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Major Arcana XII : The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man is not a victim - he has gone to his fate happily and smiles out at us. 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.


What do you really care about?

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Originally posted by needleseye:
Wow, those are great!
I too have some different ideas about pics for certain cards, but since a lot of it is about interpreting, of course some of us would get different images in mind.
Excellent! I wish I thought of it. :}

Inara as high priestess. I love it!

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