Hanged man

[gurlygurl2004]

Okay what does a Hanged man in upright position(not reversed) in a significant others situation mean? I did a celtic cross reading on tarot.com and in the middle of it my computer lost connection so I didn't get to read the whole thing. It was was also under advice as well.

[Gypsy flower]

the hanged man upright means you are peircing your barrier of consciousness and availing yourself to higher wisdom you are blessed with truth and your faith holds strong when troubles near
but do not let yorself be misled be prepared for new ideas :artist:
the pussycat is ready to roar!

[UnAdept]

Suffering for knowledge. There's a norse (I believe) legend about someone hanging themselves from the World Tree... I don't recall the details. I use the Hanged Man as my signifier, though I know we're supposed to stick to the minor arcana.

[gurlygurl2004]

Okay, cool thanks.

[LisaT4P]

Sacrifice, giving up something important to you to gain something more important. The sacrifice is important, it should be a willing sacrifice and it should leave you enlightened. In a relationship's case you could be sacrificing your own needs for someone else's for a time.

The Norse myth is that Odin hung himself from Yggdrasil, the World Tree, sacrificing himself to himself, to gain the knowledge of the runes.

[Sun_and_Saturn]

Actually, in my deck, the Hanged man is represented by Odin on the tree, and there is runic writing underneath him. According to my booklet (since I am still learning) when the hanged man is reversed, it means gaining true knowledge from an unknown source.

[Windsmith]

The Hanged Man can also represent looking at your situation from a completely new perspective. You're in a place where you can only think; you cannot act. Now take some time to consider the situation. Maybe you'll see something you couldn't have otherwise. Much like the Tower or the 10 of Swords, the Hanged Man is a "nowhere to go but up" card; once you're hanging upside down, what else do you have to lose? But in the case of the Hanged Man, there's a sense that he (and by extension, you) could return to the upright at any time - but that you'll probably have to give something up to get there.

[Temptation]

I agree with most here. The Hanged Man signifies sacrifice, giving up something, knowing that it is for the best. It also signifies full acceptance of an awkward or uncomfortable situation, knowing that it will be worth it in the end.

[gurlygurl2004]

Okay I have an idea, could someone PM me please and I'll tell you more about what I was asking and maybe that will help me understand what the hanged man was in this particular situation. And personally I sort of asking about someone in particular.

[tarotgirljess]

In my deck it basicly boils down to. you got yourself into this situation you can get yourself out. you are the one that has to call it.
The hanged man is in an ackward position, but he got himself there. however if he wants down he can do it. He's not activly strapped to the cross/stake ect. You are the only one that can change this situation.
hope that helps a bit

[KiNoRonin]

Suffering for knowledge. There's a norse (I believe) legend about someone hanging themselves from the World Tree... I don't recall the details. I use the Hanged Man as my signifier, though I know we're supposed to stick to the minor arcana.


That was Odin who hanged himself the World Tree in order to gain Enlightenment.

And I always thought that you were supposed to stick to the Major Arcanas in order to have your Signifier Card.

KNR

[KiNoRonin]

The Norse myth is that Odin hung himself from Yggdrasil, the World Tree, sacrificing himself to himself, to gain the knowledge of the runes.


Tadashi Desu (bowing politely)
:graduate:

KNR

[KiNoRonin]

The Hanged Man can also represent looking at your situation from a completely new perspective. You're in a place where you can only think; you cannot act. Now take some time to consider the situation. Maybe you'll see something you couldn't have otherwise. Much like the Tower or the 10 of Swords, the Hanged Man is a "nowhere to go but up" card; once you're hanging upside down, what else do you have to lose? But in the case of the Hanged Man, there's a sense that he (and by extension, you) could return to the upright at any time - but that you'll probably have to give something up to get there.


That is Entirely Correct! Totemo Tadashi Desu!


KNR

[KiNoRonin]

Konnichi Wa to All:

Budhism is one of my Favorite Religions and there is a Story about the Budha that ties into the Hanged Man Card.

The Great Budha, in order to achieve Enlightenment, he sat nearby by the "Bodhi" Tree, and vowed not to move until he reached Enlightenment. The Story goes that the Demon Maya didnt want The Budha to attain Enlightenment, so he sent illusions of Archers to Fire Arrows at The Budha, but the Budha ignored the Arrows and they did not Harm him. Then Maya sent Beautiful Dancing Women in order to tempt Budha, but The Great Budha Ignored them and was not Tempted. Maya gave up and The Great Budha gained his Enlightenment.

KNR