Called the Hanged Man in many decks, the picture usually depicts a person who is hanging by one foot and is not dead or in danger of dying. Generally, the man hanging by his foot is thought to related to Odin who hung for nine days before being given the prophecy of the runes.
Keywords: Self-discipline, sacrifice, gaining wisdom
Associations: Planet Neptune, Tree of Life Path 23
Upright: This card is showing that it is time to look at life from a different perspective and to be open to the wisdom of the universe. Putting aside one's own desires for the sake of other either voluntarily or by force of circumstances is also indicated.
Reversed: A person is tripping himself up or standing in his own way, possibly by being selfish. Someone is too focused on maintaining his old image or in trying to keep up with the neighbors. This person needs to see the needs of others and to take a new look at life.
