If you are the hermit: you have lost faith in vour fellow men and would like to withdraw. Living with your partner in an isolated place: your relationship needs a major overhaul—in some cases, only a separation will do.
Depth Psychology: A hermit often symbolizes a wise counselor; sometimes it means you have lost faith in a person or in humanity and that you would like to “get away from it all.” Are you feeling lonely right now? Do you need peace and quiet, to find a place where you can think about the world, yourself, and your life? See Guru. [1]
2- There are two types of hermit. One withdraws from life in order to live an entirely spiritual existence and knows that others will care for his bodily needs.
The other travels throughout the world using his knowledge and expertise to help others. In dreams if we meet the hermit, we are discovering the dimension in ourselves which has a spiritual awareness.
3- A holy man, or the Wise Old Man (See also: Introduction) will often appear in dreams as the hermit. [2]
The hermit also can symbolize that you are in a period of self reflection where you are reevaluating all that you’ve learned and are trying to find a sense of inner peace.
If you are a hermit yourself, you will pursue researches into intricate subjects, and will take great interest in the discussions of the hour.
To find yourself in the abode of a hermit, denotes unselfishness toward enemies and friends alike. [4]
Dreaming that a hermit gives you shelter denotes generosity toward friends and enemies. [5]
On the other hand, if you dreamed of being a hermit, you can expect to have ups and downs but eventual peace of mind. [7]
2. A desire or need to withdraw from the fray for a while; time alone.
3. Fear or shyness about trying something new, taking risks.
4. Serenity and peace can come from self-knowledge and quiet contemplation. [8]
To dream of taking up the life of a hermit is an omen of doing something that will make you unpopular. [11]
A religious devotee [16]
becoming a: your lack of faith has caused you to withdraw.
being a: much misery caused by unfaithful friends; pursue your own research, alone.
in tattered clothes, a: your reserved and self-centered efforts wil bear no gains.
of a: if you had been more daring, you would have gained more. [20]