Self-sacrifice, Sacrifice, Devotion, Bound.
With the Hanged man there is often a sense of fatalism, waiting for something to happen. Or a fear of loss from a situation, rather than gain.
The Hanged Man is perhaps the most fascinating card in the deck. It reflects the story of Odin who offered himself as a sacrifice in order to gain knowledge. Hanging from the world tree, wounded by a spear, given no bread or mead, he hung for nine days. On the last day, he saw on the ground runes that had fallen from the tree, understood their meaning, and, coming down, scooped them up for his own. All knowledge is to be found in these runes.
The Hanged Man, in similar fashion, is a card about suspension, not life or death. It signifies selflessness, sacrifice and prophecy. You make yourself vulnerable and in doing so, gain illumination. You see the world differently, with almost mystical insights.
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7 comments:
Hi there Georgina I love your take on the sketch those paperartsy papers are fantastic and I love your take on my sketch fabulous. I also love your daughters piece in the post above fabulous. Hugs Pascale
Hi Georgina, this is fab...i love the papers and the image is gorgeous...thanx for joining us at winter wonderland this week....hugs Lesley xx
I love it! It's wonderful Georgina, fab papers, fab stamp and a brilliant take on the sketch! Thanks for playing with us this week! Your daughter's hangy is gorgeous too, just my kind of thing! :o) xx
What a lovely card Georgina - gorgeous image and papers. Thanks for joining in with us at Winter Wonderland.
Lynda xxx
Hi Georgina i left a commet here don't know where it wen?? Gorgeous card luv the image fabby papers, great take on the sketch. Thank you for joining us at Winter Wonderland this week, hope t see you next week. Your daughters work is stunning, sue.x
I love the image you've used here .... and love the card .... gorgeous!
Thnak you for joining us at Winter Wonderland.
Teri xx
superbe j'aime beaucoup bravo
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