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The Hanged ManEvery Tarot deck has its own images and symbolism which must then be filtered through the psyche of the reader and the context of the question. However for the benefit of beginners, below are some possible interpretations and meanings of The Hanged Man as a starting point for your own personal exploration of the Tarot.
Reading The CardThe Hanged Man is not a victim - he has gone to his fate happily and smiles out at us. This is his card, not that of the hangman. He is serene and content - it is his tormentors who will ultimately suffer.The Hanged Man has that precious gift - a cause in which he believes totally and for which he is willing to risk all, give all. This is a card of self-sacrifice for the good of others. Many people of religious persuasion draw parallels between the Hanged Man and religious figures such as Christ. Oppressors know the power of a martyr such as The Hanged Man. Often the State seeks to cripple dissidents financially rather than impose custodial sentences. If well aspected in a Tarot reading, this card can indicate sacrifice for a cause, giving up one thing to obtain something greater. If badly aspected this card can indicate loss of faith and lack of true commitment, and "fair weather friends". It indicates an over-emphasis on the short term at the expense of the long. What do you really care about?
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