{"id":17741,"date":"2025-01-28T13:25:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T02:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightmygaia.com\/?p=17741"},"modified":"2025-01-28T13:56:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T02:56:54","slug":"lingering-in-the-hermit-energies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightmygaia.com\/?p=17741","title":{"rendered":"Lingering in the Hermit energies"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hello beautiful souls I hope you\u2019re all doing well. I was thinking this morning, wow it\u2019s nearly the END of January already and I feel I am still in that \u201cinward\/introverted\u201d zone of clearing the decks, clearing the energies of 2024 before I welcome in the fresh, shiny, super-focussed plans of 2025 plans.<\/em> though it may seem like I’m behind the curve, my energy has been super-charged and positive \u2013 I\u2019ve been working with clients, I\u2019ve been painting and I\u2019ve been doing \u201call the things\u201d, (even a tiny bit of socialising with a new neighbour) but much of my \u201cinward thoughts and energy\u201d has been focussed on all the things I wanted to finish in 2024. This in itself is worthy of note since my last blog post was titled, \u201cUnfinished Business\u201d. Interestingly, in my New Year Reading 12 months before, I drew the Hermit card for December 2024 \u2026 The Hermit Card, is a Major Arcana card and it feels like January is still in The Hermit energy (for me at least).<\/p>\n\n

Numerologically speaking The Hermit \u00a0is a 9 and the 9\u2019s are generally about looking back (or looking inward) to see how far you\u2019ve come \u2013 it\u2019s the penultimate step in the journey to 10 (which is all about the end of a cycle). Hmm I\u2019ve just realised when you add up the year we are in – 2+0+2+5 = 9. \u00a0Woooo \u2026. Co-incidence?<\/p>\n\n

The Hermit is all about who we are, what we want and how we can achieve it. According to Thoth it combines two valuable extremes: the depth of experience and the high level of recognition. People generally have mixed emotions about the Hermit Card. It can signal a time of fear or loneliness \u2013 even abandonment \u2026 but I would say that\u2019s a misunderstanding of the true nature of The Hermit. Or should I say, at least a misunderstanding of ALL the facets of the Hermit.<\/p>\n\n

If you follow the call of The Hermit voluntarily you will feel enriched and dare I say it \u201cempowered\u201d with a sense of being grounded, self-sufficient, full of light, strength and a quiet, contented happiness. Think about snuggling up with a good book while the wind is howling outside \u2013 that\u2019s Hermit energy. \u00a0I do understand though, if you don\u2019t want that time alone, or that introspective time, it can feel tough. I have felt both those extremes in my life. Nowadays, for me, it\u2019s a call back to focus on what\u2019s important, and perhaps that is the message \u2013 even when things are tough \u2013 focus on what you want, and how you can achieve it.<\/p>\n\n

So with all that said, I have two things I wish to focus on this year. One is about my writing time. I have spent my whole career, writing for others and mentoring others (which I still love and still feel so lucky to do), but “me” the writer\u2019 gets squeezed out. It\u2019s my fault because I take on and do \u201call the things\u201d \u2026lol… which brings me on to my second thing “establishing healthier boundaries” which will in turn give me more time to write.

As Mr P says, yes it\u2019s nearly the end of January \u2013 BUT – \u201cit is still January\u201d, so I can make good on that promise to myself \u2026 you will see much more \u201crandom\u201d writings from me as the year progresses \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n

So my question to you is \u2013 imagine you are sitting in the Hermit energy right now. Do you feel lonely, or do you feel excited and invigorated to have this alone time to plot and plan the journey to your dreams? I\u2019ll share my thoughts on loneliness in another post \u2026 but for now, what brings you that warm glow inside? It doesn\u2019t have to be off-the charts happiness \u2013 it can be a gentle, comforting, quiet feeling.<\/p>\n\n

I may still be feeling a tad introverted, I may still be sorting out my unfinished business, but in writing this post, I made one tiny step into the new shiny, promise for a super-focussed new year. And that’s all it takes – little steps heading in the direction you wish to travel.<\/p>\n\n

If you had big plans for 2025 – relax – it’s still January after all. I hope you are all living gently and giving space and time to your inner Hermit.<\/p>\n\n

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