The Tarot of Marseille is said to be one of the oracles, currently used, that is older and known to the present day. Even those who claim that its true essence is influenced by the ancient Egyptians. This deck contains clearly Egyptian, Christian and Pagan reminiscences.
[IX] The Hermit/The Pilgrim
Prudence, wisdom, patience, silence, spiritual advance, divine inspiration, circumspection, retirement from participation in current events, solitude. Pilgrimage. Quest for wisdom. Could be a teacher. A period of spiritual and intellectual personal development.
Invertido:
Immaturity, viciousness, darkness, stubbornness, deception, betrayal, too much or insufficient prudence. Misanthrope, misogyny, celibacy, excessively shy person. Hidden enemies.
Absolutely everything related to human nature, both physical and psychic (soul), is reflected in it. Therefore, the hidden wisdom is almost infinite that summarizing them in a few words would be an impossible task.
Although exhaustive studies have been carried out where this tarot comes from, he still does not know exactly in which country he was born. Many historians have dedicated much of their lives to investigating the origin of the Tarot de Marseille, which you can find today