Pulled The Hermit Instead of a Text? The Tarot Said “Heal,” Not “He'll Reply”

Ah, The Hermit. The card that shows up not with a love letter or a sexy paragraph, but with a flashlight and a passive-aggressive suggestion to “do some soul-searching.” It’s the metaphysical equivalent of Carrie Bradshaw typing “I couldn’t help but wonder…” after being ghosted by Mr. Big for the fourth time.

Someone expected fireworks, but the deck delivered a cave, some monk robes, and a cruel reminder that solitude is apparently “growth.” The Hermit doesn’t care about seen-zones, unread messages, or whether the last DM ended in a double tap. The Hermit says, “How about a long walk through your inner trauma forest?”

And let’s be real—The Hermit is that friend who hears relationship problems and recommends journaling instead of revenge. He’s giving Eat Pray Left On Read. He lights the way... just not to the inbox.

Still, there’s something poetic about pulling this card in the middle of a full digital spiral. While the world hits refresh on notifications, The Hermit hits refresh on personal purpose. Sure, it’s not romantic. But it's the kind of glow-up montage that plays before the third-act comeback. Think Elle Woods, but sadder and without the bend and snap.

So maybe the message wasn’t “He’ll reply.” Maybe it was, “Silence is a text. Read it.”