In the Hanged Man we see a naked man, almost a greenman, hanging by one slender ankle from a tree. There are also fruits and mistletoe on this tree. This, coupled with his ritualistic bonds, makes me feel that this is a sacred sacrificial act.
Behind him stands a golden field of wheat with a scythe lying amongst the cut stubble. There are meadow flowers and blackberries.
Why is he hanging upside down - perhaps to get a different perspective on life? Certainly this is one of the messages from this card.
Because he is hanging upside down, his flaccid penis looks erect, showing us that in surrender, we can find potency.
Sometimes we just need to stop raging against the machine and go with the flow. Sometimes we can lose the battle, but still win the war.
How has the Hanged Man been showing up in your life?
