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:
Love your tag book, so many details to look at.
Yvonne x
Love your tag book, so many details to look at.
Yvonne x
Gorgeous tags, love them. x
Hey there Georgy Girl! Hows tricks? I can see the mojo's flowing well at your end, this is just the most beautiful tag book - and fairies - so well up your street. Funnily enough I found a fairy in my stash which I borrowed offf someone a couple of years ago - cant think who that might be ;o Hope you are all ok, love to Jo
x Michelle
A beautiful tag book with so many wonderful details. Fabulous. Have a great day. Angela
They are beautiful Hun. I haven't crafted in ages. Xxx
Really love this tag book. Hugs Bee
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