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The Hanged Man shows a man suspended by his right ankle form from the verdant World Tree.  His serene expression indicates he is hanging on the tree …

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The Hanged Man shows a man suspended by his right ankle form from the verdant World Tree.  His serene expression indicates he is hanging on the tree of his own will. His left leg is bent and tucked in behind his right (symbolising crossroads in life). His arms are also bent, with hands held behind his back, indicating he is not in control of his circumstances, enforcing the notion of wilful submission.

He wears red trousers (passion and the physical body), a blue coat (knowledge)  and yellow shoes (high ideals).  A bright halo shows spiritual attainment and understanding.

Traditionally the card has a grey background suggesting invisibility and concealment;  I’ve used a different and (hopefully) visually more interesting metaphor for this. 

The slightly irate green jay was enjoying a peaceful day before all this commotion.

DS3 no postwork (the halo is in fact a solid transmapped primitive) « Less