Friday 18 January 2013

Edmonton Tarot: The Hermit (IX)


Interpretation: The Hermit card denotes solitude, introspection and soul-searching. The person who draws this card may be at a crossroads in a relationship or in life. It is time to re-evaluate and seek something more.

Image: The Riverdale Labyrinth is my favourite labyrinth in Edmonton. This portable Cretan labyrinth is set up in a local community centre four times a year, once in every season. The labyrinth is made of long strands of golden beads stitched down on a large base of blue and violet broadcloth. I never miss a chance to walk this labyrinth!

[Photo by Sheryl Ackerman. Used with her permission.]

27 comments:

Suzanne said...

I hope to walk a labyrinth one day. It looks like a great way to do some walking meditation!

Sulky Kitten said...

That is not what I expected the Hermit card to be, but I like it. Crossroads need lots of thought.

Anonymous said...

I like the Hermit card, I can relate to this,

DEZMOND said...

I'd probably get exactly that card...

turquoisemoon said...

It's time for me to see if there are any labyrinths in KC!?

Anonymous said...

That is all so very interesting, thank you for sharing!

I just bought a deck of tarot not long ago, but haven't used them yet.

35jupe said...

Now I want to make one.

Get in line, labyrinth. Get in line. (It's beautiful.)

Jeanne said...

A lovely idea to use strands of beads! Been wondering what to do with all those beads we got at Mardi Gras!

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

Always wanted to walk a labyrinth~~you are fortunate to have one that comes you you!
I think *The Hermit* describes me to a *T* right at the moment....

XXOO~~
Anne

Lois said...

I love that image... So cool with the bead strand.

Cheryl said...

Love the labrynth!

Anonymous said...

The Hermit = practically my "mascot".

Wendy S. said...

Seems like there's a lot of we hermits around which is a nice feeling. To walk around a labyrinth in a sacred manner is such a gift to a hermit. Maybe someday I'll walk one in Edmontun.

jaz@octoberfarm said...

what a great idea the beads are.

Laeli said...

wow. that must have been a true labour of love!~

CraveCute said...

The Labyrinth is beautiful! The Hermit card is not a bad thing, we all need a little introspection!

Jane said...

Wow, very nice! I didn't know about this.

I'm such a hermit at times that you could have also just posted my pic :)

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

An indoor labyrinth---I can dig that! Especially this time of year.

I can think of a few times in my life when the Hermit card applied to me.

Introverted Art said...

Sounds like this is my card right now Debra...

MrsDuncanMahogany said...

That labyrinth is totally cool!! Love the Hermit card. I can relate on a few levels with that one.

laughingwolf said...

:)

Riot Kitty said...

I think the hermit card was made for me!

DWei said...

Oh, this is neat. The only thing similar that I've walked through is a corn maze.

The Dancing Crone said...

Nice picture. I'm not sure if I told you I had contacted a woman who was teaching?/monitoring?/making available?/ labyrinth time in this area. She never contacted me back and I've lost her address. When the time is right I guess ...

Magic Love Crow said...

I would love to walk this Labyrinth! I can relate to this card right now! Take Care ;o)

yellowdoggranny said...

I wonder if they would put one in at the wrh..??

Anonymous said...

I am the Hermit. Especially in the winter.