The Mystique Tarot  by Moon Masque
"The art of letting things happen, action through non-action, letting go of oneself, as taught by Meister Eckhart, became for me the key opening the door to the way." ~Carl Gustav Jung




THE HANGED MAN



Suspension

Reversal

Releasing

Sacrifice

Surrender

Behind the Lens
It  wasn't  until  I  took my first balloon ride that I learned that the balloon is not meant to be steared.  There  I was, suspended a  mile  above  the  earth,  with  no  idea which direction the balloon might take me. I was able to view the world from a very different vantage  point then. It was an exhilirating feeling.

When  I think of the qualities of the Hanged Man, it takes me back  to  my  balloon  ride.  By surrendering  control  to  the  wind, I experienced  first-hand  what  it  felt like to 'let go', and 'just be'.  

The Card's Meaning
The  Hanged Man symbolizes  the sacrifice  of something  in order to acquire something else more important. There are times, for the sake of growth,  when life forces us to define  what is of  significance  and  what is of less value to us. Sometimes, our desires no longer seem as important once we determine our true inner needs.

In  readings, the  Hanged Man can signify the necessity to 'let go'. When we release control, oftentimes  we  discover  solutions  we  would not  have been able to acquire through force of will. By surrendering to the wisdom of our Higher Selves, we are able to  trust the  Source to guide our affairs in the right direction.

The  Hanged   Man  also  teaches  us  that  we  can   move  forward  more  freely  by   simply standing  still. Sometimes when we most  want to  act,  it  is  better  to  wait.  By  suspending our actions we can  take  the  time needed  to  determine  the  best  course  for  the   future.

The  card can  also signify a reversal in thinking or a new clarity of insight gained by viewing our  lives  from  an  entirely  different  angle.   Achieving  illumination  requires us to move
into  the   unknown   territory   of   our  inner  selves  and  examine  our  deepest  thoughts.
Home   The Fool   The Magician   The High Priestess   The Empress   The Emperor   The Hierophant  
The Lovers   The Chariot   Strength   The Hermit   The Wheel of Fortune   Justice   The Hanged Man   Death  
Temperance   The Devil   The Tower   The Star   The Moon   The Sun   Judgment   The World

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The Meaning Behind The Masque
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Simple Thoughts Of Complex Origin
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