Hanged man The truth isn't always what they appear.
This hanged man tarot card the card depicts the image of a man suspended upside down and hanging by his foot from the tree of life. The tree is located in the depths of the underworld, and it is believed to be a support for the heavens. The belief is that the hang man is actually positioned there by his own free will. We believe this because of the calm expression in his eyes. His right foot is tied to the branches, but his left foot is totally free. While doing this the man is securing the hands of his behind in a fashion which creates an inverted triangle. His wearing of red pants are a representation of the physical body and human's passion. The blue pants that he wears in his shirt are representative of calm emotions, a color combination commonly found in saints. His intellect is symbolized by the yellow color of his shoes, hair and the halo. The hanged man realizes the significance of his position as a sacrifice that he needed to make to progress forward - whe...