This is The Hermit from the Haindl Tarot. On each of the Major Arcana cards in this deck, there is a Hebrew letter, a rune, and an astrological sign. On this card, the Hebrew letter is Yod (hand), the run is I (ice), and the astrological sign is Virgo. I haven't studied this deck enough to expound any more on the meanings of those symbols, but The Hermit generally represents withdrawal from outside interests and turning within, or a teacher or guide who can help us achieve our spiritual goals.

In this card, the Hermit holds a lantern illuminating the darkness, and is surrounded by birds symbolizing (as the little white book for this deck says) the spirit. I also note that at least two of the birds appear to be owls, which would indicate wisdom.

In 78 Degrees of Wisdom, Pollack says:

As an emblem of personal development, rather than a guide, the Hermit signifies the idea that only by withdrawing from the outer world can we awaken the inner self. Those who see the Tarot in two halves, with the Wheel of Fortune as the mid-point, view the Hermit as the period of contemplation before the Wheel of Life turns towards its second half.

The card description at Tarot.com says: "The challenge of what has traditionally been known as the Hermit card is to be able to recognize a teacher in a humble disguise. This font of mysterious knowledge will not make it easy for the student to acquire his wisdom, as it takes time and long contemplation to fathom what he knows. He often speaks wordlessly, or in ancient and barbaric tongues, communicating with the elements, animals and Nature herself."

I like that line, "a teacher in a humble disguise." It reminds me of the Bible verse (Hebrews 13:2): "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." The Hermit reminds us that we can learn from the most unlikely sources, that we need to be open to those who would teach us, whether or not they come in a form that we recognize or expect. The Hermit tells us that by turning inward and withdrawing from outside influences, we can come to a deeper understanding about ourselves and advance spiritually.

I bought this deck solely because of the beautiful artwork, and later discovered that the cards are layered with meaning. It's one of the more unique decks that I own, and one that I hope to spend a lot more time with over the next few months.