Card 12

The Hanged Man

Brief Description

The Hanged Man represents the altar of sacrifice that lies between past and future. It embodies the delicate balance between necessity and freedom, symbolizing a moment of suspension and surrender. The card calls for sacrifice and letting go as a path to transformation. It represents the cry of repentance and the willingness to release what no longer serves.

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The Altar of Sacrifice

This is the altar of sacrifice that lies between the past and the future.

Balance of Forces

The balance that exists between necessity and freedom.

The Call for Repentance

A cry of repentance.

Visual Description

A blond, partially nude woman sits upright in the center, wearing black straps, cuffs and a collar while holding a pale cloth behind her shoulders. Beneath her is an inverted, cadaverous figure suspended head-down from which a glowing green liquid flows. The background is a shadowy, overgrown cavern with hanging vines and small skulking creatures at the sides. Roman numeral XII appears in red at the top left and the card titles 'THE HANGED MAN / EL COLGADO' and 'L'APPESO / LE PENDU' are visible along the borders, with a small © rozamira at the bottom right.

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Royo Dark tarot

✍️ Deck author(s): Luis Royo

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