The Hanged Man
The Marked Man signifies transformation and the awakening of prophetic powers by letting go of outdated ideas and embracing new perspectives. It encourages surrendering to the process rather than focusing on the outcome and warns against resistance to spiritual growth. Banishing the card depicts a refusal to embrace a new path, necessitating a leap of faith to grow and succeed.
Keywords
INVOCATION
Transformation, surrender, wisdom, the awakening of prophetic powers, new perspectives, letting go of the past.
BANISHING
Resistance to spirituality, indecision, arrogance, false prophecy, delays.
Symbolism
The newly initiated witch kneels before the altar where the Devil, who appears as a handsome nobleman, scratches off the Holy Baptism of the witch's previous life and rebaptizes him in the name of the Witch Gods, granting him untold powers of witchcraft and prophecy. The Devil stands with one foot on the ground before the initiate, symbolizing the passions of the mundane world, and another at the top of the stairs by the altar, signaling that the initiate is at the beginning of their new journey and is made ready to take the steps to stand at the side of the Devil by the altar where spiritual ascension and realization are found.
DIVINATORY MEANING
When you invoke the Marked Man in a reading, it signals that you have become reinitiated, you are receiving new wisdom, new prophetic powers—but only if you let go of worn, outdated ideas. This includes concepts and behaviors that no longer benefit you, that are actually stifling you and keeping you stuck. Take a much-needed break from your routine and put things on hold so you can assess possibilities you never would have realized otherwise. Surrender yourself to the process rather than focusing on the outcome. Frequently in situations where we find ourselves stuck it is because we want to reach the end quickly but that isn’t always effective. You will gain greater rewards when you stop, relax, and focus, changing your perspective.
Banished Meanings
The Marked Man banished means you are clinging to old ways, refusing to accept a new path that promises growth. You are being called by Higher Powers yet you adamantly and stubbornly refuse to answer. They will continue to call, perhaps getting louder and louder to the point of interfering with your daily life. Do not stall or distract yourself: just accept it and grow. You may be in a position where you have put something on hold, like a project or relationship. Now is the time to move forward with new clarity and a new perspective and it will result in success. If you are waiting to start or continue to grow a relationship, pause but don’t dwell because it will pass you by. Take a leap of faith or the Cosmos will push for you.
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