Each of the archetypes has gifts, abilities, and challenges associated with it. These stay with us for an entire lifetime. By understanding the gifts, abilities, and challenges that each gateway presents us with, we can determine where we are in balance, where we are out of balance, and how we can regain balance in our life.
The Moon and the Hermit work together to focus the individual on their spiritual paths in life, and on what their personal truth is. The Moon focuses on balancing the civilized and the instinctual aspects of the Seeker. How the Seeker sees themselves, how they portray themselves, and how other people see them is all part of this energy. Archetypal memories … memories from past lifetimes … are part of this path. We are looking at the Seeker’s ability to make good choices by determining the difference between reality and illusion.
The Hermit speaks of an inner journey, the journey to find our personal truth. It also speaks of the completion of the journey. The Hermit allows the Seeker to connect with his/her core, or inner essence. Inner resources and past experiences guide the Seeker into seeing themselves and their path clearly. The Hermit also asks that the Seeker, once they understand their own truth, share it with others.
Bonnie Cehovet