IX - The Hermit

Virgo Season 09.20.2023

There are just a couple more days left of Virgo Season!

More and more, Virgo Season becomes Hermit Season for me. But that could have something to do with my Virgo Moon and the few sad-versaries during this time.

We all need to pull away from the world from time to time. It's necessary and nourishing. It allows for catch-up time, extra rest, and, if you're lucky, space to continue your journey of self.

This can be harder for some than others. It used to be so difficult for me, especially in my 20s; I had the most FOMO!

But now, my "cave" has become so comfortable that it can be challenging to re-emerge.

The Hermit Tarot Card aligns with Virgo and represents wisdom: inner wisdom and world knowledge. The necessity to pull away from the world to know thyself to empower one's self and the power to know when it's time to return to the world a more evolved version.

This Hermit Card is from the Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle.

"If everything was perfect, you would
never learn, and you would never grow.
-Beyoncé Knowles"

I picked this quote because Queen B is The Virgo, and it's a great way to look at The Hermit's energy.

Whether you're alone or in the world, it will never be perfect. The Hermit's energy is necessary because learning and growing are necessary.

I like this Hermit Card because the half-open laptop represents how instantly we're connected to the world, knowledge, and each other. And the balance of our journeys as individuals and our need to be part of society and community. Too much of either isn't healthy.

I love that Bey has a quote as a Virgo about perfectionism. Perfectionism is the shadow side of Virgo. The risk of wanting things to be perfect is that it can stop you from doing anything. Same with never learning or growing. The result is the same: feeling or being stuck. 

For example, I've been struggling with what to say for this card for days. I've been in my head and my stuff instead of practicing what I preach and allowing more to just be.

Because honestly, right now, when I ask myself what I want and need, the answer has been 'nothing'. Which means I'm giving myself anxiety over literally nothing.

This season likes to teach me the balance of taking care of myself and the pressures I can put on myself as a business owner. When I'm taking a break, I worry about my business. When I'm keeping up with my work, I worry about burnout. All while perfectionism rears its ugly little head.

Because I rely on social media for my business, I have to remind myself that just because it doesn't get posted doesn't mean it doesn't count. The need to put social media on the back burner for a moment doesn't mean I put myself, my business, or others there, too. 

Am I doing enough for myself? Am I showing up enough for those I care about? This is precisely what Virgo Season and The Hermit support: self-reflection.

I needed to acknowledge that my "accomplishments" this season were personal, intimate, vulnerable, and necessary. 
 
Re-recognizing that neither my nor my business's value is solely based on my social media success. And none of it can be or needs to be perfect. 

And what is the overall "answer"?
To be present and take moments to ground whenever possible. 

What are your favorite grounding practices? Would it be helpful if I shared examples of things to try?

If you're using an oracle deck, choose the card that closest represents wisdom, elders, or ancestors as your "Hermit card."

I'll be out of my cave soon!