Each year has a card based on numerology and the Major Arcana of the Tarot. For 2025, the numerology associated with the year is 9 (2+0+2+5). The ninth Major Arcana card in the tarot is The Hermit—a card of profound introspection and discovery. This is our card of the year!
THE HERMIT
In 2025, The Hermit invites you to turn inward, seeking wisdom not from external sources but from within. In a world where we share so many trends and opinions in each passing moment, autonomous thought and introspection are more important now than ever. The journey ahead isn’t about isolation and disconnection. Rather, it’s about tuning out the noise of the external world and connecting more deeply with your own truth. Stepping into a new year, you may feel the pull to slow down, to reflect, and to prioritize the quiet moments that allow you to find clarity and, subsequently, growth.
Astrologically, 2025 mirrors this reflective energy, especially with Saturn’s journey through Pisces continuing through the year. This transit asks you to soften your boundaries and cultivate a connection to your spirituality at large. Pisces is known for its sensitivity and creative influence. As Saturn (the planet of karma and discipline) moves through this sign, it challenges you to merge the practical with the mystical. Much like The Hermit, Saturn’s time in Pisces encourages you to integrate wisdom gained from life’s challenges with a sense of curiosity—toward yourself and the world around you. This combination can help you face your inner shadows with maturity and compassion, finding value in your ability to surrender to the unknown.
Additionally, with Pluto in Aquarius throughout this new year, our collective consciousness will be stirred, igniting transformation within all of us. This transit urges you to question outdated systems and belief systems so you can rethink the future of humanity. But amid this massive shift, The Hermit reminds you that true change begins within. To contribute to the collective in a meaningful way, you must first understand your personal role and responsibilities in the grander scheme.
The Hermit asks you: What are you seeking in 2025 and beyond? Are you willing to pause long enough to find the answers you’re searching for from within? Instead of asking everyone what you should be doing/wearing/thinking/feeling about the situations in your life, this is a year to take your power back through self-connection. This card asks you to find a delicate balance between solitude and genuine connection, asking you to withdraw when necessary. Remember the wisdom you gain from sharing your personal truths with others. Discernment is key here! The Hermit’s journey is not one of loneliness but of purposeful isolation, stepping back from the noise to cultivate something richer within as needed.
As you move through 2025, be diligent in embracing the pauses, the reflections, and the quiet revelations. Make time to be alone, integrating solo dates into your weekly schedule to unpack what you’re thinking, experiencing, and feeling in real-time. Suppressing your emotions will no longer distract you from your inner work. Staying in misaligned relationships just for the sake of avoiding loneliness is a thing of the past! This year, the value of personal time and reflection in your personal growth cannot be overstated.
Use this brand new year to deepen your understanding of yourself. Trust that the insights you uncover will guide you forward with more clarity and purpose. You may be inspired to try new hobbies, take classes, or pick up new skills that widen your view of the world unexpectedly. Consider how many more connections and opportunities come from being skilled, multi-lingual, well-read, or well-traveled. Your conversations with others will deepen as you spend quality time with yourself and your desires. All three Mercury retrograde periods this year will occur in fire signs, signaling that calculated risks, travel, cross-cultural exposure, and adventurous spirits will be most highly rewarded in 2025.
While it might seem like the world is rushing ahead, The Hermit reminds you to take your time—because sometimes, slowing down is the only way to truly move forward. The message isn’t to speed up and be productive all of the time. It’s to stay authentic to yourself and go at your own pace, regardless of how other people feel about it. Enjoy every moment of this new year, especially the moments you create for yourself full of solitude, rest, and reflection.
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