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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4 comments:
Stunning - lovely - inspirational piece of work hun (HUGS) Liz
This is a beautiful card, love that image have used it myself for a wedding anniversary card. Congratulations on becoming a member of the DT, you have done them proud. Annette x
This is fabulous my friend and we shall want you for as long as you wish to stay xx Your talents compliment the rest of the team so welcome aboard x Janet
Your in the team now hun and deserve to be there with your gorgeous work. Not so long ago I joined (as you know) and wondered why Janet said much the same to me, you are in the team Georgina hun because you deserve to be and you do add to the wonderful diverse mix that is the TT DT. xxx & (((Hugs))) Zoe
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