The Hanged One Reversed

Upright the Hanged One, or the Hanging Man, often sacrifices themself temporarily, usually for the greater good. But reversed, they do so with a feeling of martyrdom and the expectation of reward.
There may also be some other things happening when the Hanged One is reversed. Figure out which applies to you:

1. Apathy or disinterest in issues
2. Stagnation or an inability to change
3. Martyrdom, sacrifice for the wrong reasons
4. Negative behaviors

 
Questions answered by The Hanged One Reversed:
Who? A detached or disinterested person
What? Egotistical behaviors
Where? In one’s own head
When? February-March; A period of stagnation
Why? “You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.” ~unknown
Yes or No? Probably not
 
What should I clean?

• Old storage cabinets, lockers, or rooms
• Dust the door frames and things above you that are not often visible

     
Where are my keys?

• Where you last stood still
• Somebody took them

 
The Hanged One Reversed as:
…an action?

• Stop thinking about material things
• Focus on someone else

 
…a place in your house?

• The front hall closet
• The freezer

 
…a place in your city?

• A prison
• The cemetery
• Goodwill or the Salvation Army

 
…a place in the world?

• Iran
• A 3rd world country

• Rome
• London, UK

…something to eat?

• Gruel
• Pork
• Food that others in the household do not want to eat

 
...a color? Canary yellow
 
...a movie theme? Martyrdom, deception

• Mad Max: Fury Road
• Interstellar

• Macbeth
• Westworld (TV series)

...a new career?

• Church job
• Superhero
• Quit and do nothing
• A job you’re overqualified for

 
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Hanged One Reversed:
Upright Fool: Fear of starting something new
Reversed Magician: Deceptive, dishonest person
Upright Priestess: Resistance, delays
Reversed Empress: “helicopter mom”
Upright Emperor: A sacrifice for fatherhood
Reversed Hierophant: Sabotage, insurrection
Upright Lovers: Unsupportive partner
Reversed Chariot: Purposeful misdirection
Upright Strength: Bravery in the face of delay
Reversed Hermit: Fear of losing oneself
Upright Wheel: Delaying change a little longer
Reversed Justice: Jail time
Upright Death: A needless sacrifice
Reversed Temperance: Illness
Upright Devil: Suicide
Reversed Tower: Phobia
Upright Star: Hope for better outcomes
Reversed Moon: Uncertain outcomes
Upright Sun: A revelation or release brings joy
Reversed Judgement: Ignoring one’s calling
Upright World: A regretful sacrifice for the greater good
 
Before any card: Hypocrisy surrounding (card)
After any card: Deception, fraud, martyrdom
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Hanged One Reversed could indicate:

• A fraud
• A victim complex, martyrdom
• A hypocrite or humiliated person
• Something important drops and breaks

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