The rope restricts "The Hanged Man's" movement, but cannot stop his thinking. Sometimes changing your perspective can make many things much simpler. At the same time, "The Hanged Man" also represents compassion and sympathy; he sacrifices himself to fulfill others. Want to master the use of the Rider-Waite Tarot for divination? Come and take a look at the Rider-Waite Tarot special section on Huayi Divination Network!
Basic Information of the Hanged Man Card
Card Name: The Hanged Man
Corresponding Card: 8 Strength
Corresponding Zodiac: Pisces
Corresponding Figure: Prometheus
Element: Water
Key Words: Sacrifice, Waiting, Self-restraint, Retreating to Advance, Seeing from Another Perspective
Strengthening Cards: The Fool, The High Priestess, Strength, Seven of Swords, Ten of Swords
Corresponding Card: 8 Strength
Corresponding Zodiac: Pisces
Corresponding Figure: Prometheus
Element: Water
Key Words: Sacrifice, Waiting, Self-restraint, Retreating to Advance, Seeing from Another Perspective
Strengthening Cards: The Fool, The High Priestess, Strength, Seven of Swords, Ten of Swords
Card Description
In the image, a man is tied upside down on a T-shaped tree trunk. His bound hands form a triangle, and his legs cross into a cross, forming together a alchemical symbol in Western alchemy. This suggests the completion of a great endeavor, while also implying a process of moving from base desires to moral elevation. The color changes from top to bottom (red pants, blue shirt, golden halo) correspond with the three tiers of a cleric's headpiece and the three concentric circles in the Wheel of Fate, representing the physical, mental, and spiritual realms respectively. This order highlights the significance of seeing from another perspective. The golden shoes on his feet not only indicate the lofty spirit of sacrifice, but also suggest that morality (or ethics) holds the highest position, even when considering a change of perspective—ethics should always come first.
Interpretation of the Card: He is an embodiment of Odin, who, in pursuit of knowledge, faced trials and sacrificed himself by hanging upside down on a tree. He did not feel pain, but instead silently reflected in this terrible situation. As long as you are patient, your sacrifice will eventually be rewarded.
