A young man dangles by one foot, tied to a crosspiece of leafy wood. His arms are folded behind his back, forming a triangle, and rather than looking frightened or in pain, he appears quite serene. Although he hangs above the earth, he is still connected to it because one foot is attached to the wood. The youth has evolved from his position as Fool, and as his journey continues he knows he must make sacrifices. This sacrifice is a spiritual one, and once he has completed his ordeal, he will experience a transformation, much like the Norse god Odin did after spending nine days hanging in the tree of knowledge.
The Hanged Man is a card of profound significance, although a lot of its meanings are hidden. This card is an indicator of wisdom as yet untapped or undiscovered, and even of prophetic power. The Hanged Man shows us a pause in our life, a moment of suspension in time. Material temptations are conquered on the way to spiritual transformation.
When reversed, the Hanged Man shows us someone who is resistent to spiritual influences or refused to accept that sacrifices must be made in order to grow and evolve. There is a sense of self-absorption, and of being too wrapped up in material matters.
The Hanged Man is a card of profound significance, although a lot of its meanings are hidden. This card is an indicator of wisdom as yet untapped or undiscovered, and even of prophetic power. The Hanged Man shows us a pause in our life, a moment of suspension in time. Material temptations are conquered on the way to spiritual transformation.
When reversed, the Hanged Man shows us someone who is resistent to spiritual influences or refused to accept that sacrifices must be made in order to grow and evolve. There is a sense of self-absorption, and of being too wrapped up in material matters.