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:
They are all beautiful craftings Georgina. Wishing you a Happy Christmas and a Joyous New Year my friend. Annette x
I love your choices,the cotton reels are FAB. Hope you have a Happy Christmas and New Year. Yvonne xx
Lovely projects! Thanks for sharing your talents with us in Blogland. The decoupage card is awesome!
Gorgeous projects.
Ann xxx
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