Mostly, I see the Hanged Man as a pause or blockage, holding up progress until we've processed something internally. It's like a time-out for personal growth before moving forward.
There's also a deeper layer with water/Odin associations, where suspension and self-reflection lead to wisdom or enlightenment. It's all about halting progress until some inner work is done.
Sequentially, it comes before the "death" card, symbolizing the stirrings of new growth after an old cycle ends. It's like the calm before the storm, where things settle down before new beginnings.
In the grand scheme of Major Arcana, it mirrors the High Priestess, indicating a pause or hesitation before moving forward. It's like a period of questioning and breaking down assumptions after a transformative journey.
Qabbalistically, it's linked to water, representing deep, primordial forces. This association offers another layer of exploration into its meaning.
In readings, you can scale down and adapt based on surrounding cards, but these are some of the broad strokes I consider with the Hanged Man. 🤔🌊
