create our reality. The Hermit, aided by it's Virgo nature, doesn't see that as a chore but rather an opportunity to get closer to Spirit and gain knowledge that can be used in practical ways to improve daily life. You've probably heard the saying, "As within, so without," which are the Hermit's words to live by. The challenge for most of us is monitoring and shifting what lies within -- our thoughts, habits, routines, health and a powerful desire to make this life count. That's a tall order, especially given the tumultuous and chaotic state of the world we must forcefully and faithfully occupy. Along those lines, I ran across this fitting summary of the Hermit's energy and want to share:

Riiiiight?!! With so many issues and needs demanding our attention and effort, it's essential to make time and create space to simply BE. I agree with the writer that the Hermit card is often greeted with a forlorn sigh in readings because we immediately think isolation, aloneness, perhaps even a lack of support from the world around us. But that's not the case. The Hermit (9) -- which falls after the character building and "shine on" energy of Strength (8), and precedes the Jupiter inspired "keep it pushing" Wheel of Fortune (10) -- is surrounded by seen and unseen forces willing to assist. The traditional lamp it carries lights the path, the earth sustains and supports, and Spirit is in lock step BECAUSE you are more reachable in solitude -- whether that's during meditation, taking walks or doing any activity that promotes mindfulness, a clear head, third eye opened and heartbeat steady. At its core, the Hermit, and this Virgo season, is about radical, no excuses necessary self care. Be encouraged to seek pathways to greater self knowledge. Be compassionate with yourself and try to eliminate overwhelming thoughts, unhealthy habits or even outside connections that foster anxiety or anger over inspiration and motivation.

The Present Moment is all we have - one hour at a time, one day at a time, one year at a time, one life at a time. Take a lesson from the Hermit and discover the power that stems from being comfortable with silence or slowing down or switching up. It's not about separating yourself from others or being resigned to feeing alone. It's about appreciating your unique relationship to the Divine, and voluntarily devoting more time to develop that relationship so you can better co-create the life you desire and deserve.

Wishing you all the good and more!! -- Afefe