The Hermit....as never seen before!
Instead of an older, bearded man in a gray cloak holding a lantern in front of him, we see a younger man who appears to be nude...looking through the opening of a strange cave. Actually, I am not quite sure if he is inside a cave or standing out in the open. My first thought was a cave, because you can see a tiny "opening" in the distance with blue sky...
The Hermit's lantern in the Quest is simply a bright globe of light... he is finding his way through the cave (or forest) and directly in front of him are some greenish, speckled rocks (?)... does anyone else notice that these "spots" almost look like human figures??? Strange....I can almost see these figures--heads, legs--yet they also look like clouds or smoke....very interesting!!!
I love the owl in this card....he is almost completely camouflaged by the darkness...wisdom, vision. I see the spider, again, hidden by darkness, and a large, spotted beetle which looks very spider-like to me (*shiver*). The spider traditionally represents patience, skill, because of its weaving abilities....it works diligently at crafting its web, and then waits patiently to capture its prey.....
I think that this Hermit is in search of something, finding his way toward the blue sky opening ahead of him....and will need patience as he continues on his journey....
Luna