The Hanged Man

The Starved Boy and Three Ravens

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STORY OF THIS CARD



To escape the war, the boy fled alone into the deep forest. As days passed, food became scarcer, and he grew weaker. He found three ravens that had died from the plague, but he hesitated for a long time, unable to make a decision.

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UPRIGHT MEANING



This card suggests that people willingly place themselves in chains. You are ready to make certain sacrifices in order to reveal your true self. Letting go of old patterns and things is tough, but it is an essential part of growth.

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REVERSE MEANING



You feel trapped between two choices and are unable to make a decision. You may have been ignoring your true feelings, which is causing you distress.

Perhaps you should ask yourself whether you are refusing to make a change, or whether you are being held back by something.


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